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''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2'' (), sometimes abbreviated as ''JPNA 2'', is a 2018 Pakistani
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film, directed by Nadeem Baig and written by
Vasay Chaudhry Vasay Chaudhry ( Punjabi, ur, ; born on 12 November 1981) is a Pakistani screenwriter, actor, director, producer, host, and comedian. He is best known for writing sitcoms and comedy-dramas for Pakistani televisions. He is also known for writi ...
. It is a
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of
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Films,
Humayun Saeed Humayun Saeed Ansari (born 27 July 1971), professionally known as Humayun Saeed, is a Pakistani actor and producer. He has appeared in dozens of Pakistani television dramas and limited number of films, and earned Lux Style Awards, and ARY Fil ...
and Shahzad Nasib's
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, and Jerjees Seja's
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. It is sequel to the 2015 film ''
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (), sometimes abbreviated as ''JPNA'' is a 2015 Pakistani adventure comedy film directed by Nadeem Baig. It was co-produced by Humayun Saeed, Salman Iqbal and Shahzad Nasib at Saeed's production house, Six Sigma Plus. ...
'', and the second installment in ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' film series. The cast includes
Humayun Saeed Humayun Saeed Ansari (born 27 July 1971), professionally known as Humayun Saeed, is a Pakistani actor and producer. He has appeared in dozens of Pakistani television dramas and limited number of films, and earned Lux Style Awards, and ARY Fil ...
,
Ahmed Ali Butt Ahmad Ali Butt ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor, television host, comedian, keyboardist, rapper, singer, and songwriter. Career Butt began his career in music, where he was a member of the alternative rock band ''Entity Paradigm'' (EP) as a vocalist ...
,
Vasay Chaudhry Vasay Chaudhry ( Punjabi, ur, ; born on 12 November 1981) is a Pakistani screenwriter, actor, director, producer, host, and comedian. He is best known for writing sitcoms and comedy-dramas for Pakistani televisions. He is also known for writi ...
,
Uzma Khan Uzma Khan (; born 28 February 1987) is a Pakistani film actress. She started her career with the movie ''The Dusk'' (2011) and later appeared in the film '' Waar'' (2013) and ''Yalghaar'' (2015). She played the role of the character Mujtuba's w ...
and
Sarwat Gillani Sarwat Gilani ( ur, ; born 22 December 1982) is a Pakistani model, film, television and voice actress. Film career Gilani made her movie debut in '' Jawani Phir Nahi Aani'' where she played a pregnant Pashtun woman opposite Vasay Chaudhary. ...
all of whom reprise their roles from previous film, along with
Fahad Mustafa Fahad Salahuddin ( ur, فہد صلاح الدین) commonly known as Fahad Mustafa ( ur, فہد مصطفٰی, label=none), is a Pakistani film and television actor and producer who is best known for hosting ''Jeeto Pakistan'', a game show that ...
, Kubra Khan, and
Mawra Hocane Mawra Hussain (born 28 September 1992) Known professionally as Mawra Hocane is a Pakistani actress and model who primarily works in Urdu television. She made her acting debut with A-Plus's serial '' Khichari Salsa'' in 2011. Hocane is best ...
who join the franchise. After success of the first film, its sequel was soon confirmed in January 2016. The film was officially announced in February 2017. After plot changes and other delays, filming finally began on 8 November 2017. Filming commenced in
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,
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&
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,
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Filming wrapped up on 7 May 2018. The film premiered on 19 August at CineStar IMAX Lahore, and on 20 August at
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, in
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. It was released on
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, 22 August 2018. It grossed Rs. 73 crore worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing Pakistani film worldwide, as well as the highest-grossing film ever at the Pakistani box office at the time of release. The film received critical praise for its direction, screenplay, and the performances of the cast. A sequel titled, ''JPNA 3'' is currently in development.


