Satish Kaushik opens up on backing 'Kaagaz' franchise & sharing common man struggles

Director and actor Satish Kaushik has been a legend in the business where apart from acting as some of the most iconic roles over the years, the man has also directed some loved films. Amazingly. right from Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain back in 1999 to his latest one, Kaagaz that released in 2021, he has indeed carved out an impressive directorial career so far.

He is now backing the sequel to Kaagaz, Kaagaz 2 which went on floors recently. 

Unlike the first instalment, which was directed by Kaushik himself, the second one will be helmed by renowned South filmmaker VK Prakash. Ask the actor-filmmaker if the movie marks the beginning of the Kaagaz franchise, and he talked about it with ETimes saying, “Yes, it does. The aim is to highlight issues that are true to life with an emotional treatment and a dash of humour.” Kaagaz 2 is part of the actor-filmmaker’s dream to create a brand that “tells stories of the common man’s problems and struggle caused by the negligence of our system”. 

He elaborates, “Kaagaz and Kaagaz 2 have been aptly titled because the subject of both films is about the power of official documents. They make a positive statement about improving our system as the films do not only highlight issues, but also suggest solutions. The first instalment was about a common man being declared dead on paper and his struggle to prove his existence. On the other hand, Kaagaz 2 is about human rights violations. It showcases a common man’s struggle to get justice for his daughter, who loses her life due to a protest on the road.”

The film has Anupam Kher and Darshan Kumaar sharing screen space.