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{{Infobox film
| name = Ajji
| image = Ajji Poster.jpg
| alt = 
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Devashish Makhija]]
| producer = {{plainlist|
* Vikram Mehra
* Siddharth Anand Kumar
}}
| writer = [[Devashish Makhija]]
| screenplay = {{plainlist|
* [[Devashish Makhija]]
* Mirat Trivedi
* Maya Tideman
}}
| story = {{plainlist|
* [[Devashish Makhija]]
* Mirat Trivedi
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
* Sushama Deshpande
* [[Smita Tambe]]
* Sharvani Suryavanshi
* [[Abhishek Banerjee (actor)|Abhishek Banerjee]]
* [[Sadiya Siddiqui]]
* [[Sudhir Pandey]]
* [[Vikas Kumar]]
* Manuj Sharma
}}
| music = Mangesh Dhakde
| cinematography = Jishnu Bhattacharjee
| editing = Ujjwal Chandra
| studio = [[Saregama#Yoodlee Films|Yoodlee Films]]
| distributor = {{plainlist|
* [[PVR Pictures]]
* [[Netflix]]
}}
| released = {{Film date|2017|11|24|df=y}}
| runtime = 104 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = ₹35 million<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.filmcompanion.in/article/vikram-mehra-on-how-yoodlee-films-is-marrying-good-content-with-smart-budgets|title=Vikram Mehra On How Yoodlee Films Is Marrying Good Content With Smart Budgets|access-date=2017-11-19|language=en}}</ref>
| gross = ₹0.85 million<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3662|title=Ajji - Movie - Box Office India|access-date=18 July 2018|language=en}}</ref>
}}

'''''Ajji''''' ({{translation|Granny}}) is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language drama film directed by [[Devashish Makhija]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theindianfeed.in/ajji-by-devashish-makhija/|title="Ajji", An Upcoming Rape Revenge Based Movie Which India Needs To Watch|last=Priyadarshini|first=Ananya|date=2017-11-05|work=The Indian Feed|access-date=2017-11-14|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiaindependentfilms.com/2017/10/06/cancers-of-devashish-makhija-ajji/|title=The Cancers of Devashish Makhija's "AJJI" - India Independent Films|website=indiaindependentfilms.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref> The film stars Sushama Deshpande,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thereel.scroll.in/853372/sushma-deshpande-on-transforming-herself-into-a-vengeful-grandmother-for-ajji|title=Sushma Deshpande on transforming herself into a vengeful grandmother for ‘Ajji’|last=Ramnath|first=Nandini|work=Scroll.in|access-date=2017-11-14|language=en-US}}</ref> Sharvani Suryavanshi, Abhishek Banerjee, [[Sadiya Siddiqui]], [[Vikas Kumar]], Manuj Sharma, [[Sudhir Pandey]], Kiran Khoje, and [[Smita Tambe]] in major roles.<ref>{{Citation|last=Makhija|first=Devashish|title=Ajji|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6471054/|others=Manuj Sharma, Sudhir Pandey, Kiran Khoje|accessdate=2017-09-19}}</ref> "Ajji" has been positioned as a dark take on the classic fairy tale, "[[Little Red Riding Hood|Red Riding Hood]]". The film is backed by [[Yoodlee films|Yoodlee Films]], a production venture of [[Saregama]].The film won the Fresh Blood competition at the Beaune International Thriller Film Festival, France 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/yoodlee-films-ajji-wins-prestigious-awards-at-international-film-festivals/1265400|title=Yoodlee Films' 'Ajji' wins prestigious awards at international film festivals {{!}} Free Press Journal|date=2018-04-26|work=Free Press Journal|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-GB}}</ref> Sushama Deshpande, who played ‘Ajji’ won The Flame Award at the UK Asian Film Festival and received a special jury mention for her performance in the film at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-devashish-makhija-s-ajji-receives-global-acclaim-for-its-hard-hitting-and-realistic-content-2608742|title=Devashish Makhija’s ‘Ajji’ receives global acclaim for its hard-hitting and realistic content|date=2018-04-26|work=dna|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-US}}</ref> Ajji was officially invited to compete at the 2017 [[Busan International Film Festival|Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ajji-invited-to-compete-at-busan-international-film-festival/1/1045318.html|title=Ajji invited to compete at Busan International Film Festival|access-date=2017-09-19}}</ref> and was showcased in the New Currents section of the 22nd Korean film extravaganza.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/ajji-invited-to-compete-at-busan-international-film-festival-117091100434_1.html|title='Ajji' invited to compete at Busan International Film Festival|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2017-09-11|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2017-09-19}}</ref> Ajji was also a part of the [[Mumbai Film Festival|Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI)]] which took place 12–18 October and was played as a part of the India Gold category.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/injustice-finds-its-way-into-most-of-my-stories-4882433/|title=‘Injustice finds its way into most of my stories’|date=2017-10-10|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-14|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2017/09/18/mumbai-film-festival-2017-your-guide-to-picking-the-best-films-from-the-line-up_a_23213107/|title=Mumbai Film Festival 2017: Your Guide To Picking The Best Films From The Line-up|date=2017-09-18|work=Huffington Post India|access-date=2017-09-22|language=en-IN}}</ref> Other official selection for festivals include [[Dharamshala International Film Festival]], [[Singapore International Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/the-brawler-ajji-to-screen-at-singapore-film-festival-117102500254_1.html|title='The Brawler', 'Ajji' to screen at Singapore Film Festival|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2017-10-25|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.sg/top-6-films-28th-singapore-international-film-festival-19044|title=Top 6 films at 28th Singapore International Film Festival|last=S|first=Sahana|work=International Business Times, Singapore Edition|access-date=2017-11-14|language=en}}</ref> and [[Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival]]. The film was nominated for the Netpac Award at the 2018 [[International Film Festival Rotterdam|Rotterdam International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000569/2018/1/|title=Rotterdam International Film Festival (2018) - IMDb|website=[[IMDb]]|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> The film was released on 24 November 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/pti-news/2017/nov/15/ajji-to-release-country-wide-on-november-24-1701955.html|title='Ajji' to release country wide on November 24|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/nov/14/9254/festival-film-ajji-to-be-released-in-theatres-on-24-november|title=Festival film Ajji to be released in theatres on 24 November|last=Pandya|first=Sonal|website=Cinestaan|access-date=2017-11-16}}</ref> Ajji is now available on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80993495|title=Ajji {{!}} Netflix|website=www.netflix.com|access-date=2018-07-24}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
When Ajji's 10-year-old granddaughter is raped, she finds that the police are unable to arrest the culprit as he is a local politician's son. Ajji decides to take matters into her own hands.

