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Ashok Saraf

Link 7 March, 2015 Team MMW

Biography / Profile:

Marathi Movies as An Actor:
Khar Sangu Khota Khota (2014)
Aandhali Koshimbir (2014)
Kunasathi Kunitari(2011)
Pakada Pakadi(2011)
Ideachi Kalpana(2010)
Most Wanted(2010)
Tata Birla Ani Laila(2010)
Aika Dajiba (2010)
Hastil Tyache Daat Distil(2009)
Balirajache Rajeya Yeu De(2009)
Gosht Lagnanantarchi(2009)
Master Eke Master (2009)
Nishani Dava Anghata (2009)
Ek Daav Dhobipachad (2009)
Adala Badali (2008)
Aaba Zindabad (2008)
Baba Lagin (2008)
Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze (2008)
Aamhi Satpute (2008)
Saade Maade Teen (2008)
Sakhi (2007)
Karaayla Gelo Ek(2007)
Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla(2007)
Ek Unad Divas(2007)
Lapun Chapun(2007)
Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti (2007)
Pahili Sher, Dusri Savvasher, Navara Pavsher (2006)
Devashappath Khote Sangen (2006)
Shubhmangal Savadhan (2006)
Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004)
Kunku (1997)
Jasa Baap Tashi Pora (1991) Character: Raja Raja
Maaya Mamata (1996)
Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
Topi Var Topi (1995)
Dhamal Jodi (1995)
Painjan (1995)
Bajarangachi Kamaal (1994)
Majha Chakula (1994)
Saasar Maaher (1994)
Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre (1994)
Tu Sukhakarta (1993)
Premankur (1993)
Lapandav (1993)
Wat Pahate Punvechi (1992)
Wajawa re Wajawa (1992)
Shubhmangal Sawadhan (1992)
Aikaav Te Nawalach (1992)
Aapali Manas (1992)
Than Than Gopala (1992)
Dhar Pakad (1992)
Anpekshit (1991)
Ayttya Gharat Gharoba (1991) Gopinath
Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991)
Chaukat Raja (1991)
Dharala Tar Chavtay (1991)
Zhunj Tujhi Majhi (1991)
Ghanchakkar (1990)
GodiGulabi (1990)
Tujhi Majhi Jamalli Jodi (1990)
Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb (1990)
Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi (1990)
Shejari Shejari (1990)
Aamchya Sarakhe Aamhich (1990)
Ejaa Beejaa Tijaa (1989)
Aatmavishwas (1989) Vijay Jhende
Ek Gadi Baki Anadi (1989)
Kalat Nakalat (1989)
FekaFeki (1989)
Balache Baap Bramhachari (1989) Vilas
Aflatoon (1989)
Aaghat (1989)
Eka Peksha Ek (1989)
Bhutacha Bhau (1989)
Eena Meena Deeka(MARATHI) (1989)
Madhu Chandrachi Ratra (1989)
MaalMasala (1989)
Nawara Bayako (1989)
ChanguMangoo (1988)
Disata Tas Nasata (1988)
Mamla Poricha(1988)
Majha Pati Karodpati (1988) Luktuke
Saglikade Bomba Bomb (1988)
Ashi hi Banvabanavi (1987) Dhananjay Mane
Chhakke Panjje (1987) Ashok
Gammat Jammat (1987) Phalgun
Prem Karuya Kullam Khulla (1987)… As Bajarang
Premasathi Vattel Te (1987)
Aanandi Aanand (1987)
Gadbad Ghotala (1986)…As Hemant ‘Hemu’ Dhole
Khara Warasdar (1986)
Tujhya Vachun Karamena (1986)
Chhakke Panje (1986)
Dhumdhadaka (1986)
Navari Mile Nawaryala (1986)…As Baalasaheb
Sagge Soyare (1985)
Gaav Tas Changala Pan Veshila Tangala (1985)
Khichadi (1985)
Fukatchambu Baburao (1985)
Bahurupi (1984)
Bin kamacha Nawara (1984)
Chawhata (1984)
Gulchaadi (1984)
Hech Majh Maher (1984)
Zakhmi Waghin (1984)
Jugalbandi (1984)
Kulswamini Ambabai (1984)
Savvasher (1984)
Thakas Mahathak (1984)
Baiko asavi ashi (1983)
Gupchup Gupchup (1983)
Raaghu Maina (1983)
Saasu Varchad Jawai (1983)
Saavitri (1983)
PHULWARI (1983)
Aapalech Daat aapalech Oth (1982)
Bhannat Bhanu (1982)
Daivat (1982)
Don Bayaka Fajiti Aika (1982)
Ek daav bhutacha (1982)
Galli Te Delhi (1982)
Goshta Dhamal Namyachi (1984)
Maibaap (1982)
Are Sansar Sansar (1981)
Devghar (1981)
Gondhalat Gondhal (1981)
Govinda Aala Re Aala (1981)
Mosambi Narangi (1981)
Sundara Satarkar (1981)
Nagin (1981)
Chorawar Mor (1980)
Phatakadi (1980)
Hich Khari Daulat (1980)
Sawaj (1980)
Saubhagwan (1980)
Sharan Tula Bhagwanta (1980)
Meri biwi ki shaadi (1979)
Bailaveda (1979)
Chimnrao Gundyabhau (1979)
Duniya Kari Salaam (1979)…As Shivanand
Did Shahane (1979)
Gyanabachi Mekh (1979)
Paijecha Vida (1979)
Sushila (1978)
Saasurvashin (1978)
Nawara Maja Bramhmachari (1977)
Ram Ram Gangaram (1977)
Jawal Ye Laju Nako (1976)
Tumacha Amacha Jamala (1976)
Varaat (1975)
Pandoba Poragi Fhasali (1975)
Pandu Hawaldar (1975)
Aalay Tufan Darayala (1973)
Donhi Gharacha Pahuna (1971)
Janaki (1969)
Hindi Movies as An Actor:

