“We are on….” is all about cricketainment
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Rating: ★★★ ½
Banner: Maitra Entertainment Producer: Sandhya Gokhale Director: Amol Palekar Story – Screenplay: Sandhya Gokhale Dialogues: Sandhya Gokhale Cinematography:Amol Gole Cast: Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Ramesh Bhatkar, Manoj Joshi, Pushkar Shrotri, Upendra Limaye, Anand Ingale, Satish Pulekar, Vijay Kenkre, Satish Alekar, Ajit Kelkar, Shreeram Pendse, Sunil Godbole, Goutam Joglekar, Sameer Chougule, Sandeep Pathak, Nivedita Saraf, Vandana Gupte, Shilpa Navalkar, Suhasini Paranjape, Atisha Naik. Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Cricket has played a very important role in offering entertainment to people in India. And, if you are offering cricket in the form of entertainment through a feature film, it certainly invites the attention of film lovers. Films like ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Iqbal’ are the best examples. Now, at a time when IPL T20 Cricket fever is on, film maker Amol Palekar comes with a timely entertainment, through his new Marathi film ‘We are on, Houn Jau Dya’. Picking up popular veteran and young stars in the cast, Amol has cleverly managed to have two teams of cricket, to offer new form of cricketainment to Marathi film lovers.
Ideally set on the backdrop of Pune, known as the city of pensioners and at the same time the city of sports lovers; he has presented an altercation between the regular morning walkers and young enthusiastic cricket lovers; over the use of ground during the early morning hours. While the group of senior citizens complain about the nuisance caused by the youngsters, during the early morning hours; the youngsters, some of whom are their own family members, claim it as their right to play to relieve their stress, as they are otherwise working people.
The youngsters are keen to participate in the 25 lack prize money tournament at Nashik , as the only team from Pune; but, the seniors call it a craze for the game. To sort out the issue, finally it is decided to have a match between the youngsters and seniors, involving their well wishers, family members and also sponsors to watch the climax; which runs about 30-40 minutes towards the concluding part of the film.
Needless to mention that the seniors realising their limitations, use all the tactics possible, besides challenging the existing rules of the game. As a director Amol Palekar, having been influenced by his mentors Hrishida and Basuda, has sincerely paid tributes to his masters through this film. Through one of his main characters Andalkar (played by Makarand Anaspure) he has used almost the similar tactics during the cricket match, which he himself attempted as an actor, while playing a table tennis match against Asrani on the advice of his Guru Ashok Kumar in the film ‘Chotisi Baat’.
As a film maker, Amol Palekar has received good support from Sandhya Gokhale through screenplay and dialogues, for his own developed concept. In the pre interval session, we find every character and his family being introduced properly, through humour filled scenes. This entire session we find situation based comedy, with good support coming from versatile artistes like Dilip Prabhavalkar, Vandana Gupte, Ashok Saraf, Nivedita Saraf, Ramesh Bhatkar, Satish Alekar, Ajit kelkar, Shriram Pendse, Sameer Chougule, Manoj Joshi, Atisha Naik, Anand Ingale, Upendra Limaye, Pushkar Shrotri, Gautam Joglekar, Satish Pulekar, Sandeep Phatak, Shilpa Navalkar and others. Above all, you find surprise guest appearance by a famous former India Cricketer.
Dilip Prabhavalkar and Vandana Gupte in particular, have matched well as Ponkshe couple, still trying to look younger despite becoming grandparents. Ramesh Bhatkar as Retired Col. and Satish Pulekar as former Ranji Player, play their respective roles with a difference. Makarand Anaspure, finds himself in the company of senior citizens, playing their guiding force. It was nice to find Saraf couple together after a long time, playing so naturally ! Manoj Joshi as a Gujarathi friend in the group, plays the happy go lucky bachelor is style. Atisha Naik with Sameer Chougule succeed in creating laughter in few scenes. Among the youngsters, Anand Ingale and Sandeep Phatak are at their best. Pushkar Shrotri and Gautam Joglekar have almost underplayed their characters. But, it is Sandeep Phatak, who invites all the attention, with his flexible character.
Music does not have much scope in this film, except for one good musical song composed by Avinash Vishwajeet. The background music and sound effects have been used well. Cinematography by Amol Gole captures all the details of the celebrity cricket match very well. “We are on Houn Jau Dya’ is all about cricketainment. But, it’s a well presented timely film.
