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Jugni
Exuberant Hindi romance about a composer searching for a golden voice, who unexpectedly falls for a vibrant younger performer.
Drama 2016 110 mins Not rated
Director: Shefali Bhushan
Overview
Gorgeous composer Vibs (Sugandha Garg) travels through the verdant fields of Punjab on search for the golden voice of Bibi Saroop (Sadhana Singh), who she believes will be the saviour of her new score. But when she discovers Bibi’s son Mastana (Siddhant Behl) has the better voice, and is highly attractive, she’s forced to make some tough decisions around her career and her love-life.
Shefali Bhushan’s vibrant musical features contributions from acclaimed composers including Vishal Bharadwaj and Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman.
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