When Vibhavari (Sugandha Garg), an up-and-coming Bollywood music director, finds herself facing a creative block, she sets off for Punjab to meet and record folk singer Bibi Swaroop (Sadhana Singh). She first meets Bibi’s son, Mastana (Siddhant Behl), a charming and personable local singer himself, who insists that Vibs must listen to him sing and record him. In Mastana and his mother Bibi, Vibs finds the inspiration that has been escaping her. It’s not surprising that Vibs and Mastana grow close – close enough to spend the night together, admittedly encouraged by not only their music, but also by a bottle of Gulabo (the country liquor that also featured inVishal Bhardwaj’s Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola). Mastana is mortified; Vibs sees it as something pure and natural, but, in the end, no big deal.
This, frankly, is one of several refreshing things about Shefali Bhushan’s film Jugni (literally a female firefly,...
This, frankly, is one of several refreshing things about Shefali Bhushan’s film Jugni (literally a female firefly,...
- 7/18/2016
- by Katherine Matthews
- Bollyspice
Making its premiere tonight at the London Indian Film Festival is Shefali Bhusan’s magical musical tale Jugni. The film, set to the rustic beats and full of sound and feeling music by Clinton Cerejo, stars Sugandha Garg, Siddhant Behl, Sadhana Singh, Anuritta K Jha, Samir Sharma, and Chandan S Gill.
Set in the beauty of Punjab, Jugni tells the tale of Vibhavari (Vibs) a young composer from Mumbai. She is in search of Bibi Saroop, the voice that she believes will be the saviour of her new score. She bumps into Bibi’s dashing son Mastana who also has an incredible voice. Vibs records Mastana’s renditions of Punjabi folk songs as well as Bibi Saroop’s song. What happens next? Is it a bittersweet tale or happily ever musically after? You have to watch the film to see! The film is all about dealing with the hardships in...
Set in the beauty of Punjab, Jugni tells the tale of Vibhavari (Vibs) a young composer from Mumbai. She is in search of Bibi Saroop, the voice that she believes will be the saviour of her new score. She bumps into Bibi’s dashing son Mastana who also has an incredible voice. Vibs records Mastana’s renditions of Punjabi folk songs as well as Bibi Saroop’s song. What happens next? Is it a bittersweet tale or happily ever musically after? You have to watch the film to see! The film is all about dealing with the hardships in...
- 7/15/2016
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Music is an integral part of Shefali Bhushan’s directorial debut Jugni and interestingly most of the names involved including the protagonists as well as the director have a strong music connection. So, while Shefali and the film’s leading lady Sugandha Garg are both trained in classical music, another lead character played by yesteryear actress Sadhana Singh too is a prolific singer.
An exception to this musical background is the lead actor, Siddhant Behl. The actor reveals that though he is playing the role of a singer in Jugni, he has no formal or informal training in music. However, he took up the challenge in his stride and tried to grasp the essence of basic ragas and taals during his pre-shoot session with Shefali.
When quizzed on whether he felt like an outsider amongst a music-oriented cast, he quips, “Music is anyways something that you feel from the heart...
An exception to this musical background is the lead actor, Siddhant Behl. The actor reveals that though he is playing the role of a singer in Jugni, he has no formal or informal training in music. However, he took up the challenge in his stride and tried to grasp the essence of basic ragas and taals during his pre-shoot session with Shefali.
When quizzed on whether he felt like an outsider amongst a music-oriented cast, he quips, “Music is anyways something that you feel from the heart...
- 1/14/2016
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Set to release on Januarry 22nd,the upcoming musical film – Jugni, the debut directorial film by Shefali Bhushan stars Sugandha Garg, Siddhant Behl & Anurita Jha.
The story is of music. Jugni (Firefly) is the beat of the soul, the free-flying spirit. Jugni is Vibhavari (Vibs). Vibs is a music director, working on her first big break in the Hindi film industry. When work and home affairs, with her live-in boyfriend Sid hit a high tide, Vibs hits the road with a glint of hope; to find music. The journey takes her to a village in Punjab in the search of a Bibi Saroop, whose voice holds the promise that Vibs is searching for. But as the twist of fate would have it, Mastana, Bibi’s son and a proficient singer himself, is the voice and man who winds his way into Vibs’ heart. From here on, Jugni is about striking balances,...
The story is of music. Jugni (Firefly) is the beat of the soul, the free-flying spirit. Jugni is Vibhavari (Vibs). Vibs is a music director, working on her first big break in the Hindi film industry. When work and home affairs, with her live-in boyfriend Sid hit a high tide, Vibs hits the road with a glint of hope; to find music. The journey takes her to a village in Punjab in the search of a Bibi Saroop, whose voice holds the promise that Vibs is searching for. But as the twist of fate would have it, Mastana, Bibi’s son and a proficient singer himself, is the voice and man who winds his way into Vibs’ heart. From here on, Jugni is about striking balances,...
- 1/11/2016
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The music of director Shefali Bhushan’s debut film Jugni released on 15th December, 2015. Among the names slated to attend the grand launch are lead musicians and ace singers including Ar Rahman, Vishal Bhardwaj, Clinton Cerejo among others. Also there was be the cast and crew of the film including the leads, Sugandha Garg and Siddhant Behl.
