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{{Short description|2007 romantic comedy film by Imtiaz Ali}}
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{{Infobox film
| name           = Jab We Met
| image          = Jab We Met Poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]
| producer       = [[Dhilin Mehta]]
| writer         = Imtiaz Ali
| starring       = [[Kareena Kapoor]]<br/>[[Shahid Kapoor]]
| music          = '''Songs:''' <br> [[Pritam]] <br> [[Sandesh Shandilya]] <br> '''Background Score:''' <br> [[Sanjoy Chowdhury]]
| editing        = [[Aarti Bajaj]]
| cinematography = [[Natty Subramaniam]]
| studio         = [[Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision]]
| distributor    = [[Viacom 18 Motion Pictures|Indian Films]]<ref name="Frater">{{cite web|title=Indian Film to distribute 'Welcome'|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Patrick|last=Frater|date=8 November 2007|access-date=8 February 2022|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/asia/indian-film-to-distribute-welcome-1117975672/|archive-date=8 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208115259/https://variety.com/2007/film/asia/indian-film-to-distribute-welcome-1117975672/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| released       = {{Film date|2007|10|25|df=y}}
| country        = India
| language       = Hindi
| runtime        = 142 minutes
| budget         = {{INR}}15 crore<ref name="BOI">{{cite web |title=Jab We Met |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=248 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=16 February 2022 |archive-date=5 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205001030/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=248 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR}}50.9 crore<ref name="BOI" />
}}

'''''Jab We Met''''' ({{translation|When We Met}}) is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] and produced by [[Dhilin Mehta]] under his banner [[Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision]]. The film stars [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]] with [[Tarun Arora]], [[Saumya Tandon]] and [[Dara Singh]] in supporting roles.<ref name="cult status">{{cite news |date=30 October 2023 |accessdate=13 November 2023 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/decoding-the-comfort-of-shahid-kapoor-kareena-kapoors-jab-we-met-with-imtiaz-ali-and-its-fans-2453018-2023-10-28| title=Why is 'Jab We Met' such a comfort movie? Decoding it with Imtiaz Ali and fans |work=India Today}}</ref>

Primarily based in [[Mumbai]], [[Bhatinda]] and [[Shimla]], the film tells the story of Aditya Kashyap, a heartbroken businessman who boards a train, where he meets a talkative [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] woman, Geet Dhillon. While they miss their train, Geet and Aditya begin a journey together to her home and what follows is a love that changes them. The songs are composed by [[Pritam]], with lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]].

''Jab We Met'' was released in the United Kingdom a day before its worldwide release on 25 October 2007. Since its release, the film has garnered widespread critical acclaim and was among the [[List of Hindi films of 2007|top-grossing Hindi films]] of the year, grossing over ₹50.9 crore.<ref name="BOI" /> The film was later remade in Tamil as ''[[Kanden Kadhalai]]'' with a subsequent [[Telugu language|Telugu]] dubbed version titled ''Priya Priyathama''.<ref>{{cite web |date=Aug 15, 2009 |first=Subhash K. |last=Jha |title=Jab We Meet Again |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jab-we-meet-again/articleshow/15947022.cms |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=Mumbai Mirror |language=en |archive-date=21 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821120215/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jab-we-meet-again/articleshow/15947022.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

The film received [[List of accolades received by Jab We Met|several accolades]]. At the [[55th National Film Awards]], the film won [[National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]] for [[Shreya Ghoshal]] and [[National Film Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]] for [[Saroj Khan]], both for the song "Yeh Ishq Hai". At the [[53rd Filmfare Awards]], ''Jab We Met'' received seven nominations and won two awards: [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] for Kareena Kapoor and [[Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]] for Imtiaz Ali.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal's Song Jab Jab Navratre Aave OUT: From National Film Awards To Filmfare 5 Times Shreya Won Laurels For Her Melodious Voice |url=https://www.spotboye.com/music/music-news/shreya-ghoshal-s-song-jab-jab-navratre-aave-out-from-national-film-awards-to-filmfare-5-times-shreya-won-laurels-for-her-melodious-voice/5f87338be9d3be1a1784908b |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=www.spotboye.com |language=en |archive-date=5 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505211129/https://www.spotboye.com/music/music-news/shreya-ghoshal-s-song-jab-jab-navratre-aave-out-from-national-film-awards-to-filmfare-5-times-shreya-won-laurels-for-her-melodious-voice/5f87338be9d3be1a1784908b |url-status=live }}</ref> Since its release in 2007, ''Jab We Met'' has achieved [[cult following|cult status]].<ref name="cult status" />

==Plot==
Aditya Kashyap is the heir to a wealthy but broken family. Depressed by his girlfriend's abandonment, he spontaneously walks out of a company meeting and boards a random train headed out of the city after briefly attending his girlfriend's wedding. Aboard the train, he meets Geet Dhillon, a vibrant young woman, who refuses to stop talking. Exhausted by her constant chattering, Aditya gets off at a station in the middle of the night, but Geet chases after him. As she attempts to get him back aboard, they are both left behind. Geet blames Aditya for the mess and insists he accompany her to her home in [[Bhatinda]].

Geet's company on the journey shakes Aditya out of his depression. At some point, he starts falling for her, but finds out Geet is planning to elope with her boyfriend, Anshuman. After spending quite a few days with each other, Geet and Aditya finally reach Bhatinda. At Geet's home in Bhatinda, Geet introduces Aditya as the one who protected her and helped her reach her home safely after missing train. Her grandfather initially suspects something is brewing between them, but later expresses gratitude to Aditya for protecting her; to hide his businessman credentials, Aditya introduces himself as a musician. The next day, Geet tells Aditya that her family had already been thinking of getting Geet married to her childhood friend, but she is not willing to do that and has decided to elope with Anshuman. Finally, one night, Geet leaves her home with Aditya, and they reach [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]], where Anshuman stays. Aditya bids her farewell and returns to Mumbai.

