Jajantaram Mamantaram

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Jajantaram Mamantaram
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Directed bySoumitra Ranade
Written bySoumitra Ranade (story)
Yogesh Vinayak Joshi (script and dialogues)
Screenplay bySoumitra Ranade
Story bySoumitra Ranade
Based on Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
Produced byArunima Roy
Starring Jaaved Jaffrey
Gulshan Grover
CinematographyJoginder Panda
Edited byAseem Sinha
Music by Three Brothers And A Violin
Production
company
iDream Production
Release date
  • 30 May 2003 (2003-05-30)
Running time
114 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹8–8.5 crore [1] [2]
Box office₹15.6 crore [2]

Jajantaram Mamantaram is a 2003 Indian fantasy action comedy film written and directed by Soumitra Ranade and produced by Arunima Roy. [3] The film is based on Jonathan Swift's 1726 novel Gulliver's Travels . [4]

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Plot

The film follows the journey of Aditya, a young man who finds himself transported to a mystical island inhabited by miniature people. Encountering a world beyond his imagination, Aditya embarks on a series of adventures, navigating through the challenges and wonders of the tiny civilization. Along the way, he forms unexpected friendships and confronts adversaries, all while striving to find his way back home.

Cast

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Three Brothers and Violin. [6]

Reception

Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave the film 1.5 out of 5, writing, "On the whole, J2M2 leaves you wondering if this really is 'josh ka naya mantram'. The film might appeal to a section of the audience [kids], but a universal appeal is ruled out. Also, a difficult-to-pronounce title will only go against it. However, excellent promotion by iDream may salvage the show to an extent in big cities." [7]

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