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{{short description|2015 Hindi film directed by Sanjay Gupta}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Jazbaa
|native_name =
| image = JAZbaa.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
| producer = Sanjay Gupta Aishwarya Rai<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/16475398/Aishwarya-Rai-Bachchan-turns-producer-with-Jazbaa |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turns producer with Jazbaa |date=3 October 2015 |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=3 October 2015}}</ref> Anuradha Gupta Nittin Keni Akash Chawla [[Sachiin Joshi]] Raina Sachiin Joshi Ajay Yadav (Executive) Vishal A. Singh (Creative Executive)
| screenplay = Sanjay Gupta [[Robin Bhatt]]
| writer =
| starring = [[Aishwarya Rai]] [[Irrfan Khan]] [[Shabana Azmi]]
| music = Amjad-Nadeem [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee|Arko]] [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] '''Background score:''' Amar Mohile
| cinematography = Sameer Arya
| editing = Sunil Nayak
| studio = Zee Studios / White Feather Films Viiking Media & Entertainment
| distributor = [[Essel Vision Productions]]
| released = {{film date|df=y|2015|10|9}}
| runtime = 123 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}28<ref name=BOIJazbaaLifetime /> crore<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/jazbaa-to-premiere-at-the-cannes-film-festival-2015/ |title=Jazbaa to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, 2015 |date=19 December 2014 |publisher=The Indian Express |access-date=19 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/box-office-ashs-jazbaa-rakes-in-rs-15-cr-in-its-opening-weekend/16603190 |title=Box office: Ash's 'Jazbaa' rakes in Rs 15 cr in its opening weekend |work=Mid-Day |date=13 October 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}}{{INR}}33.19–430 million<ref name="BH gross">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-of-jazbaa/ |title=Box Office: Worldwide Collections of Jazbaa |date=10 October 2015 |publisher=Bollywood Hungama News Network |access-date=6 December 2016}}</ref> 429 million<ref name=BOIJazbaaLifetime>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3067 |title=Jazbaa |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=15 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726170902/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3067 |archive-date=26 July 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}

'''''Jazbaa''''' ({{Translation|Passion/Emotion}}) is a 2015 Indian [[crime thriller film]] directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]. The film's narrative revolves around an attorney forced to defend an unsavory criminal after her daughter is kidnapped. It stars [[Aishwarya Rai]] and [[Irrfan Khan]], with [[Shabana Azmi]], [[Jackie Shroff]], [[Atul Kulkarni]] and [[Chandan Roy Sanyal]] in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 2007 South Korean film ''[[Seven Days (2007 film)|Seven Days]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-bachchans-jazbaa-a-remake-of-south-korean-film-seven-days/ |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 'Jazbaa' a remake of South Korean film Seven Days |date=17 December 2014 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/Food-to-lingo-India-goes-on-a-K-trip/articleshow/55641575.cms|title=Food to lingo, India goes on a K-trip - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film was released on 9 October 2015 and turned out to be financially profitable.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1114564/a-bachchan-for-all-seasons/ |title=A Bachchan for all seasons |publisher=The Express Tribune |author=Saad Saud |date=2 June 2016 |access-date=2 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-bachchans-jazbaa-to-release-on-october-9-749444 |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchans Jazbaa to Release on October 9 – NDTV Movies |work=NDTVMovies.com |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> The film marked Aishwarya's return on screen after a five-year break.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/film/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-is-back-after-a-five-year-break#page1 |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is back after a five-year break |publisher=The National |author=Ujala Ali Khan |date=4 October 2015 |access-date=4 October 2015}}</ref>

Rai's performance received nominations for Best Actor in an Action Role at 2015 [[Big Star Entertainment Awards]] and in 2016, [[Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice)]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/big-star-entertainment-awards-2015-salman-aishwarya-rai-harshaali-others-nominated-list-658572 |title=BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2015: Salman, Aishwarya Rai, Harshaali and others nominated; list of nominations |work=International Business Times |date=8 December 2015 |access-date=8 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trvnews.com/entertainment/star-screen-awards-2016-winners-list/22100/ |title=Star Screen Awards 2016 Winners List: 22nd Annual Awards 2015 Champions |publisher=trvnews.com |access-date=9 January 2016}}</ref> She won Power-packed performance of the year at [[Stardust Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9448 |title=Stardust Awards 2015: Winners |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=21 December 2015}}</ref>

