Kapil Sharma is back with a chaotic 'multiverse of brides' in 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2,' and fans are loving every bit of it.
Kapil Sharma made his acting debut with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon, and now the actor is back with the sequel to the over-the-top comedy drama. The film follows his flirtatious character into a multi-marriage narrative filled with innuendos and some crude generalisations penned by Anukalp Goswami. And now, the unhinged, reactionary drama has returned to the big screen with a surprisingly elaborate course correction. For Kapil and Anukalp, it feels like a timely coming-of-age story. So without any further ado, let's take a look at everything you need to know about Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2.
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 is a timeless expression of love that feels like a rare jolt in current times. Kapil returns to the film as 'Mohan Sharma', in an entirely new setting, as he and 'Sanya Hussain' decide to get married in court against the wishes of their conservative parents. However, their plans fail, and 'Mohan' agrees to convert to Islam, becoming 'Mehmood'.
Nonetheless, another misunderstanding leads him to marry 'Sanya's' sister. On the other hand, his parents force him to marry 'Meera', while 'Sanya' gets converted to Christianity and tells him that they will get married in Goa. While 'Mehmood' now becomes 'Michael', he once again ends up marrying an entirely different girl, 'Jenny'. This blunder sets the record for silly, slapstick moments. The writing is acutely self-aware, knowing when to tone down the laughs to give way for an emotive vibrancy.
Further, when 'Sanya's' father, 'Mirza' questions 'Mohan' if he will change his religion for love, the latter says earnestly, "Pyaar badalne ka nahi, apnane ka naam hai", a deeply reflective moment among the laughter shots. The film uses humour to quietly lay the groundwork for its progressive themes, including the eccentric priest, played by the late 'angrezon ke zamane ka jailer' Asrani, who is portrayed as multilingual. When Mohan confesses to him that he is marrying three women, the father responds with an Arabic phrase: "Kisi bhi bhasha me God ki prayer ki jaa sakti hai."
In the second half, the audience is absurdly thrown into a different dimension during the Republic Day celebration with kids dressed as noted freedom fighters. While 'Mohan' is forced into donating blood during a side-running blood camp, we get another hilarious jab when his other two wives also push him to donate blood. One man, three names, and the same blood give fans a metaphorical crossover of communal harmony, a moment that would have made Nana Patekar's angry Indian from Krantiveer absurdly proud.
However, the scene doesn't end there, as the joke continues to spill its irony, and in a very Kapil Sharma moment, 'Mohan', becomes an epitome of the idea of India, giving a speech when his cover is blown. He invokes secularism and brotherhood, calling himself 'Hindustani', and latching on to his diverse Indian-ness saves the day.
This time around, Anukalp has ensured to write the characters, especially the women, with more care. The gaze is not as lecherous. However, it is still a man's perspective, and the lives of the female characters gain meaning only when they are married. They are still humanised, made out to be more than just flashy caricatures of their personality. The film also avoids normalising cheating, where the man is rewarded for his manipulation. The film has visibly evolved with the changing times, with 'Mohan' appearing more uncomfortable going from one house to the next.
Another change in the character's traits is that 'Mohan' is not portrayed as a 'playboy' as in the first part; rather, there is empathy in his outlook. When his wife asks him to keep a roza, he agrees and keeps his promise by not eating before the agreed-upon time. The crux of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 lies in infusing a strong sense of meaning to its old template of a man mistakenly married to three women. While the humour is striking, easygoing, and a perfect example of comedy of errors, what starts as a ridiculous chase becomes insightful.
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 maintains its sensitivity even in a humorous scene involving a bunch of trans-folk who come to 'Mohan's' place asking for money. However, this time, we don't laugh at them, but with them. There's even a sharp jibe taken at moral policing with Jamie Lever's hilarious Bengali character creating hassles for 'Mohan' and his buddy, 'Harbir' (the delightful Manjot Singh).
Nonetheless, Kapil's role remains ever so chaotic, while maintaining a restraint that blends with sensibility, with the jokes having a purpose and the film having an actually deeper insight and personalisation. While humour remains the core of the film, it feels more organic and guided.
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