More than two decades after its release, Jhankaar Beats still feels oddly alive. The slice-of-life musical drama set in Mumbai followed three friends navigating work, relationships, and creative dreams, all while bonding over their shared love for R.D. Burman's music. The story focused on the middle-class life and emotions, which is why director Sujoy Ghosh feels that a film like this would work even in 2026. Directed by Ghosh and produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, the film starred Sanjay Suri, Juhi Chawla, Rahul Bose, Rinkie Khanna, Riya Sen and debutant Shayan Munshi.