==Plot==
Anuradha Verma ([[Aishwarya Rai]]) is a prominent criminal lawyer and a single mother who has never lost a case. On the day of a parent-child race organized in her daughter Sanaya's ([[Sara Arjun]]) school, Sanaya is kidnapped. The kidnapper contacts Anuradha and tells her that she has to defend a convicted felon in order to get her daughter back. Anuradha lies to family and friends, saying that Sanaya is safe at her grandmother's house, so that the law is not involved. The felon is Niyaaz Shaikh ([[Chandan Roy Sanyal]]) who is convicted for the rape and murder of a young woman named Sia ([[Priya Banerjee]]), and the case against him is set for judgement in four days. The kidnapper keeps track of Anuradha very closely to make sure that she complies with all demands. All evidence suggests that Niyaaz is the murderer, and so Anuradha has to work hard to win the case, and with time running out, she tries to get help from her police friend Yohan ([[Irrfan Khan]]), who has been suspended from the police force by other corrupt officers for flouting the rules and regulations too often.

The case against Niyaaz is being closely monitored by powerful politician Mahesh Maklai ([[Jackie Shroff]]). Mahesh asks renowned public prosecutor ([[Atul Kulkarni]]), who has been defeated by Anuradha in the past, to take up the case as rape is a critical issue the current government is fighting. Anuradha tries to gather information by hook or crook, including lying to Sia's mother Garima Chaudhary ([[Shabana Azmi]]). Anuradha discovers that Mahesh's son, Sam ([[Siddhanth Kapoor]]), was Sia's boyfriend, and Niyaaz was their drug dealer. Niyaaz had raped and killed Sia after delivering drugs to her home, during which time Sam was intoxicated and passed out.

As Anuradha returns home one evening, she is taken hostage by Mahesh Maklai and his henchmen. The politician explains to her that Sam panicked and contacted him to help him dispose of Sia's corpse. Cutting the gas pipes and planning to set the home on fire, the home intruders leave Anuradha bound and gagged on the floor. However she unties herself and escapes.

After returning to court, Anuradha is able to get Niyaaz out on bail due to lack of evidence and also implicates Mahesh and Sam as co-conspirators of the murder, thus destroying the political career of Mahesh. Sanaya is freed by the kidnapper. As Yohan and Anuradha continue digging, they realise that Garima is behind the kidnapping of her daughter. Garima forced Anuradha to defend Niyaaz, so that he could be freed. Garima then kidnapped Niyaaz and burned him alive, since she finds the death sentence or life imprisonment to be insufficient punishment for someone who brutally raped and murdered her daughter. Anuradha, though initially infuriated after finding out the truth, offers her services as a lawyer to Garima after she is apprehended by police.

==Cast==
* [[Aishwarya Rai]] as Advocate Anuradha Verma
* [[Irrfan Khan]] as [[Inspector#India|Inspector]] Yohan
* [[Sara Arjun]] as Sanaya Verma, Anuradha's daughter
* [[Shabana Azmi]] as Garima Chowdhury, Sia's mother
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as MP and Home Minister Mahesh Maklai, Sam's father
* [[Chandan Roy Sanyal]] as Niyaaz Shaikh, Sia's murderer
* [[Atul Kulkarni]] as Prosecution Lawyer Ronit
* [[Siddhanth Kapoor]] as Sam Maklai, Mahesh's son
* [[Priya Banerjee]] as Sia Chowdhury, Garima's daughter
* [[Abhimanyu Singh]] as Abbas Yusuf, Anuradha's client
* [[Taran Bajaj]] as Sunny Locksmith
* Rajat Kaul as Benny
* Dadhi Raj as Parmar
* [[Ankur Vikal]] as Vijay
* Pramod Pathak as Satnam Singh
* Sangeeta Kanhayat as Nazia Qureshi, wife of Niyaaz
* [[Kaizaad Kotwal]] as Dr Satish
* Rajiv Kachroo as Joe
* Sukaniya as Warden Amrita
* Shilpa Mehta as Sulekha Tai, maid servant
* Diksha Kaushal as an [[item number]] "Aaj Raat Ka Scene"