Singham(2011)
Famyliwala(2010)
Thoda Tum Badalo Thoda Hum(2004)
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) …As Govind
Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) … As Mr. Patel
Jodi No.1 (2001) …. As Ashok Rai
Aashiq (2001)
Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) …. Pyarebhai
Inteqam (2001)
Ittefaq (2001)
Beti No. 1 (2000) … As Ram Bhatnagar
Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) … As P.K. Girpade
Khoobsurat (1999) … As Mahesh Chaudhary
Bandhan (1998) … As Chillu
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) … As Tadkomal
Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1997)
Yes Boss (1997) … As Johnny
Koyla (1997) … As Vedji
Gupt (1997) … As Havaldar Pandu
Judge Mujrim (1997)
Bal Bramhachari (1996)
Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996) … As Dr. Avinash
Army (1996) … As Pascal
Gehra Raaz (1996)
Guddu (1995)
Aazmayish (1995)
Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
Karan Arjun (1995) … As Munshiji
Nazar Ke Samne (1994) …As Mamu
Sangdil Sanam (1994)
Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) … As Dhaniram
Karan (1994)
Vazir (1994)
Dil Hai Betaab (1993)
Sarphira (1992)
Meera Ka Mohan (1992)
I Love You (1992)
Naseebwaala (1992)
Prem Deewane (1992)
Benaam Badsha (1991)
Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991)
Aflatoon (1991)
Yaara Dildara (1991)
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988)
Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi (1979)
Ghar Dwaar (1985)
Phulwari (1984)
Abodh (1984)
Maa Beti (1986)
Pratighaat (1987)
Dhum Dhadaka (1985)
Jaagruti (1993)

Famous TV series
“Hum Paanch” (2000) …. Anand Mathur

News

Veteran Marathi Journalist Isaq Mujawar is no more

27 February, 2015 Team MMW

On the eve of Jagatik Marathi Din reached a sad news of demise of veteran film critic Isaq Mujawar. A reputed and highly respected film critic, columnist and writer, he was active with his writings even at an advanced age of 80+. Considered to be an encyclopaedia of marathi and hindi film industry, he had more than fifty books to his credit, Eka Songadyachi Batavani, Teen Pidhyancha Aawaj – Lata, Mukhavata, Chitramauli are to name a few. ‘Marathi Cinemancha 100 Varshancha Aadhava’ was his latest contribution.

