Qismat 2 (transl. Destiny 2) is a 2021 Indian Punjabi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Jagdeep Sidhu.[1] The film produced by Ankit Vijan and Navdeep Narula has been bankrolled by Shri Narotam Ji Productions and Zee Studios. Starring Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta,[2] the film is a sequel of 2018 film Qismat.[3][4]

Qismat 2
Film poster
Directed byJagdeep Sidhu
Written byJagdeep Sidhu
Produced by
  • Ankit Vijan
  • Navdeep Narula
  • Kiran Yadav
Starring
CinematographyNavneet Misser
Edited byManish More
Music bySandeep Saxena
Production
companies
Shri Narotam Ji Production
Zee Studios
Distributed byZee Studios
Release date
  • 23 September 2021 (2021-09-23)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguagePunjabi

Principal photography of the film began on 17 October 2020, with a muhurat shot.[5][6] The film was released theatrically on 23 September 2021.[7]

Cast

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Cast of Qismat 2:[8]

Production

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The film was conceived after the success of Qismat. In an interview director Jagdeep Sidhu told that film team was working on to bring another film as good as last one. This team including Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, Jagdeep Sidhu, Jaani and B Praak is planning a sequel.[10] Mehta shared a post on Instagram that Qismat 2 is on the way.[11] In May 2019, Sidhu confirmed the sequel with same crew.[12] In July 2019, Virk also confirmed the film on his official social media handles.[13] On 11 September 2019, Sidhu released the title poster of Qismat 2 with the release date as 18 September 2020.[14] The script was ready by first week of July 2020.[15] Due to COVID-19 pandemic the shooting of the sequel was delayed. Finally the filming began on 17 October 2020.[5][16]

Soundtrack

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Qismat 2
Soundtrack album by
Released2021 (2021)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length25:46
LanguagePunjabi
LabelTips Punjabi
B Praak chronology
Sufna
(2020)
Qismat 2
(2021)
Lekh
(2022)
External media
Audio
  ISL4_ Title track on JioSaavn
  Paagla on JioSaavn
Video
  Title track on YouTube

Soundtrack of Qismat 2 is composed by B Praak, lyrics by Jaani and the songs are sung by B Praak, Nooran Sisters, Afsana Khan, Ammy Virk, Asees Kaur and Romy. The soundtrack is released on Tips Punjabi.[17] In Song "Mere Yaara Ve", Avvy Sra served as Music Composer. The songs "Qismat 2- Title track", "Teri Akhiyaan", "Kis Morh Te" were composed by Jaani while songs "Janam", "Paagla" were composed by B Praak.

The title track Sung by B Praak was released on 24 August.[18] Second track of the film, "Janam" was released on 2 September 2021, sung by Romy.[19] Third Track of the film "Teri Akhiyaan" sung by Ammy Virk and Afsana Khan was released on 8 September 2021. Fourth track of the film "Kis Morh Te" was released on 18 September.[20] "Mere Yaara Ve", the fifth song was released on 22 September.[21] The last track of the film "Paagla" sung by B Praak and Asees Kaur was released after the film release, on 9 October 2021.[22]

Track list of Qismat 2

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No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Qismat 2 - Title track"B Praak4:59
2."Janam"Romy3:52
3."Teri Akheeyan"Ammy Virk & Afsana Khan2:41
4."Kis Morh Te"B Praak & Jyoti Nooran5:25
5."Mere Yaara Ve"B Praak4:24
6."Paagla"B Praak & Asees Kaur4:25
Total length:25:46

Release

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The film was released theatrically on 23 September 2021.[7]

Home Media

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Qismat 2 was released for streaming on Over-the-top media service platform ZEE5 on 29 October 2021.[citation needed]

Reception

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Bobby Sing of The Free Press Journal rated the film with 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Overall, Qismat 2, directed by Jagdeep Sidhu, can easily be called a nice, musical, emotionally moving, family entertainment package carefully conceived by the team."[23]

