Was Jab Tak Hai Jaan hit or flop?
Caleb Butler
Updated on April 05, 2026
Shah Rukh Khan Full Movie List with Box Office Performance
| Movie | Release Year | Box Office Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Jab Tak Hai Jaan | 2012 | Hit |
| Chennai Express | 2013 | All Time Blockbuster |
| Happy New Year | 2014 | Super Hit |
| Dilwale | 2015 | Semi Hit |
Is Jab Tak Hai Jaan based on a true story?
The plot of ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ is somewhat similar to that of the 1951 novel ‘The End of the Affair’ by British author Graham Greene. Though it can’t be said that Yash Chopra’s swansong is entirely adapted from the novel, but the plot seems to be inspired by it, if only in part.
Is Jab Tak Hai Jaan a good movie?
Jab Tak Hain Jaan was one of the most overrated movies of recent times which had all show and no substance at all. Samar Anand (Sharukh Khan) is a musician who wants to make it big in London and struggles to meet his ends by doing small jobs. One fine day , he meets Meera(Katrina Kaif) and is head-over-heels for her.
How did Jab Tak Hai Jaan end?
Meera is unable to give a definitive answer; heartbroken, Samar leaves for Kashmir, where he continues defusing bombs. During a conversation with Akira, Meera realises that her beliefs and prayers subjected Samar to a fate worse than death; realising her mistake, she goes to Kashmir and they reunite.
Is Yash Raj alive?
Deceased (1932–2012)
Yash Chopra/Living or Deceased
Where was Jab Tak Hai Jaan shooted?
Portions of Jab Tak Hai Jaan were filmed in three Kashmiri cities: Srinagar, Pahalgam, and Gulmarg. Yash wanted to add scenes from the Swiss Alps to the title song; however, the scheduled shoot was cancelled after his death.
Who is the director of the movie jabjab Tak Hai Jaan?
Jab Tak Hai Jaan marked the second collaboration between Khan and Sharma, as they previously featured in the film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) and the first between Khan and Kaif. Yash Chopra returned to direction eight years after Veer-Zaara. This film was Yash Chopra’s fourth film to feature Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role.
Who is Anushka Sharma in Jab Tak Hai Jaan?
As in his previous productions, Yash Chopra wanted to introduce a fresh pairing in Jab Tak Hai Jaan and chose Katrina Kaif to star with Khan. Anushka Sharma was cast in a supporting role to complete her three-film contract with Yash Raj Films, with whom she had worked on many previous projects.
Why did Aditya Chopra name his film Jab Tak Hai Jaan?
In September 2012, it was announced that the title of the film was Jab Tak Hai Jaan. It was inspired by a similarly titled song from the 1975 film, Sholay. Aditya Chopra wanted his father, Yash Chopra, to make another film and approached him with the concept for Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
How much did Jab Tak Hai Jaan earn in 2012?
Released during the six-day Diwali weekend beginning on 13 November 2012, Jab Tak Hai Jaan received positive reviews and earned ₹211 crore (US$30 million) worldwide to emerge as one of the year’s top-earning films. It became the 3rd highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas at that time after 3 Idiots (2009) and My Name Is Khan (2010).