==Production==
According to reports [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]] was supposed to play the male lead in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2573582/John-Abraham-cast-opposite-Aishwarya-in-Jazbaa |title=John Abraham cast opposite Aishwarya in Jazbaa |publisher=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> However the film-maker Sanjay Gupta dismissed the rumors and said "John was never cast for the role".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/never-had-john-abraham-in-mind-for-jazbaa-director-sanjay-gupta/ |title=Never had John Abraham in mind for 'Jazbaa': Director Sanjay Gupta |date=24 September 2015 |publisher=The Indian Express |access-date=24 September 2015}}</ref> [[Irrfan Khan]] was signed to star opposite Aishwarya<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/confirmed-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-make-comeback-opposite-irrfan-khan-jazbaa-607863 |title=Confirmed: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan as Lead in 'Jazbaa' |date=28 August 2014 |publisher=IBT |access-date=28 August 2014}}</ref> and [[Shabana Azmi]], [[Jackie Shroff]], [[Atul Kulkarni]] and [[Chandan Roy Sanyal]] were confirmed as a part of the film's supporting cast.

Aishwarya did prepare to portray a lawyer in the film. She met lawyers and even went through various court case clippings to get the nuances of her character right.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Jazbaa-packs-in-thrills-emotions-and-a-nail-biting-suspense/articleshow/49257722.cms |title='Jazbaa' packs in thrills, emotions and a nail-biting suspense |work=The Times of India |access-date=8 October 2015}}</ref> Filming began in January 2015,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/jazbaa-journey-begins-for-aishwarya-irrfan_1529413.html |title='Jazbaa' journey begins for Aishwarya, Irrfan |work=Zee News|date=13 January 2015 }}</ref> and the film was shot in and around [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Irrfan-with-Aishwarya-Rai-Bachchan-in-Sanjay-Guptas-Jazbaa/articleshow/40994897.cms |title=Irrfan with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Sanjay Gupta's Jazbaa |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mark the date! |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-mark-the-date-2052505 |publisher=DNA |date=15 January 2015 |access-date=15 January 2015}}</ref> The shooting of the film was completed in 51 days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-bids-a-teary-farewell-to-jazbaa-sets-2124926 |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan bids a teary farewell on 'Jazbaa' sets |publisher=DNA |access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>

===Pre-release revenue===
The Satellite and music rights were sold for {{INRConvert|140|m}}, while the Digital, In-film and Syndication were sold for {{INRConvert|40|m}}.<ref name=Koimoi>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/jazbaa-recovers-its-costs-gets-into-profit-zone-the-break-up/ |title=Jazbaa Recovers Its Costs ; Gets into Profit Zone – The Break Up |date=17 October 2015 |publisher=Koimoi.com |access-date=17 October 2015}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Jazbaa
| type = [[Soundtrack album]]
| artist = [[Amjad-Nadeem]], [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee|Arko]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|10|01}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 20:13
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| producer =
| prev_title =
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}}
The first promotional song of the film titled "Bandeyaa" was released on 7 September 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://khabar.ndtv.com/news/filmy/aishwarya-launches-song-bandeya-from-film-jazbaa-1215402 |title=ऐश्वर्या राय बच्चन ने लॉन्च किया जज्बा का पहला गाना |date=8 September 2015 |work=Khabar.NDTV.com |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> The music is composed by [[Amjad-Nadeem]], [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee|Arko]] and [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]. The full audio album released on 1 October 2015 by ''[[Zee Music Company]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jazbaa-original-motion-picture/id1045623952?ign-mpt=uo%3D8 |title=Jazbaa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP |work=iTunes |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length ={{Duration|m=20|s=13}}
|-
| title1 = Bandeyaa
| extra1 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]]
| music1 = [[Amjad-Nadeem]]
| lyrics1 = Amjad-Nadeem, [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
| length1 = 04:43
|-
| title2= Kahaaniya
| extra2= Nilofer Wani, Arko
| music2= [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee|Arko]]
| lyrics2= Arko
| length2= 04:03
|-
| title3= Aaj Raat Ka Scene
| extra3= Badshah, [[Shraddha Pandit]]
| music3= [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]
| lyrics3= Badshah
| length3= 03:30
|-
| title4= Bandeyaa (Reprise)
| extra4= [[Asees Kaur]]
| length4= 04:19
| music4= Amjad-Nadeem
| lyrics4= Sanjay Gupta
|-
| title5= Jaane Tere Shehar
| extra5= [[Vipin Aneja]]
| length5= 03:39
| music5= Arko
| lyrics5= Arko
|-
}}