The trip has changed Aditya's life, giving him renewed optimism. He reconciles with his estranged mother, and launches a new product for his company, named after Geet. He thinks Geet is the one who brought colours to his already finished life, and gradually develops feelings for her. But one fine day, when everything was going good, Aditya is visited by Geet's family at his office, who claim she is missing from home. Aditya returns to Manali, looking for Geet. There, he meets Anshuman and learns that Anshuman rejected her when she showed up unannounced at his doorstep, as he had no plans of marrying her.

Aditya finds Geet in [[Shimla]], where she has become a school-teacher, leading a quiet life all by herself. Aditya tries to help her regain her positive outlook towards life, but Anshuman shockingly shows up to start afresh with Geet after a miserable period of 9 months. The three travel to Bhatinda, where Geet's family welcomes Aditya as her boyfriend/husband. They plan to marry them in front of relatives and friends, and Geet fails to inform them that she is with Anshuman. Eventually, Geet realizes she is in love with Aditya. She kisses him in front of Anshuman, driving the latter away from her life. Geet marries Aditya with their families' blessings.

== Cast ==
* [[Kareena Kapoor]] as Geet Dhillon
* [[Shahid Kapoor]] as Aditya Kashyap 
* [[Tarun Arora]] as Anshuman
* [[Saumya Tandon]] as Roop Kaur Dhillon, Geet's sister
* [[Dara Singh]] as Suryendra Singh Dhillon, Geet's grandfather 
* [[Pavan Malhotra]] as Prem Singh Dhillon, Geet's uncle
* Kamal Tiwari as Gurpreet Singh Dhillon, Geet's father
* [[Kiran Juneja]] as Amrit Kaur Dhillon, Geet's mother
* Pravin Purva as Sarabjit Kaur Dhillon, Geet's grandmother
* Veer Pratap Singh as Manjeet Singh Maan, Geet's suitor
* [[Divya Seth]] as Ayesha Khanna, Dharamraj's ex-wife and Aditya's mother 
* K.F. Jussawala as Advocate Shrikant Sharma, Ayesha's lawyer
* Nihar Thakkar as Raghav Dutta, Aditya's subordinate
* Manushka Khisty as Meher, Aditya's subordinate
* [[Vishal O Sharma|Vishal Om Sharma]] as Advocate Rohit Bhosle, Aditya's lawyer
* [[Wamiqa Gabbi]] as Geet and Roop's cousin
* [[Kishore Pradhan]] as Station Master
* [[Brijendra Kala]] as Taxi Driver
* [[Teddy Maurya]] as Hotel Receptionist and Policeman at Railway Station
* [[Asif Basra]] as Station Vendor 1

== Production ==
=== Development ===
In early 2007, the [[Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision|Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited]] announced that director [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] would be directing the then real-life couple Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor in their first "full-fledged [[Romance film|romantic drama]]".{{citation needed|date=December 2024}} [[Teddy Maurya]], worked as an art director on the film and later acted in it too.<ref>{{cite news |title=10 years of Jab We Met: 10 things you didn't know about Shahid- Kareena's last film as a couple |work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=13 November 2020 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/10-years-of-jab-we-met-10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-shahid-kareena-s-last-film-as-a-couple/story-lhlA2rp5ci37rdDJ6wL8BM.html}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
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|author = — [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bobby Deol And Preity Zinta Were Imtiaz Ali's Dream Jab We Met Pairing: "It Didn't Happen" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bobby-deol-and-preity-zinta-were-imtiaz-ali-dream-jab-we-met-pairing-it-didnt-happen-5614653 |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref>
|quote = I had also gone to Preity Zinta. Jab We Met was the most rejected film of my life. It was being rejected everywhere. It was when I narrated the film to Preity Zinta in her house, that she laughed. I thought she is laughing at me, mocking me! But she said it was really funny. So, I continued narrating. That was the first time somebody had complimented the film. So I owe it to her and whenever I meet her I give her a special hug and thank her that, You were the first person, who told me this film is ok. So Bobby and Preity Zinta is the pairing I wanted but it didn't happen.
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When Ali began casting for the film, [[Preity Zinta]] and [[Bobby Deol]] were his first choices to portray Dhillon and Kashyap respectively, but were eventually replaced by [[Kareena Kapoor]] and [[Shahid Kapoor]] respectively, the former when Zinta refused to do the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-27 |title=Preity Zinta: Kareena Kapoor and me have a karmic connection |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/preity-zinta-kareena-kapoor-kal-ho-na-ho-15-years-5467662/ |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> While, Shahid Kapoor agreed to the film because he "loved the script", Kareena Kapoor revealed that Shahid "convinced" her to do the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shahid Kapoor knew Kareena Kapoor had a 'stronger' part in Jab We Met, but chose to do it as it felt 'real' |work=Indian Express |accessdate=23 October 2023 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-knew-kareena-kapoor-had-a-stronger-part-in-jab-we-met-but-chose-to-do-it-as-it-felt-real-people-were-speaking-like-normal-20-year-olds-8971406/lite/ |archive-date=12 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012103152/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-knew-kareena-kapoor-had-a-stronger-part-in-jab-we-met-but-chose-to-do-it-as-it-felt-real-people-were-speaking-like-normal-20-year-olds-8971406/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Kareena Kapoor Khan reveals Shahid Kapoor convinced her to do Jab We Met |work=Filmfare |accessdate=24 December 2023 |url=https://m.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-khan-reveals-shahid-kapoor-convinced-her-to-do-jab-we-met-62132.amp}}</ref> The film marked Shahid and Kareena's fourth project together after ''[[Fida]]'' (2004), ''[[36 China Town]]'' (2006) and ''[[Chup Chup Ke]]'' (2006).<ref>{{cite news |title=Imtiaz Ali on 10 years of Jab We Met: 'Shahid was the only person confident about the film' |work=Firstpost |accessdate=28 December 2023 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/imtiaz-ali-on-10-years-of-jab-we-met-we-all-love-each-other-a-little-more-because-of-the-film-4169147.html/amp |archive-date=17 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117015016/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/imtiaz-ali-on-10-years-of-jab-we-met-we-all-love-each-other-a-little-more-because-of-the-film-4169147.html/amp |url-status=live }}</ref>

