Jogi

Story:

Jogi is a Hindi-language period drama film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and co-written by Sukhmani Sadana. Released on Netflix on September 16, 2022, it focuses on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The cast includes Diljit Dosanjh, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Hiten Tejwani, and Amyra Dastur.

The plot revolves around three courageous friends from different faiths who unite in a risky mission to rescue hundreds of people in their city amid the escalating tensions of 1980s India.

Filming took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a specialized team testing 200-300 people on set every two days. To maintain COVID-19 controls, all the houses on Galli Number 6 were constructed as a set in Film City.

Upon its Netflix release, Jogi received mixed-to-positive reviews. Critics praised the performances, especially those of Ayyub, Mishra, and Dosanjh, as well as the direction, cinematography, background score, editing, production design, and themes. However, the screenplay and portrayal of the 1984 Sikh genocide garnered a polarized response.