After starting his career at an early age in 1955, he held various posts in print media publications. His writing on films and film people commanded respect. His passion for ‘film’ writing brought many stalwarts like V Shantaram, Bhalji Pendharkar and Sachin Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde closer to him, in personal life. He was felicitated with Kalamaharshi Baburao Painter Lifetime Achievement Award a couple of years ago and last year he was awarded Chitrabhushan award by Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal.
Marathi Movie World joins his family in the time of grief. Rest in peace Isaq Mujawar.

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Navra Majha Navsacha ( नवरा माझा नवसाचा )

1 January, 2015 MMW Editorial

Studio/presenter: Kittu Films
Release Year: November 2004
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Rating: ★★★ ½
Censor: U/A
Duration: 130 min.
Producers: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Executive Producer: na
Director: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Writer: Sachin Pilgaonkar
ScreenPlay: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Dialogues: Santosh Pawar
Official Facebook Page I Twitter

Producers: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Executive Producer: na
Director: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Assistant Director: Avinash Thakur
Writer: Sachin Pilgaonkar
ScreenPlay: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Dialogues: Santosh Pawar
Lyrics: Jagdish Khebudkar
Music: Jitendra kulkarni
Playback Singer: Sonu Nigam,Uttara Kelkar,Anuradha Paudwal,Sachin Pilgaonkar
Cinematographer (DOP): Sanjay Memane
Editor: Aasif Khan
Starcast: Sachin Pilgaonkar, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Vijay Patkar, Jaywant Wadkar, Pradeep Patwardhan, Sunil Tawde, Kishori Shahane, Reema Lagoo

Art Director: santosh phutane
Costumes: na
Makeup: Sudhir Baisakhia, Mahadev Dalvi
Sound : Moin Shaikh
Background Score: na
Choreographer: madhav kishan
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: shrikant dhongade
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : na

‘Navara Maza Navsacha’ : na

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Aamachya Sarkhe Aamhich ( आमच्यासारखे आम्हीच )

1 January, 2015 MMW Editorial

Release Year: 1990 (1 November)
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Shree Tirupati Balaji
Producer(s): Prakash Patil
Co-Producer: Prabhakar Patil, Gajanan Patil, Surendra Patil
Director: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Writer: Sachin Pilgaonkar
ScreenPlay: Vasant Sabni
Dialogues: Vasant Sabni
Official Facebook Page I Twitter

Producer(s): Prakash Patil
Executive Producer: na
Co-Producer: Prabhakar Patil, Gajanan Patil, Surendra Patil
Director: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Assistant Director: Avinash Thakur
Writer: Sachin Pilgaonkar
ScreenPlay: Vasant Sabni
Dialogues: Vasant Sabni
Lyrics: Pravin Davane
Music: Arun Paudwal
Playback Singer: Anuradha Paudwal, Suresh Wadkar, Shailendra Singh, Sachin Pilgaonkar
Cinematographer (DOP): Charudatta Dukhande
Editor: Chintu Dhawale
Starcast: Sachin Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Varsh Usgaonkar, Nivedita Joshi, Rekha Rao, Murlidhar Rao Patil, Sudheer Joshi, Jayram Kulkarni, Viju Khote, Bipin Varti

Art Director: Sharad Pol
Costumes: Ratnakar Jadhav
Makeup: Mohan Pathare
Sound : Pandurang Boloor
Background Score: na
Choreographer: Vijay, Madhav Kishan
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: Shrikant Dhongade
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : na

‘Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich’ : na

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Ek Gaadi Baaki Anadi ( एक गाडी बाकी अनाडी )

Link 1 January, 2015 MMW Editorial

Studio/presenter: Lijand Films
Release Year: 1989
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Producers: Vikram Mehrotra
Executive Producer: na
Director: Bipin Varti
Writer: Anil Kalelkar, Rajesh Mujumdar
ScreenPlay: Anil Kalelkar, Rajesh Mujumdar
Dialogues: Anil Kalelkar, Rajesh Mujumdar
Official Facebook Page I Twitter

