Review : ‘Dhadak 2’ is a powerful, relevant story that reflects the truth of today’s world!

Dhadak 2 is not a regular love story. It’s not the perfect, dreamy romance we usually see in Bollywood. This time, it’s a love story that doesn’t end in tragedy — it shows how love can survive even when the world is against it. The movie follows two people from different castes.

#NeeleshAhirwar ( #SiddhantChaturvedi ) comes from a Dalit family and plays drums at weddings. #VidhiBharadwaj ( #TriptiiDimri ) is from a wealthy Brahmin family. They first meet at a wedding — Neelesh is performing, and Vidhi is attending the function. Impressed by his talent, she invites him to perform at her sister’s wedding. Later, they meet again in law college. Neelesh has worked hard and earned his seat through rigorous study in Kota. He wants to fight against injustice in society. Vidhi, on the other hand, aspires to become a lawyer like many in her family.

However, Neelesh isn’t treated equally because of his caste. In college, Vidhi’s cousin Ronnie, who takes pride in being a Brahmin, looks down on him. Ronnie is also active in student politics. As Neelesh and Vidhi spend more time together, love slowly blossoms between them. Their relationship grows at a gentle pace but feels real and heartwarming.

Everything is fine until Vidhi invites Neelesh to her sister’s wedding. From that moment, things take a dark turn — there is pain, conflict, and cruelty. But in the end, love triumphs.

Siddhant Chaturvedi is perfect as Neelesh. He performs with such honesty that you never doubt his character. Triptii Dimri is equally natural as Vidhi, just like she was in Laila Majnu. Her performance is both strong and emotional. The film’s antagonist, Shankar (played by Saurabh Sachdeva), is terrifying and powerful, even with minimal dialogue. His expressions and body language speak volumes.

The film is visually stunning. The cinematography captures the societal divide with great realism. The music and action sequences are well-balanced and never feel overdone. The story feels raw, grounded, and refreshingly different from typical Bollywood love stories.

Even though a few parts are left open-ended, the film concludes on a soft and hopeful note.

Director Shazia Iqbal has done a commendable job with her debut. Dhadak 2 is not a fantasy — it’s a powerful, relevant story that reflects the truth of today’s world. It’s definitely worth watching.

Rating : ***1/2

By Team CineBuster