Reviews for Jaadugar have been mixed. While critics praised the performances of Jitendra Kumar and Jaaved Jaaferi, many felt the film was overstretched and struggled to balance its multiple themes. Critics from The Hindu called it a "charming slice-of-life dramedy," whereas others found it "exhausting and confusing" due to its length and "contrived plot".
Beyond the primary plot, the film touches on small-town motifs, community pride, and complex family relationships.
The story is set in the football-crazy town of , Madhya Pradesh. Magic Meenu (Jitendra Kumar), an aspiring small-time magician with no interest in sports, falls for Dr. Disha (Arushi Sharma). To marry her, Disha's father—himself a renowned magician—sets a seemingly impossible condition: Meenu must lead his uncle’s underdog football team, the "Sikandars," to the finals of the local Dhabolkar trophy tournament. Key Features Reviews for Jaadugar have been mixed
as Magician Chhabra, Meenu's mentor and Disha's father.
as Pradeep Narang, Meenu's uncle and the passionate football coach. Beyond the primary plot, the film touches on
It is a long-form feature with a runtime of approximately 167 minutes (2 hours and 47 minutes). Critical Reception
The 2022 film (translated as Magician ) is a Hindi-language sports dramedy streaming on Netflix . Directed by Sameer Saxena and written by Biswapati Sarkar—both known for their work with TVF—it blends elements of magic, football, and romance. Plot Summary Disha (Arushi Sharma)
The film attempts to connect three disparate components: magic, football, and love . Cast: Jitendra Kumar as Meenu Narang. Arushi Sharma as Dr. Disha Chhabra.