Jackpot is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language comedy thriller film directed by Kaizad Gustad starring Sunny Leone, Naseeruddin Shah, Sachiin J Joshi, and Bharath in the lead roles.[1][2][3] This is the Bollywood debut of Tamil actor Bharath. The film released on 13 December 2013 in India.[4][5][6] It had total earnings of 50 million (US$630,000) according to Box Office India.

Jackpot
Jackpot the movie
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKaizad Gustad
Written byKaizad Gustad
Amol Parashar
Produced byRaina Sachiin Joshi
Anil Thadani
StarringNaseeruddin Shah
Sunny Leone
Bharath
Sachiin J Joshi
CinematographyArtur Zurawski
Music byShaaribToshi
Production
companies
Viiking Media & Entertainment
AA Films
Release date
  • 13 December 2013 (2013-12-13)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box office50 million (US$630,000)

Plot edit

Francis packs in the muscle and has a can of beer always close at hand. He is also street-smart enough to impress Maya, the oomphy voice of reason in the movie. Boss Man is a veteran raver whose clothes are as colorful as his principles and punchlines. Slow in speech but quick to draw a six-shooter, he owns the Jackpot casino.

Cast edit

Filming edit

The majority of the shooting for the film was completed in Goa. Kaizad Gustad shot the film in 27 days.[7]

Soundtrack edit

The soundtrack has 9 tracks. Sharib & Toshi, Mika, Remo Fernandes, Gods Robots (Shridevi Keshavan & Janaka Atugoda), Rishi Rich, Juno Reactor, Rahul Bhatt, Jaaved Jaaferi and Itek Bhutani composed one song each. The song "Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse" became popular.

Track listing edit

Song Title – Performed by – Music by – Lyrics by

  1. Kabhi Jo Baadal BarseArijit SinghSharib & Toshi – Turaz & Azeem Shirazi
  2. Full Jhol – Mika Singh, Akasa SinghMika Singh – Raj Hans
  3. Bol Bugger Bol – Remo Fernandes – Remo Fernandes – Abhijeet Deshpande
  4. Jackpot Jeetna – Sunidhi Chauhan – Gods Robots – Kaizad Gustad
  5. Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse (Remix) – Arijit Singh feat. Rishi Rich – Sharib & Toshi – Turaz & Azeem Shirazi
  6. Jackpot – Hamsika IyerJuno Reactor – Kaizad Gustad
  7. Eggjactly – Jaaved JaaferiRahul BhattJaaved Jaaferi
  8. Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse (Female) – Shreya Ghoshal – Sharib & Toshi – Turaz & Azeem Shirazi
  9. Now You See, Now You Don't – Ramya Iyer – Itek Bhutani – Kaizad Gustad & Ramya Iyer
  10. Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse (Remix) – Arijit Singh feat. Maxi Priest – Sharib & Toshi – Turaz & Azeem Shirazi

Marketing edit

Censor Board axed the rap song 'Eggjactly' from the film as it was a bit vulgar, though the video of the song was released online.[8] The premiere of Jackpot was held at PVR Cinemas in Juhu, Mumbai, on 12 December 2013 to which Shahrukh Khan, Urvashi Sharma and other celebrities came.[9][10][11] Sunny Leone promoted the film in various cities like Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bangalore (Inorbit Mall).[12] Sunny Leone and Sachin also promoted the film on the shows Bigg Boss 7 and Comedy Circus Ke Mahabali.[13][14][15]

Box office edit

Jackpot grossed 10 million (US$130,000) on day one.[4][16] It grossed 34.5 million (US$430,000) on domestic box office in its first weekend. The film had a poor first week collection of 45 million (US$560,000).[17]

Critical reception edit

Reagan Gavin Rasquinha of Times of India gave Jackpot 2 stars out of 5.[18] Shubhra Gupta of Indian Express gave the film a 1/2 star only.[19] Avad M of Bollywood3 rated the film 1.5/5.[20]

References edit

  1. ^ "SUNNY-SACHIIN IN A GAME OF HIGH STAKES". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Sunny Leone's Jackpot to release on December 13". intoday.in.
  3. ^ "Sachiin, Sunny Leone in an interesting game". The Times of India.
  4. ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Sunny Leone's Jackpot to release on Dec 13". The Times of India.
  6. ^ "Semi-nude intimate scene featuring Sunny Leone may earn 'Jackpot' adult certificate?". dna. 26 November 2013.
  7. ^ Bollywood Hungama (30 October 2013). "Rajinikanth makes way for Sunny Leone". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 1 November 2013.
  8. ^ "'Eggjactly' axed because of censor board's bias: 'Jackpot' actor". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  9. ^ "PHOTOS: Shah Rukh Khan's date with Sunny Leone Photo Gallery, Picture News Gallery – The Indian Express". indianexpress.com.
  10. ^ "Sunny Leone reveals all for Shah Rukh Khan at Jackpot screening - daily.bhaskar.com". daily.bhaskar.com. 13 December 2013.
  11. ^ "PIX: Sunny Leone, Shah Rukh Khan at Jackpot screening". Rediff. 13 December 2013.
  12. ^ "Sunny Leone in Bangalore". The Times of India.
  13. ^ "Kapil Sharma refuses to share stage with Sunny Leone?". The Times of India.
  14. ^ "Sunny Leone to act on Comedy Circus". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013.
  15. ^ "sunny leone to act on comedy circus: मूवी मसाला: आज तक". Aajtak.intoday.in. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  16. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. ^ "News". Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
  18. ^ "Jackpot Movie Review". The Times of India.
  19. ^ "Movie review: 'Jackpot' is stretched-out lameness". indianexpress.com.
  20. ^ "When It Comes To Jackpot, No One Gets The Moolah". Business Insider.

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