Kaagaz 2

Acting is class ! The movie draws the viewer in from the first dialogue . It's a great roller coaster ride that only stops at the end. Satish Kaushik has really pulled a rabbit out of the hat and I must commend him for this. Anupam Kher has delivered a great performance as a lawyer and his contribution to this movie is stellar. The songs are very melodious and must be downloaded asap. The new actress is very good as her performance is fresh as a rose. The beginning of the movie and thr introduction of Indian Military Academy is a great way to show the youth how imp it is to instill a sense of pride for the nation.

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A spiritual sequel to Kaagaz, I got to know this to be a remake of an award winning Malayalam film from the same director. The story is about an honest lawyer Raj Narayan Singh who takes up the case of Sushil Rastogi whose daughter Aarya Rastogi passed away due to failing to reach the hospital on time. A political party's rally led to the traffic jam. Raj Singh's son Uday too hates him for being abandoned as child when his parents separated and he blames Raj for the same. Uday is an IMA Cadet who quits due to his temper. After knowing the condition of his father and his strong will to fight the case no matter what, eventually let's him to join the cause. How does they plead their case and fight for justice, forms rest of the story.

Good actors alone cannot carry a film with an half baked script and that is exactly what happens here. The look of the film may be low budget and not much to complain there but the writing and the treatment of the screenplay, somehow fails to leave the intended impact. The father - son angle is largely saved by Anupam Kher - Darshan Kumaar's performances, especially in the second half. The main story involving the court room drama is restricted to emotional monologues, which looks extremely dated. Then, there is the movement people undertake in the third act which happens randomly and wish the whole segment was powerfully depicted. Overall it's a missed opportunity but good to see Satish Kaushik's honest performance.

Kaagaz 2," the swansong of the late actor Satish Kaushik, is a film grappling with multiple identities. It's a sequel to the Pankaj Tripathi-starrer "Kaagaz," but thematically it carves its own path. It aspires to be a social commentary on the struggles of the common man within the legal system, a heartfelt tribute to Kaushik himself, and a platform for powerful performances. While it succeeds on the emotional front, the narrative suffers from inconsistencies.

The film follows the story of Bharat Singh (Darshan Kumar), a man whose life takes an unexpected turn. Initially, we see glimpses of a troubled childhood, hinting at deeper issues. The narrative then shifts gears, focusing on the bureaucratic nightmare Bharat faces when the authorities declare him dead. This throws him into a relentless pursuit of justice, mirroring the real-life struggles of Lal Bihari Mritak (the subject of "Kaagaz").

Director V. K. Prakash utilizes the courtroom drama format to highlight the complexities and delays of the Indian judicial system. Veteran actors Anupam Kher and the late Satish Kaushik deliver stellar performances. Kher, as the righteous lawyer fighting for Bharat, brings gravitas and emotional depth to his role. Kaushik, in his final screen appearance, shines as a morally ambiguous character caught in the system's web. Their on-screen camaraderie is a highlight, a testament to their real-life friendship.

However, "Kaagaz 2" stumbles in its pacing and thematic cohesion. The initial exploration of Bharat's past feels disconnected from the central conflict. Neena Gupta, though a talented actress, is somewhat underutilized in a peripheral role. The film's social commentary, while well-intentioned, can feel heavy-handed at times. The overreliance on courtroom scenes, though dramatically charged, can get repetitive.

Despite these shortcomings, "Kaagaz 2" is a film that tugs at the heartstrings. The central theme of a man fighting for his very existence resonates deeply. The performances, particularly by Kher and Kaushik, elevate the material. The film serves as a fitting tribute to Kaushik's legacy, showcasing his talent and dedication to his craft.

No matter how much change is brought to the existing laws or new ones being made...the real change is when common mass decides to raise voice and that too strongly with a resolut mindset, the results are there to be seen...or atleast there is a larger hope to prevent any untoward injustice to the helpless.

Certainly the beurocrat and the polity needs to be a tad bit more involved with it 😀.

That would place some required sensibility to the people who are responsible for the public life.

Very nice movie and what action by everyone involved...almost felt like I was a part of the screenplay...kudos to everyone!

Anwar Says: This is the sequel of the Pankaj Tripathi starrer Kagaz and the last swan song of legend Late Satish Kaushik. Kagaz had conveyed the social message with a lot of humour, here in Kagaz 2 there is a different social message with touch of emotions and under the umbrella of Higher Judiciary. One thing, I am finding in every such social issue raising products that to convey the message, social media and hashtags are invariably used.

Though Late Kaushik took his best friend Anupam Kher to convey the poignant theme but the plot looked shattered from the first half an hour. Initially, it focuses on a son with disturbed childhood, suddenly it shifts to the ironies of a common man and then jumps into courtroom drama, questioning fundamental rights of the Constitution. Probably, the director V K Prakash, known mainly for south films, is yet to understand Hindi audiences.

However, the Jodi of Kher and Kaushik are superb and I can say that the brand Satish Kaushik would be copied in the years to come. Darshan Kumar got extra screen presence. Neena Gupta doesn't have significant role. Watch it as a tribute to the great Satish Kaushik.

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