Jaari (film)

Jaari (Nepali: जारि) is a 2023 Nepali film written and directed by Upendra Subba under the banner of Baasuri Films. It is produced by Ram Babu Gurung. Released on April 14, 2023, the film stars Dayahang Rai, Miruna Magar, Prem Subba, Bijay Baral, Roydeep Shrestha, and Rekha Limbu. The film is based on Limbu community and their Jaari tradition, which was historically one of the most significant part of their culture; the Jaari tradition was also relevant in most of the other communities of Nepal.[1][3][4]

Jaari
Theatrical release poster
Nepaliजारि
Directed byUpendra Subba
Written byUpendra Subba
Story bySuresh Niyong Limbu
Produced byRam Babu Gurung
StarringDayahang Rai
Miruna Magar
Bijay Baral
CinematographyShailendra D Karki[1]
Music byManoj Thapa Magar
Distributed byBasuri Films
Release date
  • April 14, 2023 (2023-04-14) (Nepal)
CountryNepal
Box office15 crore[2]

Synopsis

Set in the year 1995, after daily arguments and fights between Namsang (Dayahang Rai) and his wife Hangama (Miruna Magar), she goes back to her parents house. She eloped with another man (Roydeep Shrestha) from there, but eventually came back to her husband Namsang when her family was not able to pay him compensation (Jaari) for her elopement. Hangama decides to pay it herself, but this time as his maid, since she cannot afford to pay any other form of compensation to him. The plot revolves around the struggles of Hangama in a male-dominated society.

Cast
  • Dayahang Rai as Namsang
  • Miruna Magar as Hangama
  • Bijay Baral
  • Prem Subba
  • Roydeep Shrestha
  • Rekha Limbu
  • Anil Subba
  • Puskar Gurung

Soundtrack

First song, Chari Basyo was released on March 25, 2023.[5] Second song, Reet was released on April 17, 2023.[6]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Chari Basyo"Kali Prasad BaskotaKali Prasad Baskota3:07
2."Reet"Hark SaudManoj Thapa Magar, Sunita Thegim6:12
Total length:9:19

Reception

Box office

The film became an All Time Blockbuster at the box office and made around 13 crore within the first two weeks of release,[7] and 15 crore within the first three weeks, and went on to become one of the highest grossing Nepali films of all time.[2]

Critical reception

Jaari met with much critical acclaim, with praise directed towards Subba's work, including his writing, dialogues, authenticity, and direction. However, some critics believed the story could have been developed further.

Urza Acharya from The Kathmandu Post wrote: "Jaari could’ve been a lot of things. It could’ve and should’ve given Hangma more depth and autonomy. It should’ve challenged that status quo not only through an indigenous perspective but also via gender and non-patriarchal lens. But the story was surprisingly (and disappointingly) run-of-the-mill. That is Jaari’s one true weakness."[1]

Renuka Dhakal from The Rising Nepal praised the overall storyline of the film and wrote: "Despite being his debut feature film, Upendra Subba has demonstrated a potential to shape the industry's future through this movie. It is often said that films are a mirror of society, and Jaari looks true to this saying.  Subba, through this movie, has presented an honest and simplistic portrayal of the Limbu culture."[3]

Bibek Timsina from The Annapurna Express criticized the characteristics of male characters from the films Subba have written, where he mentioned the character of Kaji from Kabaddi franchise and Namsang from this film "creates a feeling of déjà vu in some scenes", since both of them have very similar characteristics. But at the same time, he praised Subba for making the audience fall in love with such characters, he also praised Subba's debut as a director, he wrote: "Upendra Subba has managed to create a heartfelt movie with minimal missteps."[8]

References
  1. Acharya, Urza (April 26, 2023). "'Jaari' could've been so much more. It's unfortunate that it wasn't". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  2. "'Jaari' records business of Rs 150 million in 21 days". The Rising Nepal. May 6, 2023. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  3. Dhakal, Renuka (April 20, 2023). "Jaari review: Mirror of Limbu culture". The Rising Nepal. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. "जारीः अव्यक्त प्रेमको मिठास". Nagarik (in Nepali). April 27, 2023. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  5. "फिल्म 'जारी'को पहिलो गीत 'चरी बस्यो'मा दयाहाङ र मिरुनाको नोकझोक". Online Khabar (in Nepali). March 25, 2023. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  6. "प्रदर्शनरत फिल्म 'जारी' को गीत सार्वजनिक (भिडिओ)". Setopati (in Nepali). April 17, 2023. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  7. "'Jari' outperforms Salman's khan's film and three other Nepali films at box office". Nepalkhabar. April 30, 2023. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  8. Timsina, Bibek (April 29, 2023). "'Jaari' movie review: A promising debut for Subba". The Annapurna Express. Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
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