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Son of Sardaar 2 review: Ajay Devgn’s sequel collapses under comic confusion

Ajay Devgn’s return in Son of Sardaar 2 is marred by chaotic storytelling and a lack of genuine humour.

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1 year ago

August 1, 2025

Inheriting the spirit of its 2012 predecessor, which had its own share of mass appeal, Son of Sardaar 2 squanders its opportunity to build a meaningful or entertaining narrative. What was once a remade celebration of robust Punjabi humour now comes across as a dated and directionless venture that leans too heavily on caricatures and misplaced gags.

Misfired humour and a cluttered storyline

The plot sees Jassi land in the UK in search of reconnection with his wife Dimple (Neeru Bajwa), only to face the shock of a divorce notice. Parallelly, Rabia (Mrunal Thakur), newly separated, mistakes Jassi for someone else, setting off a series of absurd miscommunications involving wedding dancers, mistaken identities, and an unnecessary army impersonation.

While the setup offers scope for farcical comedy, the film’s execution derails early on. The writing by Jagdeep Singh Sidhu and Mohit Jain seems more interested in stringing together punchlines than constructing any coherent or engaging narrative arc. Even talented comic actors like Sanjay Mishra, Chunky Pandey, and Deepak Dobriyal are underused, with their characters reduced to one-note distractions.

A visual gloss over narrative emptiness

Cinematographer Aseem Bajaj tries to salvage the film with vibrant visuals and picturesque settings. Yet even the glossy aesthetics cannot mask the emptiness at the heart of the film. Mrunal Thakur’s presence feels jarringly out of sync with the film’s tone, and despite ample screen time, her character adds little to the story.

Ajay Devgn’s Jassi is positioned as the emotional core, but his performance, while energetic, is let down by a script that lacks clarity or consistency. Ravi Kishan attempts to inject life into his role with his trademark humour, but the burden placed on him is too heavy for the material he’s given.

Son of Sardaar 2 is a classic case of a sequel that didn’t need to be made. It stretches thin the already modest strengths of the original and piles on clichés without offering anything new. The few fleeting moments of humour are overshadowed by a disjointed plot and an ensemble that never quite clicks. In the end, the film’s attempts at laughter end up being unintentionally funny, for all the wrong reasons.

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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who appeared in several Hindi films and was particularly remembered for his role in the 2007 comedy Welcome, has died at the age of 56.

Khan was known for playing supporting characters across Hindi cinema and had worked in films spanning several decades. His role as Balu in Welcome remains among his best-known performances.

Mushtaq Khan’s film career

Mushtaq Khan appeared in a wide range of films during his career. His filmography included Aashiqui, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Gopi Kishan, Krantiveer, Raja, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Jodi No. 1 and Hera Pheri.

He also featured in more recent films including Stree 2, Gadar 2, Baby John, Dhoom Dhaam and Jaat. His filmography lists acting work continuing into 2026.

In Welcome, Khan played Balu, a supporting character in the comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and other prominent actors.

Khan’s career also included television work, with his credits spanning a wide range of acting roles over the years.

Mushtaq Khan dies at 56

The actor’s death was reported on September 24, 2026. Reports said Khan had been undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with liver cancer and had been hospitalised for around 15 days. Further details surrounding his death were awaited in the initial reports.

Mushtaq Khan was 56. IMDb lists his date of birth as December 31, 1969.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome baby girl, their second child

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Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter on Instagram on Saturday through a post featuring a baby’s footprint.

The newborn is the couple’s second daughter. Deepika and Ranveer became parents for the first time in September 2024, when they welcomed their daughter Dua.

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Deepika and Ranveer’s family

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh married on November 14, 2018, in Lake Como, Italy. Their wedding featured ceremonies reflecting their Konkani and Sindhi backgrounds.

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Drishyam 3 trailer: Ajay Devgn faces triple threat from Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj

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Ajay Devgn faces new challenges

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Tabu returns as Meera Deshmukh

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Shriya Saran also returns to the franchise, reprising her role from the previous instalments.

Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj join the cast

Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj are among the key additions to the cast of the third film.

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