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Umesh Kamat stands tall with ‘Taath Kanaa’

 

Taath Kanaa, Movie Poster
Taath Kanaa, Movie Poster
  • Movie: Taath Kanaa (ताठ कणा)
  • Rating: 4.5/5
  • Genres: Drama
  • Duration: 119 min
  • Studio:  Pradnya Creations
  • Writer: Shrikant Bojewar
  • Producers: Vijay Mudshingikar. KaranRawat
  • Director: Girish Mohite
  • Cinematographer: Krishna Kumar Soren
  • Music Directors:  Avinash – Vishwajeet
  • Cast:  Umesh Kamat, Deepti Devi, Shailesh Datar, Sayali Sanjeev , Suyog Gorhe, Anupama Takmoge, Ajit Bhure, Ravi Gosai, Sanjeev Jotangia, Anagha Joshi, Prajakta Kavleka
  • Review by: Ulhas Shirke

Latest released Marathi film ‘Taath Kanaa’ presents a captivating  biopic on the life of world renowned neuro-spinal surgeon Dr. Premanand Ramani, who believed in himself, since his childhood. His PLIF technique in spinal surgery, made him stand tall in the field of medical innovation. In short, nothing was impossible for this surgeon, who possessed human spirit.

In the film ‘Taath Kana’ versatile actor Umesh Kamat has played the character of Dr. Ramani convincingly, presenting his emotions at every important stage of his life. His looks at different stages in his life and his body language speaks about his involvement into the character. Credit for the same also goes to writer Shrikant Bojewar and director Girish Mohite, for their extra ordinary skills, to make this film entertaining in spite of its serious emotion filled subject, which touches the heart of the audience.

Umesh Kamat, Deepti Devi in movie 'Taath Kanaa'
Umesh Kamat, Deepti Devi in movie ‘Taath Kanaa’

‘Taath Kanaa’ captures the attention of the audience right from the beginning till the end, as it relates to Doctor – patient relationship . Their interactions and the hospital atmosphere have been well exhibited. Writer Bojewar and director Mohite have presented two important operations, namely Ms. Parminder from Haryana and young Narendra from Maharashtra. Emotions of Parminder’s husband and Narendra’s family members and their faith in Dr. Ramani have also been presented very well.

Taath Kana, Umesh Kamat, Deepti Devi
Taath Kana, Umesh Kamat, Deepti Devi

Besides notable performance coming from Umesh Kamat, who stands tall with the central character; good support comes from Deepti Devi who plays Dr. Ramani’s wife Pratima very convincingly. She seems to be a button artist, quickly changing her expressions, according to moving situations in the screenplay. In the role of a young patient Narendra, Suyog Gorhe has done well, while Sayali Sanjeev as his would be wife and Shailesh Datar and Anupama Takmoge as Narendra’s worried parents have performed their respective characters very sensibly.

There are no songs in this film, but Avinash -Vishwajeet make their presence felt in the background score. Good editing by Nilesh Gawand and wonderful cinematography by Krushnakumar Soren make this film more presentable. Certainly, an inspiring film, which can be watched by all age groups.

Poster of Marathi film ‘Tath Kana’ on Dr P S Ramani unveiled

Umesh kamat as Dr P S Ramani in Marathi movie 'Tath Kana'
Umesh kamat as Dr P S Ramani in Marathi movie ‘Tath Kana’

Known for his work in Newcastle and his neurospinal surgery technique of “PLIF”, World renowned Dr. Premanand S Ramani is currently the senior neurospinal surgeon at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. His surgery technique has brought relief to thousands of people suffering from this problem. At the age of 80 Dr P S Ramani is still attending to patients in OPD even during this ongoing corona pandemic. A Marathi biopic ‘Tath Kana’ has been made on his success story and the poster of this film was released recently on the occasion of ‘World Spine Day’. A small ceremony was held on this occasion, in presence of Dr.Ramani himself along with producers of this film Vijay Mudshingkar, Karan Rawat, Director of the film Girish Mohite, writer Shrikant Bojewar and lead actor of the film Umesh Kamat who is playing the role of Dr. Ramani.

Dr P S Ramani, Umesh Kamat
Dr P S Ramani, Umesh Kamat

It may be recalled that Dr. Ramani had to struggle a lot in his life since his childhood in Ponda, Goa to achieve his dream of becoming a surgeon, after coming to Mumbai. His autobiography with the same name ‘Tath Kana’ has been published with 17th edition. Such is the popularity of his book. Dr. Ramani has also written many other books, which were published in Marathi and English. Speaking on the occasion of the poster release, Umesh Kamat said that it was his privilege to play the role of such a respectable personality, while director Girish Mohite said that while handling this different subject, he could understand his unique personality.

Dr. Ramani has also reacted stating that watching his life journey through this film is certainly the happiest moment for him. Avinash Vishwajeet have provided music of this film, while cinematography is by Krushnakumar Soren . Editing by Nilesh Gawand, art by Mahesh Kudalkar are the other credits. Prashant Pawar is executive producer of this film.