'Jaadugar': Jitendra Kumar starrer sports comedy to arrive on Netflix in July

Mumbai, Jun 7 (PTI) Sports dramedy film "Jaugar", featuring actors Jitendra Kumar, Arushi Sharma and Jaaved Jaaferi, will premiere on Netflix on July 15.

Set in a football-loving town, "Jaugar" is a story of a small-time magician, Meenu, with athletic skill who must prove his worth in a prestigious inter-colony football tournament, in order to marry love of his life.

film is produced by Posham Pa Pictures and directed by Sameer Saxena, kwn for his work on popular series like "Yeh Meri Family", "Permanent Roommates" and "TVF Tripling".

Saxena said team's attempt is to present a fresh take on sports and romance.

"With magic as ar key element in film, we have tried to tell a story that’s high on entertainment and caters to an extremely wide audience. With Netflix as our partner, we hope that love with which we have me film translates on screens across globe," director said in a statement.

Amit Golani and Saurabh Khanna of Posham Pa Pictures billed film as a "light hearted tale" set in a small town.

"Association with a global platform like Netflix has enhanced canvas of film and Posham Pa is thrilled to see its debut work featured at service," duo ded.

Writer-producer Biswapati Sarkar called "Jaugar" a wholesome family entertainer.

"It is a wholesome entertainer, meant to be seen with your loved ones. Unlike sports films that revere elite athletes, 'Jaugar' celebrates everyday individuals who play sports, t for pride or fame, but only for love of game.

"We are extremely excited to partner with Netflix for this special film, and are erly awaiting audiences across globe to experience 'magic' of 'Jaugar,'" Sarkar ded. PTI JUR SHD SHD. 

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