What date and time will the Hindi-language movie Jogi release for OTT streaming in India, and who joins Diljit Dosanjh on the cast list?

Whilst multi-million-dollar PR campaigns for upcoming TV shows and films are the norms; YouTube trailer views are still arguably the best way to gauge audience hype ahead of a new release.

Well, singer Diljit Dosanjh’s latest feature film has certainly got the attention of the OTT streaming audience, with more than 27 million views on the official YouTube trailer.

So, as fans around the world countdown to the premiere, we breakdown what Jogi is about, the date and time it will release for OTT streaming and who joins Dosanjh on the cast.

#AliAbbasZafar delivers yet again with #Jogi. A heartwrenching story set against the backdrop of the 1984 riots, that keeps you hooked through the narrative. Ali plays on his core strength – drama – with #DiljitDosanjh delivering a sincere performance. Full review on Friday!

— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) September 14, 2022

What is Jogi about?

Jogi is an upcoming Hindi-language drama movie, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar (Sultan, Bharat and Tiger Zinda Hai) under the AAZ Films production banner.

The movie will tell the story of a community that is being ripped apart at the seams by the anti-Sikh riots that ravaged India in 1984. As noted by Gadgets360, the film is “a fictionalised biopic of sorts, recounting the horrors of the 1984 anti-Sikh protests in Delhi.”

Specifically, the movie will focus on a college student called Jogi as he cuts his hair, blends in with the rioters and devises a plan to secretly transport his people to Punjab.

Thankfully, Jogi is not alone; being joined by police officer Rawinder Chautala and friend Kaleem, who both must try to keep the plan a secret whilst avoiding rioters at all costs.

“Amid tension in 1980s India, three friends of different faiths unite in a noble yet dangerous effort to save hundreds in their town.” – Jogi synopsis, via Netflix.

However, in the midst of the riots, it comes to light that a corrupt politician called Tejpal may have incited the hatred and hired hooligans to specifically target Sikh households.

Speaking to Telegraph India, director Ali Abbas Zafar explained how “The sole purpose of making this film was to get the right emotion out.”

“When you tell a story that basically hinges at presenting different kinds of emotions at different levels, that is the authenticity, that is the core that you want to stir in your audience.” – Ali Abbas Zafar, via Telegraph India.

Jogi: OTT release date and time explained

Jogi is scheduled to release for OTT streaming via the Netflix platform on Friday, September 16th.

The movie is expected to be made available from 12:30 PM Indian Standard Time; the typical update window for all original, non-simulcast content – which has also been reported by Gadgets360.

Netflix India currently offers several subscription membership options that will grant access to Jogi upon its global OTT release on Friday, September 16th, including:

  • Mobile – Rs 149 a month, access limited to one mobile device at 480p resolution
  • Basic – Rs 199 a month, access on one non-mobile device at 720p resolution
  • Standard – Rs 499 a month, access on two non-mobile devices at 1080p resolution
  • Premium – Rs 649 a month, access on four non-mobile devices at 4K resolution

There is also various third-party bundle offers that include a Netflix subscription, including Reliance Jio, Reliance Jio Fiber, Vodafone Idea, Airtel and Tata Play DTH.

“When you make a film, there has to be some amount of fictional liberty. But the crux of the film is the idea that one should not let go of love and hope. Everyone who came on board to make this film was only working towards that. When people walk out of the film, we hope that they will feel that no matter what happens, love will win in the end.” – Ali Abbas Zafar, via Telegraph India.

Who are the cast members in Jogi?

The following cast members have been confirmed to feature in Jogi; however, many of the character names are yet to be publicly revealed.

  • Diljit Dosanjh as Jogi
  • Amyra Dastur  as Kammo, Jogi’s love interest
  • Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub as Rawinder Chautala
  • Hiten Tejwani  as Lali, Kammo’s friend
  • Apinderdeep Singh
  • Paresh Pahuja as Kaleem
  • Neelu Kohli 
  • Kumud Mishra as Tejpal
  • Mikhail Yawalkar   
  • Sadanand Patil   
  • Saurabh Chauhan   
  • Shailesh Shankar Kulkarni   

“Jogi is a story of finding hope in the middle of chaos. That is where the germ of the film came from. We were fortunate that Diljit (Dosanjh) came on board because there is no person better than him to bring this story together. Today, Jogi is Jogi because of him.” – Ali Abbas Zafar, via Telegraph India.

By Tom Llewellyn – [email protected]

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