T-Series Films and Luv Films’ De De Pyaar De 2 (UA) is a sequel to De De Pyaar De. In the first film, Ashish (Ajay Devgan) had fallen in love with Ayesha (Rakul Preet Singh), a girl half his age. He had taken her to meet his ex-wife (Tabu) and their two grown-up children. The tension and the comedy that followed had been shown in the first film. In this sequel, Ayesha gets Ashish to meet her family. The fact that he is a middle-aged man, and also a divorcee with two children, doesn’t sit well with her parents, Rakesh (R. Madhavan) and Anju (Gautami Kapoor). How Ayesha’s father tries to sabotage the relationship, and the extent to which he goes to stall the impending marriage is what the film is all about. What happens finally?
Luv Ranjan’s story is interesting as the scene now shifts to Ayesha’s house. The angle of another boy — this time, young — entering Ayesha’s life is well-thought of. But the screenplay, written by Tarun Jain and Luv Ranjan, is good in parts only; it is weak in other parts. The first half has quite a few comic scenes which evoke laughter, sometimes very loud. However, the portion of Ayesha and Aditya’s (Meezan Jafri) affair is not half as funny as the portions before the latter’s entry into the drama. The last 15-20 minutes of the drama are hilarious. But the boredom, which creeps in before interval and continues right till the start of the climax, is quite trying. Frankly, the two writers have not been able to create much comedy in the second half except towards the end. This wouldn’t have been such a big problem, but the audience expect the entire drama to be a laugh riot and, therefore, find the post-interval portion lacking. Tarun Jain and Luv Ranjan’s dialogues are pretty entertaining.
Ajay Devgan plays Ashish with all the conviction at his command. He delivers a mature performance but his fans may feel disappointed to see him so passive for a good part of the drama. Rakul Preet Singh looks beautiful and often sensuous and performs excellently in the role of Ayesha. R. Madhavan shines as Ayesha’s father, Rakesh. He is superb in the role which has various shades. Gautami Kapoor is fine as Ayesha’s mother, Anju. Meezan Jafri looks handsome and acts ably as Aditya. Jaaved Jaaferi impresses with his comedy in the role of Ashish’s friend, Ronak. Ishita Dutta shines as Kittu. Tarun Gahlot is alright as Kittu’s husband, Rohan. Suhasini Mulay makes a splendid impression as Ayesha’s maternal grandmother. Ekavali Khanna makes her presence felt as Ayesha’s maternal aunt. Gracy Goswami (as Tia) and Anvesha Vij (as Dia) are just about okay; they don’t get funny scenes to perform. Ankur Nayyar (as Babbi), Shiwangi Peswani (as Mini), Meneka Arora (as Kittu’s mother), Sanjeev Seth (as Kittu’s father), Puneet Vaid (as the cab driver), and the others provide decent support.
Anshul Sharma’s direction is nice. Music (Payal Dev – Aditya Dev, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Avvy Sra and Sagar Bhatia) is found lacking as the absence of hit songs is sorely felt. Although the songs are well-tuned, there is not a single number which is a chartbuster. Lyrics (Kumaar, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Jaani, Karan Aujla and Sagar Bhatia) are in synch with the film’s mood. Song picturisations (by Raju Khan and Ganesh Acharya) are quite good. Hitesh Sonik’s background music is pretty impactful. Sudhir K. Chaudhary’s cinematography is lovely. Production designing (by Acropolis and Manini Mishra) is of a good standard. Chetan M. Solanki’s editing is sharp.
On the whole, De De Pyaar De 2 is not a worthy successor to the first part. It will, therefore, find the going at the ticket windows tough. The dull comedy in the post-interval portion and the lack of hit music are the biggest weak points.
Released on 14-11-’25 at Inox (daily 11 shows) and other cinemas of Bombay thru PVR Inox Pictures. Publicity: fairly nice. Opening: below the mark. …….Also released all over. Opening was on the lower side everywhere.