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Rajjo Rajjo is a Women centric drama film. Its a love story set against the backdrop of the decaying Kothas of Mumbai. Its a journey from a Mujra girl to a house wife. Though primarily a love story, it also looks into the issue of the mujra houses that are dying a slow death in today's competitive world of high rises and corruption. There was a time when areas like Mumbai Central and Nagpada were known for kothewallis and their kothas. Story in detail: Its a story of a nautch girl Rajjo (Kangna Ranaut) but her pastoral upbringing has molded her into an altogether a different person quite anlike a Tawaif. who fell in love with 18 years old Brahaman boy Chandu (Paras Arora). Chandu visited first time to the Kothas of Nagpada with his friends to celebrate his victory, where he meets Rajjo, she mesmerizes him with her powerful Mujra Dance. For Chandu, it is love at first sight. Chandu belongs to a family of Music lovers and Music is the common thread,as is the strong attraction that draws rajjo and chandu together and seals their love. Begum (Mahesh Manjrekar),who is eunuch,He runs the Kotha, He is a strict person but when he came to know about Rajjo's love,He gets them married. Handa Bhau (Prakash Raj) is a corporator with powerful political connections, Who wants Rajjo at any cost. He tries to break the relationship in all the possible ways..
Indiatoday.in  (Nov 23, 2013)
Rating:  1/5

The tagline on the film's poster reads: A major film for the masses and the classes. This isn't savoury for anyone..

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Rediff.com  (Nov 23, 2013)
Rating:  1/5

Rajjo is a horribly confused film. It is shabbily edited to the point of seeming to be cut-pasted from different films. The story launches into too many tracks which almost never come full circle..

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Oneindia.in  (Nov 23, 2013)
Rating:  1.5/5

Missing your headaches for a long time? Then go and watch Rajjo!.

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Bollywoodhungama.com  (Nov 23, 2013)
Rating:  2.5/5

On the whole, RAJJO is a well-intentioned movie made with gracious objectives of drawing one's attention to the genuine issues that plague the society. However, its release timing seems inopportune. The clash with a biggie like RAM-LEELA may sideline thi.

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Timesofindia.com  (Nov 23, 2013)
Rating:  2.5/5

This one falls many notches below expectation. And not even a Rajjo-nautch can swing it out of the red-light zone..

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Rated 1.7 5
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