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2012 · Hindi · 2h 56m · Drama, Romance · CBFC U/A
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Filmi Score
Very good
8 reviews
66
2 exceptional4 very good2 weak
What the critics say

Reviews split sharply: some call it an overlong, far-fetched romance undone by plot holes and a tired amnesia twist, while others praise it as an emotionally rich, old-school love story carried by Khan, Kaif and Sharma.

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Summary

Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012, Hindi) has a Filmi Score of 66 from 8 critic reviews, is rated 12+ by Filmi (CBFC: U/A), and streams on Netflix in the US.

Samar Anand, a London-based struggling musician falls in love with Meera Thappar. After a severe accident, a panicked Meera promises God to leave Samar if he lives. Heartbroken, Samar leaves for India to become a fearless bomb disposal expert in the army.

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Summary

Samar Anand, a London-based struggling musician falls in love with Meera Thappar. After a severe accident, a panicked Meera promises God to leave Samar if he lives. Heartbroken, Samar leaves for India to become a fearless bomb disposal expert in the army.

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What the critics said

8 reviews · the critic’s own number where they gave one
Five of 8 · the critic’s own number where they gave one
Rachit Gupta · 13 Nov 2012
Calls the film a philosophically rich, masterfully written old-school romance carried by strong performances and music, closing by naming it the… Read it there →
Derived by Filmi
92
Admits inherent flaws but calls the film a beguiling, emotionally rich romance and a rare treat, crediting Khan's performance and framing the film… Read it there →
Derived by Filmi
80
13 Nov 2012
3/5, stated in the text — not a formal rating. Read it there →
Stated in text Filmi’s reading 78
60
A trade review calling the film a well-crafted, emotionally effective masala romance with strong performances (especially Khan's) and modern… Read it there →
Derived by Filmi
78
12 Nov 2012
Jab Tak Hai Jaan Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Jab Tak Hai Jaan by Times of India Read it there →
Published · 3.5/5 Filmi’s reading 68
70
Sukanya Verma · 13 Nov 2012
Calls the film pleasant but overlong fluff undone by a far-fetched, meandering final act, recommending it as a one-time watch mainly as a tribute… Read it there →
Derived by Filmi
65
2.5/5, stated in the text — not a formal rating. Read it there →
Stated in text Filmi’s reading 35
50
16 Nov 2012
Mocks the film's illogical plot and stock romantic tropes in a sustained sarcastic register, dismissing it as derivative and let down by weak… Read it there →
Derived by Filmi
28
How this number was made. We read every review and derive a 0–100 reading from each — including where the critic printed a number, which stays first on its row, because it’s theirs. The Filmi Score is the mean of 8 readings; 3 of those rows also carry the critic’s own rating, shown beside ours. Rubric v2.1, computed 26 Oct 2026. Any critic can ask us to remove a derived reading.
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Jab Tak Hai Jaan: quick answers

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Where can I watch Jab Tak Hai Jaan?

Jab Tak Hai Jaan is streaming on OTT: Netflix (India, the US, the UK and Canada). It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV (India, the US, the UK and Canada), YouTube (India, the US, the UK and Canada) and Google Play Movies (the US). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.

What did critics say about Jab Tak Hai Jaan?

Jab Tak Hai Jaan has a Filmi Score of 66 (Very good), the mean of 8 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 28 (Firstpost) to 92 (Filmfare). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.

What readers say

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