==Cast==
* Sushama Deshpande as Ajji
* [[Smita Tambe]] as Vibha
* Sharvani Suryavanshi as Manda
* [[Sadiya Siddiqui]] as Leela
* Trimala Adhikari as Dolly
* Rasika Agashe as Ayurved
* [[Sudhir Pandey]] as Sharafat
* [[Shrikant Yadav]] as Dhavle Senior
* [[Abhishek Banerjee (actor)|Abhishek Banerjee]] as Dhavle Junior
* [[Vikas Kumar]] as Inspector
* Manuj Sharma as Umya
* Shreyas Pandit as Milind
* Kaamod L. Kharade as Gawli
* Kiran Khoje as Dhavle Junior's wife
* Afreen Shaikh as Mukta

== Development ==
Jishnu Bhattacharjee is the cinematographer of the film. The film has been edited by Ujjwal Chandra, while the casting credits go to Abhishek Banerjee and Anmol Ahuja. Sikander Ahmad, Shamim Khan and Tiya Tejpal are the production designers of the film.

== Soundtrack ==
The music of the film has been given by Mangesh Dhakde with Kaamod Kharade working as sound designer and Aditya Yadav as sound editor.

== Critical reception ==
The film majorly received positive reviews from critics.

[[The Hollywood Reporter]] termed it as one of India's strongest independents this year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/ajji-film-review-busan-2017-1048999|title='ajji': Film Review {{!}} Busan 2017|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en}}</ref> Renuka Vyavahare of [[The Times of India]] rated the film 4 out of 5 stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/ajji/movie-review/61759685.cms|title=Ajji Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> Kunal Guha of [[Mumbai Mirror]] also rated it 4 stars out of 5, saying "Devashish Makhija's film manages to keep one on the edge."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-review/ajji-movie-review-devashish-makhijas-film-manages-to-keep-one-on-the-edge/articleshow/61764743.cms|title=Ajji movie review: Devashish Makhija's film manages to keep one on the edge - Mumbai Mirror -|work=Mumbai Mirror|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> [[Subhash K. Jha]] said that "cinema cannot get any more basic or honest than this" and gave the movie 4 out of 5 stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://skjbollywoodnews.com/ajji-horrifying-mirror-image-poverty/|title=Ajji Is A Horrifying Mirror Image Of Poverty - SKJ Bollywood News|website=skjbollywoodnews.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> Movie Talkies gave the film 4/5 stars and wrote that "the cinematographer deserves a pat on the back for highlighting the dark and dingy underbelly of Mumbai."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.movietalkies.com/movies-reviews/ajji/|title=Grandma’s Recipe For Revenge - Movie Talkies|work=Movie Talkies|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en-US}}</ref>

