Is ‘Kanha’ a timely film with a social message ?

Kanha Marathi Film Still
Gashmeer Mahajani and Vaibhav Tatwawdi in Marathi movie ‘Kanha

We are all aware that the music release of Avadhoot Gupte directed film ‘Kanha‘ was held in a big way, in a top south Mumbai hotel, where all renowned personalities from Bollywood and political circle were present. Pratap Sarnaik, who has proved himself as a reputed builder and Politician, is the producer of this film and it was at his request many dignitaries, including the chief minister of Maharashtra were present. This film presented by Zee Studios, is now all set to release on 26th August 2016, coinciding with Janmashtami.

Lead starcast of the film ‘Kanha‘ includes Gashmeer Mahajani, Vaibhav Tatwawdi and Gauri Nalawade. The story of this film is set on the backdrop of popular Govinda celebrations in Mumbai. We are all aware about the popularity of this festival; but in the recent past we saw many political parties coming forward to offer big amount to the winner raising the height of the human pyramid. This resulted in accidental deaths of Govindas participating in this Dahi handi breaking sport. As a result of this, the court had to intervene and restrict the height of human chain Pyramid. But, it remains to be seen, whether the film challenges the court and Police order on the height of the pyramid or sends across a timely message to all the organisers and participants.

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