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On the two lead actors, Ali commented, "I wanted a girl who could look natural in scenes where she misses the train. She had to be without make-up, someone who could be hyper, talkative and interesting but not irritating. I was never a fan of her [Kareena] and hadn't seen too many of her flicks, but I just knew Kareena was perfect as Geet [...] [On the other hand], When I met him [Shahid], I realised he wasn't the forgettable actor that he comes across in several of his movies. He has gone through a lot in life and that maturity had never been brought out. He was perfect for the role of a young, mature, quiet guy."<ref>{{cite web|author=Khanna, Parul|title=Shahid-Kareena split scared me: Imtiaz Ali|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/shahid-kareena-split-scared-me-imtiaz-ali/story-CsXEQHetYC5MKe7UeZ85KJ.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=10 December 2007|access-date=21 April 2008|archive-date=6 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306174040/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/shahid-kareena-split-scared-me-imtiaz-ali/story-CsXEQHetYC5MKe7UeZ85KJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Tarun Arora]] was cast as Anshuman, opposite Kareena Kapoor. While, [[Saumya Tandon]] was cast as Geet's sister, [[Dara Singh]] as Geet's grandfather, [[Pavan Malhotra]] as Geet's uncle, Kamal Tiwari as Geet's father, [[Kiran Juneja]] as Geet's mother and [[Divya Seth]] as Aditya's mother.<ref>{{cite news |title=Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met: Full Cast & Crew |work=Bollywood Hungama |accessdate=29 September 2023 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jab-we-met/cast/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=10 years of Jab We Met: Cast then and now |work=Inuth |accessdate=26 September 2022 |date=26 October 2017 |url=https://www.inuth.com/photos/jab-we-met-movie/10-years-of-jab-we-met-cast-then-and-now/}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[File:KSR Train on a small bridge 05-02-12 52.jpeg|thumb|A portion of the film was shot in the [[Kalka–Shimla Railway]]]]

The film was shot throughout the [[Punjab|Punjab region]], and filming started on 20 March 2007 in [[Chandigarh]] and later headed to [[Shimla]]{{citation needed|date=December 2024}} and [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]],{{citation needed|date=December 2024}} where the crew filmed a song on the [[Himalayas]]<ref>{{cite web |author=<!--Not stated--> |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/image_galleries/kareena_saroj_gallery.shtml?2 |title=Shropshire - Entertainment - Kareena and Saroj Khan |publisher=[[BBC.com]] |date=2014-09-24 |accessdate=2023-05-07 |archive-date=7 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507201546/https://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/image_galleries/kareena_saroj_gallery.shtml?2 |url-status=live }}</ref> and the [[Rohtang Pass]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Dalal, Sandipan|title=Shahid and Kareena breathless|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Nagpur_Times/Shahid_and_Kareena_breathless_/articleshow/2223497.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=22 July 2007|date=22 July 2007|archive-date=17 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017155002/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Nagpur_Times/Shahid_and_Kareena_breathless_/articleshow/2223497.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Manish Malhotra]] served as the costume designer. The summer shots in Punjab of the haveli were filmed in Nabha near Patiala.<ref>{{cite web|title='Jab We Met' Hits US Network IFC|url=http://www.indiantvtoday.com/jab-we-met-hits-us-network-ifc/2009/08/08/|website=IndianTVToday.com|access-date=8 July 2013|archive-date=23 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023061435/http://www.indiantvtoday.com/jab-we-met-hits-us-network-ifc/2009/08/08/|url-status=dead}}</ref> While shooting the last schedule of the film in [[Mumbai]], sources had indicated that the lead pair had broken up. Though the media projected it as a publicity stunt for the film, it was later confirmed that the couple had indeed parted ways.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|title=Will they work together?|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2007/10/16/10247/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=21 April 2008}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