[[Deccan Chronicle]] gave the movie 3.5 out of 5 stars calling it a standout film with a medieval, moral soul.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/251117/ajji-movie-review-a-standout-film-with-a-medieval-moral-soul.html|title=Ajji movie review: A standout film with a medieval, moral soul|date=2017-11-25|work=deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en}}</ref> Giving Ajji 3 stars out of 5, [[Anupama Chopra]] said that "Devashish is a master of atmosphere. He skillfully sets up a deep dread."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.filmcompanion.in/article/ajji-movie-review-anupama-chopra|title=Ajji Movie Review|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en}}</ref> Movie critic [[Rajeev Masand]] said, "It took me a long time to get the film out of my head" and gave it 3/5 stars.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/ajji-while-potent-and-rattling-this-film-is-not-for-the-faint-hearted-1586741.html|title=Ajji: While Potent and Rattling, This Film is Not For the Faint-Hearted|work=News18|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> [[Daily News and Analysis]] gave the movie 3.5 out of 5 stars stating that "Ajji is not for the faint hearted."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/review-review-ajji-is-not-for-the-faint-hearted-2562446|title=Review: 'Ajji' is not for the faint-hearted {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2017-11-25|work=dna|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en-US}}</ref> Glamsham called it a "bloody gruesome 'cut' above indie and rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.glamsham.com/en/movie-review-ajji-a-bloody-gruesome-cut-above-indie|title=Movie Review: AJJI - A bloody gruesome ‘cut’ above indie|website=Glamsham|access-date=2017-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201034231/https://in.glamsham.com/en/movie-review-ajji-a-bloody-gruesome-cut-above-indie|archive-date=1 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rohit Vats of [[Hindustan Times]] gave the film 3 out of 5 stars calling it "An unpretentious revenge saga served with proper dose of blood and gore"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/ajji-movie-review-you-ll-be-mad-with-rage-and-root-for-a-brutal-revenge/story-TAu71sloECZutmLN9PmRFN.html|title=Ajji movie review: An unpretentious revenge saga served with proper dose of blood and gore|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref>

[[Filmfare]] rated the movie 2.5 out of 5 stars and called it "a film strictly for fans of dark and delicious cinema."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-reviews/ajji-movie-review-powerful-but-problematic-25273.html|title=Movie Review: Ajji|work=filmfare.com|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en}}</ref> Trade analyst [[Komal Nahta]] said that "Ajji is too dark and depressing to make a mark at the box office".<ref>{{Citation|last=Filmy Box Office|title=Ajji Movie Review by Komal Nahta on Z Etc {{!}} Story, Screenplay & Direction Review of Ajji Movie.|date=2017-11-24|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SpzvTu2NYA|accessdate=2017-11-27}}</ref>

Other Reviews :

"Ajji is like no other revenge drama" - [[Arre (brand)|Arré]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.arre.co.in/pop-culture/ajji-movie-review-drama-sushama-deshpande-devashish-makhija-rape-revenge/|title=Why Ajji is Like No Other Indian Rape-Revenge Drama|last=Arré|date=2017-11-22|work=Arré|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en-US}}</ref>

"Ajji makes for bold and gritty viewing, but it is essential" - Cinestaan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/ajji-25247|title=Ajji review: Grandma goes rogue in this chilling revenge drama|website=www.cinestaan.com|access-date=2017-10-24}}</ref>

"Must watch Indie film of the year" - [[Screen Anarchy]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://screenanarchy.com/2017/10/busan-2017-review-ajji.html|title=Busan 2017 Review: Indian Revenge Drama AJJI is a Battlecry for Justice|date=2017-10-13|work=ScreenAnarchy|access-date=2017-10-24|language=en-US}}</ref>

"Ajji, in a way, is a flesh-and-blood product of 'realism' films" - Film Companion<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmcompanion.in/article/ajji-movie-review|title=Film Companion|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>

"Direct & Effective" - [[Screen International]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/ajji-busan-review/5123310.article|title=‘Ajji’: Busan Review|work=Screen|access-date=2017-10-24|language=en}}</ref>

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External References ==
* [http://www.news18.com/news/movies/ajji-to-compete-at-busan-film-fest-1515923.html news18.com]
* [https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/busan-diary/299518 outlookindia.com]
* [http://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/191017/a-stark-take-on-a-dark-reality.html asianage.com]
* [https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/ajji-to-release-country-wide-on-november-24/1188877 outlookindia.com/newsscroll]

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6471054}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|ajji}}
* [http://www.saregama.com/yoodleefilms/ajji.html ''Ajji''] at [[Saregama]]

[[Category:Films about rape in India]]
[[Category:2010s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian rape and revenge films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language drama films]]
[[Category:2017 drama films]]

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