'Kis Kisko Pyaar...2' review: Kapil's silly sequel offers few laughs
What's the story
Kapil Sharma, the undisputed king of Indian comedy, made his Bollywood debut with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon in 2015. A decade later, he's back with the sequel. Directed by Anukalp Goswami, the film features more brides, chaos, and confusion this time, but does it work? Or, does Kis Kisko...2 end up as yet another unnecessary sequel? Here's our review.
Plot
One man marries three women in this comic sequelÂ
The comedy-drama stars Sharma as a Bhopal-based restaurateur named Mohan Sharma. He's in love with Sania (Hira Warina), but their interfaith union faces opposition from their families. Over time, due to a series of misunderstandings, he marries three women from different religions: Jenny (Parul Gulati), Meera (Tridha Choudhary), and Roohi (Ayesha Khan). What will happen when the four women realize the truth?
#1
Looking for logic? Look away
Logic doesn't dare to exist here, and if you seek reasoning, the joke's on you. Ludicrous films can also be a lot of fun when they revel in their silliness, but Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2's writing is so uneven that you struggle to commit. It's reminiscent of Saajan Chale Sasural and Coolie No. 1 in its premise, but sadly, not in its execution.
#2
No sexist or homophobic humor, but alas...
While I was relieved to see no wife-bashing or homophobic gags, the film turned sour the minute it started with its body-shaming jokes. What makes them worse is that they're consistently directed at a child. Considering its overall progressive mindset, fight against religious dogmatism, and the theme of peaceful co-existence, this is an odd, bizarre choice, perhaps to generate some easy laughs.
#3
The narrative feels all over the place
Goswami tries to pack too much into this wafer-thin plot, and, as a result, the comedy struggles to stand on its own two feet. There are a few good laughs here and there, but nothing too memorable (except, perhaps, Akhilendra Mishra's performance). The film constantly took me back to Dream Girl 2, a needless sequel that boasted a stellar cast but had tiring execution.
#4
Sharma remains consistently watchable
Sharma is batting on his home turf again, and he has no problems delivering punches one after the other. His comic timing remains impeccable, he uplifts some unfunny scenes, and several sequences look straight out of his popular talk show. However, he remains stiff and awkward in romantic sequences, almost as if he's about to break character and laugh out loud.
Verdict
Might appeal to Sharma's fans, but nothing inventive otherwise
A few minutes into the movie, and you already know it'll conclude with Mohan delivering a sermon about religious harmony. The late Asrani's performance, a few well-written jokes, and the crisp runtime work in the film's favor. If the direction were tighter, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 would have been considerably funnier. Alas, the wait for a decent Bollywood comedy grows longer. 2.5/5 stars.