Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 (pronounced [bəˈɽeː ˈətʃtʃʰeː ləɡəˈteː ɦɛ̃ː]; English: They Look So Good 2) is an Indian Hindi-language television romantic drama series that ran from 30 August 2021 to 24 May 2023 on Sony Entertainment Television.[1] It is digitally available on Sony LIV. Produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, it is a spiritual sequel or reboot version of the 2011 series of the same name.[2] It starred Nakuul Mehta, Disha Parmar, Randeep Rai and Niti Taylor.[3][4]
| Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Romance Drama |
| Created by | Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor |
| Based on | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain |
| Written by | Deepika Bajpai Kabeer Deewan |
| Directed by | Shahir Raza Deepak Vithoba Chavan Abhishek Kumar R Pal |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Composer R. D. Burman Music by Lalit Sen Nawab Arzoo |
| Opening theme | "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" by Shreya Ghoshal |
| Composers | Abhishek Singh Mintu Jha |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of episodes | 453 |
| Production | |
| Producers | |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 21–23 minutes |
| Production company | Balaji Telefilms |
| Budget | 1812 crore |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sony Entertainment Television |
| Release | 30 August 2021 – 24 May 2023 |
| Related | |
| Bade Achhe Lagte Hain Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 3 | |
Plot
editPriya Sood lives with her mother, sisters Sara, Maitri and Sandy and cousin Akshay. Her father Mahendra, left them, now living with his second wife and son. Established business tycoon, Ram Kapoor was deserted by his girlfriend Vedika and now entirely focuses on work and family, which includes his stepmother Nandini and half-siblings Shubham and Shivina.
Shivina and Akshay are having an affair, but Akshay refuses to marry before Priya, thus Ram marries her, much to Nandini's displeasure. Vedika, hoping to get Ram back, reveals their past affair to Priya. Ram and Priya, however, stand united. Ram decides to reopen the investigation of his father's murder. Sara's husband Varun and Mahendra are implicated with this murder and are incarcerated. Shivina dies when Eshan accidentally pushes her in the staircase. Priya takes the blame and goes to prison. She discovers being pregnant with Ram's child but is manipulated by Nandini, in keeping the child away.
5 years later
editPriya serves her sentence and is blessed with a girl who she names Pihu. Both Ram and Pihu, learn about being father-daughter. Ram ends up knowing the truth behind Shivina's death and finally reunites with Pihu and Priya. Soon enough, Vedika, Shubham and Nandini are exposed in front of Ram who subsequently ousts Vedika. Priya gets pregnant for the second time.
Shubham and Sid crack a deal with Yash Khanna with Ram's help, which unknowingly sets Ram to cross paths with his much-alive mother Swati and brother Lakhan. Lakhan loves Avni, Yash Khanna's daughter, who in turn wants her to marry Sid. Ram and Lakhan are at loggerheads, when the truth of them being brothers comes out. In a bid to destroy Ram, Shubham and Siddharth plan to kill Priya. Nandini, Priya and Ram have a final showdown at Sood House. Ram and Priya learn the reality behind Swati's desertion and soon the Sood House is set on fire. Nandini seeing Ram and Priya still caring for her life, realises her mistake and in-turn saves them but dies. Priya delivers Prachi. Both Ram and Priya pass away, hugging each other.
20 years later
editLakhan has now taken over Ram's business. His relationship with Pihu and Prachi is not so good, but he believes that he has a responsibility to take care of the kids. Avni is married to Sid amidst the leap.
Pihu gets attracted to Raghav, Lakhan's secretary, who instead harbours feelings for Prachi. Brinda and Aditya's adoptive son, Angad, has feelings for Pihu. Prachi learns that Pihu loves someone but Pihu doesn't reveal it. But when she is confronted by Angad who confesses his true feelings for her, but learns that she doesn't love him but Raghav.
