Jogi — out Friday on Netflix — is a fictional biopic, recounting the horrors of the 1984 anti-Sikh protests in Delhi. Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is at the helm of the project, guiding us through a heartwarming narrative that traces his journey from run-of-the-mill student to prime target; Based only on certain conspiracies related to his faith. Interestingly, the actor had earlier touched on a similar subject with the feature film Punjab 1984, though it was mostly set in the aftermath of these events.
This is clear Jogi Acts as a passion project for Dosanjh, who is making his digital streaming debut with Netflix. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film will explore the fictional story of three friends – of different religions – who organize the biggest human heist, transporting friends and family from Delhi to Mohali, Punjab, in a narrow truck. The assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards led to anti-Sikh protests in Delhi in 1984. This angered the locals and led to massacres across the country, with around 2,800 Sikhs killed in Delhi alone.
Needless to say, handling such a political subject requires a sensitive approach. Zafar’s last venture, Tandav – now streaming on Amazon Prime Video – sparked controversy for its alleged portrayal of Hindu deities that hurt religious sentiments. with JogiThe filmmaker has taken measures to present the story in an authentic manner, saying that his team has no censorship guidelines for Tandav.
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Jogi is presented as a cultured college student, who takes care of his family
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“With Jogi, many things have changed. As producers, we have to understand that today we have to be a little more sensitive about how we take a story to the audience. This is a learning experience for us. We don’t want anyone to be offended,” he said the interview“with JogiWe have been very careful and I hope the audience will just love it.”
With that, here’s everything you need to know about Netflix Jogi,
Jogi Publication date and time
Jogi releases worldwide on September 16 at 12:00am PT / 12:30pm IST exclusively on Netflix. It requires a subscription plan, which starts at Rs. 149 for mobile and Rs. 199 for the basic plan, which lets you stream to a TV or laptop but only in SD resolution.
Jogi Cast
Udta Punjab-fame plays a jogi named Dosanjh, a well-to-do college student who takes care of and provides for his large family. Anand is cut short when riots break out in Delhi, leaving them isolated and a target on their backs. Planning to take his people to a safe haven, Punjab, he goes against his faith by cutting his hair to blend in with those who hurt his people.
Joining him on the crusade is Ravinder Chautala, a low-ranking police officer who has developed a bond with Jogi’s family. Played by Mohammad. Zeeshan Ayyub (Section 15), a trusted friend, devises a plan to escort hundreds of Sikhs, using his connections as a policeman to ensure safe transport and, in the process, beating up unsuspecting goons.
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Mohammed. Zeeshan Ayyub as police officer Ravinder Chautala in Jogi’s film
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As the city of Delhi burns, another prominent figure, Kalim, rises to the occasion, guiding Jogi’s family through a mob of angry people armed with torches. The trailer, played by Paresh Pahuja (Tandav), suggests that he creates some kind of distraction, so Sikhs who take refuge in a nearby gurdwara can fearlessly board the truck.
Fourth on the list is Kumud Mishra (Sooryavanshi) as Tejpal, a corrupt politician who acts purely on emotion. On hearing the news of Indira Gandhi’s death, he ordered a list of Sikh names from the electoral roll. Tejpal appears to have ignited the riots by tasking a group of masked goons to torch all the houses and properties bearing Punjabi nameplates.
Other notable inclusions include Amyra Dastur as Jogi’s love interest, Kammo and Hiten Tejwani as Laali, Jogi and other Sikh allies. Information about the family is very sparse, all being considered minor characters. Weird, granted Netflix trailer Depicted them as the main driving force of the story, with ample screen time.
Kumud Mishra as corrupt politician Tejpal in Jogi’s film
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Jogi Summary
Here is the official synopsis for this Jogi From Netflix:
Jogi unfolds a story of resilient friendship and courage during a time of crisis in Delhi in 1984. The film is a thrilling, emotional journey of the fighting spirit of three united friends. It is headlined by Diljit Dosanjh, Kumud Mishra, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Hiten Tejwani and Amyra Dastur, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar.
Jogi Glimpse
Netflix unveiled the trailer Jogi On August 30, the happy family dynamics and budding romance are highlighted, which were put on hold when the riots started. It went into detail, giving brief glimpses of the persecution and discrimination Sikhs had to endure – even forcing Jogi to discard his turban. Fortunately, the trailer ends on a somewhat bittersweet note, as we see our hero kill the politician who kickstarted the affair and, finally, march to his native Punjab.
Jogi Review
No word on when the first reviews are expected. As with previous Netflix Indian originals, reviews are restricted until the time of release.
Jogi Poster
Here is the official poster for it Jogi From Netflix:
Official poster of Netflix’s Jogi
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