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Sumeet’s debut Marathi film ‘Sandook’ to release on 5th June

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For the past few years, Sumeet Raghavan has worked in Marathi theatre and Hindi serials & films, with big artistes. He has a big fan following. Therefore, his forthcoming debut Marathi film ‘Sandook’ has also generated a lot of interest among his well wishers. Now, it remains to be seen, how this film does at the box office? In the meanwhile, the music of this film, was released in a grand way, recently in Mumbai.

 Director Atul Kale, whose recent film ‘Balkadu‘ did well at box office, has directed ‘Sandook‘, which is produced by Vishwajeet Gaikwad and Mandar Keni. The film which is a period comedy, is set on the backdrop of 1940 period. Speaking on the occasion, director Atul kale said that for the past 12 years, he has been trying to make the film on this subject and now his dream has come true. For Sumeet Raghvan, this was a special moment, as he had done a film with his childhood friend Atul Kale. Ajit Sameer have provided music of this film, on the lyrics of Guru Thakur. The film stars Sumeet Raghavan, Bhargavi Chirmule, Sharad Ponkshe, Arun Nalawade & Rahul Mehendale in lead roles.

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Rating: ★★★
Genres: Drama
Censor: U/A
Duration: 124 Min.
Studio/presenter: Maratha Entertainment, Sanjay Raut
Producers: Swapna Patkar
Director: Atul Kale
Screenplay: Ganesh Pandit, Ambar Hadap
Director of Photography:  Ajit Reddy
Editor: Ashish Mhatre, Apurva Motiwale
Cast: Umesh Kamat, Neha Pendse, Prasad Oak, Anand Ingale, Tiku Talsania, Bhau Kadam , Sharad Ponkshe, Pushkar Shrotri
Movie Review by: Keertikumar Kadam

Presented by Sanjay Raut and produced under the banner Royal Maratha Entertainment the new released Marathi film ‘Balkadu‘ is produced by Swapna Patkar and directed by Atul Kale. This film is inspired from one of the most charismatic socio-political persona of recent times, late Balasaheb Thackeray.

Balkadu’s story is about a simple and straightforward Balkrishna Patil, a young history teacher in a school, possessing special ability to hear voices of great historical figures like Nehru, Shastri, Savarkar, Subhash Chandra Bose and Balasaheb Thackeray. Balakrishna, who originally resided in a Lalbaugh chawl, had to shift his residence to Nalasopara during his childhood. After many years, he meets his close childhood friend Sai Bawdekar (Neha Pendse).

When he shares his thoughts with Sai, she understands him and supports him, in his every action. besides She helps him to do a part time job as a dubbing artist in Marathi, in her history channel, where she works as EP. After seeking help from a psychologist, the voices Balakrishna hears, vanish but one voice clings onto him, i.e. Balasaheb’s voice. How a simpleton, who turns into an angry young man, for betterment of local people, is the story of the film.

In the film, Director has tried to do a sincere job, he has smartly used Balasaheb’s voice-over, to create the impact in certain scenes. Balasaheb’s interactive dialogues with the lead actor, are well crafted and make an interesting watch. The ‘cartoon’ aspect is also creatively used. There is a lot to be desired in screenplay department (Ganesh Pandit, Ambar Hadap) which seems disjointed. In fact, it starts with a promise of a good screenplay, but goes wayward towards the latter half. It has become unnecessarily lengthy and preachy towards the end. Aman Vidhate’s art direction is satisfactory and so is music (Ajit-Samir), though the ‘Powada’ is very good. Avadhoot Gupte’s song is very well used in background. The costumes are satisfactory, but Neha Pendse‘s costumes are more impressive and stand out.

The saving grace of Balkadu are the dialogues and performances. Especially, the Dialogues are fabulous . They have the required punch and comic punches, which are smartly interlaced. Umesh Kamat has come out of his comfort zone and has essayed the lead role with conviction. He scores points in wittiness and subtle timing. Neha Pendse does what was expected of her and looks ravishingly stunning, on screen. Prasad Oak carries a negative shade reasonably well. Rest of the cast, Anand Ingale, Tiku Talsania, Bhau Kadam , Sharad Ponkshe, Pushkar Shrotri lend good support. Supriya Pathare as mother, steals the show with her comic timing used in simple situations.

‘Balkadu’ is a must watch for Balasaheb’s followers scattered all over Maharashtra. Others may like it watch it, for good performances.

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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.

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