Avni and Sid's son, Josh, plans on taking over the Kapoors' wealth by winning over Prachi. On the other hand, Lakhan asks Raghav to make Prachi fall in love with Josh, and eventually, Prachi starts liking Josh who manipulates her in getting an entry in Kapoors' business. Josh learns that Raghav loves Prachi, so he frames Raghav to create differences between him and Prachi. Josh also manipulates Lakhan into removing Raghav from Kapoor Mansion. Pihu and Angad, however, side with Raghav and leave Kapoor mansion.
3 years later
editPrachi's relationship with Lakhan and Monica is mended and they have accepted both the Kapoor sisters as their daughters. Raghav, Pihu and Angad return and plan on saving Prachi's life and kicking out Josh from her life. They are also helped by Lakhan, Monica, Adi, Brinda, Sara and Vikrant. They all try to make Prachi realize about Josh's true colors.
Josh and Prachi get engaged but when he suspects her of having an affair with Raghav and does not trust her, she breaks off their relation and refuses to marry him. Prachi meets with an accident and while in hospital, she over-hears Pihu and Angad, where she learns that the person Pihu loved was Raghav. Prachi realizes her feelings for Raghav but decides to sacrifice for Pihu and proposes Josh again to marry.
Raghav finds out about Sid's hand behind Ram and Priya's murder and is helped by Avni in exposing him. Pihu confesses her love for Angad. Prachi breaks off her alliance with Josh and proposes Raghav to marry her. The story ends with Raghav and Prachi getting married and everyone posing for a family picture.
Cast
editMain
edit- Nakuul Mehta as Ram "RK" Kapoor – Virendra and Swati's elder son; Nandini's step-son; Lakhan's brother; Shubham and Shivina's half-brother; Priya's husband; Pihu and Prachi's father. (2021–2023) (Dead)
- Disha Parmar Vaidya as Priya Ram Kapoor (nee: Sood) – Mahendra and Meera's second daughter; Sarangi, Maitri and Sandhya's sister; Raj's half-sister; Akshay's cousin; Neeraj's ex-girlfriend; Ram's wife; Pihu and Prachi's mother. (2021–2023) (Dead)
- Niti Taylor as Prachi Kapoor Arora – Ram and Priya's younger daughter; Pihu's sister; Angad's best friend; Josh's ex-fiancee; Raghav's wife (2023)
- Randeep Rai as Raghav Arora – Kapil's brother; Pihu and Angad's best friend; Prachi's husband. (2023)
- Pooja Banerjee as Pihu Kapoor – Ram and Priya's elder daughter; Prachi's sister; Raghav's best friend; Mahir's ex-fiancee; Angad's love-interest (2023)
- Aarohi M.Kumawat as Child Pihu Kapoor (2022–2023)
- Leenesh Mattoo as Angad Shekhawat – Aditya and Brinda's adopted son; Raghav's best friend; Pihu's love-interest (2023)
Recurring
edit- Shubhaavi Choksey as Nandini Kapoor (nee: Garewal) – Sanjeev's sister; Virendra's second wife; Shubham and Shivina's mother; Monica's aunt; Ram and Lakhan's step-mother; Pihu and Prachi's step-grandmother (2021–2023) (Dead)
- Hiten Tejwani as Lakhan "LK" Kapoor – Virendra and Swati's younger son; Nandini's step-son; Ram's brother; Shubham and Shivina's half-brother; Monica's husband; Pihu and Prachi's uncle/father figure (2022–2023)
- Shraddha Jaiswal / Tuhina Vohra as Monica Kapoor (nee: Garewal) – Sanjeev and Mitali's daughter; Nandini's niece; Shubham and Shivina's cousin; Lakhan's wife; Mahir, Pihu and Prachi's aunt and mother-figure (2023)
- Reena Aggarwal as Vedika Kumar – Ram's ex-girlfriend; Shashi's ex-wife (2021–2022)
- Alefia Kapadia as Sarangi "Sara" Arora (nee: Sood) – Mahendra and Meera's eldest daughter; Priya, Maitri and Sandhya's sister; Raj's half-sister; Akshay's cousin; Varun's ex-wife; Vikrant's wife; Ishaan's mother (2021–2023)
- Abhinav Kapoor as Vikrant "Vicky" Arora – Ram and Priya's friend; Twinkle's ex-husband, Sarangi's husband; Ishaan's step-father (2021–2023)