Art Director: Guruji Bandhu
Costumes: Digambar Jadhav
Makeup: Nityanand, Mohan Pathare
Sound : na
Background Score: na
Choreographer: Madhav Kishan, Kamalnath
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : Lijand Film

‘Ek Gaadi Baaki Anadi’ : na

Review

‘Hu Tu Tu’ offers average entertainment

6 June, 2014 Ullhas Shirke

Rating: ★★ ½
Studio / Presenter: Harsh Films, Bhausaheb Bhoir
Producer: Harshavardhan Bhoir
Director: Kanchan Adhikari
Writer: Aashish Pathare
Cinematographer: Suresh Deshmane
Music: Anand Raj Anand
Cast: Ashok Saraf, Varsha Usgaonkar, Jitendra Joshi, Neha Pendse, Hemant Dhome, Manasi Joshi, Anant Jog and Sanjay Khapre, Atul Todankar, Pradeep Patwardhan
Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

After making three films with Makarand Anaspure, namely ‘Doghaat Tisra Aata Sagla Visara’ and ‘Baap Re Baap Dokyala Taap’ and ‘Tukya Tukavila Nagya Nachvila’, director Kanchan Adhikari has now directed the King of Comedy Ashok Saraf , in her latest released film ‘Hu Tu Tu’, produced by Harshavardhan Bhoir. For this film, she finds the story of Rajan Agarwal and screenplay & dialogues of Ashish Pathre almost going on the lines of some of the Bollywood comedy films.

So, you get the glimpse of Govinda-Chunkeyy Pandey starrer ‘Aankhen’ (except for the double roles), some of Sajnay Dutt-Govinda starrer films and a similar type of sequence on substitute mother from Ajay Deogan-Abhishek Bachchan film ‘Bol Bachchan’. And, if this borrowed recipe of Bollywood is now served to Marathi audience, it is only their choice, whether to appreciate this film or not. But, in the first half of the film, the plot just fails to pick up, as there are no major happenings in the screenplay. It is only at the stroke of interval that you realise that there is something left in the screenplay.

The post interval session and a twist after the item number has generated some interest for traditional comedy lovers, except for the climax, which again goes the Bollywood style of 80s. Music by Anand Raj Anand is average . It is only through the Hindi style item number, he has generated good music. Suresh Deshmane’s photography is neat and clean. But, the film certainly needed more editing from Anand Diwan , especially in the first half and initial part of second half. At a time when Marathi film lovers are used to watching 2 hour length film, the film’s stretch for 2 hours 25 mins, is felt little lengthy.

There is no point in revealing the story of this film, for obvious reason. But, Ashok Saraf who plays the central character in this film, finds one more meaty role in this film too, just following the success of ‘Aandhali Koshimbir’. And, he has played his character of a Businessman Dhanajay Dhanawade very well. In the roles of his two notorious sons Vaibhav & Aishwary, Jitendra Joshi and Hemant Dhome have genuinely tried to create humour in the company of their two girl friends Neha Pendse and Manasi Naik, who are sisters. But, the two girls find limited scope in this film, as the film belongs to Ashok Saraf. Offering a big surprise, Director Kanchan Adhikari finds herself playing the character of a Mother of these two sisters. And, she has done a good job. Playing Ms. Sadhana-a widow, she is also shown as the first love of Ashok Saraf, who in turn is required to marry another woman under strange circumstances.

The inclusion of characters like Hiral Seth and Ankush- the cunning nephew of Sadhana, are just namesake to represent two villains, played successfully by Anant Jog and Sanjay Khapre. Veteran director N.Chandra makes a surprise guest appearance in the initial scene of the film. But, the two renowned artistes-Varsha Usgaonkar and Atul Todankar have brought some life in the concluding part of this film, with their notable performances.

Having done two sensible films like ‘Manini’ and ‘Mokala Shwaas’, there were big hopes from Kanchan Adhikari; but, ‘Hu Tu Tu’ has turned out to be just an average comedy film. Through this film, she has just tried her best to create situation based comedy, with the available script. After all, this is not her own banner film.