==Reception==

===Critical reception===
Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated "Jazbaa's narrative has pace and power. Aishwarya is rusty at the start but eventually takes charge of the dual aspects of her character. Once in the groove, her eyes breathe fire. Irrfan breezes past with clap-trap Kamlesh Pandey dialogues and Shabana is flawless."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Jazbaa/movie-review/49270272.cms |title=Jazbaa Movie Review |author=Meena Iyer |work=The Times of India |archive-date=8 October 2015}}</ref>
''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' rated the film with 3.5 stars out of 5 and commented "What makes Jazbaa a satisfying experience is it's fast-paced, taut and has a run time of two hours, allowing you little time to think. The court-room scenes are brilliant, Aishwarya looks gorgeous and gutted as the scene requires her to be, but it is the supporting cast who lift the film several notches above."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-jazbaa-review-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-makes-a-strong-comback-with-perfect-whodunit-2133007 |title='Jazbaa' review: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes a strong comeback with perfect whodunit |author=Sarita A Tanwar |publisher=DNA |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> ''[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Zee News]]'' gave a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 noted "Overall, 'Jazbaa' is compelling and an ensemble that lived up-to its expectation. For Aishwarya –The age-appropriate role was pulled off impeccably and she also showed a few action stunts".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/jazbaa-movie-review-aishwarya-rai-back-with-a-bang_1807962.html |title='Jazbaa' movie review: Aishwarya Rai back with a bang |date=9 October 2015 |publisher=Zee News.com |author=Pallavi Patra |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref>
Sonia Chopra from ''[[Sify]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and noted "Despite the story being highly far-fetched, the film is still arresting for its pacy storytelling, actors who perform with conviction, and a few interesting surprises in the finale. Worth a watch!."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jazbaa-review-of-passion-and-ambiguous-morals-review-bollywood-pkjndfceciegc.html |title=Jazbaa Review: Of passion and ambiguous morals! |author=Sonia Chopra |publisher=Sify |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> ''[[Filmfare]]'' rated 3 stars out of 5, praised the performances of all the actors and noted "The film steams up some good thrills and then throws a bucket full of sentimentality over them and douses them out. Aishwarya performance as a confident lawyer but vulnerable mother is fantastic."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-jazbaa-10776.html |title=Movie Review: Jazbaa |author=Rachit Gupta |publisher=Filmfare.com |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'' also gave the film 3 stars, and mentioned "For all the rot Gupta dwells on, there's something refreshing about Jazbaa within the wider Bollywood context: it'll make for brisk, pacy, adult entertainment."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/oct/10/jazbaa-review-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-bollywood-film-irrfan-khan |title=Jazbaa review – Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is back with a slo-mo Bollywood charge through murky legal soup |author=Mike McCahill |work=The Guardian |date=10 October 2015 |access-date=10 October 2015}}</ref>

