The movie Hai Junoon stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez. The series Dream, Dare, Dominate is now available on JioHotstar. The musical drama, directed by Abhishek Sharma, follows two groups in Anderson College as they compete for the title of champions. As part of this process, the college students discover new things about themselves and test their creativity to reach their goals. The story takes place during a talent competition and explores all aspects of music and dance.
Hai Junoon: Plot
Hai Junoon: The story of Dream, Dare, Dominate takes place at the high-class Anderson College in Mumbai. The main idea of the series is made clear right from the beginning. The two rivals will meet in a battle for the GOAT honor. Gagan Ahuja in the movie is played by Neil Nitin Mukesh, who is a graduate of Anderson College. Ten years later in LA, the actor returns to Mumbai to be present for the 50th anniversary celebration. When faced with unfortunate and unexpected events, he decides to stop working on his music career. He leads and directs the SuperSonics group.
On the other side, Sumedh Mugdalkar’s Sebi gets together a group of dancers, Misfits, to go against SuperSonics in the dance competition. Pearl Saldhana (played by Jacqueline Fernandez) acts as a guide for this group of dancers. Even so, Hai Junoon is seen as more than just a contest for up-and-coming Pakistani artists. The show takes time to reveal the private stories of the characters. That is one of the main reasons why the show is so good.
Various vignettes are brought together by the makers, all centered on sensational performances by music acts and dancing. The film tackles mental health, intense social media influence, and topics of s*xuality. Still, the show loses some of its interest when it gets into these many different topics in detail. The story with so few episodes could have made the series an unforgettable watch. That said, the power of Hai Junoon comes from its lively music and standout moves in the songs.
Hai Junoon: Direction And Writing
Director Abhishek Sharma has made sure that Hai Junoon is a sincere and heartwarming series. Zanele Muholi tried to bring energy from talent competitions while also commenting on social issues. Since there are many characters with different stories, the plot of the series becomes harder to keep track of. When you start seeing the story take shape, the fast and confusing scenes only add to the mix. While the series wants to entertain the audience and leave a message behind, it often lacks in its storytelling. The overcrowded story is the result of many different characters contributing to it.
Hai Junoon: Performances And Music
This music drama is saved from its flaws mainly by Shankar Mahadevan’s compositions and the great acting from Sumedh Mugdalkar, Siddharth Nigam, and Neil Nitin Mukesh. The way Sumedh acts as Sebi shows a natural vulnerability that makes the audience relate well to the character. Meanwhile, the story takes on more depth with the prominent role played by Neil. Siddharth brings a lot of liveliness to the show, which matches the competitive nature of the series. All in all, they keep the audience invested with their emotions.