=== Post-production ===
To promote the film, the actors appeared separately on different television shows. Kareena Kapoor appeared as guest judge on the singing talent contest ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007]]'' whilst Shahid Kapoor appeared on ''[[Star Voice of India|STAR Voice of India]]'' and ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'';<ref>{{cite web|title=Shahid Kapur on Star Voice of India |url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=5496 |work=Indiafm.com |access-date=21 April 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708105352/http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=5496 |archive-date=8 July 2011 }}</ref> they later appeared together on the television show ''[[Nach Baliye]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shahid and Kareena get together again|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/shahid-and-kareena-get-together-again---pics/50472-8.html|work=IBNLive|access-date=21 April 2008|archive-date=18 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618013643/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/shahid-and-kareena-get-together-again---pics/50472-8.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Apart from this, the producers also painted two full local trains in [[Mumbai]] from the Western and Central lines with ''Jab We Met'' imagery, where Shahid Kapoor chatted up with fellow passengers and informed them about the film.<ref>{{cite news|agency=IndiaFM News Bureau|title=Shahid Kapoor travels by Mumbai's Local Train|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/10/23/3168/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=21 April 2008}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=First Look: Shahid and Kareena's Love Story "Jab We Met"|url=http://movietonic.com/2007/08/22/first-look-shahid-and-kareenas-love-story-jab-we-met/|work=MovieTonic|access-date=30 May 2013|archive-date=23 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023061759/http://movietonic.com/2007/08/22/first-look-shahid-and-kareenas-love-story-jab-we-met/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The title of the film was decided by a popular vote; moviegoers had a choice between ''Punjab Mail'', ''Ishq Via Bhatinda'' ('''Love via Bhatinda''<nowiki/>') and ''Jab We Met'' (earlier titles of the film had included ''The Train'', ''Geet'' and ''Geet Ready'').<ref>{{cite news|agency=Times News Network (TNN)|title=Kareena-Shahid starrer has a title|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Kareena-Shahid-starrer-has-a-title/articleshow/2292639.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019185355/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-08-20/news-interviews/27986654_1_shahid-and-kareena-shahid-kapur-film|url-status=live|archive-date=19 October 2012|access-date=20 August 2007|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 August 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://m.filmfare.com/features/unique-movie-promotion-gimmicks-14217.amp | title=Unique movie promotion gimmicks | accessdate=29 June 2016 | date=29 September 2022 | newspaper=Filmfare | archive-date=15 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115152440/https://m.filmfare.com/features/unique-movie-promotion-gimmicks-14217.amp | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-GRg-2Tvm8 |title=Shahid Kapoor: My dad came up with the name, Jab We Met |language=en |publisher=[[mid-day]] |access-date=2024-04-27 |via=[[YouTube]] |archive-date=27 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427205539/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-GRg-2Tvm8 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name       = Jab We Met
| type       = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist     = [[Pritam]]
| cover      =
| alt        =
| released   = 21 September 2007 (India)
| recorded   = May 2005 – June 2006
| venue      =
| studio     = [[Zee Music Company]]
| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length     = 45:01
| label      = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer   = Dhillin Mehta
| prev_title = [[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]
| prev_year  = 2007
| next_title = [[Dus Kahaniyaan]]
| next_year  = 2007
| misc       = {{Singles
| name       = Jab We Met 
| type       = soundtrack
| single1    = Tum Se Hi
| single1date= 21 September 2007
| single2    = Yeh Ishq Haye
| single2date= 21 September 2007
}}
}}

Imtiaz Ali initially approached [[A. R. Rahman]] to compose the score and soundtrack for the film. However Rahman declined the offer assuring Imtiaz that he would do ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSGm-wq7PXk|title=From Flunking To Filmmaking &#124; #imtiazali on Tamasha, Rockstar & more &#124; Stumble with Roshan Abbas|date=11 October 2023 |via=www.youtube.com|access-date=17 October 2023|archive-date=3 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103142721/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSGm-wq7PXk|url-status=live}}</ref> The score was composed and produced by [[Sanjoy Chowdhury]]. The film featured songs composed by [[Pritam]] with lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]]. The track ''"Mauja hi Mauja"'' is loosely based on raag [[Sindhu Bhairavi (raga)|Sindhu Bhairavi]]. The film's soundtrack was released on 21 September 2007 by lead actress, [[Kareena Kapoor]] on the musical show ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007]]''.

{{track listing
| headline = Jab We Met (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/jab-we-met-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1134725343 |work=ITunes |accessdate=30 September 2022 |title=Jab We Met (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Pritam}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 44:27
| title1 = Mauja Hi Mauja
| extra1 = [[Mika Singh]]
| length1 = 4:04
| title2 = Tum Se Hi
| extra2 = [[Mohit Chauhan]]
| length2 = 5:23
| title3 = Yeh Ishq Haye
| extra3 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length3 = 4:44
| title4 = Nagada Nagada
| extra4 = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Javed Ali]]
| length4 = 3:51
| title5 = Aao Meelon Chalein
| extra5 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Sultan Khan (musician)|Ustad Sultan Khan]]
| length5 = 5:28
| title6 = Aaoge Jab Tum <small>(Music by [[Sandesh Shandilya]], Lyrics by [[Faaiz Anwar]])</small>
| extra6 = [[Rashid Khan (musician)|Rashid Khan]]
| length6 = 4:25
| title7 = Tum Se Hi (Remix)
| extra7 = Mohit Chauhan
| length7 = 4:21
| title8 = Yeh Ishq Haye (Remix)
| extra8 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Antara Mitra]]
| length8 = 4:31
| title9 = Mauja Hi Mauja (Remix)
| extra9 = [[Mika Singh]]
| length9 = 4:07
| title10 = Tum Se Hi (Instrumental)
| extra10 = Instrumental
| length10 = 4:53
}}