Ashok Saraf – 40 years of non-stop acting
At 66, he is fit enough to work with the same enthusiasm, as he did in 70s, when he made his debut in Marathi films. He has a terrific sense of timing, when he performs comedy scenes with his co stars. No wonder, his pairing with late Laxmikant Berde turned out to be a hit. He must have done maximum Marathi films with Laxmikant Berde in 80s. But, no one can forget his cunning havaldar in Dada Kondke’s 1975 film ‘Pandu hawaldar’ and a ‘Munimji’ in Rakesh Roshan’s film ‘Karan Arjun’ in 1995. During the past 40 years, he has played a variety of roles in Marathi and Hindi films .But, he was more known for his comedy.
Recently, we watched him play an important role of a sympathetic Police Hawaldar in a hit Hindi film ‘Singham’ and we came to know about his versatility in changing from comedy to serious scenes. Not many Marathi film makers have used his skills in emotion filled roles. Very recently, we saw him play a very good emotion filled lead role in a Marathi film ‘Gol Gol Dabyatla’. But, unfortunately, this sensible film did not do good business.
After a long time, we saw him back to Marathi stage and also in Marathi serials through ‘Nana O Nana’. But, how can we forget his past performances on stage and TV ? ‘Prema Tujha Rang kasa’, ‘Manomilan’ on stage and ‘Hum Panch'(Hindi) on television, found him in his best. In the recent past, he returned to his comedy roles, through ‘Ideachi Kalpana’ in the company of Sachin Pilgaonkar and Mahesh Kothare. And, he stole the show in the role of a shrewd advocate. Even ‘Ek Daav Dhobhi Pachad’, became a hit, only because of his presence in the film.
For the past 28 years, he has been performing range of character roles in Hindi films; be it a crooked lawyer in ‘Pratighat’, kasturi in ‘Bade Ghar Ki Beti’, VCR in ‘Benam Badshah’, Gangaram Lalwani in ‘Naseebwala’, Dhaniram in ‘Aa Gale lag Ja’, Pyare Mohan in ‘Bal Bramhachar’, Mr. Patel in ‘Kya Dil Ne Kaha’ or head Constable Savalkar in ‘Singham’, they were all prominent roles.
Next month, we will see him opposite another experienced Marathi actor Sayaji Shinde, who has been a popular villain in south films. In the film ‘Khara Saangu Khota Khota’ these two actors are playing traditional rivals from the same village, whose children are in love with each other.
Today, he is the most respected actor in Marathi Entertainment and there is lot to learn from him; when he is around. Recently, while attending a function of the first look of one of his recent films, he noticed silence among the media representatives; and spoke himself, to break the silence and create an instant laughter. For any actor, it is very important to communicate with the media; and Ashok Saraf possesses this skill. No wonder, he has been in this industry for little more than four decades. And, he is still ready to deliver, given any role suited to him.
by Ulhas Shirke © MMW | 02 November 2013, Saturday
Ya Gol Gol Dabyatla ( या गोल गोल डब्यातला )
Release Year: 2012 (20 January)
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Producer(s): Mukesh Gupta, Mitesh Desai, Nissar Khan
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Director: Asit Reddyz
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‘Ya Gol Gol Dabyatla’ sends a strong message
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Rating: na
Presentor: Riddhi Entertainment Director: Asit Reddyz Story: Asit Reddyz Music: Satish Chandra Camera: Samir Athlye Cast: Ashok Saraf, Smita Talvalkar, Santosh Juvekar, Smita Shewale, Madhav Abhyankar, Akansha Thakur, Ashalata Wabgaonkar, Bal Dhuri, Shailesh Datar, Prafull Samant, Pratibha Goregaonkar, Iravati Lagoo, Rashmi Yesgude & child artistes Papan Patil, Akansha Jagdale Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Albert Einstein has rightly quoted, “We cannot despair of humanity, since we ourselves are human beings”. But, with changing time, it is observed that some children neglect their parents, when they become old. There are cases, where children, after attaining prosperity, refuse to even recognize their parents, forget about supporting them. Today, law has become very strict against those, who refuse to take care of their older parents. Based on the new provisions in law and taking support of existing Hindu law, Asit Reddyz new film ‘Ya Gol Gol Dabyatla’ reminds the new generation about their duties to parents. And at the same time encourages those neglected parents to knock the doors of court for justice.
