Dhadak 2 is punch in the intestine, Raj Kapoor, Bimal Roy used to do this: Anurag Kashyap
Anurag Kashyap highlighted ‘Dhadak 2’ for films by Raj Kapoor and Bimal Roy in an Instagram post. He appreciated the film’s actors and crew.
In short
- Anurag Kashyap appreciated ‘Dhadak 2’ for addressing the issues of caste and class
- The film depicts the romantic challenges of a Dalit law student in India
- Kashyap sees the film as a revival of socially conscious mainstream films in Bollywood
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently compared ‘Dhadak 2’ and classic works by directors like Raj Kapoor and Bimal Roy in an Instagram post. He praised director Shazia Iqbal for making a film, showing “what was the mainstream cinema meant.” Kashyap’s comments came when the film hits theaters, offering a story that delays the social issues of caste and class in India.
‘Dhadak 2’ is based on the story of Nilash, a student of a Dalit law, and he has a romantic complication with an upper-caste family classmate, Vidhi. The film, a remake of the Tamil film ‘Paryum Perumal,’, detected the social obstacles faced by the couple, who often focus on the topic that is not included in the mainstream Bollywood films.
Anurag Kashyap appreciated the film for bringing back the “mainstream films of social relevance”, a quality believes that he has been neglected. He said that such narratives have been re -established for independent art house products, while ‘Dhadak 2’ revives the tradition of socially aware story.
Kashyap explained in detail on the influence of the film, “The film catch the conversation that we escape on day-to-day basis. It used to do Raj Kapoor, Bimal Roy, Guru Dutt, Ka Abbas, Bro Chopra, Yash Chopra and many great filmmakers and many.” He said that South Indian cinema continues to carry torches for socially relevant subjects.
The film is described as a “highly brave and powerful film” to address the social issues deeply seated by Kashyap. He emphasized the raw effect of the story, which also echoed with his driver, which “cried at its end.”
‘Dhadak 2’ is given without losing its essence as the mainstream adaptation of Periyaram Perumal. Anurag Kashyap’s support adds credibility to the film, encouraging the audience to experience it. He congratulated the production team including Karan Johar for his commitment to tell this story.
Kashyap said that the film acts as a mirror for Indian society, saying “India really has a mirror about what is.” The performances of the actors received special mention for their authenticity and depth in portraying complex characters by Chaturvedi and Tripipti Dimri.
As ‘Dhadak 2’ continues in theaters, it also attracts attention to interaction around the purpose and ability of mainstream cinema in addressing important social issues, but also to address important social issues.