===Critical reception===
The soundtrack mostly received positive reviews. Joginder Tuteja from ''[[Bollywood Hungama|India FM]]'' gave the music 3.5 out of 5 stars and said, "In 2007, Pritam may have come up with good music in number of films [...] But if there is one album that impresses most after ''[[Life in a... Metro]]'' and turns out to be the most satisfying experience, it is ''Jab We Met''. The album is a perfect example of how to get a quality soundtrack which mixes songs for different segments of audience."<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Music Review: Jab We Met|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/musicreview/13469/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=24 September 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> ''Movietalkies.com'' rated the album 4 out of 5 stars, describing the album as "certainly one of the better albums that have come out this year ... Pritam has shown a depth and width of imagination in the manner in which he has used so many different genres and mixed them together to create a fascinating journey of music."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/19150/jab-we-met|title=An All-Out Hit Album|website=movietalkies.com|author=Movie Talkies|access-date=2 July 2013|archive-date=17 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517131807/http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/19150/jab-we-met|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Charts and sales===
The film's soundtrack debuted at number 8<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Top Ten albums of the week|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/10/01/3082/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=1 October 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and later jumped up to number 5 during its second week.<ref>{{cite news|agency=IndiaFM News Bureau|title=Top Ten albums of the week|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/10/01/3082/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=8 October 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Over the next several weeks, the album steadily began climbing up the music charts<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Top Ten albums of the week|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/10/22/3161/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=22 October 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and saw the album sales increase after the film's release.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Top Ten albums of the week|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/10/29/3196/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=29 October 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Top Ten albums of the week|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/11/05/3224/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=5 November 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> During the week of 19 November the album replaced the soundtrack of ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'' and moved up to number 1<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Top Ten albums of the week|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/11/20/3273/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=20 November 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> but fell back to number 2 the following week.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Top Ten albums of the week|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/11/26/3293/index.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140811001505/http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/11/26/3293/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2014|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=26 November 2007}}</ref> Despite competition from the release of newer soundtracks, the album stayed at the top for over nine weeks.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Top Ten albums of the week|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/12/03/3313/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=3 December 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Top Ten albums of the week|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/02/04/3540/index.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140811001510/http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/02/04/3540/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2014|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=4 February 2008}}</ref>

According to the Indian trade website [[Box Office India]], with around 19,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's second highest-selling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624132928/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-date=24 June 2010|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> ''Jab We Met''{{'s}} album was featured on [[Rediff.com|Rediff's]] and [[Indiafm.com|IndiaFM's]] year-end list of ''2007's Top 10 Music Albums''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Verma, Sukanya|title=The Best Music of 2007|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/18sld1.htm|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=18 December 2007|archive-date=2 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100602221552/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/18sld1.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title=Top-10 soundtracks of 2007|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/12/31/3417/index.html|website=[[Indiafm.com]]|access-date=31 December 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

==Release==
''Jab We Met'' was worldwide released on 25 October 2007.<ref name="Frater"/> [[Moser Baer]] served as the DVD partner and regional distributor for ''Jab We Met''. The film was officially released on DVD in the U.S., U.K., UAE and other international markets on 7 December 2007. A single disc collector's item in an enclosed box with the DVD containing English, Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish subtitles was also released.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}} The film was later made available on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Jab-We-Met/0IZIGS3J12SA8YI4UQQT2OS4WY |title=Watch! Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor starrer Jab We Meton Prime |website=Amazon Prime Video |accessdate=30 September 2022 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225164031/https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Jab-We-Met/0IZIGS3J12SA8YI4UQQT2OS4WY |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2024, the film was re-released in theatres as part of [[PVR INOX|PVR-INOX]]'s Valentine's Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kareena Kapoor Khan reminisces iconic 'Geet' moments with Shahid Kapoor as Jab We Met re-releases in theatres: Never gets old|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kareena-kapoor-khan-reminisces-iconic-geet-moments-shahid-kapoor-jab-met-re-releases-theatres-never-gets-old/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=10 February 2024|access-date=10 February 2024|archive-date=10 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210122504/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/kareena-kapoor-khan-reminisces-iconic-geet-moments-shahid-kapoor-jab-met-re-releases-theatres-never-gets-old/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Reception==
=== Box office ===
''Jab We Met'' opened with an opening of 70% all over India on 26 October 2007 and later increased to 90% during the weekend. Making a total first week net business of 11.75 crores from 350 cinemas,{{citation needed|date=December 2024}} the film went into the second week with very strong collections and saw a massive increase with 40%-50% increment in shows worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title="Worldwide JWM shows have increased by 50%" - Imtiaz Ali|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/11/05/3229/index.html|website=[[Indiafm.com]]|access-date=5 November 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

Continuing its strong march in week two with collections of over {{INRConvert|90|m}} and a two-week total of {{INRConvert|210|m}},<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder (IndiaGlitz)|title=Box office analysis|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/11/05/3229/index.html|website=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=16 November 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> the film was declared a ''hit''.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}} During its third week, ''Jab We Met'' managed to add another {{INRConvert|20|m}} to its collections but suffered a setback due to release of ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'' and ''[[Saawariya]]'', which resulted in the number of shows for the film being reduced.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}} Due to demand and the poor performance of the latter, the following week saw an increase in the number of prints for the film across the country,<ref>{{cite web|author=Tuteja, Joginder|title="I was willing to chop off Manoj Kumar scene" - Farah Khan|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/11/17/3264/|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=17 November 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and resulted in a 50% increase of the film's collections. Completing 50 successful days at the box office on 14 December 2007.<ref>{{cite news|agency=IndiaFM News Bureau|title=Jab We Met completes 50 days|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2007/12/14/10596/index.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=14 December 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> the film received a hit status by ''BoxOffice India''.<ref name="JWM Box Office">{{cite web|title=Box Office 2007 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw== |website=BoxOfficeIndia.com |access-date=9 January 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014132441/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw%3D%3D |archive-date=14 October 2013 }}</ref>

By February 2008, ''Jab We Met'' had made a net business of over ₹310 million (US$10.9million),<ref>{{cite web|author=Suri, Deepak |title=Jab We Met Celebrates 100 Days |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=83&nCat=news |website=BoxOfficeIndia.com |access-date=1 February 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080208081717/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=83&nCat=news |archive-date=8 February 2008 }}</ref> and emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year.<ref name="JWM Box Office"/><ref>{{cite web|author=N, Patcy|title=The top grossers of 2007|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/24sld6.htm|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=24 December 2007|archive-date=10 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410130622/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/24sld6.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 January 2008, it was announced that to celebrate the success of its 100 days run at the box office, [[PVR Cinemas]] in [[Delhi]] would have a special screening of the film on [[Valentine's Day]].