- Ajay Nagrath as Aditya "Adi" Shekhawat – Ram and Priya's friend; Brinda's husband; Angad's adoptive father (2021–2023)
- Aanchal Khurana as Brinda "Bri" Shekhawat – Ram and Priya's friend; Aditya's wife; Angad's adoptive mother (2021–2023)
- Piyush Sahdev as Krish Dixit – Priya's friend; Ram's private investigator (2022)
- Kanupriya Pandit as Meera Mehra – Dhirendra's sister; Mahendra's ex-wife; Sarangi, Priya, Maitri and Sandhya's mother; Raj's step-mother; Ishaan, Pihu and Prachi's grandmother (2021–2023)
- Abhay Bhargava as Mahendra Sood – Meera's ex-husband; Rakhi's husband; Sarangi, Priya, Maitri, Sandhya and Raj's father; Eshan, Pihu and Prachi's grandfather (2021–2022)
- Vineet Kumar Chaudhary as Shashwat "Shashi" Babbar – Sahil's elder son, Siddharth's brother; Vedika's former husband (2021–2022)
- Manraj Singh as Shubham "Shubhu" Kapoor – Virendra and Nandini's son; Shivina's brother; Ram and Lakhan's half-brother; Monica's cousin (2021–2023)
- Jitendra Nokewal as Siddharth "Sid" Babbar – Sahil's younger son; Shashwat's brother; Avni's husband; Josh and Kiara's father (2021–2023)
- Ritu Chauhan as Avni Babbar (nee: Khanna) – Yash and Veena's daughter; Siddharth's wife; Josh and Kiara's mother (2022–2023)
- Devashish Chandiramani as Josh Babbar – Siddharth and Avni's son; Kiara's brother; Prachi's ex-fiance (2023)
- Shalini Arora as Swati Kapoor – Virendra's first wife; Ram and Lakhan's mother; Pihu and Prachi's grandmother (2022–2023)
- Maanya Singh as Sandhya "Sandy" Sood – Mahendra and Meera's youngest daughter; Sara, Priya and Maitri's sister; Raj's half-sister; Akshay's cousin (2021–2022)
- Krushag Ghuge as Ishaan Arora – Sarangi's son; Vikrant's step-son; Pihu and Prachi's cousin (2022)
- Meet Mukhi as Teenage Ishaan (2022)
- Pranav Misshra as Akshay "Akki" Mehra – Dhirendra and Sarika's son; Sarangi, Priya, Maitri and Sandhya's cousin; Shivina's widower (2021–2022)
- Sneha Namanandi as Shivina "Shivi" Kapoor Mehra – Virendra and Nandini's daughter; Shubham's sister; Ram and Lakhan's half-sister; Monica's cousin; Akshay's wife (2021–2022) (Dead)
- Anjum Fakih as Maitri Bahl (nee: Sood) – Mahendra and Meera's third daughter; Sarangi, Priya and Sandhya's sister; Raj's half-sister; Akshay's cousin; Neeraj's wife (2021–2022)
- Aman Maheshwari as Neeraj Bahl – Priya's ex-boyfriend; Maitri's husband (2021–2022)
- Amit Singh Thakur as Sanjeev Garewal – Nandini's brother; Mitali's husband; Monica's father (2021–2023)
- Ritu Vashishtha as Mitali "Meetu" Garewal – Sanjeev's wife; Monica's mother (2021–2023)
- Utkarsh Gupta as Kunal Jeet Baweja – Ram and Priya's friend (2021–2022)
- Geetu Bawa as Rakhi Sood – Mahendra's second wife; Raj's mother; Sarangi, Priya, Maitri and Sandhya's step-mother (2021–2022)
- Ankit Shah as Raj "Bunty" Sood – Mahendra and Rakhi's son; Meera's stepson; Sarangi, Priya, Maitri and Sandhya's half-brother (2021–2022)
- Ajita Kulkarni as Sarika Mehra – Dhirendra's wife; Akshay's mother (2021–2022)
- Krishna Saajnani as Dhirendra Mehra – Meera's brother; Sarika's husband; Akshay's father (2021–2022)
- Yajuvendra Singh as Yash Khanna – Veena's husband; Avni's father. (2022–2023)
- Jyoti Tiwari as Veena Khanna – Yash's wife; Avni's mother. (2022–2023)
- Puneet Panjwani as Minister – Kanika's husband (2022)
- Menka Rai as Kanika – Minister's wife (2022)
- Shantanu Monga as Varun – Sara's ex-husband; Ishaan's adoptive father (2022)
- Roshan Kapoor as Mahir – Monica's nephew; Pihu's ex-fiance (2023)
- Anurima Chakraborty / Sakshi Parihar as Kiara Babbar – Siddharth and Avni's daughter; Josh's sister; Kapil's girlfriend (2023)
- Mehak Ghai as Samaira Malhotra; an Industrialist (2023)
- Aishwarya Aher as Sania – Kiara's friend (2023)
