“Gadar 2” makes extensive use of nostalgic aspects, especially its unique soundtrack in as opposed to previous stories.
What makes the movie so strong is the audience’s emotional connection to “Gadar.” It brings back memories to keep old songs like “Udd jaa kaale kaawa” and “Main nikla gaddi leke” with their original lyrics.
Besides, the film turns its attention from harshly characterizing any particular group to humanity as a whole.
The film’s compelling prologue, “Gadar 2,” which is set in 1947 in India during the Partition era, establishes a powerful mood.
The screenplay deftly blends personal narratives with historical events, offering viewers both amusement and knowledge about this very important juncture in our great nation’s history.
Anil Sharma, the director, expertly conveys the feels of those tumultuous times, making sure that even the newer generations that might not have experienced it first hand.
Even younger generations, who may not have personally experienced it, can relate to the way director Anil Sharma expertly portrays emotions during those tumultuous times.
The aesthetic appeal of “Gadar 2” to a wide range of age groups is what sets it apart. It skillfully blends action scenes without overpowering other parts of the story, all while focusing on romance and a feeling of nostalgia.
Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol’s connection makes every single scene they share more intense, confirming why fans first absolutely adored their on-screen duo.
Gadar 2, which was launched on August 11th, 2023, created history by becoming both commercially successful and the first ‘Lok Sabha’ members to see the inside of the newly constructed Parliament building.
Come along and watch popular actor Sunny Deol as he embodies the bravery of Tara Singh, setting out on a risky trip into Pakistan to save his son Jeete from being held captive. Get ready for an incredible emotional journey that will totally leave you speechless!!!
Overview on Gadar 2
| Director | Anil Sharma |
| Written by | Shaktimaan Talwar |
| Production | Anil Sharma Kamal Mukut |
| Starring by | Utkarsh Sharma, Gaurav Chopra, Ameesha Patel |
| Narration by | Nana Patekar |
| Cinematography by | Najeeb Khan |
| Editors | Ashfaque Makrani and Sanjay Sankla |
| Music and songs played | Songs: Uttam Singh, Monty Sharma and Mithoon Background Score: Monty Sharma |
| Production companies involved |
Zee Studios, MM Movies and Anil Sharma Productions |
| Distributed done by | Zee Studios |
| Release date | 11 August, 2023 |
| Running time | 170 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹60 crore |
| Box office | ₹691.08 crore |
Gadar 2
“Gadar 2,” also called “Rebellion 2,” is a Indian movie in Hindi that came out in the year 203. Anil Sharma was the director and producer, while Shaktimaan Talwar wrote the screenplay.
This film is a follow-up to “Gadar: “Ek Prem Katha” is a movie from 2001 that has Sunny Deol, Utkarsh Sharma and Ameesha Patel back in their roles.
The story takes place during the 1971 war between India and Pakistan, where Tara Singh visits Pakistan. He wants to save his son Jeete Singh who is in prison there.
The movie was released in theaters on August 11, 2023 and made a lot of cash. It earned over $87 million all around the world.
This is less expensive than its cost to make, which was ₹60 crore (US$7.5 million). “Gadar 2” ranks as the fourth top Indian movie in 2023 and holds the eighth position among the all-time highest-grossing Hindi films.
“Gadar 2” gained popularity as it was the inaugural movie watched by members of Parliament in their newly constructed building.
The Plot
In 1954, Hamid Iqbal is in charge of the Pakistan Army and wants to get back at Tara Singh for killing forty soldiers when he tried to escape from there with his wife Sakeena and boy Jeete. He makes Ashraf Ali pay by having him killed because he helped Tara go away into India’s safety zone.
Fast forward to 1971, Tara now supplies goods to the Indian Army cantonment and lives with Sakeena and Jeete. When Lt. Colonel Devendra Rawat asks for Tara’s help supplying Indian soldiers during the Third India–Pakistan War, trouble brews.
Iqbal spots Tara, causing an explosion at the border, leading to many soldiers being captured. Jeete returns to find Sakeena devastated. Upon discovering Tara’s disappearance, Jeete goes against everyone’s advice and heads to Pakistan to rescue his father.
In Pakistan, Jeete meets Tara’s friend Gul Khan, secures a job, and befriends Kurban Khan’s daughter, Muskaan. Jeete infiltrates the prison, only to discover Tara was never captured.
Meanwhile, Tara, who fell into a stream and was rescued by a Bakarwal tribe, decides to rescue Jeete upon learning of his son’s capture.
In Pakistan, Tara meets Gul Khan, learns of Jeete’s capture, and rescues him from Iqbal and his army. Yahya Khan, who’s the President of Pakistan and also the Commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Army, tells Iqbal to catch Tara in the next 72 hours.
Tara’s team, including Sakeena, faces challenges but eventually reunites. They attempt to leave Pakistan when Muskaan and Kurban Khan’s family, planning to move to Balochistan, join them.
Kurban Khan proposes that Tara accept Muskaan as Jeete’s bride, and both Tara and Jeete happily agree. However, Iqbal ambushes them, killing Muskaan’s brother Farid. The next day, Tara battles Iqbal and his army alone, escaping with everyone in a battle tank.