Meanwhile, ''Jab We Met'' also opened well internationally, especially in the U.K., where it was released a day before its worldwide release of 26 October. Debuting at number 10 in the U.K., the film grossed £11,488 on its previews night and £144,525 on its opening weekend, collecting a total of £156,013 from 31 screens.<ref name=UKK>{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|title=Overseas: Shahid's biggest opener in U.K.|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/182.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=31 October 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The film continued to do strong business and garnered excellent collections during its second week, making a two-week total of £325,996.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|title=Overseas: 'J.W.M.' is super-strong!|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/183.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=7 November 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Over the next five weeks, ''Jab We Met'' collected a total of £43,529 from 54 screens<ref>{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|title=Overseas: 'O.S.O. has a record start in U.K., U.S.A.|url=http://www.indiafm.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/184.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=14 November 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071116160655/http://www.indiafm.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/184.html|archive-date=16 November 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|title=Overseas: Business hits rock-bottom!|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/189.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140811001522/http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/189.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2014|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=19 December 2007}}</ref> and made a grand total of £424,681.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|title=Overseas: 'Welcome' big, 'T.Z.P.' picks up|url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/190.html|website=Indiafm.com|access-date=27 December 2007}}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
[[File:Kapoor on SRGMP Challenge 07.jpg|thumb|upright|For her performance [[Kareena Kapoor]] garnered widespread critical acclaim which earned her several accolades including the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]]]]

Upon release, the film opened to widespread critical acclaim. Critics praised the film for its simplicity, its romance, saying that it was "one of the finest romantic films to come out of Bollywood in 2007".<ref name="JWM IndiaFM Review">{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|title=Movie Review: Jab We Met|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jab-we-met/critic-review/jab-we-met-movie-review|website=Indiafm.com|date=26 October 2007|access-date=30 March 2024|archive-date=10 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510120817/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jab-we-met/critic-review/jab-we-met-movie-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film's direction and performances were particularly appreciated.

''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars concluding, "The film belongs to Kareena and Shahid who pitch in memorable performances and lend a whole new meaning to the boy-meets-girl story."<ref name="JWM TOI Review">{{cite news |author=Kazmi, Nikhat |date=27 October 2007 |title=Jab We Met |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Jab-We-Met/movie-review/2493805.cms |access-date=27 October 2007 |archive-date=28 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228203050/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Jab-We-Met/movie-review/2493805.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>  [[Taran Adarsh]] from ''[[indiaFM]]'' gave the film a 3.5 out of 5 rating saying it is "as refreshing as an ice-cold watermelon juice in scorching heat."<ref name="JWM IndiaFM Review" /> Subhash K. Jha wrote, "...''Jab We Met'' is the kind of cinematic experience that is hard to come by in this day and age of smoky cynicism and borrowed rage."<ref name="Subhash K. Jha JWM Review">{{cite web |author=K. Jha, Subhash |title=Subhash K. Jha speaks about Jab We Met |url=http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/10/27/3188/index.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140811001505/http://oldbh.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/10/27/3188/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 August 2014 |access-date=27 October 2007 |website=Indiafm.com}}</ref>

[[Rajeev Masand]] from ''[[CNN-IBN]]'', who gave the film 3 stars out of 5, described it as "a film bursting with the kind of lovely little moments that'll bring a smile to your face.<ref name="JWM CNN-IBN Review">{{cite web|author=Masand, Rajeev|title=Jab We Met an engaging watch|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/review-kareena-shahid-set-off-sparks-in-jab-we-met/51230-8.html|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|access-date=26 October 2007|archive-date=23 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080623224652/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/review-kareena-shahid-set-off-sparks-in-jab-we-met/51230-8.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Khaled Mohamed of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, saying the film, "is quite a delight, particularly for the chirpy-chirpy-cheep-cheep girl and the retentive, moan-groan boy. Directed with a flair for garnishing even the most abject of circumstances with humour and irony, here’s a feel-cool film. Wonderful.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mohamed |first=Khalid |title=Review: Jab We Met |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Review-Jab-We-Met/Article1-254285.aspx |work=Hindustan Times |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130211055702/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Review-Jab-We-Met/Article1-254285.aspx |archive-date=11 February 2013 }}</ref>

Reviews towards the director, Imtiaz Ali, were favourable as well. ''[[Indiatimes]]'' wrote, "After his much-appreciated ''[[Socha Na Tha]]'' (2004), Imtiaz goes bigger and better and the result is nothing but flying colours".<ref>{{cite news|author=Lance Fernandes, Praveen|title=Jab We Met|website=[[Indiatimes]]|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2492185.cms|url-status=dead|access-date=26 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027043324/http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2492185.cms|archive-date=27 October 2007}}</ref>

Most critics agreed that the main highlight of the film was the leading pair and Kareena and Shahid's chemistry. [[Rajeev Masand]] further explained, "The real magic of this film lies in the performances of its two main leads who seize your attention from the moment they first appear on screen."<ref name="JWM CNN-IBN Review" /> Taran Adarsh commented, "Shahid delivers his career-best performance in ''Jab We Met''... Kareena is in top form as well. ''Jab We Met'' is a turning point in her career. Fantabulous -- that's the right word to describe her work this time. The confidence with which she handles the contrasting characterization speaks volumes. This film should do for her what ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]'' (1998) did for [[Kajol]]."<ref name="JWM IndiaFM Review" /> Subhash K. Jha approved the chemistry as well, "...there are sparks...and the ones between Kareena and Shahid are so unselfconsciously genuine that you end up looking at the characters rather than the two actors going through a series of brilliantly conceived and energized incidents..."<ref name="Subhash K. Jha JWM Review" />