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Aandhali Koshimbir ( आंधळी कोशिंबीर )

30 May, 2014 MMW Editorial

Release Year: 2014 (30 May)
Genres: Drama
Rating: ★★★ ½
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Sudha Productions
Producers:  Anuya Mhaiskar
Executive  Producer: Nitin Prakash Vaidya
Director: Aditya Ingle
Writer:  Pratap Deshmukh
ScreenPlay: Aditya Ingle, Pratap Deshmukh
Dialogues: Aditya Ingle, Pratap Deshmukh
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Producers: Anuya Mhaiskar
co-Producer: Sachin Awasthi
Executive Producer: Nitin Prakash Vaidya
Director: Aditya Ingle
Assistant Director: na
Writer: Pratap Deshmukh
ScreenPlay: Aditya Ingle, Pratap Deshmukh
Dialogues: Aditya Ingle, Pratap Deshmukh
Lyrics: Vaibhav Joshi
Music: Narendra Bhide, Avinash Vishwajeet
Playback Singer: na
Cinematographer (DOP): Pushpank Gawade
Editor: Pravin jahagirdar
Starcast: Ashok Saraf, Vandana Gupte, Anand Ingle, Hrishikesh Joshi, Aniket Vishwasrao, Hemant Dhome, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Priya Bapat- Kamat

Art Director: Siddharth Tatuskar
Costumes: Soniya Sahastrabudhhe
Makeup: Mahesh Barate
Sound : Manoj Mochemadkar, Sandeep Madkholkar
Background Score: na
Choreographer: na
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : na

‘Aandhali Koshimbir’ : na

‘Aandhali Koshimbir’ offers Sitcom, with a variety

Review

‘Aandhali Koshimbir’ offers Sitcom, with a variety

30 May, 2014 Ullhas Shirke

Rating: ★★★ ½
Studio / Presenter: Sudha Productions
Producer: Anuya Mhaiskar
Director: Aditya Ingle
Writer: Pratap Deshmukh
Cinematographer: Pushpank Gawade
Music: Narendra Bhide
Cast: Ashok Saraf, Vandana Gupte, Anand Ingle, Hrishikesh Joshi, Aniket Vishwasrao, Hemant Dhome, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Priya Bapat- Kamat
Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

Finally, a neat and clean comedy is back to Marathi cinema with the release of ‘Aandhali Koshimbir’. Set on the backdrop of Pune city, the film revolves around Bapu Sadavarte (Ashok Saraf) , a retired widower, living in his bungalow, in the company of his only young son Shrirang (Aniket Vishwasrao) ,who is yet to settle down in his life. Shrirang with his friend Vasant ( Hemant Dhome) who manages his family photo studio; attempts different businesses; but, does not succeed. He is indebted to Goraksha, a Don in all bad business.

In order to repay the loan of Goraksha, Shrirang on the advice of his friend Vasant, agrees to mortgage his father’s house to Goraksha; with the help of a cunning lawyer Dushyant Marne (Anand Ingale), who wants to marry a widow Shantibai( Vandana Gupte) , living as his tenant with her abnormal daughter Radhika (Mrunmayee Deshpande). With Goraksha himself failing to threaten Bapu Sadavarte, Shrirang and Vasant decide plan no. 2. In the meanwhile, Shrirang falls in love with Goraksha’s sister Manju ( Priya Bapat), who also joins their plan. They try to bring Shantibai and Bapu together, since both of them always open up fights with others, on small issues. But, Bapu and Shanti instead of fighting with each other; turn good friends and that spoils the plan of Shrirang and Vasant; which also angers Marne. With this drama, enough for the screenplay of the film, it takes you to an amusing climax, to show a happy end.

‘Aandhali Koshimbir’ is solely a director’s film and hence at every situation, you notice Aditya Ingale. By the way, he has also written the screenplay and dialogues of this film along with Pratap Deshmukh. His idea of using the three different age groups together in the film’s story, has worked very well. With the help of Ashok Saraf and Vandana Gupte, he has managed their chemistry very well. At the same time, using the characters of Hrishikesh Joshi and Anand Ingale, he has tried to generate the desired momentum into the screenplay.