Plot

Pervez (
Ahmad Ali Butt Ahmad Ali Butt ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor, television host, comedian, keyboardist, rapper, singer, and songwriter. Career Butt began his career in music, where he was a member of the alternative rock band ''Entity Paradigm'' (EP) as a vocalist ...
) and Sheikh (
Vasay Chaudhry Vasay Chaudhry ( Punjabi, ur, ; born on 12 November 1981) is a Pakistani screenwriter, actor, director, producer, host, and comedian. He is best known for writing sitcoms and comedy-dramas for Pakistani televisions. He is also known for writi ...
) are old friends who are living simple and normal with their wives. Pervez is tired of his wife Lubna (
Uzma Khan Uzma Khan (; born 28 February 1987) is a Pakistani film actress. She started her career with the movie ''The Dusk'' (2011) and later appeared in the film '' Waar'' (2013) and ''Yalghaar'' (2015). She played the role of the character Mujtuba's w ...
) talking constantly on her phone with her brother Rahat. Rahat invites Lubna and Pervez to his wedding, along with Sheikh and his wife Gul (
Sarwat Gillani Sarwat Gilani ( ur, ; born 22 December 1982) is a Pakistani model, film, television and voice actress. Film career Gilani made her movie debut in '' Jawani Phir Nahi Aani'' where she played a pregnant Pashtun woman opposite Vasay Chaudhary. ...
). Rahat is a millionaire and all his spending festers Pervez's greater dislike of Rahat. Sheikh sees his old friend, Sherry, (
Humayun Saeed Humayun Saeed Ansari (born 27 July 1971), professionally known as Humayun Saeed, is a Pakistani actor and producer. He has appeared in dozens of Pakistani television dramas and limited number of films, and earned Lux Style Awards, and ARY Fil ...
) on TV for Mental Health Day, so he and Pervez go to the hospital where they find out he's an in-patient. The doctor tells them Sherry's wife, Marina, died following an accident in the USA while parachuting. Sherry attempted suicide multiple times after her death before his admission in the hospital. Sherry slowly recognizes Sheikh but still attempts suicide by stabbing himself with latter's mobile pen. Rahat gets engaged to Zoe, the daughter of Balani (
Sohail Ahmed Sohail Ahmed ( pa, ), (born 1 May 1963), also known as Azizi ( ur, ), is a Pakistani comedian, stage and TV actor. He appears in comedy stage and TV dramas based in Lahore.Kubra Khan) who was climbing the hill. The men pull Sherry and Celina away safely. Sherry falls in love with Celina and cancels his plans to die, but learns she is Indian, engaged, and is getting married. She leaves with her fiancé, Sher Ali (
Omer Shahzad Omer Shahzad is a Pakistani model, actor and singer who started his career in 2011, and has since established himself as one of the country's top models and actors. He has been nominated for several awards with three consecutive Best Model Male ...
), for Dubai. Sherry follows her to Dubai. She tells him they can't get married because her father, Nawab, hates Pakistanis. The reason for his hatred is that her father's cricket career was ended because a bouncer by Imran Khan hit him in his face. Sherry devises a plan to get in Celina's house by disguising Pervez as Celina's wedding planner, "Maina", and Sheikh as his manager. The plan falls through when Sherry meets and reveals the truth to Celina's date, who despite his hatred of Pakistanis, allows the group to stay for the wedding. Rahat arrives at Nawab's house with Balani and Zoe where it's revealed that Balani is Sher Ali's paternal uncle. Balani also falls in love with "Maina" through a sudden crush. Rahat refuses to let Sherry marry Celina. Sherry vows he will take Celina away, in front of former's intending in-laws. Rahat tries to turn Sher Ali against Sherry, leading Sher Ali to sword fight Sherry. Nawab, somehow, finds out Sherry loves his daughter, Celina, and demands Sherry leave. Sherry agrees but then shows up on the wedding day. Sherry tells Nawab in front of everyone that he loves Celina and wants to marry her. However, the Mafia leader arrives, revealing how Rahat borrowed money from him and promised to return after marrying Zoe. Zoe, hearing this, leaves, heartbroken. Sheikh gets Saif (
Hamza Ali Abbasi Hamza Ali Abbasi (Urdu/ pa, ; born 23 June 1984) is a Pakistani film and television actor and director. He is known for his roles as Afzal in the drama serial ''Pyarey Afzal'', and as Salahuddin in the drama serial ''Mann Mayal''. In 201 ...
) to call Nawab and act as if he is Imran Khan. Saif tells Nawab that he shouldn't punish Sherry and Celina for the cricket accident. Pervez sheds his disguise as "Maina". Celina tries to convince her father to allow her to marry Sherry in which she is successful and he blesses the couple. Rahat apologizes to Zoe and they reunite.