Apart from critics, ''Jab We Met'' was one of the best films of 2007 according to various Bollywood film directors such as [[Madhur Bhandarkar]], [[David Dhawan]], [[Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra]], [[Anurag Basu]] and [[Sriram Raghavan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/dresscircle/Taare-Chak-De-top-directors-pick-in-07/Article1-266098.asp|title=top directors pick in 07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606032915/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/dresscircle/Taare-Chak-De-top-directors-pick-in-07/Article1-266098.asp|archive-date=6 June 2011}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{{main|List of accolades received by Jab We Met}}

''Jab We Met'' received several accolades including, two [[National Film Awards]], two [[Filmfare Awards]] and two [[IIFA Awards]]. The film also earned three [[Producers Guild Film Awards]], three [[Stardust Awards]], three [[Zee Cine Awards]] and one [[Screen Awards|Screen Award]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Check out all the Filmfare Awards Winners from 1953 to 2019 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards/winners |access-date=14 February 2020 |work=filmfare.com |language=en |archive-date=4 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204095338/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards/winners |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/55th-national-film-awards-announced-401045|title=55th National Film Awards announced|website=NDTV|date=17 September 2009|access-date=15 July 2020|archive-date=22 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622165225/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/55th-national-film-awards-announced-401045|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Remakes ==
Ashtavinayak announced that ''Jab We Met'' would be remade in four other languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. However, eventually it was only remade in Tamil as ''[[Kanden Kadhalai]]'' (2009) and subsequently dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Priya Priyathama''. Starring [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]] and [[Tamannaah Bhatia]], it was an average grosser.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kanden-kadhalai-review-tamil-14917544.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126072446/http://www.sify.com/movies/kanden-kadhalai-review-tamil-14917544.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2016 |title=Movie Review : Kanden Kadhalai|website=[[Sify]] |access-date=15 May 2013}}</ref> The film's plot later inspired the television show ''[[Love U Zindagi]]'' (2011), starring [[Sidharth Shukla]] and [[Pavitra Punia]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Imtiaz in no mood for sequels|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/imtiaz-in-no-mood-for-sequels/142066-44.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110203202235/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/imtiaz-in-no-mood-for-sequels/142066-44.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-02-03|work=IBN Live}}</ref>

== Legacy ==
''Jab We Met'' remains one of the most popular romantic comedies in Hindi cinema. The film was named as one of the Bollywood's top 10 most romantic movies by ''[[Yahoo! Movies]]'' and ''[[Vogue India|Vogue]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 10 romantic movies|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/photos/top-10-romantic-movies-slideshow/|work=Yahoo! India Movies|access-date=5 February 2013|archive-date=12 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212155651/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/photos/top-10-romantic-movies-slideshow/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/bollywood-romantic-movies-that-prove-the-2000s-were-the-best-time-for-love |title=10 Bollywood romantic movies that prove the '2000s were the best time for love |website=Vogue India |date=12 February 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |archive-date=29 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929124045/https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/bollywood-romantic-movies-that-prove-the-2000s-were-the-best-time-for-love |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Time Out Group|Time Out]]'' placed the film in its "The 100 best Bollywood movies" list.<ref>{{Cite news |work=Time Out Editors |date=5 March 2015 |title=The 100 best Bollywood movies |agency=Time Out |url=https://www.timeout.com/film/the-100-best-bollywood-movies-the-list |access-date=27 September 2021 |archive-date=20 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820130100/https://www.timeout.com/film/the-100-best-bollywood-movies-the-list |url-status=live }}</ref> Ineye Komonibo of ''[[Marie Claire]]'' listed it as one of the 43 best Bollywood movies of all time.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 4, 2021|title=43 Bollywood Movies to Move to the Top of Your Watch List|url=https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a28848130/best-bollywood-movies/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607151109/https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a28848130/best-bollywood-movies/|archive-date=2021-06-07|url-status=live|access-date=June 14, 2021|website=Marie Claire|language=en}}</ref> Jasmine Ting of ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'' cited it as one of the best Indian films.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 16, 2020|title=You Won't Want to Leave Your Couch While Watching These Bollywood Movies|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/g32771744/best-bollywood-movies/|access-date=June 14, 2021|website=Cosmopolitan|language=en|archive-date=20 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240620191110/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/g32771744/best-bollywood-movies/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[ZEE5]] listed it as one of the thirty evergreen Bollywood films that one should watch before they die.<ref>{{Cite news|date=August 24, 2019|title=30 Evergreen Bollywood Films You Should Watch Before You Die|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/30-evergreen-bollywood-films-you-should-watch-before-you-die|access-date=June 19, 2021|website=ZEE5}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] featured the film in her book, ‘‘50 Films That Changed Bollywood’’.<ref>{{Cite news |title=50 FILMS That Changed Bollywood — As Shubhra saw it…|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214124320/https://pickle.co.in/film/50-films-that-changed-bollywood-as-shubhra-saw-it/|archive-date=14 February 2018|work=Pickle |url=https://pickle.co.in/film/50-films-that-changed-bollywood-as-shubhra-saw-it/ |access-date=11 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Gupta |first1=Shubhra |title=50 Films That Changed Bollywood, 1995-2015 |publisher=HarperCollins India |isbn=9789351778486 |date=2016 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UIXKDQAAQBAJ&q=shubhra+gupta |language=en}}</ref>

