Six months after its release in theaters, Yaariyan 2 has finally arrived on OTT platforms. This coming-of-age romantic drama film features Divya Khosla Kumar, Yash Dasgupta, Meezaan Jafri, and Pearl V. Puri in the lead roles and can now be streamed on JioCinema. Directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, this film serves as a standalone sequel to Khosla Kumar’s directorial debut film Yaariyan in 2014, as well as a remake of Anjali Menon’s 2014 Malayalam film Bangalore Days. Yaariyan is now available to stream on Jio Cinema for its subscribers.
In the sequel Yaariyaan 2, Mumbai serves as the backdrop for the journeys, dreams, and personal growth of three cousins: Laadli (portrayed by Divya Khosla Kumar), Bajrang (played by Pearl V Puri), and Shikhar (acted by Meezaan Jafri). Laadli’s relationship with Abhay (Yash Dasgupta) is at risk; Shikhar confronts a racing ban, and Bajju grapples with heartache. The movie explores themes of love, companionship, and the profound impact of human relationships. Anaswara Rajan, Priya Prakash Varrier, Bhagyashri Borse, and Warina Hussain are also featured in Yaariyan 2. The movie was produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Aayush Maheshwari under T-Series Films, Rao and Sapru Films, and BLM Motion Pictures. Unfortunately, the film was a commercial failure and did not generate any profit at the box office.
In the meantime, the Sikh Talmel Committee has filed a complaint against the producers of the film, alleging that the portrayal of Meezaan Jafri wearing a kirpan in the song Saure Ghar has offended religious sentiments. It is important to note that a kirpan is one of the five sacred emblems (kakaars) that are worn by every baptized Sikh. As per the Sikh code of conduct, wearing a kirpan is restricted to those who are Sikhs or have undergone baptism, and it is prohibited for others to wear it. The SGPC lodged a complaint against T-Series, Radhika Rao, Vinay Sapru, and Meezaan Jafri, further intensifying the dispute surrounding the movie. The Amritsar Police, with the intention of provoking religious sentiments among the Sikh community, registered an FIR at the E Division Police Station under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code. Following this, the actor and producers issued apologies and edited the scenes to highlight that Jafri was indeed carrying a Khukri, a short weapon resembling a kirpan but without any religious connotations.