The film goes on to narrate the tragic tale of Bajaba Mahipati and his wife, (Ashok Saraf & Smita Talwalkar) who in spite of their poor conditions spend towards the education of their only son- Digambar, who grows up to stand first in the district in the HSc exams. Bajaba moves on his bicycle from village to nearest town showing the Bioscope to school children, to earn for his family, while his wife does the job of nursing newly born babies in the village. When young Digamber (Santosh Juvekar) orders his father to arrange for money amounting to Rs.2.5 lakhs, towards his Engineering admission and hostel fees; the father gets worried. But, the kind hearted mother of Digamber suggests her husband to sell his ancestral land .
After moving to hostel in a town, Digamber even changes his name to Anand and befriends the daughter of a TV serial producer Appasaheb Deshmukh (Smita Shwale). He refuses to meet his parents as he hates his poor background and warns them not to meet him. Soon, he marries Appasaheb’s daughter and lives in the bungalow of Appasaheb (Madhav Abhyankar), who offers him roles, impressed with his talent. Some dramatic incidences take place in the film, where the parents confront their own son with changed attitude. Father decides not to see his son’s face again, but the mother turns emotional when she hears about the birth of her grandson. She even agrees to nurse the new born. But, she faces humiliation there and returns home.
Already suffering from ailment, the mother is admitted to hospital for advancement of tumor and is advised to be operated. With no money in hand, Bajaba takes a drastic step to teach his son a lesson. He files a case in court, taking the support of Hindu law and the new amendment in Law providing defense to neglected parents. The film concludes with climax in the court room; where the Judge( Ashalata Wabgaonkar) delivers justice in favour of neglected parents. But, the father returns the compensation by keeping only the medical expenses of his wife’s operation. The film does succeed in passing a good social message to the society.
With this story very relevant to today’s time, writer director Asit Reddyz has offered a sensible film. He has not elaborated much on the college education and subsequent acting career of Digamber. Leaving the college education half way, he is shown moving from Hostel to Appasaheb’s bungalow. The director seems to have paid more attention on father -son confrontation. However, he has selected the artistes perfectly suited to their characters. Ashok Saraf has portrayed the main character of Bajaba very effectively. Smita Talwalkar supports him well as a kind hearted wife, whose happiness is her son’s happiness. Santosh Juvekar as their son has tried to do his best in that role of a selfish son inclined towards materialistic living. Smita Shewale, who plays his girl friend turned wife, does not have much scope, but she suits well in that role of modern day girl. Vijay Chavan as Bashaba’s neighbor in the village does well in his limited role and so does his daughter, who looks like a perfect village girl, with dark complexion. Others in the cast, like Madhav Abhyankar, Akansha Thakur, Ashalata Wabgaonkar, Bal Dhuri, Shailesh Datar, Prafull Samant, Pratibha Goregaonkar, Iravati Lagoo, Rashmi Yesgude & child artistes Papan Patil, Akansha Jagdale have supported well.
Good photography, excellent performances and perfect editing makes the film more appealing, though it is a tearjerker.
‘Ideachi Kalpana’ offers old wine in a new bottle
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Rating: na
Presenter: Everest Entertainment Pvt Ltd Producer: Sushriya Chitra, Sachin Co Producer: Sanjay Chhabria Direction: Sachin Story, Dialogues: Kshitij Zarapkar . Photography: Rahul Jadhav Music: Awadhoot Gupte, Sachin Pilgaonkar Cast: Sachin , Ashok Saraf, Mahesh Kothare, Bhargavi Chirmule, Nirmiti Sawant Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Actor- Producer & director Sachin’s much awaited multi-starrer film ‘Ideachi Kalpana’ has finally been released on the last day of the year at many theatres simultaneously, only to witness cancellation of the first show, for want of audience at 12.45 pm in one of the multiplexes, but the booking clerk politely admits that there will be a show in the evening. And, in spite of the new year celebrations, about 30-35 people blessed this film at this theatre on the opening day. It really hurts to find such a poor response for a big banner Marathi film. It is high time that the Marathi film lovers support the Marathi film industry with a good turn out at the theatres and at the same time, Marathi film producers also offer something new and different, besides entertainment. After watching this film, one really doubts, whether we are really short of new ideas? Is sole entertainment only the criteria of Marathi cinema?
