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“Maa ko bhagwaan le gaye. Papa ne khud ki jaan le li. Dur ke rishtedaaro ne panah di, par bhaari kiraaya vasool kiya…”
Alia Bhatt’s character reflects on her haunting childhood in the opening moments of the official Jigra trailer, a gripping thriller about a sister willing to go to any lengths to protect her brother.
Directed by Vasan Bala (Monica, O My Darling / Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota / Ray), Jigra stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role, while Vedang Raina, known for his debut as Reggie Mantle in the bubbly teen drama The Archies, plays her brother. From the rich, suave teen heartthrob, it’s a completely new challenging role for the newcomer.
A remixed version of the 1971 classic hit “Phoolon Ka Taron Ka,” an anthem celebrating sibling love, plays throughout the trailer. However, the creators seem to reveal much of the storyline—it’s about Alia’s character plotting to break her brother out of prison. This bears a resemblance to the recent Netflix thriller Savi, which followed a ‘simple’ housewife trying to free her husband from a London jail. Hopefully, Jigra delves into a different narrative twist, only then will it be a more entertaining watch.
Though the trailer lacks the intrigue expected of a thriller, it compensates by showcasing Alia’s emotional depth. After a brief cameo as a tech expert in Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt takes center stage once again, steering Jigra as its fierce protagonist. Jigra is expected to release on October 11.
You can catch the trailer now on YouTube. It’s also embedded below.