Cast

*
Humayun Saeed Humayun Saeed Ansari (born 27 July 1971), professionally known as Humayun Saeed, is a Pakistani actor and producer. He has appeared in dozens of Pakistani television dramas and limited number of films, and earned Lux Style Awards, and ARY Fil ...
as Sheheryar "Sherry" *
Ahmed Ali Butt Ahmad Ali Butt ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor, television host, comedian, keyboardist, rapper, singer, and songwriter. Career Butt began his career in music, where he was a member of the alternative rock band ''Entity Paradigm'' (EP) as a vocalist ...
as Pervez "Pipi", also disguised as Maina who claims to be a wedding planner *
Fahad Mustafa Fahad Salahuddin ( ur, فہد صلاح الدین) commonly known as Fahad Mustafa ( ur, فہد مصطفٰی, label=none), is a Pakistani film and television actor and producer who is best known for hosting ''Jeeto Pakistan'', a game show that ...
as Rahat; Lubna's brother *
Vasay Chaudhry Vasay Chaudhry ( Punjabi, ur, ; born on 12 November 1981) is a Pakistani screenwriter, actor, director, producer, host, and comedian. He is best known for writing sitcoms and comedy-dramas for Pakistani televisions. He is also known for writi ...
as Sheikh * Kubra Khan as Celina *
Mawra Hocane Mawra Hussain (born 28 September 1992) Known professionally as Mawra Hocane is a Pakistani actress and model who primarily works in Urdu television. She made her acting debut with A-Plus's serial '' Khichari Salsa'' in 2011. Hocane is best ...
as Zoe *
Sohail Ahmed Sohail Ahmed ( pa, ), (born 1 May 1963), also known as Azizi ( ur, ), is a Pakistani comedian, stage and TV actor. He appears in comedy stage and TV dramas based in Lahore.Uzma Khan Uzma Khan (; born 28 February 1987) is a Pakistani film actress. She started her career with the movie ''The Dusk'' (2011) and later appeared in the film '' Waar'' (2013) and ''Yalghaar'' (2015). She played the role of the character Mujtuba's w ...
as Lubna; Pervez's wife *
Sarwat Gillani Sarwat Gilani ( ur, ; born 22 December 1982) is a Pakistani model, film, television and voice actress. Film career Gilani made her movie debut in '' Jawani Phir Nahi Aani'' where she played a pregnant Pashtun woman opposite Vasay Chaudhary. ...
as Gul; Sheikh's wife *
Shehzad Khan Shehzad Khan is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films and TV serials. His wife's name is Humaira Khan. Career Khan made his acting debut in 1988 film ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak''. He is better known for his role of "Bhalla" in 1994 film ...
as Sher Ali's father *
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as Nawab; Celina's father *
Kunika Kunika Sadanand Lal is an Indian TV actor, advocate, producer and social activist. She is known for her various characters in many Indian films as a villain and in comic roles. Also a singer, she has released three pop albums titled ''Lakhon Me ...
as Celina's mother * Safina Behroz as Sher Ali's mother *
Omer Shahzad Omer Shahzad is a Pakistani model, actor and singer who started his career in 2011, and has since established himself as one of the country's top models and actors. He has been nominated for several awards with three consecutive Best Model Male ...
as Nawab Sher Ali Khan; Celina's fiancé. * Hassan Choudary from Something Haute as Dr Ravi *
Fawad Khan Fawad Afzal Khan ( ur, ) (born 29 November 1981) is a Pakistani actor, producer, screenwriter, model and singer having received several awards including a Filmfare Award, two Lux Style Awards and six Hum Awards. Khan began his acting caree ...
as Tipu Shah (cameo) *
Mehwish Hayat Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1988) is an Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu films and former television. She made her debut in film with comedy ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015) and later went on to ''Actor in Law'' (2016). Hayat is ...
as Marina; Sherry's wife (voice cameo) *
Hamza Ali Abbasi Hamza Ali Abbasi (Urdu/ pa, ; born 23 June 1984) is a Pakistani film and television actor and director. He is known for his roles as Afzal in the drama serial ''Pyarey Afzal'', and as Salahuddin in the drama serial ''Mann Mayal''. In 201 ...
as Saif Ahmed (special appearance as
Imran Khan Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi ( ur}; born 5 October 1952) is a Pakistani politician and former Cricket captain who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan from August 2018 to until April 2022, when he was ousted through a no-confidenc ...
) *
Sara Loren Sara Hussain ( ur, ), better known as Sara Loren, is a Pakistani actress and model mostly known for working in Bollywood, Hindi as well as Lollywood, Urdu movies and television. She is best known for played role as Barkhaa in 2015. Early lif ...
as herself (special appearance in song "Ishq Hoa Jo Tari") * Ayesha Khan as Saif's wife (voice cameo) * Rehmat Ajmal as Tipu Shah's fan (Cameo)