- Poorti Arya as Twinkle Singh – Priya's friend; Vikrant's ex-wife (2021)
- Ajay Dutta as Mr. Arora – Vikrant's father (2022)
Guest appearances
edit- Pawandeep Rajan in the song "Bhangra Ta Sajda" and "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" during Ram and Priya's Sangeet Party (2021)
- Arunita Kanjilal in the song "Bhangra Ta Sajda" and "Bade Achhe Lagte Hai" during Ram and Priya's Sangeet Party (2021)
- School of Kids Choir in the song "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" during Ram and Priya's Sangeet Party (2021)
- Raftaar to promote the song "Ghana Kasoota" (2021)
- Rashmeet Kaur to promote the song "Ghana Kasoota" (2021)
- Sakshi Tanwar as Sheel Chaudhary, to promote Mai: A Mother's Rage (2022)
- Taapsee Pannu as Antara, to promote Dobaaraa (2022)
Production
editDevelopment
editIn May 2021, it was confirmed that Ekta Kapoor's show, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain which was originally broadcast from 2011 to 2014 will return with a fresh cast and different storyline.[5]
Casting
editNakuul Mehta was finalized to play the male lead, Ram Kapoor.[6] For the female lead Priya Sood, Divyanka Tripathi was approached who rejected the offer and eventually, Disha Parmar was signed by the makers.[7][3] The show marks the second collaboration between Mehta and Parmar as they previously co-starred in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012–2014).[8][9]
In December 2022, Nakuul Mehta decided to quit the show. He said, "I feel, creatively, full having been a part of it for so long. The story is going to places and I feel going ahead there’s nothing new I can bring to it. I will miss playing Ram. I feel I have paid my dues to the makers and the audiences in the last 18 months."[10]
In January 2023 it was confirmed that show will take a generation leap. Leenesh Mattoo, Pooja Banerjee, Niti Taylor and Randeep Rai were cast as Angad, Pihu, Prachi and Raghav respectively.[11][12]
Release
editThe first promo of the series was revealed and released by the show producer Ekta Kapoor on 12 August 2021 featuring Nakuul Mehta and Disha Parmar as Ram and Priya.[13] The first look poster of the upcoming season of the series was unleashed by the show leads Nakuul Mehta and Disha Parmar, at the grand finale episode of Indian Idol 12.[14][15] The show's premier date was officially announced on 19 August 2021.[16]
Crossover
editBade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 and Appnapan – Badalte Rishton Ka Bandhan came together for an integration week, called "Mahasangam Saptah". The episodes revolved around Vikrant and Sara's wedding ceremonies, which took place in Meerut.[17]
Reception
editCritical reception
editLetty Mariam Abraham of Mid-Day stated "Mehta and Parmar put their best foot forward as they carry the show on their shoulders." She also noted that if the series is "relatable without indulging in melodrama ... it may well surpass its original."[18]
Gursimran Kaur of Times Of India stated "Nakuul Mehta steps into the shoes of Ram Kapoor beautifully. He does justice to his part. Disha Parmar takes the cake with her simplicity and genuinity."[19]
Soundtrack
edit| Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 Original Sound Track | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Lalit Sen and Nawab Arzoo | |
| Released | 30 August 2021 |
| Genre | Romance Soundtrack |
| Length | 4:40 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Sony Entertainment Television |
| Producer | Ekta Kapoor Shobha Kapoor |
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2's soundtrack music is given by Lalit Sen and Nawab Arzoo. The theme song music is composed by R. D. Burman and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Trijayh Dey.