Box office

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Qismat 2 opened with gross collection of 2.07 crore worldwide on first day of release.[24][25][26] Opening weekend worldwide gross of the film was 12.27 crore,[27] and opening week gross collection was 17.77 crore.[28]

Sequel

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Qismat 3, the third part of the film series is in development with a tentative release in 2024.[29]

References

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  1. ^ "Qismat 2 Trailer: Suspense Between Shiv and Bani's New Lives". abcFRY.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta's 'Qismat 2' to release on September 24, 2021 – Pollywood sequels and threequels to look forward to". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta feel that music plays an important role in the success of a film – Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. ^ "Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta's 'Qismat 2' to release in 2021". The New Indian Express. 17 July 2020.
  5. ^ a b c "Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta starrer 'Qismat 2' goes on the floor – Times of India". The Times of India.
  6. ^ Adarsh, Taran [@taran_adarsh] (17 October 2020). "IT'S OFFICIAL... #AmmyVirk and #SargunMehta in sequel of their #Punjabi film #Qismat... Titled #Qismat2... Filming begins today... Directed by Jagdeep Sidhu... Produced by Shri Narotam Ji Studios and Zee Studios... 2021 release. https://t.co/yfSL98m5jB" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ a b "Qismat 2 teaser: Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta are back as star-crossed lovers". The Indian Express. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  8. ^ Jaspreet Nijher (25 September 2021). "Qismat 2". Times of India. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Jaani makes his acting debut with 'Qismat 2'". Times of India. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  10. ^ "WHAT DID WE HEAR!!! 'QISMAT' SEQUEL IN THE MAKING?". Gabruu Media & Entertainment Private Limited. 25 February 2019. Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  11. ^ "Qismat 2 on its way". Tribune India. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  12. ^ Prakriti (17 May 2019). "Here's A Fresh Update On Qismat 2 – Exclusive Details Inside!". Ghaint Punjab. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Ammy Virk plans 'Qismat 2'". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  14. ^ "Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta starrer 'Qismat 2' to release in 2020 – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  15. ^ "Qismat 2: Director Jagdeep Sidhu teases fans with a glimpse of the script – Times of India". The Times of India. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  16. ^ "Here's another picture from the sets of 'Qismat 2' – Times of India". The Times of India.
  17. ^ "The title track of 'Qismat 2' to release on August 24". Times of India. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  18. ^ "'Qismat 2': The title track is a sad romantic melody that tugs at the heartstrings instantly". Times of India. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  19. ^ "Janam: Ammy Virk and Sargun paint the town red with the love ballad from 'Qismat 2'". Times of India. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  20. ^ "Kis Morh Te: Beautiful melody from 'Qismat 2' to release tomorrow". Times of India. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  21. ^ "Qismat 2: Ammy Virk's unconditional love 'Mere Yaara Ve' will melt your heart". Times of India. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  22. ^ "Qismat 2 - Song - Paagla". Times of India. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  23. ^ Bobby Sing (27 September 2021). "Qismat 2 review: This Sargun Mehta, Ammy Virk-starrer is a Punjabi romantic movie inspired by Bollywood's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge with a twist". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  24. ^ Zee Studios [@ZeeStudios_] (24 September 2021). "Ehn dona Jodi hit ha Te love-story box-office vich superhit" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  25. ^ "Qismat 2 Sets Post Pandemic Record". Box Office India. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  26. ^ "'Qismat 2' Box Office update: Ammy Virk starrer sets a new post-pandemic record". Times of India. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  27. ^ Zee Studios (official) (27 September 2021). "12.27 cr worldwide box office gross on opening weekend". Instagram. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  28. ^ Zee Studios (official) (30 September 2021). "17.77 cr worldwide box office gross on 7th day". Instagram. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  29. ^ "Qismat 3: Jagdeep Sidhu Drops Fresh Update On Most Awaited Threequel". 5 Dariya News. 23 April 2023.
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