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‘Senior Citizen’ inspires with ‘One Punch Knock out’ strategy

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  • Genres: Drama
  • Censor: UA
  • Duration: 150 min.
  • Studio / Presenter: An Aum Creations
  • Producer(s):  Madhuri Naganand, Vijaykumar Narang
  • Director:  Ajay Phansekar
  • Writer: Ajay Phansekar
  • Cast: Mohan Joshi, Smita Jayakar, Suyog Gorhe, Amruta Pawar, Sneha Chavan, Kamlesh Sawant, Ashish Pawar, Vijay Patkar
  • DOP: B. Laxman
  • Editor: Rakesh Kudalkar
  • Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

In the recent past we have seen newspaper reports and TV news highlighting the attacks on senior citizens. Some of the attacks have been either over property issues by close relatives or even by builders and developers threatening them to vacate a particular plot. Many a times such people are found murdered in their own houses. We have seen such harassment suffered by senior citizens through many Hindi and Marathi films in the past. In 2010 there was a Marathi film ‘Second Innings’ which showed how a group of senior citizens fight with proper planning to take the revenge of murder of their friend.

Kamalesh Sawant, Mohan Joshi, Smita Jaykar in 'Senior Citizen'
Kamalesh Sawant, Mohan Joshi, Smita Jaykar in ‘Senior Citizen’

The latest released Marathi film ‘Senior Citizen’ produced by Pramod Mohite and creative producer Raju Savla and written- directed by Ajay Phansekar present the extra ordinary self defence skills of 75 year old retired Major General Abhay Deshpande (Played by Mohan Joshi) , who has won many bravery awards including gallantry award. Popularly known as Tiger among his morning walk senior citizens group friends , the retired army officer lives with his wife Lakshmi ( Smita Jaykar) in a bungalow. His young son has already sacrificed his life for the country, while serving Indian army. Still very active with his office work , while running a security agency Mr. Deshpande keeps himself busy, while his wife trains young girls in dancing at their own bungalow.

One day, Mr. Deshpande counters the attackers who are beating up an old man. With all his strength and strategies he knocks down the attackers. His bravery act is noticed by a TV News reporter Sunita Rao ( Sheetal Kshirsagar) who makes him a hero and is eager to interview him soon. In the meanwhile many such incidences happen in Mr. Deshpande’s life , including the murder of old couple in the neighbourhood. This makes him feel helpless. But, his encouraging wife tries to instill his self confidence.

Mohan Joshi, Smita Jaykar
Mohan Joshi, Smita Jaykar

How Major General Deshpande regains his self confidence to face more trouble in his life bravely, is what the film is all about. At the same time the writer director has also linked the so called freethinking section of young generation of today, which is being drawn towards drugs and rave parties and later black mailed by the party organisers. The message sent through this film is very clear – ‘Never take the senior citizens for granted’. There could be someone very tough like Abhay Deshpande who will challenge such attackers by demonstrating his ‘One Punch Knock out’ strategy.

The performances by all the artistes are good. But, Mohan Joshi stands tall among them with his wonderful portrayal of Maj. Gen. Abhay Deshpande. Good support comes from Smita Jaykar, Shital Kshirsagar, Kamalesh Sawant and a big team of youngsters. Technically, it is a well made film, but two songs are misfit into the screenplay. Extra time has also been wasted in the gimmicks of party organizer and his blackmail practices. Abhijit Narvekar’s music is just fine, but DOP B. Laxman has done a good job in capturing all action scenes. All in all, this film will certainly inspires people from all age groups.

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Nirbhaya ( निर्भया )

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Release Year: 2017 ( 06 October)
Genres: Drama
Rating:  na
Censor: UA
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Swanandi Productions
Producers: Amol Ahirrao
Executive  Producer: na
Director: Anand Bachhav
Writer: Santosh Hudalikar
ScreenPlay: Dr. Murlidhar Bhavsar, Bipeen Dhaygude
Dialogues: Dr. Murlidhar Bhavsar
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Producers: Amol Ahirrao
Executive Producer: na
Director: Anand Bachhav
Assistant Director: na
Writer: Santosh Hudalikar
ScreenPlay: Dr. Murlidhar Bhavsar, Bipeen Dhaygude
Dialogues: Dr. Murlidhar Bhavsar
Lyrics: Babasaheb Saudagar, Abhijeet Kulkarni, Dyaneshwar wagh
Music: Dev, Ashish
Playback Singer: Adarsh Shinde, Mohammed Aziz, Rutu Pathak, Uttara Kelkar, Shahid Malia, Kavita Nikam
Cinematographer (DOP): Manish Patel
Editor: Vinod Chaurasiya
Starcast: Yogita Dandekar, Smita Jaykar, Kishore Mahabole, Aniket Kelkar, Abhijit Kulkarni, Omkar Karve, Dnyaneshwar Wagh, Pooja Raj, Pravin Dave, Vidya Bhatia, Pratik Chandwadkar, Prakash Gaikwad, Bajarang Lahane, Vishnuu Choudhary, Siddharth, Ramakrishna Thorat
Art Director: na
Costumes: na
Makeup: na
Sound : na
Background Score: na
Choreographer: Pravin Bariya
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist:  na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: Ganesh Gargote
Distributor : na