And finally, using the two young pairs Aniket- Priya and Hemant-Mrunmayee, he has managed to keep the young audience happy, with their different approach to their respective characters. While Aniket and Hemat have timed their humour filled scenes very well, Priya comes with a good support. For the first time, Mrunmayee has attempted something different through her abnormal character. The film is not a non stop laughter film; but certainly enjoyable. The best thing about this film is that, it does not turn vulgar at any moment.

The entire film however belongs to Ashok Saraf, who has been so natural throughout the film. His real acting talent is however noticed in the climax scene, when he reacts, turning emotional. Vandana Gupte has offered a very good support and it was nice to see these two veteran artistes together, after a long time. Anand Ingale finds a good meaty role, and he has lived up to his expectations. Anand has proved that he can fit into any character role; be it a comedy or a villain. In this film, he gets a chance to play both together.

Another actor, who has impressed through his perfect body language in the film, is Hrishikesh Joshi. He has performed the role of Goraksha, very convincingly. Excellent support comes from the young team comprising of Aniket, Hemant , Priya and Mrunmayee. But, the surprise pack comes from late Shrikant Moghe, who is the role of a Judge, makes his presence felt, in the concluding part of the film. Just watch his expressions and a variety while delivering his dialogues. This film is certainly a tribute to him.

There are very few songs in this film; but Vaibhav Joshi’s lyrics, Narendra Bhide’s music, Avinash -Vishwajeet’s title music and Pushpank Gawde’s cinematography, certainly add to film’s good presentation. Above all, the film displays a good team work. Do not watch this film with very high expectations; and then, you will really enjoy it. One thing is sure, that it has offered a situation based comedy with a variety. ‘Aandhali koshimbir’ is certainly a good ‘Time Pass’ film for the entire family.

rating: 3.5

Review

‘Khara Saangu Khota khota’ offers customary musical entertainment

20 December, 2013 Ullhas Shirke

Rating: ★★★
Studio: Abhiruchi Films
Producer: Sarav production
Director: Sanjeev Naik
Writer: Ramchandra Sadekar
Dialogues: na
Cinematographer: Manjunath Nayka
Cast: Analesh Desai, Trishala Shah, Ashok Saraf, Nirmiti Sawant, Sayaji Shinde.
Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

At a time, when we are finding innovative themes taken up by Marathi films; Some of our Marathi film makers seem to be still believing in the traditional track of comedy, to play safe. They don’t dare to attempt something out of the box. Latest Marathi film ‘Khara Saangu Khota khota’ falls into this category. So, we have a young boy and a young girl Dushyant and Yashashree from the same village; and studying in the same college in a town. To present this traditional love story, it is needless to say that their parents are traditional political rivals, living in the neighborhood and always trying to prove their supremacy over each other, during every important event in the village.

Dushyant and Yashashree come closer during their journey back home, with a halt at Nani Saranjame’s house; when they find their accommodation by posing themselves as married couple. Actual fun begins, when they return home . Director Sanjeev Naik has chosen this humour filled plot, based on Ramchandra Sadekar’s novel ‘Tuza Majha Zamena’ to find suitable artistes to play the important characters in this film. So, besides presenting the new pair of dashing Analesh Desai and Pretty Trishala Shah in this musical entertainer, he has opted for versatile artistes like Ashok Saraf and Sayaji Shinde to play the traditional rivals- Dhadalgaonkar & Dhandle Patil respectively. To add further flavour of comedy, he has rightly chosen Nirmiti Sawant to play the commanding role of Nani Saranjame, a spinster, who runs a match making enterprise.

The sole purpose of this film has been to offer non stop entertainment, with the limited characters, providing good support with their performances. The film has good music as its plus point, for which Shrirang Aras deserves a pat. One more plus point is good photography bt Manjunath B Nayaka, who has captured some songs at outdoor locations and the fun filled climax scene very well.

All the three senior artistes, who are well versed with comedy, have tried their best to generate instant humour with their perfect understanding, during all those scenes of confrontation in the screenplay. But, still they had to satisfy themselves, with the space extended to their characters. The chemistry of new pair of Analesh and Trishala has worked well, considering the comedy setting of the film. There are no scenes to really exploit their acting talents. Hemangi Velankar and Deepjyoti offer good support; but the other few character artistes in the film, fail to impress. They look very artificial. Even the tourist bus scene looks very outdated. The director should have tried something new, to bring the young couple together.

