Rating: ★★★ ½ Studio: A. K. Films Producer, Director: Anil Kakade Writers: Anil Kakade, Deepak Bhagwat,Raj Kuber, Natasha Poonawalla Editor: Vijay Kochikar Cinematographer: Ishwar Bidri Cast: Vikram Gokhale, Ajinkya Deo, Sulabha Deshpande, Varsha Usgaonkar, Nikhil Kakade, Swarda Thigale, Natasha Poonawalla, Dr. Vilas Ujawane, Pushkar Jog, Ashok Samarth, Siddharth Jagtap,Neeta Donde,Siddhesh Ghag, Nikunj Hiwarkar,Anand Burad, Radhika Gadgil,Ranjit Randive.. Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

Family is the most important thing in this world. And in Maharashtra, there is a lot of importance for family bond. No matter, today there is a generation gap existing in almost every family; but, the traditional culture in Maharashtra has always kept such families together. Today, we see our new generation following the westernised culture. But, in spite of that today’s wise parents don’t put many restrictions on their children’s movement during late night hours , realizing the pressure of studies and competition they are required to face. However, many a times, it is the bad company of their children, that poses serious problems. New Marathi film ‘Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha’ takes up this most timely sensitive subject, to present a sensible film, involving all the three generations.

Set on the backdrop of Pune city, the film opens up with a raid on a Rave party of youngsters. In that group is a young boy Sameer Sawant( Nikhil Kakade) from a well to do family and only son of his parents Ramesh & Malati Sawant ( Ajinkya Deo and Varsha Usgaonkar) . When Sameer’s father seeks the help of his influential friend and goes to the Police station, to rescue his son, he faces humiliation. It is not only the ACP at the Police station( Ashok Samarth) , who makes him realize his duty as a parent; but also a TV news reporter exposes him. While the boy is released on bail; with the report of the blood samples awaited, the father who feels cheated by his pampered son, drives him out of the house.

Luckily for the boy, his grandparents, who are on a visit to their place, take him along with them, to their native place. The Boy finds a big change in his own self and returns back to Pune, to give a big surprise to his parents on their 25th Wedding Anniversary. But, around this time, the parents receive another news. And that’s the turning point of this film in the climax.

It’s not that films on such subjects haven’t been dealt by Marathi cinema. In the past Smita Talwalkar had presented one such sensible film ‘7 Chya aat Gharat’ , to show how too much of liberty could land youngsters into trouble. ‘Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha’ shows both the sides very well. While showing the concern of parents, it has also shown the point of view of youngsters. Through this film, the film maker has tried to show that it is the proper communication between the youngsters and their parents, could avoid many problems. At the same time, he has also shown how a bad company could land such youngsters from well to do family into trouble.

The youngsters selected in this film are most appropriate choice and look like real final year college students, with their body language and other activities. It is only the young hero of this film, falls short in acting in their company, especially while delivering some of the dialogues . But, at some important situations, while interacting with parents, he seems okay. The sincere effort put in by the film maker in presenting such a timely subject with a message, is to be highly appreciated. In the role of grand parents, both Vikram Gokhale and Sulbha Deshpande have played their parts with perfect understanding, trying to find quick solutions on differences between parents and their only child.

In the role of Sameer’s father, Ajinkya Deo is a perfect choice. He has been able to deliver, what was expected from him, at different situations. Varsha Usgaonkar, who plays a wise mother, looks still beautiful and fit, setting an ideal example before today’s young actresses. In the role of Sameer’s girlfriend, Model turned TV actress Sukhada Thigale (‘Majhe Mann Tujhe Jhale’ fame) does a satisfying debut, though she doesn’t find much scope in this film. Pushkar Jog does a cameo in style, indicating that today’s youngsters pay more attention to their work, rather than formal clothes. Music by Tabi Parik is just fine; but Ishwar Bidri’s photography is something very special. He has captured the beauty of Konkan very nicely. Ashok Samarth plays the aggressive ACP in his typical style, while Dr. Vilas Ujavane plays his part with ease. All others in supporting cast have done a good job.

‘Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha’ is a worth watch for entire family. It has something very important to convey, which is so relevant to parents and their young children.