Jugni marks the debut of Maverick singer, music producer & composer Clinton Cerejo as a music director and in his debut album itself he has managed a coup of sorts by roping in some of the biggest names in the music industry. The album boasts of a 12-tracks composed by Clinton and brings together acclaimed musicians like Ar Rahman, Vishal Bhardwaj, Rahat Fatah Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj amongst others in one album, as they lend their voices to the soulful numbers.
Only one prayer song sung by Rahman, ‘Lakhon Salaam’, has been penned and composed by Kaashif sahib.
Jugni marks the debut of Maverick singer, music producer & composer Clinton Cerejo as a music director and in his debut album itself he has managed a coup of sorts by roping in some of the biggest names in the music industry. The album boasts of a 12-tracks composed by Clinton and brings together acclaimed musicians like Ar Rahman, Vishal Bhardwaj, Rahat Fatah Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj amongst others in one album, as they lend their voices to the soulful numbers.
Only one prayer song sung by Rahman, ‘Lakhon Salaam’, has been penned and composed by Kaashif sahib.
- 12/16/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Shefali Bhushan has roped in the ace musicians to lend their voices for a prayer song and a travel number in her directorial debut.
Debutant director Shefali Bhushan has managed to pull off what most filmmakers could only dream of! In a coup of sorts, that’s bound to make any filmmaker envious, the newbie has gotten two of the biggest names in the Bollywood music industry – Ar Rahman and Vishal Bhardwaj – on board to sing one track each in her directorial debut, Jugni. The film boasts of a 12-track album composed by Clinton Cerejo. Only one prayer song sung by Rahman, ‘Lakhon Salaam’, has been penned and composed by Kashif.
About Rahman’s song, Shefali says, “It comes at a significant, pious moment in the film when the male protagonist goes into a deep emotional space and we could only think of Mr Rahman to give voice for it.
Debutant director Shefali Bhushan has managed to pull off what most filmmakers could only dream of! In a coup of sorts, that’s bound to make any filmmaker envious, the newbie has gotten two of the biggest names in the Bollywood music industry – Ar Rahman and Vishal Bhardwaj – on board to sing one track each in her directorial debut, Jugni. The film boasts of a 12-track album composed by Clinton Cerejo. Only one prayer song sung by Rahman, ‘Lakhon Salaam’, has been penned and composed by Kashif.
About Rahman’s song, Shefali says, “It comes at a significant, pious moment in the film when the male protagonist goes into a deep emotional space and we could only think of Mr Rahman to give voice for it.
- 12/5/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Debutant director Shefali Bhushan has managed to pull off what most filmmakers could only dream of! In a coup of sorts, that's bound to make any filmmaker envious, the newbie has gotten two of the biggest names in the Bollywood music industry - Ar Rahman and Vishal Bhardwaj - on board to sing one track each in her directorial debut, Jugni. The film boasts of a 12-track album composed by Clinton Cerejo. Only one prayer song sung by Rahman, 'Lakhon Salaam', has been penned and composed by Kashif. About Rahman's song, Shefali says, "It comes at a significant, pious moment in the film when the male protagonist goes into a deep emotional space and we could only think of Mr Rahman to give voice for it." And while Rahman's number is a prayer song, Vishal's track is a travel song with a lilting tune, 'Duggu Duggu Dug' which is composed by Clinton.
- 12/4/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Jugni (Firefly), written and directed by Shefali Bhushan, is all set to hit the silver screen on 29th January, 2016. Produced by Karan Grover, Manas Malhotra, and Shefali Bhushan, the film revolves around Vibhavari, a music director, who is working on her first big break in the Hindi film industry.
With the star cast of Sugandha Garg, Siddhant Behl, Anurita Jha, Sadhana Singh, Samir Sharma, Jugni is all about striking balances and dealing with the unpredictability of life, while finding the place one can call home; home of the heart, where the firefly is at her brightest!
Other Credits of the film include Music : Clinton Cerejo; Singers: Javed Bashir, Clinton Cerejo, Bianca Gomes, Neha Kakkar; Lyrics & Dialogues: Shellee; Cinematography: Divakar Mani; Editing: Navnita Sen Dutta; Sound Design: Sanjay Chaturvedi; Costume Design: Hazel Paul; Production Design: Vikram Singh
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With the star cast of Sugandha Garg, Siddhant Behl, Anurita Jha, Sadhana Singh, Samir Sharma, Jugni is all about striking balances and dealing with the unpredictability of life, while finding the place one can call home; home of the heart, where the firefly is at her brightest!
Other Credits of the film include Music : Clinton Cerejo; Singers: Javed Bashir, Clinton Cerejo, Bianca Gomes, Neha Kakkar; Lyrics & Dialogues: Shellee; Cinematography: Divakar Mani; Editing: Navnita Sen Dutta; Sound Design: Sanjay Chaturvedi; Costume Design: Hazel Paul; Production Design: Vikram Singh
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- 9/22/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
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