Jaggu Ani Juliet

Everyone has a different opinion about love because the definition of love is different for everyone. Director Mahesh Limaye and writers Amber Hadap and Ganesh Pandit paint a colourful picture around the definition of love in Jaggu Ani Juliet. Like the many layers of love, this definition is multifaceted. Each layer is distinct, yet unified. Through the film, the makers have tried to show the audience that love transcends situations, age and perceptions.
Along with being a skilled cinematographer, Mahesh Limaye has directed the National Award winning movie Yellow (2014). Jaggu Ani Juliet marks his return to direction after almost 9 years. Based on the characters from William Shakespeare's Romeo-Juliet, the film's screenplay revolves around Jaggu (Amey Wagh) and Julie (Vaidehi Parashurami). Jaggu hails from Versova's Koli community while Juliet is a lovable gypsy who has been brought up abroad. The two meet while travelling individually to Uttarakhand. Does Jaggu, who is searching for his soulmate, win Juliet's trust and love, is what the film explores.
Interestingly, the film is not just restricted to the lead characters. It involves other couples and groups who are on a trip to Uttarakhand too. There's Mr. and Mrs. Gupte (Angad Mhaskar- Abhidnya Bhave) are on the verge of divorce, while the elderly Ghaisas couple (Avinash Narkar-Savita Malpekar) have only each other for support. Then there is the divorcee Madan Shringarpure (Sameer Dharmadhikari) and the unmarried guys played by Hrishikesh Joshi and Pravin Tarde, and the social media loving couple Mr and Mrs Nimkar (Sameer Chougule - Keyuri Shah), among others. Also a couple of middle aged Karandikars (Sunil Abhyankar- Renuka Daftardar) on tour. Each of these characters and their stories unfold through the screenplay.
The makers have retained a suspense element by retaining some answers in the plot and these answers are open to individual interpretation. The dialogues are good and bring out the essence of the scenes. Amey Wagh does justice to his role while Vaidehi shines too, especially in the emotional scenes. While it has its drawbacks, Jaggu Ani Juliet has a feel good element that stays with you. Fot that and the performances, this one deserves a watch.