Jayram (Sachin Pilgaonkar) is a struggling actor who is looking for a break through his dancing talent. One day, during a dance competition held in memory of Late Laxmikant Berde, he offers his chance to Priti ( Bhargavi Chirmule) who is the sister of Police Commissioner Mahesh Thakur (Mahesh Kothare). Jayram is hit by Priti’s car, after the show and is admitted to the hospital. His sister Jaiwanti (Nirmiti Sawant) gets worried, but his brother -in -law advocate – Manohar Barshinge is struck with an Ideachi kalpana and suggests Jayram to pose as if he is severely injured in the spinal region, where he already has an injury during his childhood. His only motive is to grab compensation.
This so called ‘Ideachi Kalpana’ plot scripted by Kshitij Zarapkar is enough for the film to progress further, as the Commissioner and the advocate face each other in every new situation, forcing Jayram to play foul. But, Jayram sincerely loves Priti and this results in creating further complications for both the advocate and the Commissioner. At the stroke of interval the film takes a twist. Director Sachin has truly remembered late Manmohan Desai in the entire plot, by naming the hospital, (where the entire plot takes place) with his name. He has also paid tributes to his friend late Lakshya Berde by hosting the dance competition in his memory.
There are many scenes in the film which have been unnecessarily planted to offer space to co-sponsors like a tea company, a Mosquito repellent brand and a famous Jeweler and they look very odd in the screenplay. There are many lacunas in the screenplay, which runs a little more than two hours, but it is only because of the fine performances coming from main artistes that the audience tolerate it. Talking about characterization, being a Commissioner of Police, this character behaves more like a senior Inspector who is not only insulted by the advocate but also by a watchman at the hospital. But, being a comedy film and being dedicated openly to late Manmohan Desai, one had to accept such errors. ‘No logical thinking please’, seems to be the message given by the director at the beginning of the film.
The happenings after interval are nothing but a mixture of past Bollywood films and therefore one need not think much about such twists and turns seriously, but only enjoy the performances from the artistes, as if you are watching a reality show on television. Director Sachin has been kind enough to offer equal share to all three leading characters. He has also given a good scope to Bhargavi Chirmule, offering her three songs and dances in the film. Bhargavi too in her only second film, hasn’t let him down and has given a wonderful and confident looking performance. Sachin himself entertains with variety, but it is the face to face interaction between Ashok Saraf and Mahesh Kothare that creates laughter in the theatre. Sachin as a director has exploited Mahesh to deliver his acting skills. He has however retained his favourite words ‘Damn it’ on few occasions.
At a particular point it seemed as if the director had shown exit to Nirmiti Sawant, but she makes her reappearance in the climax with a different look sporting a typical Bhojpuri costume with the Jounpuri accent. She has played that part so well that there are chances of her getting offers from Bollywood. Music score by Avadhoot Gupte and Sachin is good and that is the plus point of the film. Photography is good and so is the background sound effect. If you are really looking for a time pass Marathi film leaving aside logical thinking, ‘Ideachi Kalpana’ is not a bad choice.
Two new serials on E-TV Marathi
In spite of the recession period in other sectors, the Marathi film industry stood firm with good business during the year 2009. Even the fear of swine flu did not deter the enthusiastic audience from watching the films in theatres in places like Pune and surroundings which generally attract a good crowd for Marathi films. In fact, the strike observed by producers and distributors of Hindi films, indirectly helped a Marathi film like ‘Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy’, which was released around that period. The multiplex owners in Maharashtra welcomed this film, which made a good business for them too.
Year 2009 also saw the arrival of big wigs like Eros entertainment, Zee talkies and Sanjay Ghodavat Group entering the business and offering a good distribution network and required publicity that was very much required to popularise Marathi films. To name a few, films like ‘Ek Daav Dhobi Pachaad’, ‘Gaiir’, ‘Jogwa’ and ‘Rita’ did a good business. At the same time, a sensible films like ‘Gabhricha Paus’ invited the attention of foreigners during various Film festivals abroad. Both ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ and ‘Jogwa’ staked their claim for India’s entry for Oscars with their universal subject and finest presentation; but ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ which had an edge over ‘Jogwa’ for being the film made on the life of the Grand old man of Indian cinema, was finally selected.
It looked like that the new cinema had almost taken over from the traditional comedy films of 80’s and 90’s which remained dominated by Ashok saraf and Laxmikant Berde. Today, we find lots of new faces displaying their talents through new subjects. Renuka Shahane tried a new experiment with her own production through ‘Rita’ by making Pallavi Joshi to play lead opposite an ageing hero of Hindi films Jackie Shroff. She was more confident of her script. And, her experiment did work well . ‘Sukhaant’ directed by Sanjay Surkar and ‘Samaantar’ directed by Amol Palekar offered the audience totally different subjects, which were so necessary to change the taste of audience.
