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Filmi Score
Good
9 reviews
64
5 very good2 good1 mixed1 weak
What the critics say
Critics largely praise the strong performances from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Irrfan Khan and Shabana Azmi in this pacy courtroom thriller, but fault its melodramatic, dated writing, garish green-tinted visuals and uneven handling of its rape theme.
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32
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Jazbaa: quick answers
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Where can I watch Jazbaa?
Jazbaa is streaming on OTT: ZEE5 (India). It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV (India, the US, the UK and Canada). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Jazbaa?
Jazbaa has a Filmi Score of 64 (Good), the mean of 9 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 32 (Firstpost) to 78 (Hindustan Times). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
What readers say
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