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" (Duet) | Shreya Ghoshal Trijayh Dey | 4:40 |
Sequel
editThe spiritual sequel Bade Acche Lagte Hain 3 premiered on 25 May 2023. It stars the seasons leads Nakuul Mehta and Disha Parmar as Ram and Priya. The series will have a different story from the previous ones.[20][21]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21st Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Nakuul Mehta | Nominated | [22] |
| Best Actor (Drama) | Won | ||||
| Popular Actress (Drama) | Disha Parmar | Nominated | |||
| Best Show (Popular) | Ekta Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| 22nd Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Drama) | Disha Parmar | Won | [23] | |
| Best Actor (Drama) | Nakuul Mehta | Won | |||
| Best Show (Drama) | Ekta Kapoor | Nominated |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Disha Parmar, Nakuul Mehta's Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 to launch on this date". Indian Express. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor launches Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2 promo. Watch Nakuul, Disha as Ram, Priya". India Today. 12 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Here's Disha Parmar and Nakuul Mehta's first picture from 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2'; Is this their look for the show?". Times Of India. 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2 First Impression: Disha's Humour Drives the Show, Nakuul Complements Her". News18. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor, Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar announce Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2". India Today. 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor announces Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 promo release-date; Nakuul Mehta teases fans with new photo". Indian Express. 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Divyanka Tripathi's Loss Turns Disha Parmar's Gain As She Signs Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 Opposite Nakuul Mehta?". Koimoi. 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Nakuul Mehta to reunite with 'Pyaar Ka Dard' co-star Disha Parmar in 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2". News 18. 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Nakul Mehta and Disha Parmar to soon reunite on TV". The Tribune.
- ^ "Confirmed! Nakuul Mehta quits Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2; says, "there's nothing new I can bring to it"". Bollywood Hungama. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 Promo: Niti Taylor-Ranndeep Rai's fresh 'Jodi' and storyline impresses viewers". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2: Pooja Banerjee and Leenesh Mattoo to play Pihu and Angad". Tribune India. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 promo: Nakuul Mehta, Disha Parmar discuss reasons for being single after 30". Indian Express. 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2: Disha Parmar and Nakuul Mehta's first look unleashed". The Live Mirror. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Indian Idol 12 Finale: Nakuul Mehta-Disha Parmar Promote 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2', See PICS!". ABP News. 15 August 2021.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor announces Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2 promo release date; Nakuul Mehta teases fans with new photo". The Indian Express. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2 and Appnapan.. Badalte Rishton Ka Bandhan come together to entertain fans for the Mahasangram Saptah". Times of India. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2' Television Review: An entertaining and sensitive recreation". www.mid-day.com. 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 first episode review: Nakuul Mehta and Disha Parmar slip into the roles of Ram and Priya beautifully". Times Of India. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Balaji Telefilms next is the third installment of Bade Acche.. titled Bade Acche Lagte Hain 3". Times of India. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Nakuul Mehta and Disha Parmar reunite for Bade Acche Lagte Hain 3, back as Ram and Priya". Pinkvilla. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Nakuul Mehta, Harshad Chopda others win big at 21st ITA Awards, 2022". 7 March 2022.
- ^ "ITA Awards 2022 complete winners list: Varun Dhawan, Nakuul Mehta, Disha Parmar, The Kashmir Files win big". Indian Express. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.