Yash Chopra passed away just weeks before the film's release. The end credits, featuring behind-the-scenes footage of him directing, serve as a poignant historical index of his final days on set.
| Actor | Character Name | Role Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Samar Anand | An army bomb disposal expert afraid of love | | Katrina Kaif | Meera Thapar | A girl bound by promises and faith | | Anushka Sharma | Akira Rai | A young, feisty documentary filmmaker | | Anupam Kher | Mr. Thapar | Meera’s father | | Neetu Singh | (Cameo) | Special appearance in "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" song | jab tak hai jaan movie index
| Flaw | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | 3 hours 5 minutes – second half drags | | Underdeveloped Akira track | She disappears post-interval | | Melodramatic climax | Bomb defusal becomes philosophical | | Meera’s vow logic | Unrealistic to modern audiences | | Weak villain/conflict | No antagonist; only internal emotional conflict | Yash Chopra passed away just weeks before the film's release