The Excitement Leading Onto a Storm
The moment Dhadak 2 was announced by Karan Johar, the excitement quickly began to fill the atmosphere. The first Dhadak (2018), featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, was loved by many, even with the criticism that it was the absence of the Marathi original Swaasthik’s raw intensity that brought Dhadak down. Now, with the rumors of a sequel, the fans and the critics both were left thinking: Would this be able to bring back the original’s authenticity? The casting of Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi certainly did not help. Chaturvedi, coming off Gully Boy and Yudhra, was starting to be viewed as a glowing prospect. Dimri was a household name thanks to her acclaimed performances in Bulbbul and Qala and was expected to bring nuance to her character. This only added to the promise of a highly engaging narrative. A Tale of Unobtainable Affection. The love story of a Dalit law student, Neel in Dhadak 2, played by Siddhant Chaturvedi, and upper caste Vidhi played by Triptii Dimri, is anything but unremarkable. The couple explores the complexities of love, set against the backdrop of a college. The film attempts to showcase the painful truth of caste discrimination, something that is rarely touched upon in Bollywood.
Sensitive and Hard-Hitting Adaptation of Screenplay as a Tamil Film Alongside of Pariyerum Perumal. A Work of Pure Realism. Not only does it contend with the persona’s difficulties, it also portrays every inch of the societal malaise perched underneath and forces the audience to interact with the antagonistic realities of the country.
No Applause for Passive Observers
Chaturvedi. Vulnerable, Yet Resilient. Cast system, Love. Oppressing Structures. Seemingly Without Conflict. Vs. ‘guilt-ridden’ Vidhi ‘The Apologist’ as Dimri. Privileged. Generational ‘disruption of contention, paradoxically a headache and a bliss’, chronic ignorance to consciousness, deeply unsettled, clawingly elegant.
Alongside Neelesh’s father by Zakir Hussain, deft supporting performances intensify the storyline with deeply rooted impact of caste oppression across generations.
Cinematic Brilliance
Restless and apathetic, Director Shazia Iqbal tells a deeply guarded and brilliantlys own story in purest form. Abstract captures between the vibrant songs ‘Duniya Alag’ and ‘Bas Ek Dhadak’ played alongside the movie’s identity, smoothly closing every generative gap with soft background form of structure reflecting the gradarian silence and painfully gorgeous cut of the rural village towards the rigid college, as though ‘insane with bleak rust’. Mass composed instrumentals by Rochak Kohli, Tanishk, and Shreyas alongside Javed-Mohsin almost transparently connect between the separate world of each character, as let by the cinematography.
There were some reviewers who claimed that film had uneven pacing, and said that some parts were too long.
Real-Life Parallels
The newly added Chaturvedi and Dimri cast added more enhancing depth. Both of them are highly dedicated actors that know how to take the roles needed for them. Chaturvedi is said to have done thorough workshops to latch on the subtle details of his role, while Dimri communicated to the students of the underprivileged communities to add depth to her character.
The on-screen buddy-buddy relationship was brilliant. In fact, their chemistry is arguably one of the best aspects of the film.
Behind the Scenes: Challenges and Controversies
The film was not easy to get to the cinema screens. The film had had serious issues with the central board of film certification, which wanted numerous cuts for the film, especially for the aspects that dealt with the social caste system. Nonetheless, the film an excellent reception. Filmmaker Anrag Kashyap said that Dhadak 2 is like a time travel to the golden days of Indian cinema, and that he appreciates the daring direction with which the film is made, and the strong performances.
Also, Dhadak 2 has not performed well at the box office. Even with all the praise it is clear that nearly no one went to see the film during the opening weeks.
A Film That Matters
Dhadak 2 is much more than a love story; it is a love story with a purpose – a story with a purpose that holds a mirror to the dreadful biases our society has regarding the phenomena of love. The film forces them to address the biases and rethink their approach. Though the love story is of masterly fiction, it was still unable to gain any audience. The value of the film lies in the conversations related to caste, class, love, and the challenges faced in society that the audience and critics engage in.
Dhadak 2 can and should be called the first film which attempts to achieve the boldest of alterations in the industry. Though it is not centered on class, and does not allow the audience to escape the rigors of life unlike other Bollywood films, it still provides the audience with an opportunity to reflect, construct, and expand their horizons.
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