Sung by Rabbi Shergill; introduces Samar’s carefree life as a street musician in London.
Years later, Samar is a Bomb Disposal Expert in the Indian Army in Kashmir. He refuses to wear a bomb suit, believing his death will break his promise to Meera.
Released in 2012, Jab Tak Hai Jaan remains a landmark Bollywood romantic drama. Below is a categorized index to help you find everything about the film in one place.
The title Jab Tak Hai Jaan was inspired by the iconic dialogue and song from the 1975 classic Sholay .
The soundtrack, composed by Academy Award-winner A.R. Rahman with poetry by Gulzar, is a crucial anchor for the film's narrative.
Available globally on Blu-ray and DVD via YRF Home Entertainment, featuring bonus behind-the-scenes footage and making-of documentaries.
Sung by Harshdeep Kaur. A traditional, melancholic Punjabi folk rendition reflecting Meera’s longing and grief.
The soundtrack, featuring music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Gulzar, is considered iconic. Featuring SRK playing guitar on London streets. "Saans": The romantic anthem of the movie. "Ishq Shava": A high-energy dance number set in London.
The emotional moment when Meera realizes Samar is leaving. The Final Bridge Scene: The ultimate reunion in London. 6. Legacy and Reception
The film is structured around the intense romance of Samar Anand, a reserved and fearless bomb disposal expert in the Indian Army, whose life is irrevocably changed by two women: Meera, his past love, and Akira, a documentary filmmaker.
| | Information | | :--- | :--- | | Title | Jab Tak Hai Jaan (English: As Long As I Live ) | | Director | Yash Chopra | | Release Date | November 13, 2012 (Diwali weekend) | | Runtime | 176 minutes (2 hours 56 minutes) | | Language | Hindi (with Urdu dialogue) | | Budget | ₹55 Crore (~$10 million USD) | | Box Office | ₹253 Crore (Worldwide Gross) | | IMDB Rating | 6.8/10 | | Filming Locations | London, United Kingdom; Ladakh, India; Switzerland |
The music of Jab Tak Hai Jaan is one of its most celebrated aspects, composed by the legendary , with lyrics penned by the renowned poet Gulzar . It was the first time Rahman and Gulzar had collaborated with Yash Chopra. The soundtrack album features nine tracks and was released on October 10, 2012 .
Jab Tak Hai Jaan is a visually lush, emotionally uneven, but ultimately heartfelt swan song from a legendary director. It doesn’t reach the heights of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge or Veer-Zaara , but it works as a nostalgic tribute to old-school Bollywood romance.
The narrative is non-linear, divided into two distinct time periods and locations: 2002 in London and 2012 in Ladakh/Kashmir.
Yash Chopra directorial without a single song sung by Lata Mangeshkar. 4️⃣ A Battle of Locations
By the end of its run, it earned over ₹1.02 billion (US$11 million) in India, cementing its status as a blockbuster.