‘Being realistic’ is the utmost requirement of period films ‘Gondya Aala Re’
Whether it is a feature film, TV serial or a web series, the maker has to be very particular while presenting the subject , if it deals with a particular era. Some directors make it a point to select proper location besides paying attention on costumes of that particular period. There is no compromise on that. Ankur Kakatkar who is directing the much talked about web series ‘Gondya Aala Re’ based on the life of Chaphekar brothers , the great freedom fighters from Mahararastra, has been working very hard on his project.
Arun has selected a suitable location in Bhor village in Maharashtra. Going with the tradition of the pre independence era, particularly in villages, the director had instructed all the lady characters, including the lead female character played by Pallavi Patil, during the course of shooting, to move barefoot. And therefore, during the entire day of the shooting Pallavi had to move barefoot. Initially she did have a problem. As being very particular about cleanliness, she used to wash her feet after every scene. But, later she realised that she had to be a perfectionist and hence practised her walks barefoot while moving from one house to another.
On many occasions, she had to stand barefoot, while giving photo pose before shooting a scene with her husband played by Bhushan Pradhan who used to be in chappals to go with the tradition. This web series is now getting ready for release on 15th August 2019. And with this series the web world is likely to be more popular among Marathi viewers.
‘Classmates’ fame Pallavi Patil makes her debut in digital world
Pallavi Patil who came from Jalgaon to begin her acting career in Mumbai, made her acting debut through hit Marathi film ‘Classmates’. Later, she did not look back and went on to make her presence felt through variety of roles in films like ‘Shentimental’, ‘Savita Damodar Paranjape’, ‘Boyz 2′, ‘Tu Tithe Asave’ and ‘702 Dixits’. She also performed in popular Hindi series ’24’ with Anil Kapoor and others.
Now, Pallavi is all set to make her debut through a web series on Digital network. This series titled ‘Gondya Aala Re’, will be aired from 15th August 2019. We are all aware that the during the freedom struggle the most cruel Officer W.C. Rand was responsible for killing the brave freedom fighters Chaphekar Brothers. Based on this episode is the series ‘Gondya aala re’ and in this series Pallavi Patil is playing the important role of Damodar Chaphekar’s wife Durgabai Chaphekar.
Speaking about her digital debut, Pallavi says, “After working in feature films I was looking forward to work in a web series and an opportunity came to me, when Ankur Kakatkar offered me the role of Durgabai. After studying this role, I found it to be very strong character. Therefore, I feel happy that my debut in digital world, comes through this role.”
Recently, Pallavi posted her look in this web series on social media along with the real photo of Durgabai Chaphekar . There is one more photo in a nine yard saree has also been posted by her. Therefore, speaking particularly about her role Pallavi says, “Through this series, viewers will get an opportunity to see two sides of Durgabai Chaphekar . The first during the presence of her husband with her silent support to him in the freedom struggle and the other when after his death, she takes some important crucial decisions.”
Watching her rising popularity, her admirers are keen to watch her in this historical role.