Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Lara Dutta, Bobby Deol, Amitabh Bachchan

Shaad Ali Sahgal's Bollywood musical romance Jhoom Barabar Jhoom begins when Rikki (Abhishek Bachchan) meets Alvira Khan (Preity Zinta) at a train station. Each one tells the other the history of how ... read more read more...they met their significant other. The two obviously have an affinity for each other, but nothing comes of it after the train arrives. Surprisingly the two couples end up at the same establishment, leading to some surprising revelations. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Flixster Users

42% liked it

6,139 ratings

Critics

83% liked it

6 critics

Unrated, 2 hr. 18 min.

Directed by: Shaad Ali

Release Date: June 15, 2007

Invite friends to see

DVD Release Date: August 7, 2007

Stats: 671 reviews

Your Rating



clear rating

Flixster Reviews (671)


  • February 28, 2008
    Great movie. Amitabh Bachchan and Preity Zinta are great in this movie. Intriguing story plot that centralizes around a fascinating love story theme, a chance meeting like none other, that one would see a very slight resemblance to "Before Sunrise." Chance Encounters. Abhishek Ba... read morechchan guest appears in this comedic/romantic movie. An interesting movie, great music.
  • August 3, 2007
    This movie cracks me up!!!!! I love the music, and the sholay refrence was hilarious!!!!! This is a movie that's good for a laugh.

Critic Reviews


Michael Dequina
August 19, 2007
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

The deliriously exhilarating twenty-minute dance climax plays like an open dare to the audience to not jhoom, barabar, jhoom--and only the most severe of grumps won't succumb to the spell of the siren... Full Review

Maitland McDonagh
July 9, 2007
Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide's Movie Guide

Now that's entertainment. Full Review

Frank Lovece
June 25, 2007
Frank Lovece, Film Journal International

It would be a spoiler to describe the specific complications those crazy kids get into, but it's a ball. Full Review

David Chute
June 21, 2007
David Chute, L.A. Weekly

Flirtatious repartee between glamorous stars in travel-poster international locations; a gratifyingly simple plot with puzzles and sleight-of-hand surprises; and, at regular intervals, outbursts of ga... Full Review

Jason Ferguson
June 21, 2007
Jason Ferguson, Orlando Weekly

Jhoom is an empty, frivolous and thoroughly calculating bit of fluff; it's also ridiculously enjoyable. Full Review

Poonam Joshi
June 19, 2007
Poonam Joshi, BBC

While the humour is at times contrived, the curiosity factor and the slick style keeps you engaged. Full Review

Rachel Saltz
June 30, 2007
Rachel Saltz, New York Times

Click to read the article Full Review

July 21, 2007
Times [UK]

Click to read the article Full Review

June 28, 2007
Time Out

Click to read the article Full Review

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

More Like This


This list looks lonely.
Add a suggestion!

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

Jhoom Barabar Jho... : Watch Free on TV


Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (Dance Baby Dance) Trivia

Movie Quizzes


Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Recent Lists


Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?