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‘Nirbhaya’ all set to release on 6th October
Yogita Dandekar’s film ‘Nirbhaya’ to release on 6th October

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Majhi Aai Ticha Baap ( माझी आई तिचा बाप )

Majhi Aai Ticha Baap Marathi Play Poster
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Opening Date: 2017 (12 January)
Production House: Natyasampada Kalamanch
Producer(s):  Anant Vasant Panshikar
Presenter: na
Writer: Francis Augustine
Director: Sudesh Mhashilkar
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Producer(s): Anant Vasant Panshikar
Executive Producer(s): na
Director: Sudesh Mhashilkar
Assistant Director: na
Writer: Francis Augustine
Dialogues: na
Artist: Mohan Joshi, Smita Jaykar, Ajit Kelkar, Sachin Deshpande, Purvi Bhave
Set Design: Sachin Gaonkar
Lights: Sheetal Talpade
Costume: na
Background Music: na
Makeup: na
Costume Designer:  na
Hair Style: na
Art: na
Lyrics: na
Music: Mayuresh Madgaonkar
Playback singers: na
Choreographer : na
Publicity Designs: na

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Nominations for Sanskruti Kaladarpan awards declared

Smita Jaykar, Sameera Gujar, Anant Jog

Sanskruti Kaladarpan, which works towards social cause, have also instituted awards to all the three streams of entertainment, i.e. Cinema, Theatre, Television. Now, into their 15th year, they recently announced nominations in all categories, at a function held in Mumbai. The main two pillars and heads of Sanskruti Kaladarpan, Chandrakant Sandve and Archana Nevrekar, welcomed and thanked the jury members of TV, Cinema and Theatre panels.

In fact the organisers were of the opinion that no awards function should be organised from next year onwards, due to problems relating to dates, theatre timings, availability of films on time, etc. Such issues prevailed till the last minute; but a lot of film fraternity members sorted out the problems, to make this year’s ‘Mahotsav’ of Dramas and film, a grand success. They thanked all the viewers, who supported with ‘House Full’ boards. Incidentally, the plays including Kalat Nakalt, Samudra, Goshta Tashi Gamtichi and films including Elizabeth Ekadashi, Ticha Umbartha, Rama Madhav were part of the ‘Mahotsav’.

Sameera Gujar Joshi, in her impeccable style compared the programme. She had to speak non-stop ,to announce the nominations of all categories, in different streams. Some of the nominated names are, Spruha Joshi, Leena Bhagwat, Atul Todankar, Sanjay Khapre, Kumar Sohoni, Vikram Gaikwad, Guru Thakur, Ajay- Atul, Bela Shende, Smita Tambe, Jyoti Chandekar Sai Tamhankar, Subodh Bhave.
The selection committee comprising of Sharad Ponkshe, Amruta Rao, Prajakta Kulkarni-Dighe, Avinash Kharshikar, Smita Jaykar, Pradip Kabre, Kanchan Adhikari, along with some others, were present on the occasion. Alka Kubal, Supriya Pathare, Anant Jog, Shashak Ketkar, ever beautiful Mrinal Kulkarni, Ramesh Bhatkar (looking very youthful), Vijay Kadam, Tejaswini Pandit, Kishori Shahane-Vij, Ashwini Ekbote, AmitRaj represented the film, theatre and television industry.

Sanskruti Kaladarpan Gaurav Rajani, final awards function will be held on 26th April 2015 at Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai.

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Dhava Dhav (धावा धाव )

Dhavadhav Movie Poster
Dhavadhav Movie Poster
Rating:  2.5 / 5
Genre: Comedy
Release Year: 2009
Company: Rohini Films
Producers: Narayan Bhandarkar
Co- Producers: Mahesh Nage
Director: Bharat Gaikwad
Story: Shashank Udapurkar
Screenplay: Shashank Udapurkar
Dialogues: Shashank Udapurkar
Lyrics: Pravin Davane
Music: Nandu Honap
Singers: Avadhut Gupte, Sudesh Bhosale, Swapnil Bandodkar, Rahul Vaidya, Vaishali Samant
Choreography: Rajesh Bidave
Cinematography: Ranjan Jha
Cast: Bharat Jadhav, Shashank Udapurkar, Mohan Joshi, Smita Jaykar, Anand Abhyankar, Jaywant Wadkar, Arun Kadam, Jayraj Nair, Madhavi Nimkar, Hrutuja Patil, Vilas Ujawane
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Review: ‘Dhava Dhav’ does copy- paste of Bollywood. 
At a time, when we notice a change coming into Marathi films, still some Marathi film makers believe in doing a copy-paste job from Bollywood. A new Marathi film ‘Dhava Dhav’ does exactly that…. full review