Rating: ★★★ ½ Studio: Shree Swami Samarth Pictures Producer: Usha Satish Salvi Director: Atul Kale Writer: Sachit Patil, Atul Kale, Ashish Raikar Dialogues: Sachin Darekar Cinematographer: Kedar Gaikwad Cast: Sachit Patil, Pallavi Subhash, Mansi Salvi, Bharat Dabholkar, Atul Kale, Anuja Sathe-Gokhale, Athasha Tendulkar, Shoma Anand, Atharva Bedekar, Sayuri Haralkar Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

Faith must have acceptable evidence, else it is mere superstition. The power to fight against destiny is in our own hands, provided we are able to conquer the negative thoughts coming into our own minds. There are numerous books written on this philosophy of human life, be it revelation of the mysterious aspects of the understated science of spirituality or consciousness.

Latest Marathi film ‘Asa Mee Ashi Tee’ is based on this philosophy, which intelligently deals with a Man’s fight against destiny. Produced by Usha Satish Salvi and directed by Atul kale, the film’s script written by actor Sachit Patil has been developed by him in cinematic form, with the help of director Atul kale and Ashish Raikar. Supported by suitable dialogues penned by Sachin Darekar, the film has achieved, what it exactly wanted to convey to the sensible audience.

Siddharth kamat (Sachit Patil) is a widower with a little child- Mihir (Atharva Bedekar), having lost his wife Ria (Manasi Salvi) only a year ago. Being a well known architect , he is deputed by a big builder (Viju Khote) to develop his huge Lonavla project. He comes across a young interior decorator Akshara ( Pallavi Subhash) who along with her partner is keen on getting the job of Lonavla project, designed by Sidharth. The builder also sends his divorcee daughter Prajakta (Anuja Sathe) with her little daughter to help Siddharth in the project.

Asa Mee Ashi Tee, MovieSidharth already feeling lonely, becomes happy in the company of Akshara and also lends his support to Prajakta, to overcome her personal problem. Mihir gets attached to Akshara and finds his mother’s love in her. A time comes when Akshara expresses her love to Sidharth, who also reciprocates and agrees to meet her mother in Mumbai. But, there is some force that prevents him from meeting Akshara. Very cleverly the director has presented this situation before the audience, which is something new attempted in a Marathi film. The screenplay has generated a lot of curiosity at every situation, with non predictable outcome. Finally, all is well at the end; but the manner in which the film unfolds every situation, does create a strong impact.

Music plays a very important part in this otherwise mystery filled film. All the songs have been picturised very well. Best part of the film is the fitting background music and good sound effects during mystery filled scenes. The spirit of Shambhu (Bharat Dabholkar) and his team has been used well to create that required creepy effect, in the film. Thanks to Kedar Gaikwad’s excellent cinematography. Good art direction of Shailesh Mahadik and clever editing by Apoorva Motiwale and Ashish Mhatre has made this film technically sound.

Fine performances come from all the artistes, to make this 150 minute long film more convincing. Sachit Patil is at his best. He has ample scope to express his emotions at different situations. Watch his reaction, when he finds his wife breathing her last in his arms. In the role of Ria, it was nice to see Manasi Salvi making a comeback, after ‘Sadrakshanay’. She has one emotion filled long scene, besides those flashback scenes, used in the interaction of Sidharth with Bhaoji ( Aadesh Bandekar) in a reality show, which is part of the screenplay. In his limited role, even Aadesh Bandekar has expressed his emotions very well.

Pallavi Subhash finds a good role of Akshara in this film and she has performed the same with total conviction. It’s a difficult role; but Pallavi has made it look easy in this film. Her quick change of expressions are well presented with a perfect body language. Child actor Atharva Bedekar is impressive. Bharat Dabholkar is the right selection of the director to play the spirit of Shambhu. His strong personality and body language suits well in that role. Atul Kale, besides directing this film, has also an important role to play in this film and he has done his part well. He has also rendered one song in his own voice. Shoma Anand who plays Akshara’s Punjabi mother, has been used well, for a change. Anuja Sathe doesn’t find much scope, but she has played her role, understanding every situation well. Others in the supporting cast have done good job.

‘Asa Mee Ashi Tee’ is a worth watch, for its unusual theme, which has something different, to convey. It’s a film for young and old, for its fine presentation. It will not be surprising to find more young audience turning up to watch this film.