Jitendra Kumar has a knack for bringing delightful everyday stories about the common man to the fore. Jaadugar takes the same thought ahead. Directed by Sameer Saxena, the Netflix film tells the story of a small-time magician — essayed by Kumar — who has to prove his worth in an inter-colony football tournament, in order to marry the love of his life. 

The director says he wanted to give a twist to sports dramas through his slice-of-life film. “I always wanted to do a sports-oriented film, but wanted to set it in a world that hasn’t been seen before. Most sports films made in Hindi cinema are either biopics or about those playing for the country. But in a country of over a billion, only a few get the chance to represent the country,” reasons Saxena.