There were films like ‘Gandha’ ,‘Made in China’ and ‘Lonavala Bypass’ which were also based on new subjects, succeeded in inviting the attention of new audience particularly in multiplexes. While the traditional comedy films continued during 2009 with the focus on big screens, but except for ‘Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad’ no other film could pull the crowds. Among the new directors, Satish Rajwade invited the attention of one and all for offering two hits.
What is more appreciated about today’s Marathi films is that there are more technically perfect films with better cinematic presentation. We also saw Ajay- Atul offering best of music in many films. At the same time we should also appreciate the efforts put in by all those cinematographers, sound & editing experts and choreographers. With 2009 now coming to an end, all eyes on 2010 which welcomes a bunch of Marathi films with new subjects lined up during the month of January, to offer some more variety. But, we are eagerly waiting for that most prestigious Oscar award to be won by a marathi film. Will ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ succeed in doing so ?
Chhote Champions set to offer big Entertainment
Vodafone ‘Eka-peksha Ek – Chhote Champions’ are all set to entertain in a big way on Zee Marathi from 30 October 2009. This dance competition for children will be telecast every Friday and Saturday at 9.30 pm. You may call it a Dhamaka after Diwali. This is the fourth series of competition, which will have 25 children in the age group of 6-14 years presenting variety of dances ranging from classical to western. The best choreographers have been selected for the job to extract the best out of these talented children.
Popular actor- director Sachin Pilgaonkar will be judging their performances in the capacity of the Chief Judge, while every episode will have a guest judge to assess the performance of the participants. For the inaugural show, popular actor Mr. Ashok Saraf will be the special guest.
Review of Marathi Film Anolkhi He Ghar Majhe
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Rating: 3/5
Presenter: Nomad Films, Akshar Films Producer: Juned Menon, Shekhar More Director: Sachin Deo Story: Mahesh Manjrekar Music: Ashish Rego, K.C. Loy Cast: Ashok Saraf, Tushar Dalvi, Kavita Laad-Medhekar, Sushant Shelar, Pushkar Shrotri Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
In the year 1987, T. Rama Rao made a family social with the name of ‘Sansaar’ in Hindi, starring Anupam Kher, Seema Deo, Raj Babbar, Rekha, Archana Joglekar, Shekhar Suman and Ajinkya Deo in important roles. Now, exactly 22 years later Director Sachin Deo comes up with its Marathi version in the name of ‘Anolkhi He Ghar Majhe’. So, how do you call this Ghar Anolkhe, when it is just a new ‘Sansaar’? One can understand about the situation then and now, but the human tendency hasn’t changed. Whether it is father’s ego with the progression of age or son’s selfishness, when it comes to living in a joint family system. Nothing seems to have changed. In fact, with the prevailing nuclear family system, we hardly find joint family system existing now. But, film makers Junaid Memon and Shekhar More thought that this was the right time to strike with the old formula to spread awareness among the new generation. .
So, Din Dayal Sharma is replaced by Jagannath Deshmukh( Ashok Saraf) who takes retirement from his job and pays off the debt that has multiplied over the years for bringing up his three sons and making two of them capable of shouldering their responsibilities. He thinks that his elder son (Tushar Dalvi) who is having a good job and his second son ( Pushkar Shroti) who is a motor mechanic; would be able to support the family. The youngest son ( Sushant Shelar) is in the final year of Engineering. With the eldest son already married to Shubhada( Kavita Laad Medhekar), the senior Deshmukh looks a happy man wanting to relax rest of his life. Kavita Laad in Anolkhi he ghar majhe
But, sensing the burden of expenditure falling upon him after his father’s retirement and with the marriage of his brother followed by the return of his married sister back home after dispute with her husband ; Shekhar opens up a fight with his parents, over expenditure sharing at home. This happens when his wife goes for delivery to her parent’s place. This sudden outburst by the eldest son also hurts old man’s ego and he draws a line in their big house earmarking two parts. He swears to teach his elder son a lesson. With the moral support of his second son who earns extra doing night shifts, he himself takes up a job in a library.
