‘Kaagar’ attempts a conventional love story on the backdrop of Power politics
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Politics has always been a favourite subject of Marathi films since the time ‘Saamana‘ was released in the 70s. Directed by Jabbar Patel the film skilfully dramatized the conflict of wills between a small-town political racketeer and a morally upright schoolteacher. It had talked shown the power of sugar co-operatives of Maharashtra. Then in 1998, we saw ‘Sarkarnama‘ directed by Shrabani Deodhar on two political rivals. Both ‘Saamana‘ and ‘Sarkarnama‘ became famous for the powerful performances of Dr. Shreeram Lagoo & Nilu Phule (Saamana) & Dilip Prabhavalkar and Yashwant Dutt (Sarkarnama).
Now, writer-director Viju Mane has presented his latest Marathi film ‘Kaagar‘ on the backdrop of a small town Virainagar in Maharashtra, where we find a middle-aged school teacher, with higher connections trying to gain power through his choice of candidate. How he finally succeeds in getting his own young daughter into this political fight for survival, is what the film is all about. To succeed in his mission, Guruji (Shashank Shende) entrusts the most difficult job to his trusted so-called left hand Yuvraj (Shubhankar Tawde) a software Engineer from his small town. Yuvraj agrees to do anything for Guruji, as he trusts him and is also madly in love with his young college going daughter Rani(Rinku Rajguru).
As the sequence of events unfolds, Yuvraj- Rani love story takes a back seat and we find Guruji showing his true colours like a typical filmy villain to fulfill his dream. The film fails to present a strong conflict, due to limited content and lack of well-planned screenplay. As a result, this film has turned out to be neither a well-built love story nor an action-filled political thriller. Though Shashank Shende finds a lead role of a Guruji turned politician, he does not perfectly fit into that kind of canny character. Suhas Palshikar has also been wasted in that limited character of Guruji’s political rival from the same party. His character should have been stronger to show the conflict. Instead, more attention has been paid to Guruji’s changing political games, according to time. Except for one background song, the other song a Qawwali does not go well with the screenplay. Moreover, in the absence of renowned actors, the film fails to capture the attention of the audience.
If the filmmakers thought that using the card of Rinku Rajguru, they would invite all the attention towards the film, their assumption has gone wrong. As an actress, she has been typecast with the same style of dialogue delivery and her typical expressions noticed in ‘Sairat‘. Perhaps, she has her own limitations. In the role of Yuvraj, Shubhankar Tawde is fine but here once again, the protagonist in his character hasn’t been exploited much. In the supporting cast, Vitthal Kale as Bhavdya, Shantanu Gangane as Bhaiyasaaheb and Umesh Jagtap as Police inspector Nikam have offered good support. The work done by location sound recordist and sound engineer has been worth appreciating. All in all, there is something really missing from this love story set with a political backdrop.
Shubhankar Tawde
Biography / Profile:
Born: 26 October
Birthplace: Mumbai
Occupation: Actor
Shubhankar Tawde started his acting career with Marathi serial ‘Freshers‘ on Zee Yuva. In ‘Freshers‘ serial, he played the character of Samrat Patil. Shubhankar is ready to make his debut as a lead actor from Marathi film ‘Kaagar‘ in this film his co-star is Rinku Rajguru this film is directed by Makarand Mane.
Shubhankar Tawde is a son of actor Sunil Tawde. He born and brought up in Mumbai. He has done his schooling from Oxford Public School, Mumbai. Shubhankar Tawde completed his college education from Ruia College and Ramnarayan Ruia College. While college, Shubhankar Tawde has performed in many plays. He has also attended drama school ‘Drama School Mumbai’.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Kaagar (2019)
- Double Seat (2015)
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Makarand Mane’s third film ‘Kaagar’ to release on 26th April
After winning the National award for the best Marathi film ‘Ringan‘ on debut, last year filmmaker Makarand Mane went on to make another film on youngsters ‘Youngrad‘ to make his presence felt as a director. And now he is all set to release his third Marathi film ‘Kaagar‘ on 26th April 2019. With the return of ‘Sairat‘ fame actress Rinku Rajguru through this film in the lead role, the film has already raised high expectations.
