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| gross = ₹48.7 crore (est.) | | gross = ₹48.7 crore (est.) | ||
| genre = Black comedy, Legal drama | | genre = Black comedy, Legal drama | ||
}}'''Jolly LLB''' is a 2013 Hindi movie that mixes comedy and courtroom drama. | }}'''Jolly LLB''' is a 2013 Hindi movie that mixes comedy and courtroom drama.It was written and directed by Subhash Kapoor and produced by Fox Star Studios. Released on 15 March 2013, it stars Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Amrita Rao, and Saurabh Shukla. | ||
It was written and directed by Subhash Kapoor and produced by Fox Star Studios. Released on 15 March 2013, it stars Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Amrita Rao, and Saurabh Shukla. | |||
The story is about a young lawyer, Jagdish Tyagi (called Jolly), who tries to get justice for six innocent workers. He fights against the unfair power of the rich and corruption in the legal system. | The story is about a young lawyer, Jagdish Tyagi (called Jolly), who tries to get justice for six innocent workers. He fights against the unfair power of the rich and corruption in the legal system.<ref name="LLB">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Arshad-calls-Jolly-LLB-wonderful-experience/Article1-834381.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125063036/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Arshad-calls-Jolly-LLB-wonderful-experience/Article1-834381.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2013|title=Arshad calls Jolly LLB 'wonderful' experience |website=Hindustan Times|date=2 April 2012|access-date=7 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
The movie is inspired by the 1999 Sanjeev Nanda hit-and-run case, with a small reference to the Priyadarshini Mattoo case. | The movie is inspired by the 1999 Sanjeev Nanda hit-and-run case, with a small reference to the Priyadarshini Mattoo case. | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
This story is based on the real 1999 Sanjeev Nanda hit-and-run case.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/jolly-llb-review-the-films-not-a-bad-way-to-spend-the-evening/379058-47-84.html |title='Jolly LLB' review: The film's not a bad way to spend the evening | | This story is based on the real 1999 Sanjeev Nanda hit-and-run case.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/jolly-llb-review-the-films-not-a-bad-way-to-spend-the-evening/379058-47-84.html |title='Jolly LLB' review: The film's not a bad way to spend the evening |website=Ibnlive.in.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317021018/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/jolly-llb-review-the-films-not-a-bad-way-to-spend-the-evening/379058-47-84.html |archive-date=17 March 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=25 April 2013}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
=== Critical reception === | === Critical reception === | ||
Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama gave the movie 3.5 stars, calling it a strong courtroom drama that celebrates the spirit of the common man fighting for justice. He advised viewers not to miss it.<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |title=Jolly L.L.B. Review | | Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama gave the movie 3.5 stars, calling it a strong courtroom drama that celebrates the spirit of the common man fighting for justice. He advised viewers not to miss it.<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |title=Jolly L.L.B. Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=13 March 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/541266 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625032330/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/541266 |archive-date=25 June 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=7 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
Anupama Chopra from the Hindustan Times said that some parts of the movie are very funny, but beneath the humour, it strongly criticizes a system that the rich can easily control, while the poor struggle to access.<ref name="HTreview">{{cite web |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Jolly LLB | | Anupama Chopra from the Hindustan Times said that some parts of the movie are very funny, but beneath the humour, it strongly criticizes a system that the rich can easily control, while the poor struggle to access.<ref name="HTreview">{{cite web |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Jolly LLB |website=Hindustan Times |date=15 March 2013 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Jolly-LLB/Article1-1027091.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317043654/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Jolly-LLB/Article1-1027091.aspx |archive-date=17 March 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=25 March 2013}}</ref> | ||
== Sequel == | == Sequel == | ||