So, you find two families living in the same house, when Shubhda returns with her baby. She is shocked to find this division, being the most sensible person in the family. At this stage, Shubhada takes the lead to reunite the family, taking steps one by one. And then, this family drama of almost two and half hours, concludes with happy ending. Ashok Saraf , plays the family head in his own style, but his wig does not look natural. Meghna Vaidya plays his wife- Malati with ease. Both Tushar and Kavita as husband and wife look very natural in their behaviour, especially while supporting each other very well in all the scenes they have done together. Pushkar Shroti is good as the most obedient son, while Sushant Shelar looks a perfect student, who gets one good scene to express his emotions. The other supporting artistes have done well, with very small role for Arun Tikekar.
‘Anolkhi He Ghar Majhe’ is otherwise a well presented film, but has dragged too long with almost 5 -6 songs picturised in outdated format. Those who have missed Hindi film ‘Sansaar’, shouldn’t miss this film, which a film for entire family.
‘Mastar Eke Mastar’ set to release on June 12
Education today has become a big business. Educationalists are more interested into making money than imparting the right knowledge to the students. Meghraj Rajbhosale’s ‘Mastar Eke Mastar’ is exactly based on this topic.
The movie is Meghraj Rajbhosale’s second production after ‘Jau Tithe Khau‘. It is about the Bappa More, a school teacher who through various means becomes an owner of a huge educational institution. He ends up destroying his own life and career for the greed of money. Ashok Saraf plays the role of Bappa More. Pramod Joshi. Mangesh Desai, Deepali Sayyad, Surekha Kudachi and Vijay Khote are the other actors.
The film is directed by Sanjay Surkar After films like ‘Chaukat Raja‘, ‘Tu Tithe Me‘ and ‘Saatchya Aat Gharat‘.
This is Surakar’s first comedy film. The film was earlier banned by the Censor Board because of its negative message on education and teachers but was later given a clean chit and no scene was edited.
Musician Harshit Abhiraj has composed music for the film. Vaishali Samant, Anand Shinde, Ravindra Sathe and Sanjay Samant have sung the songs. So be ready to catch all the action and your favorite actor Ashok Saraf into his comedy cameo.
Carrying on the tradition of entertaining the audience by tickling their funny bone is the movie ‘Ek Daav dhobi Pachad’
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Rating: ★★
Presenter: Zee Talkies Producer: Shree Mangesh Films Director: Satish Rajwade Story: Girish Joshi Camera: Suresh Deshamane Cast: Ashok Saraf, Subodh Bhave, Prasad Oak, Kishori Shahane-veej, Movie Review by: Jitendra More |
Comedy has been an inevitable element of Marathi Cinema since centuries. Carrying on the tradition of entertaining the audience by tickling their funny bone is the movie ‘Ek Daav dhobi Pachad’
Produced by Ashok Saraf and presented by Zee Talkies, the movie revolves around the life of Dada Dandke (Ashok Saraf), a crook whose business involves controlling and opening new beer bars and casinos. The so-called gunda of the village, he is fondly called as dada by his associates. Dada is notoriously known for capturing polling booths and doing vasooli from people. However, a transformation comes about in his life when he meets his long lost love, Hema (Asawari Joshi-Saraf). Dada puts a marriage proposal which Hema rejects saying that he is not the same person she had met years back. She comments on his language, clothes and way of living.
Unable to face the rejection, Dada decides to change himself and win Hema’s heart again. His attempts to improve make him appoint a Marathi teacher for his language, a fashion designer to stitch international and help all the loved ones in trouble. His journey to be a good man in Hema’s eyes, keeps his enemies wonder that he is planning to come up a new plan this time.
Saraf, as an authoritarian father and a man of honour suits the role well. However, his unreasonable comedy does not go with his image. Again keeping the image of a good actor intact is Subodh Bhave as the Marathi
teacher. Seeing Bhave into a sober role after the brutal role in Uladhaal is amazing and Bhave has made the transformation well. Pushkar Shrotri as Babya, the right hand man of Dada seems to be wasted and so are the acting talents of Prasad Oak (Trimbak Joshi), an accountant madly in love and Madhura Velankar (Saylee) as his lady love. Mukta Barve as Dada’s daughter in her role as Sulochana gets on the nerves of the audience.
With such a huge star cast, directed by Satish Rajwade has not been able to give justice to even one character. However, even after losing the plot of the movie, he comes out good in the end. Music by the two greats Ajay-Atul suits the theme of the movie, however, the audience would have expected a few more songs to keep with the mood of the movie. Nivedita Joshi-Saraf makes a good screen presence even after so many years.
A good movie overall but certainly not reaching the heights set by movies that have brought about a metamorphosis of Marathi movie industry.