''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave it 3 stars, stating "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with her 'initially-rusty-later spellbinding' performance, carries the film on her shoulders. On the whole, JAZBAA is a captivating thriller with good performances that make it a decent one-time watch."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/740589 |title=Jazbaa |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> ''[[Mid-Day]]'' rated 3 stars and noted "Sanjay Gupta had gone a little easy on the unnecessary and intrusive melodrama. Even then, it's a good one time watch for sure. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan perfectly looks the part and even does a fairly decent job, barring certain emotional scenes where she clearly goes over the top."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/jazbaa---movie-review/16594193 |title='Jazbaa' – Movie Review |author=Shubha Shetty-Saha |work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=8 October 2015 }}</ref> Writing for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Rohit Vats gave a rating of 3 stated, "The film is a well paced thriller, but primary characters' penchant for invoking whistles dilutes the thrill to some extent. Aishwarya Rai and Irrfan will take you to a new territory and then keep you there for most of its 130-minute duration. Jazbaa is a good watch this weekend."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/jazbaa-review-irrfan-shines-in-this-fast-paced-thriller/story-U2ECBZpWGRHz8pZ4X5uZlO.html |title=Jazbaa review: Aishwarya, Irrfan make it a good watch |author=Rohit Vats |date=9 October 2015 |publisher=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Gayatri Gauri from ''[[Firstpost]]'' said "The screenplay moves fast in a gripping enough thriller mode. Gupta displays his old penchant for slick action and weaves a fairly engrossing tale."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/jazbaa-review-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-is-sincere-but-needs-a-better-director-than-sanjay-gupta-2461850.html |title=Jazbaa review: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is sincere, but she needs a better director than Sanjay Gupta |author=Gayatri Gauri |date=9 October 2015 |publisher=Firstpost |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> ''[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars commented that "With ample thrill and entertainment, this one is a good weekend watch. Aishwarya, seen on screen after a long hiatus, has a pivotal role, which she dons to perfection. However, the picture-perfect designing of the film is over-egged, giving the film a glossy, albeit, synthetic and unreal look."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Jazbaa---Stylishly-Thrilling/2015/10/09/article3071178.ece |title='Jazbaa' – Stylishly Thrilling |publisher=IANS}}</ref> ''[[Subhash K. Jha]]'' said that "It's a hardhitting unconstitutional message, packaged and projected with a precarious panache peculiar to Sanjay Gupta's cinema. The shared moments between Aishwarya and Shabana Azmi are a marvel to behold."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9104 |title=Subhash K Jha speaks about Jazbaa |author=Subhash K. Jha |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref>

On the contrary, Shomini Sen from ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' criticised the film for its melodramatic, high pitched and unintentionally funny dialogues and wrote "Jazbaa scores only because of the performances. Aishwarya Rai grunts and screeches on some scenes but manages to deliver a convincing performance."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/jazbaa-tweet-review-first-day-first-show-1149409.html |title='Jazbaa' tweet review |author=Shomini Sen |publisher=CNN-IBN}}</ref> Ananya Bhattacharya writing for ''[[India Today]]'' gave 2.5 stars criticized Gupta's direction and wrote "The problem with Jazbaa lies in the overdose of melodrama and dialogues that make your ears bleed. One aspect that works in favour of the film is Jazbaa does raise some pertinent questions about the way justice is (un)delivered in the country. Watch Jazbaa for the performances."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/jazbaa-movie-review-aishwarya-rai-bachchans-green-return-gift-to-bollywood-jazbaa-review-film-review-release-irrfan-sanjay-gupta/1/494407.html |title=Jazbaa movie review: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's green return gift to Bollywood |author=Ananya Bhattacharya |publisher=India Today |access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> The ''[[Koimoi]]'' reviewer, Surabhi Redkar rated 2.5 stars out of 5 said "Jazbaa does not promise anything extraordinary. If you have missed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in films, here is a treat for you. Irrfan Khan fans will certainly enjoy."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/jazbaa-review/ |title=Jazbaa Review |author=Surabhi Redkar |date=9 October 2015 |publisher=Koimoi.com}}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee from [[NDTV]] gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated "Jazbaa is a slick production all right and it does deliver a few thrilling moments and an above-average climax. Overall, Jazbaa feels like a wasted effort, a clear case of superficial style triumphing over substance by a fair distance. But it has just enough for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan fans to justify a trip to the multiplexes."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/jazbaa-movie-review-1187 |title=Jazbaa Movie Review |publisher=NDTV |author=Saibal Chatterjee}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of ''[[Rediff]]'' gave 2 stars and described the film as "A mostly watchable thriller marred by its director Sanjay Gupta's penchant for excesses."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-aishwaryas-jazbaa-has-little-to-cheer-about/20151009.htm |title=Review: Aishwarya's Jazbaa has little to cheer about |work=Rediff.com}}</ref>

