Studio/presenter: VRG Motion Pictures
Producer: Vijay Gutte
Co Producers: Bahul Choudhury, Anuarag Shrivastava.
Director: Rahul Bhatankar
Cinematographer: Rajesh Rathore
Genres: Action, Drama
Censor: U/A
Duration: 150 Min.
Cast: Bhushan Pradhan, Anand Ingale, Hrishikesh Joshi, Satish Rajwade, Nidhi Oza, Bhau Kadam, Siddharth Bodake , Sunil Pendharkar, Nupur Dudhwadkar, Rajesh Bhosale
About fifty years ago late B.R. Chopra made a film titled ‘Waqt’, which became a hit film. It spoke about the good and bad times seen by a family of big a businessman, as ‘Time’ plays havoc in their life and only the time, which brings them together.
50 years later , things haven’t changed. Everything is still under the control of ‘Time’. Man cannot rule over time, however rich or clever he may be. Today, a small happening somewhere in a country like USA, can ruin the life of a well to do person living in India. Latest released Marathi film ‘Time Bara Vait’ is based on this concept.
The story of this film, revolves around the life of Rahul (Bhushan Pradhan), a young computer engineer who loses his job, as its owner in USA donates all his proceedings to charity, only because his wife divorces him for a silly reason. Rahul’s girlfriend Priya ( Nidhi Oza) believing in him; stands by him, in this difficult situation, but her father ( Sanjay Mone) tells his daughter to break this relationship. Since, his sister’s marriage is almost fixed, Rahul, borrows money from a local Don – Bhai Raja (Satish Rajwade), who agrees to give him loan , at his friend’s request and guarantee; but sets a deadline for repayment.
Rahul is unable to repay the loan on the last day of repayment. He asks for time. But, Bhai Raja sets a deadline of 5 pm for Rahul, on the same day, to arrange for the entire amount and warns him that if doesn’t pay, he would kill him. It is during this period i.e. from morning till 5 pm, all the important events happen in this film. Besides these three important characters of the film, we witness the entry of many other characters, with whom Rahul interacts, including the obstacle race to catch the thief, who steals his money. At the same time, we witness Priya encountering some strangers, on her way to meet Rahul. The film ends with a curious climax.
In this film, Bhooshan Pradhan has found the most appropriate role of an action hero, which would certainly help him, getting better roles in future. He is at his best. Satish Rajwade has portrayed the local Don, very effectively, more through his body language, than through his dialogues. Nidhi Oza does not find much scope in this film; but she does invite attention, through her slim and fresh looks. Hrishikesh Joshi finds a better role of a Police officer, to generate humour in this action filled film. Good support comes from Vishwajeet Pradhan , Bhau kadam , Sanjay Mone, Anand Ingale, Siddhant Bodake, Rajesh Bhosale, Nupur Dudhvadkar and others.
‘Time Bara Vait’ is a remake of Tamil-Malyalam bilingual film ‘Neram’ released in 2013. But, director Rahul Bhatankar, being an editing expert, has managed to present this film skilfully, selecting the appropriate outdoor and indoor locations. The action scene of Bhooshan chasing the thief, has been shot very well through the expert camera work of Rajesh Rathore. In the entire film, Rajesh Murugesan’s originally composed soundtrack has been recreated .
Music by Sameer & Ajit also goes well, with the film’s screenplay, which runs into 2 hours and five minutes, with wonderful editing work done by director Rahul Bhatankar himself. Though, there is no originality in film’s script ( being a remake) , the director has broken the conventional style of traditional Marathi film makers, while presenting this gripping action packed film, which holds the audience to their seats. All in all, it is a good action filled film .