The screenplay of ‘Khara Saangu Khota khota’ could have been more interesting, had there been more interesting happenings, like the one noticed in the climax. It is a simple plot, to generate humour, without any vulgarity noticed. The pace of the film is also properly maintained by editing experts. Songs and music are timed well, in the screenplay. But, still you feel that there should have been more fun, in the company of the three veteran artistes. And hence, ‘Khara Saangu Khota khota’ has turned out to be just a customary musical entertainer for the entire family.

Review

‘Ekulti Ek’ turns too emotional

24 May, 2013 Ullhas Shirke

Rating: ★★★
Screenplay: Khitij Zarapkar
Producer: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Director: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Music: Jitendra Kulkarni
Cast: Sachin Pilgaonkar, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Koshori Shahane, Sidharth Memon, Nirmiti Sawant.
Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

Every film maker has his own style of presenting the film, especially when it is his own story. Actor- Producer-Director Sachin Pilgaonkar must have written this story to present his daughter Shriya in her debut film. Making it as his family affair, besides his good friends around, his new film ‘Ekulti Ek’ is also being offered on the day of golden day of completion of 50 years, for winning his first award as a child artiste.

For the past few days, Sachin was campaigning for this film, by becoming part of almost all popular Marathi Television programmes, raising expectations of the film lovers. But, the film has turned out to be more of a serious emotional drama between father and his daughter, rather than entertaining the audience, which his previous films did. Though there is good exchange of dialogues between father and daughter, contrary to the expectation, the screenplay of the film is not very impressive. The story of the film with limited contents, revolves around a popular singer Arun Deshpande, played by Sachin himself. Suffering from Insomnia, in spite of the name and fame; one fine day, he comes across his grown up daughter Swara (Shriya Pilgaonkar) , who visits him after 18 years, since he deserted her mother, when she was just 4 years old. The father pursues his singing career, but, is not willing for changing his singing style to suit the taste of new generation. It is at this time, his daughter arrives to remind him about the desired change in his attitude.

Knowing well about her father’s ego problems, the daughter tries her best to change him, with the help of his secretary Mehta( Ashok Saraf) and her boyfriend. In the meanwhile, Arun Deshpande encounters his wife Nandini( Supriya Pilgaonkar), who happens to be the person interviewing him for a Radio Channel. The discussion becomes too personal and Arun leaves the Radion station in a disturbed state of mind. Back home, he however, tries to help his daughter, to find a role in films; as per her wish. But now, the daughter has plans to marry her boyfriend. She says Good bye to her father, to return to her mother, who is preparing for her wedding. The film concludes with happy ending, as predicted. Only surprise given at the end is revealing the daughter’s real profession.

Only good part of the film are the dialogues and performances by the artistes. Both Sachin and his daughter Shriya have performed very well. Shriya in particular has worked very hard, to present herself in all the scenes. But, it is Supriya Pilgaonkar in those limited scenes to her share, invites all the attention. She is simply superb, in the Radio interview session. Surprisingly, humour finds very limited space in this film. It is only the presence of Ashok Saraf in few scenes, helps to generate spontaneous laughter. Only other humour filled scene is the Police station scene.

Kishori Shahane Vij has limited scope in the film, playing as Sachin’s close friend in the music industry. Siddharth Menon is just fine. Swapnil Joshi and Nirmiti Sawant have just one scene each for them in guest appearance. Same is the case with Vinay Yedekar. Music by Jitendra Kulkarni has limited scope in the film. Sonu Nigam’s promotional title song appears after the end of the film, when people walk out of the cinema hall. But, the cinematography by Rahul Jadhav is fine.

As a director, Sachin Pilgaonkar has made a sincere effort to present his story and has given more importance to father and daughter conflict. However, he has avoided the scenes leading to husband and wife separation. He has also avoided the scenes between mother and daughter, except for the one at the end. This clearly indicated that the director wanted to give more prominence to his daughter, to exploit her potential. But, in the process, these scenes have been stretched too long, making this film little more than two hours in length. There is nothing very special about this film, except for fine performances, suitable background music and fine photography.

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