From the trailer of this film, it clearly hints that the film is made on the backdrop of politics and therefore its release is also timed around the elections in Maharashtra when the campaigning by all political parties is in full force all over Maharashtra. Written by Makarand Mane himself, the film also stars Shubhankar Tawde, Shashank Shende, Shantanu Gangane, Vitthal Kale, Bharti Patil in lead roles. The film is produced by Sudhir Kolte, Vikas Hande and is presented by Viacom 18 Pictures.
Kaagar Movie Trailer
Movie: Kaagar
Director: Makarand Mane
Music: A V Prafullachandra
Cast: Rinku Rajguru, Shashank Shende, Shubhankar Tawde
Song making video of ‘Kaagar’ displays dance skills of Rinku Rajguru
After the release of ‘Sairat’ Rinku Rajguru attained popularity heights in Marathi film industry. After a short break, Rinku is now returning to big screen through her forthcoming film ‘Kaagar’, which will be released soon. A song making video of this film with Rinku Rajguru as centre of attraction has become viral on social networking sites. In this video Rinku has displayed her dance skills, which will surely invite the attention of her fans.
Produced by Sudhir Kolte and Vikas Hande and directed by National award winning director Makarand Mane, ‘Kagar’ has Rinku Rajguru in the lead role. There is no doubt that Rinku is excited about this film’s release, as she has herself announced that the film will be release soon. However, the name of the male lead has still been kept a big secret. And, this has raised the curiosity of her admirers.
Dance skills of Rinku Rajguru
Rinku Rajguru’s film ‘Kagar’ launched with muhurat
After her successful debut through ‘Sairat’, Rinku Rajguru will now be seen in director Makarand Mane‘s film ‘Kagar’, which was launched with muhurat in Rinku’s hometown Akluj. The entire village had gathered in large number to see the local girl facing muhurat shot, clap of which was given by M.P. Vijaysingh Mohite Patil. Many other dignitaries including Dhairyasheel Mohite Patil,Shivtejsingh Mohite Patil were present on this occasion.
Both Rinku Rajguru and director Makarand Patil belong to this place Akluj and hence the dignitaries specifically mentioned about the progress of people from this place in film industry. Even the shooting of this film will be done in Malshiras taluka, thus offering some employment to local people. The dignitaries present also appealed to local people to offer cooperation to the unit of this film, considering this as their home production. Even otherwise, this film has raised lots of hopes, being the 2nd film of Rinku Rajguru.
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‘Rinku Rajguru’ to return with new Marathi film ‘Kaagar’
Rinku Rajguru who won the hearts of Marathi film lovers with her memorable debut through super hit film ‘Sairat‘ is returning with her new film, title of which has been announced as ‘Kaagar‘. The first poster with the name of the film in a creative style of font was released recently on social networking sites. And the colour of this poster indicates a lot and the viewers may have their own perception about it.
Speaking about the different colours used in the poster of the film, director Makarand Mane says, “When the first poster of the film is released, lot of things have to be kept in mind. It should indicate what the film is about. When I explained the theme of the film to Font designer Chaitanya Sant, he created the right design.” Chaitanya had also created design for Makarand’s National award winning film ‘Ringan‘. Producers of ‘Kaagar‘ Sudhir Kolte and Vikas Hande have yet to announce the names of other lead artistes of this film, besides Rinku Rajguru. So, the suspense still hangs, who will play male lead opposite Rinku Rajguru in this film.
‘Sairat’ fame Rinku Rajguru to return with new Marathi film
After release of ‘Sairat‘ the girl who invited all the attention was Rinku Rajguru, who played the most important lead role of Archie in this film. After that she taken a break. But now, Rinku is returning back with her new untitled Marathi film, in which she has an important role to play. This film is to be directed by National award winning film ‘Ringan‘s director Makarand Mane. Incidentally, both Makarand and Rinku won National award at the same time and therefore their coming together has special significance. Moreover, both of them belong to the same place Akluj.
This film was launched recently, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, but the name of this film is yet to be announced. According to producers Sudhir Kolte and Vikas Hande, they very much liked the story of this film and agreed to produce it. Director Makarand Mane could not think of anyone else other than Rinku Rajguru for this important character in the film. And after herring the script Rinku Rajguru too immediately agreed to perform this role.