{{Short description|2024 Indian Hindi-language film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = Kaagaz 2 | image = Kaagaz 2 film poster.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = V. K. Prakash <br />Jay Dev Banerjee | producer = Sashi Satish Kaushik<br />Jay Dev Banerjee<br />Ratan Jain<br />Nishant Kaushik | based_on = {{based_on|''Nirnayakam''|V. K. Prakash}} | writer = Suman Ankur<br />Khandelwal Shashank | starring = Anupam Kher<br />Darshan Kumar<br />Satish Kaushik<br />Smriti Kalra<br />Anang Desai | music = Sharib-Toshi <br />Srijan Vinay Vaishnav | cinematography = Anu Moothedath | editing = Sanjay Verma | studio = Satish Kaushik Entertainment<br /> Indigo Creation Production <br /> Venus Worldwide Entertainment | distributor = Pen Marudhar Entertainment | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|03|01}} | runtime = 119 minutes | country = India | language = Hindi | budget = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--> | gross = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--> }} '''''Kaagaz 2''''' is a 2024 Indian Hindi language courtroom drama film written and directed by V. K. Prakash and Jay Dev Banerjee.<ref name="Firstpost - 1 March 2024 - Kaagaz 2 movie review: Satish Kaushik delivers an impeccable performance in his last film, Anupam Kher & Darshan Kumaar shine">{{cite news |last1=Aaglave |first1=Ganesh |title=Kaagaz 2 movie review: Satish Kaushik delivers an impeccable performance in his last film, Anupam Kher & Darshan Kumaar shine |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaagaz-2-movie-review-satish-kaushik-delivers-an-impeccable-performance-in-his-last-film-anupam-kher-darshan-kumaar-shine-13743816.html |access-date=18 March 2024 |work=Firstpost |publisher=Network18 Group |date=1 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kaagaz-2/movie-review/108098425.cms?from=mdr|title=Kaagaz 2 Movie Review : A father's relentless pursuit for justice in the face of odds|newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> Produced by Satish Kaushik Entertainments and Venus Worldwide Entertainment, It is a spiritual successor to 2021 film ''Kaagaz'' and stars Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Satish Kaushik, Smriti Kalra, Anang Desai, and Kiran Kumar in pivotal roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kaagaz-2-trailer-satish-kaushik-final-film-anupam-kher-neena-gupta-release-on-march-1-watch-101707478684048.html|title=Kaagaz 2 trailer: Satish Kaushik's final film to release in cinemas on March 1. Watch|date=February 9, 2024|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> It's a remake of Prakash's Malayalam film ''Nirnayakam'' (2015).
''Kaagaz 2'' was released to positive reviews on March 1 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-kaagaz-2-review-rating-starring-satish-kaushik-anupam-kher-neena-gupta-1668963|title=Kaagaz 2 Review: A Gripping Tale of Struggle, Emotion, And Battle For Justice|first=Amit|last=Bhatia|date=March 2, 2024|website=news.abplive.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/movie-review/|title=Kaagaz 2 Review: Tale of a Helpless Father Who Seeks Justice for His Deceased Daughter|website=india.com}}</ref> It marks the swan song film of Satish Kaushik following his death on 9 March 2023.