Production

After success of the first film, its sequel was soon confirmed in January 2016. It was officially announced in February 2017. The leading cast returning to it includes Butt, Chaudhry, Saeed, Gilani and Uzma Khan, with Mehwish Hayat in cameo role. Other cast includes Fahad Mustafa, Mawra Hocane, Kubra Khan, Sohail Ahmed and Omer Shahzad, with Fawad Khan in cameo role. Roles were also offered to
Syra Shehroz Syra Yousuf ( ur, ), is a Pakistani model, actress and former VJ who works in Urdu television series and films. Career Originally a model, Yousuf started as VJ at MTV Pakistan hosting ''Bheja Fry'' and '' Most Wanted''. She made her acting debu ...
, and Indian actors
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, Anupam Kher and
Sonam Kapoor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja (; born 9 June 1985) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. She has won a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award, and from 2012 to 2016, she appeared in ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list based on her income and ...
, but they didn't join the cast. The film was originally set to be shot in India, however, the plan was cancelled due to tensions created after 2016 Uri attack.
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took place in
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and
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between 8 November 2017 and 7 May 2018. The
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has been composed by
Shani Arshad Shani Arshad is a Pakistani film music director, songwriter, TV jingle composer, playback singer and record producer. He has composed music for various television serials and films including ''Actor in Law'', '' Na Maloom Afraad'', ''Load Wed ...
. The film released on
Eid al-Adha Eid al-Adha () is the second and the larger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr). It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to Allah's co ...
, 22 August 2018.


Release

The trailer of the film was released on 25 June 2018. The film premiered on 19 August at CineStar IMAX Lahore, and on 20 August at
Nueplex Cinemas Nueplex Cinemas is a movie theatre and the largest Cinema Complex located in Karachi, Pakistan. Housed on the second floor of The Place, built from the ground up and designed by cinema Architects Mesbur & Smith of Canada. Comprising 5 theatres, to ...
, in
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. It released on 22 August 2018.


Home media

The film had a television premier on
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, 5 June 2019, on ARY Digital.


