-Ayoung Kashmiri Muslim consta- ble helping Kumar in his quest for jus- tice: The eagerness, innocence and happiness on the boy’s face at the deliv- ery of justice gave me immense pleas- ure. So much violence in Kashmir and I hope soon political justice is done to hapless young Kashmiris. Jolly LLB 2 is grounded in reality and showcases how much justice im- parted hinges on the wisdom of judges. It is hence extremely crucial for judges to remain independent and away from press and political pressure, especially in these current trying polarizing times. Saurabh Shukla, Annu Kapoor and Akshay Kumar steal the show in that order while several other character ac- tors lend strong support to the plot. As in the Jolly LLb 1 , the role of the heroine in Jolly LLb 2 is also minimized to en- couraging the male protagonist and being his support system. Song se- quences feel unnecessary and frustrate you from the main plot. Overall a must watch, and happily, with your family. A feel good movie.
nities, which is a pleasure to watch. One of such scenarios is one where there is a cricket match between “ Burkhas (women in Muslim attire),” and “ Gung- hats (women in Hindu attire),” where men act as cheerleaders with their shirts off (impossible to describe my feelings here. Lets just say not a very pleasant sight). The retired constable organizing these games (and who provides the most crucial First Information report (FIR) to Kumar for money) exclaims that this is his way of showing “ Burkha or Gunghat , a woman’s role is always crucial than that of a man in a society.” Saurabh Shukla, as the judge, is in his mettle: subtle and versatile he often steals the scenes from right under Ak- shay Kumar’s nose. I would like to say Kudos to Kumar for letting other actors take so much of limelight. And thanks to the director for showcasing such tal- ent and giving them time. Anu Kapoor as the local lawyer with nationalistic lingo is superb. Some scenes I loved: -Anu Kapoor bringing in “Nation- alism,” “love for the country,” into an argument in the court that is so man-
gled up you don’t really fathom how it becomes part of the proceedings against false identity. This scene brilliantly showcases the rising jingoism that tar- gets the minority in the name of growth, development and fear (of the outsider/minority). As they say, the last refuge of development is communal- ism. -Kumar casually cooking and cleaning in his house (just as Shah Rukh does in Raees , one that I found more al- luring) for his wife and son while dis- cussing his case and work: Excellent casual example set to his young son (and male audiences) about equality.
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