People’s Man|Jan. 24, 2014|India|145 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Action;Bollywood;Drama
Description: Jai Ho is a 2014 Hindi film starring Salman Khan. The story follows Jai Agnihotri, a former army officer known for his short temper and dedication to helping people and fighting crime. Once a major in the Indian Army, Jai was suspended for disobeying orders to rescue children from terrorists. Afterward, he lived with his mother and sister, Geeta.
One day, Jai fails to assist Suman, a disabled girl, who later commits suicide. This tragedy deeply affects him, prompting him to create a system encouraging people to help others. Under this system, each person helps three people daily, who then help three more, spreading kindness and community spirit. However, Jai faces challenges as his initiative is met with resistance.
In one incident, Jai loses his temper and beats a wealthy man who injured a beggar child. Seeking revenge, the man kidnaps Jai’s sister, Geeta, and friend, Rinky. Jai rescues them but injures one of the captors, who works for Patil, a powerful politician linked to Home Minister Dashrath Singh. Dashrath tries to retaliate, but Jai’s determination and bravery eventually lead to a confrontation involving Chief Minister Ashok Pradhan, who intervenes to resolve the conflict.
The film explores themes of justice, community, and the power of individual actions to inspire collective change.
Cast director: Sohail Khan
Cast actor: Salman Khan, Tabu, Danny Denzongpa, Daisy Shah, Mahesh Manjrekar, Aditya Pancholi, Nauheed Cyrusi, Bruna Abdullah, Mohnish Behl, Sudesh Lehri
Original name: जय हो