Jugni must have been a terrific thought on paper. Bubbling with fresh ideas, with the advantage of its novel perspective, it clearly had potential. But, the film is run down by its weak storyline. The musical romance that brings two people together from different worlds, who bond over music, falls flat when neither the performances nor its music soar high enough.
A music producer from erstwhile Mumbai, Vibhavari ( Sugandha Garg) embarks on a soul-searching journey. The film is romantic but not in the quintessential way. Its soul draws from romance but not in the sense that we understand. Quite early in the film, we get a hint of Vibhavari’s empty life. Her trip to Punjab to find a folk singer named Bibi Saroop, plays a significant role in helping her character evolve. There is a clear lack of maturity in the film’s writing. The lead characters are half-baked and their supposed love story is left to your imagination. While on one hand, you are compelled to appreciate the subtlety of the screenplay, it is infuriating to see the tempo run out by the final scene.
Vibhavari’s love story with Mastana ( Sidhant Behl) is confusing. What transpires between them through the film is left on an abrupt note in the last scene.
Shefali Bhushan does a novice’s job at helming the project and uses music and beautiful locales to salvage the scene. Bulle Shah’s lyrical verses come alive with Vishal Bhardwaj and AR Rahman’s rendering. But even in the music department, it isn’t path breaking.
Despite its freshness, the film fails to create an impact. It is hard to be affected by it due to its lack of depth.