Sahib, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns

 

Movies like Paan Singh Tomar and Gangs of Wasseypur (I & II) has put up Tigmanshu Dhulia on a must watch list of Bollywood film-makers. The expectations are high when you enter the theater for his sequel to his earlier installment of Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster, especially with Irfan Khan in the casting. Original Sahib (Jimmy Shergill) and Biwi (Mahie Gill) are joined by Inder Singh (Irfan Khan) and Ranjana Singh (Soha Ali Khan) in the sequel. The plot takes time to build the new characters and continues with wheel chair bound Aditya Singh (Jimmy) and alcoholic MLA Madhavi (Mahie Gill). While Aditya Singh is recovering to get on his feet and control the political scenario, Madhavi is constantly in a drunk state hardly able to stand. Aditya Singh wants to marry Ranjana who is in love with Inder Singh who is rival of Aditya Singh. This basic equation forms the entire basis of the 2:30 mins movie with some supporting small casts. 

Twisted storyline with love, sex aur dhokha and a fistful of revenge are the ingredients used to come up with this dark, dramatic and lustful story. What's in it to look for- Brilliant performances by Irfan and Jimmy as Inder and Aditya Singh respectively, while Mahie Gill  runs into a risk of being stereotyped with same kind of roles. The dialogues are well etched with humor and wit. Small characters like politician watching porn, Inders brother (Pravesh Rana) delivering his own justice are to look out for. 

However, on the down side, the pace is slow and unnecessary item song by Mugdha Godse slows it down even further. The editing is not upto the mark which could have easily taken away 30 mins. After initial entry of Madhavi her role looks repetitive and climax ends abruptly without satiating the revenge which was built up throughout the movie. Its definitely not Tigmanshu's finest works but watch with lower expectations and you might like it. I personally felt the first part was much better.