===Box office===
The film collected {{INRConvert|42.3|m}} nett on its first day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/jazbaa-has-a-decent-start-in-theaters-surpasses-day-1-of-similar-genre-nh10/ |title=Jazbaa Has A decent Start in Theaters ; Surpasses Day 1 Of Similar Genre NH10 |publisher=Koimoi.com |access-date=10 October 2015 |author=Joginder Tuteja|date=10 October 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-starrer-jazbaa-earns-rs-4-23-cr-on-its-opening-day/ |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer 'Jazbaa' earns Rs 4.23 cr on its opening day |date=10 October 2015 |publisher=The Indian Express |access-date=10 October 2015}}</ref>
The first weekend collection stand at {{INRConvert|152|m}} nett.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aishwaryas-comeback-jazbaa-in-its-opening-weekend-is-rs-15-24-cr-1231187 |title=Aishwarya's 'Comeback' Jazbaa in Its Opening Weekend is Rs 15.24 Cr |publisher=NDTV |access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> On its first Monday the film collected {{INRConvert|21.1|m}} nett.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/jazbaa-fares-averagely-on-its-1st-monday |title='Jazbaa' Fares Averagely On {{sic|It|'s |nolink=y}} 1st Monday| date=14 October 2015 |publisher=Koimoi.com|access-date=14 October 2015}}</ref> At the end of first week, the film collected {{INRConvert|215|m}} nett.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/jazbaa-has-a-decent-opening-week-1st-week-box-office-collections |title=Jazbaa 1st Week Box Office Collections |date=16 October 2015 |publisher=Koimoi.com}}</ref> The film performed fairly average on its second weekend at the domestic box office with the total 10-day collection stands at {{INRConvert|238|m}} nett.<ref name=IBT>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-talvar-better-jazbaa-singh-bling-will-not-cross-rs-100-crore-mark-651179 |title=Box office collection: 'Talvar' better than 'Jazbaa'; 'Singh Is Bling' will not cross Rs 100 crore mark |work=International Business Times |author=Ankita Mehta |date=19 October 2015 |access-date=19 October 2015}}</ref>

The film collected {{INRConvert|34.6|m}} nett in its second week to take its two weeks total to {{INRConvert|250|m}} nett.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-pyaar-ka-punchnama-2-beats-jazbaa-talvar-2-3-week-records-7-days-651715 | title='Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2' 7 day box office collection: 'PKP 2' beats 'Jazbaa' and 'Talvar' 2 and 3 week records | website=[[International Business Times]] | date=23 October 2015 }}</ref>

The film grossed around $1.2 million (₹ 78.1 million) in its opening weekend at International Markets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/599 |title=Bollywood Box Office – Overseas |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> and $1.7 million(₹ 110.3 million) in the 10 days,<ref>{{cite tweet|number=656179666651222016|user=BOWorldwide|title=#BOCapsule EXCLUSIVE #Jazbaa scores 1.7 million $ (approx 11 cr INR) in overseas in 10 days. Excellent @girishjohar @_SanjayGupta @irrfan_k |date=19 October 2015}}</ref> thereby taking its 10-day Worldwide total to over {{INRConvert|34.78|c}}, bringing back its budget. ''[[Koimoi]]'' reported that the film has turned out to be a profitable venture after its one-week run.<ref name=Koimoi /><ref name=IBT />

In its lifetime, ''Jazbaa'' grossed between {{INR}}33.19–<ref name="BH gross" /> 429 million.<ref name=BOIJazbaaLifetime />

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|4323504}}

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