Sampada Sharma of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' noted, "''Jab We Met'' has gained [[cult status]] in the world of Hindi romantic comedies and can easily be addressed as the most adored love story since ''[[Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge]]'' (1995)."<ref>{{Cite news |author=Sampada Sharma |title=Jab We Met is this generation's DDLJ and we're still waiting for the next rom-com that follows its lead |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/jab-we-met-10-years-kareena-kapoor-khan-shahid-kapoor-imtiaz-ali-4907339/lite/ |access-date=21 October 2022 |archive-date=6 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106050047/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/jab-we-met-10-years-kareena-kapoor-khan-shahid-kapoor-imtiaz-ali-4907339/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Jab We Met'' is cited as a milestone in Imtiaz Ali, Shahid and Kareena's career. The film brought recognition to Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor, both having enjoyed only limited success in their previous films. The couple was named in ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]''{{'}}s list of the top 10 best romantic couples of the decade.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ramsubramaniam|first=Nikhil|title=10 Best Onscreen Romantic Couples of the Decade|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/slideshow/type/view/id/789|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023062308/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/slideshow/type/view/id/789|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 October 2013|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Shahid and Kareena's performance has been noted as one of their most notable works. It later consolidated their career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.filmfare.com/features/10-shahid-kapoor-movies-that-made-us-fall-head-over-heels-in-love-with-him-46708.amp |title=10 Shahid Kapoor movies that made us fall head over heels in love with him |website=Filmfare |archive-date=25 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225062308/https://m.filmfare.com/features/10-shahid-kapoor-movies-that-made-us-fall-head-over-heels-in-love-with-him-46708.amp |url-status=live| accessdate=26 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.filmfare.com/features/kareena-kapoor-khans-15-best-performances-9674.html |title=Kareena Kapoor Khan's 15 best performances |website=Filmfare |archive-date=26 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226062308/https://m.filmfare.com/features/kareena-kapoor-khans-15-best-performances-9674.html |url-status=live| accessdate=12 December 2022}}</ref>

Kareena Kapoor's character Geet Dhillon, became a popular and recognizable character.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thakur|first=Kanchan|title=Shahid-Kareena jodi still admired|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-shahid-kareena-jodi-still-admired-3971154-NOR.html|work=Daily Bhaskar|access-date=15 January 2013|archive-date=9 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409093751/http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-shahid-kareena-jodi-still-admired-3971154-NOR.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She later went on to say about her role, "To play a character like Geet doesn't happen all the time; it just happens. When you begin working on a film, you of course know about the story and your character. However, no one knows how audiences would eventually react to it. Geet did strike a chord with the audiences and became a household name."<ref>{{cite web|title=I want 'Love Aaj Kal' to break all records: Kareena Kapoor|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/jul/280709-kareena-kapoor-love-aaj-kal.htm|work=Mid Day|access-date=15 January 2013|archive-date=17 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117154446/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/jul/280709-kareena-kapoor-love-aaj-kal.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Rediff.com]]'' named Geet, as one of Bollywood's most beloved characters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Meet Bollywood's MOST Beloved Characters|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-pix-bollywood-s-most-beloved-characters/20121219.htm#1|website=Rediff.com|access-date=2 July 2013|archive-date=8 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408021037/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-pix-bollywood-s-most-beloved-characters/20121219.htm#1|url-status=live}}</ref> For her performance in the film, she was placed 66th in ''[[Filmfare]]''{{'}}s "80 Iconic Bollywood Performances" list.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bollywood: 80 Iconic Performances from Filmfare Magazine!|date=13 June 2010 |url=http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/47844479.html|publisher=ONTD|access-date=15 January 2013|archive-date=7 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707093356/http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/47844479.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'', ''[[Rediff.com]]'', ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' and ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'' have named Geet among the strongest and inspirational female characters of Bollywood.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.vogue.in/content/most-empowering-on-screen-heroines-bollywood-hollywood-movies-priyanka-chopra-sridevi |title=The most empowering heroines seen on-screen |website=Vogue India |date=8 March 2019 |access-date=22 November 2023 |archive-date=25 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025233040/https://www.vogue.in/content/most-empowering-on-screen-heroines-bollywood-hollywood-movies-priyanka-chopra-sridevi |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-11-terrific-female-characters-in-bollywood/20140307.htm |title=The 11 TERRIFIC Female Characters in Bollywood |website=Rediff.com |date=7 March 2014 |access-date=27 November 2022 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227125438/https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-11-terrific-female-characters-in-bollywood/20140307.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/25-best-female-characters-in-bollywood-movies-alia-bhatts-gangubai-deepika-padukones-piku-and-more-1204415?amp |title=25 best female characters in Bollywood movies |website=Pinkvilla |date=2 January 2023 |access-date=10 December 2023 |archive-date=20 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240620191226/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/25-best-female-characters-in-bollywood-movies-alia-bhatts-gangubai-deepika-padukones-piku-and-more-1204415?amp |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.in/life/news/story/10-bollywood-female-characters-who-inspired-us-650286-2016-11-19 |title=10 Bollywood Female Characters Who Inspired Us |website=Cosmopolitan India |date=21 March 2018 |access-date=17 December 2022 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227114444/https://www.cosmopolitan.in/amp/life/news/story/10-bollywood-female-characters-who-inspired-us-650286-2016-11-19 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== See also ==
{{Portal|Bollywood|Comedy}}
* [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films]]
* [[List of Hindi films of 2007]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|jab-we-met<!-- id# 55709 -->}}
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* {{Rotten Tomatoes|jab_we_met}}

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