Reception


Box office

''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2'' became the biggest opener for any Pakistani film with collecting , excluding previous day's limited release. It broke the previous day 1 record of ''
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'' having , as well as biggest single day of ''
Punjab Nahi Jaungi ''Punjab Nahi Jaungi'' (), is a 2017 Pakistani romantic comedy film directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar. It stars Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat alongside Sohail Ahmed, Saba Hameed and Urwa Hocane in povital roles. ...
'' having . The film also recorded the biggest international opening for any Pakistani film with collecting . It became the fastest Pakistani film to cross worldwide within two days. It also crossed in Pakistan within 3 days, and its worldwide gross became . It broke the previous first Saturday record of Indian film ''
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'' in Pakistan with collecting . It became the first Pakistani film to cross within 5 days; including from overseas. The local gross for seven days was , just behind ''Sultan'' which collected in opening week in Pakistan. The above records in Pakistan were broken by '' Avengers: Endgame''. Until second weekend, the film made , also surpassing the previous record of Indian film ''
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'' to cross mark in Pakistan within 10 days as well as second weekend record. It reportedly left behind the competitor Indian film ''
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'' at UK box office. It made the fastest within 13 days in Pakistan. Within two weeks, it recorded the biggest overseas numbers for any Pakistani film and beat the previous record of prequel in Pakistan with crossing . After 18 days, it recorded the fastest at global box office, and became the highest grossing Pakistani film within third weekend after collecting , beating the previous record set by ''Punjab Nahi Jaungi''. In Pakistan, it crossed mark in three weeks, and collected in four weeks. For the total gross, it crossed worldwide in its fifth weekend. After tenth weekend, it crossed mark nationwide. It collected locally, and from overseas, with a total gross crossing .


Critical reception

Aamna Haider Isani wrote to ''Something Haute'' "it is brilliant in the first half albeit wasted in the second half, which is lost to the unnecessary social message". Omair Alavi rated it ''3.5 stars out of 5'' and said that the sequel "breaks the jinx by being different, brilliant and above all, geographically conscious at the same time." Syed Omar Nadeem wrote to
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, who also praised the film due to its script, direction and cast. Rahul Aijaz of ''
The Express Tribune ''The Express Tribune'' is a daily English-language newspaper based in Pakistan. It is the flagship publication of the '' Daily Express'' media group. It is Pakistan's only internationally affiliated newspaper in a partnership with the ''Interna ...
'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and said, "Let the not-so-"Jawan" heroes teach you the meaning of "Jawani" in this hilarious sequel" but also criticised some humour and said that this "problem should be addressed" that "Pakistani film-makers rely too much on cross-dressing, fat shaming and jokes about transgenders." Hamna Zubair of ''
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'' praised the most of the film and said that also being an "absurd", the film "is a cohesive, well-structured cinematic experience", however, she also criticized the bad jokes and short time-space for female characters. Saman Shafiq of ''
Pakistan Today ''Pakistan Today'' is a Pakistani English-language daily newspaper, published by Nawa Media Corporation from three Pakistani cities Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab; Karachi, Sindh; and Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory. The newspaper late ...
'' also praised the film throughout, calling for script, visuals and "all the ingredients necessary for a rom-com"; but too criticized the film length and female screen-time. Sadiq Saleem of ''Masala'' rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "Overall, ''JPNA2'' is a well-made film and you will walk out, smiling". He also praised the acting of Butt, Mustafa and Ahmed. Haider Rifaat wrote to '' Daily Times'' that it "is a testament to the hard work of filmmakers", adding the praises for Butt, Sarwat Gilani, Mustafa, "Six Sigma Plus, the writers, editors and producers".However Jawani Phir Nahi Ani2 was a big blockbuster for that year's Pakistani Film Industry


Accolades


Soundtrack


Sequel

It was announced by Saeed on September 5, 2018 that the third ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' film is in plans to be out in two years. In January 2019, Saeed confirmed that the script for the third installment is in development.


See also

* List of Pakistani films of 2018


References


External links

* * {{Highest-grossing Pakistani films 2018 films Pakistani romantic comedy films 2010s Urdu-language films 2018 romantic comedy films Six Sigma Plus 2010s buddy comedy films Films directed by Nadeem Baig (director) Films set in Istanbul Films shot in Istanbul Films set in Dubai Films shot in Dubai India–Pakistan relations in popular culture Pakistani sequel films Pakistani buddy films