==Premise== It is based on [https://mcrhrdi.gov.in/splfc2-2022/week11/Article%2021%20Protection%20of%20Life%20&%20Personal%20Liberty%20-%20ASR.pdf Article 21 of the Constitution of India] and Article 15 of the Constitution of India, which permits the right to live, and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or birthplace.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kaagaz-2-trailer-satish-kaushiks-last-film-is-about-the-battle-of-a-father-who-seeks-justice-for-his-dead-daughter-9153428/|title=Kaagaz 2 trailer: Satish Kaushik's last film is about a father who seeks justice for his dead daughter|date=February 9, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/anupam-kher-keeps-one-chair-empty-during-kaagaz-2-promotions-in-memory-of-satish-kaushik/articleshow/107961533.cms|title=Anupam Kher keeps one chair empty during 'Kaagaz 2' promotions in memory of his close friend Satish Kaushik|newspaper=The Times of India |date=February 24, 2024}}</ref>
==Cast== {{Castlist| *Satish Kaushik as Sushil Rastogi *Anupam Kher as Raj Narayan Singh *Neena Gupta as Radhika Narayan Singh *Darshan Kumar as Uday Raj Singh *Smriti Kalra as Tanisha *Anang Desai as Politician K.P.Deo *Kiran Kumar as Chief Justice of High Court *Aniruddh Dave as Satty *Shahid Bobby Husain as PA to Politician *Ankur Suman as Abir Gosain *Kapil Tilhari as Advocate Sunil Kukreti *Krishiv Agarwal *Harry Josh *Dara Singh Khurana *Arpit Mishra as Kamlesh Updadhyay *Kamlesh Upadhaya *Aishwarya Ojha *Karan Razdan *Shabnam Vadhera *Arnav Roy as News Media Anchor }}
== Music == {{Infobox album | name = Kaagaz 2 | type = soundtrack | artist = Sharib-Toshi | released = 16 February 2024<ref name="jiosaavn">{{Cite web |date=16 February 2024 |title=Kaagaz 2 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kaagaz-2/OYr4nLuhk1M_|website=JioSaavn |access-date=19 March 2024}}</ref> | genre = Feature film soundtrack | recorded = 2022 | length = 16:49 | language = Hindi<!--Do not link per WP:OL--> | label = Zee Music Company | producer = | misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio|{{YouTube|ZUZZZVjybJc|Kaagaz 2 - Full Album}} }} }}
The music of the film is composed by Sharib-Toshi. Lyrics are written by Rashmi Virag.<ref name="jiosaavn"/>
{{Track listing | headline = Track listing | total_length = 16:49 | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Tere Siva Na Koi Mera | extra1 = Shaarib Sabri, Hritu Zee | length1 = 5:24 | title2 = Tera Mera Rishta | extra2 = Vishal Dadlani, Shaarib-Toshi | length2 = 5:19 | title3 = Aaj Garda Macha | extra3 = Sukhwinder Singh, Shaarib-Toshi | length3 = 2:58 | title4 = Aaj Garda Macha | note4 = Rock Version | extra4 = Sukhwinder Singh, Shaarib-Toshi | length4 = 3:08 }}
==Reception== Deepali Singh of ''The Times of India'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stating "There are many heartfelt moments, especially in the latter half of the film which are bound to move you and can leave you teary-eyed. Add to that is the fact that this was actor Satish Kaushik's last film. The second one is reason enough to watch the movie."<ref>{{cite news|date=29 February 2024|title=Kaagaz 2 Movie Review: A Father's Relentless Pursuit For Justice In The Face Of Odds|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kaagaz-2/movie-review/108098425.cms|work=Times of India}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>
Ganesh Aaglave of ''Firstpost'' rated 3.5 stars and wrote "On the whole, ''Kaagaz 2'' is a befitting tribute to Satish Kaushik with Anupam Kher and Darshan Kumar's superb act."<ref>{{cite news |last=Aaglave |first=Ganesh |title=Kaagaz 2 movie review: Satish Kaushik delivers an impeccable performance in his last film, Anupam Kher & Darshan Kumaar shine|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaagaz-2-movie-review-satish-kaushik-delivers-an-impeccable-performance-in-his-last-film-anupam-kher-darshan-kumaar-shine-13743816.html |work=Firstpost |date=1 March 2024 |language=en-us}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>
Rishil Jogani of ''Pinkvilla'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "''Kaagaz 2'' does highlight an important concern that civilians face. However, the film's shoddy writing and execution never allows it to take the necessary flight. Those who wish to watch Satish Kaushik in his final appearance or wish to know more about the inconvenience caused by on-road rallies and protests can give the film a try."<ref>{{cite news |last=Jogani |first=Rishil |title=Kaagaz 2 Review: Satish Kaushik's last film asks right questions but is marred by poor writing and execution|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/kaagaz-2-review-satish-kaushiks-last-film-asks-right-questions-but-is-marred-by-poor-writing-and-execution-1282461|work=Pinkvilla |date=1 March 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>
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== External links== *{{IMDb title|tt28684462}}
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