At the Indian border, Iqbal attempts to kill Tara but is shot by Indian soldiers. Colonel Rawat approves Jeete’s enlistment in the army, and Tara, Jeete, and Muskaan reunite with Sakeena.
Cast
- **Sunny Deol playing as Tara Singh
- **Ameesha Patel playing as Sakeena “Sakku” Ali Singh – Tara Singh’s wife
- **Utkarsh Sharma playing as Charanjeet “Jeete” Singh, Tara and Sakeena’s son
- **Gaurav Chopra playing as Lieutenant Colonel Devendra Rawat
- **Manish Wadhwa playing as Hamid Iqbal, General of Pakistan Army
- **Manoj Bakshi playing as Yahya Khan, President of Pakistan and Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army
- **Aarya Sharma playing as General Rani
- **Simrat Kaur playing as Muskaan, Charanjeet’s love interest
- **Luv Sinha playing as Farid, Muskaan’s brother
- **Bhakti Rathod
- **Rohit Chaudhary playing as Major Malik
- **Madhumalti Kapoor playing as Tayiji
- **Rakesh Bedi playing as Kimtilal
- **Mushtaq Khan playing as Gulkhan
- **Dolly Bindra playing as Samira Khan, Gulkhan’s Wife
- **Rajshree playing as Tayiji’s daughter-in-law
- **Naresh Sharma playing as Tayiji’s son
- **Mushtaq Kak playing as Kurban Khan
- **Nilofar Gesawat playing as Kurban Khan’s wife
- **Akplaying ash Dhar playing as Major Bhargav
- **Lubna Salim playing as Pakistani “Aunt”
- **Ehsan Khan playing as Abdul Ali
- **Anamika Singh playing as Fauziya
- **Abrar Zahoor playing as Anwar
- **Anil George playing as Qazi
- **Arjun Dwivedi playing as Jailor
- **Rajesh Khera playing as Colonel Nazeer
- **Rumi Khan playing as Colonel Farooqui
- **Muneesh Sappal playing as Pakistani Minister
- **Pramod Pandey playing as Rehmani
- **Nana Patekar playing as the narrator
- **They used old movie clips and computer-generated images (CGI) to depict Amrish Puri’s character, playing as ashraf Ali, Sakeena’s dad in the film.
Production and Development
Zee Studios, Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma officially announced Gadar 2: The Katha Continues on 15 October 2021 (Dusshera) on their social media accounts, revealing the release date 2022 with a motion poster.
The first poster of the sequel titled Gadar 2 was unveiled on 26 January 2023 (Republic Day), featuring Tara Singh, played by Sunny, with a hammer.
Release
Gadar 2 hit the big screen on 11 August 2023. The audience response was so good that many theaters started showing the movie even after midnight and in the early morning.
Home Media
The movie premiered on ZEE5 starting from 6 October 2023.
Reception/Box Office
On the first day, Gadar 2 earned a total net of ₹40.10 crore (US$5.0 million) in India. During its opening weekend, it raked in over ₹134.88 crore (US$17 million), ranking as the sixth-highest opening weekend for Hindi films.
As of 14 September 2023, the film has made ₹625.54 crore (US$78 million) in India, along with an additional ₹65.54 crore (US$8.2 million) overseas, making the total worldwide earnings ₹691.08 crore (US$87 million).
Critical Response
On the Rotten Tomatoes website, only 17% of the 12 critics’ reviews gave a thumbs up, and the average rating stands at 4.2/10.
Taran Adarsh rated the movie 4.5/5 stars, stating, “Gadar 2 is top-notch desi entertainment. Sunny Deol’s return to the big screen is powerful, and he maintains his ferocious intensity.
The patriotic theme, combined with nostalgic elements, ensures it will be a big hit. Gadar 2 fulfills high expectations, offering drama, emotions, action, the reprised songs, and, of course, the iconic hand pump sequence.
Anil Sharma ensures he includes every element for a blockbuster.” Anuj Kumar from The Hindu remarked, “While not as provocative as the original, Anil Sharma opts for a middle ground. Perhaps, the subdued tone is a response to the heightened socio-political atmosphere outside the theater compared to the original’s release in 2001.
However, it’s commendable that Sharma has toned down the jingoistic aspect.” Film critic and trade analyst Komal Nahta described “Gadar 2” as “not just a film but a celebration, evoking emotions that resonate with every Indian.” Anindita Mukherjee of India Today gave it 3.5/5 stars, noting, “Gadar 2 surpasses expectations, successfully pulling at your heartstrings, with Sunny Paaji shouldering the emotional load.”
Monika Rawal Kukreja from Hindustan Times mentioned, “Gadar 2 falters in terms of story and pacing but brings back the mass entertainment factor, making it a value-for-money watch.” Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express, with a 1.5/5 stars rating, commented, “Sunny paaji still delivers a powerful performance, and his iconic ‘dhai-kilo-ka-haath’ retains its impact. And also, the hand pump makes a comeback.”
Sequel
The end credits tease a “to be continued,” sparking excitement among fans for a potential sequel. When asked about it, Anil Sharma hinted at future plans, stating, “You’ll need to be patient. The fruit of patience is sweet, just like Gadar 2. Ideas have emerged, and Shaktimaan Ji (the writer) and I are considering various possibilities. So, stay tuned for what’s to come.”
