जागतिक पर्यावरण दिनानिमित्त, मराठी कलाकारांनी केली तळजाई टेकडी हिरवी!
महाराष्ट्रात पडलेल्या भीषण दुष्काळावर तोडगा म्हणून, जागतिक पर्यावरण दिनानिमित्त, पुण्यातील तळजाई टेकडी वर सिनेसृष्टीतील अनेक दिग्गजांनी एकत्र येऊन ‘वृक्षारोपण करून’ पर्यावरणाचा समतोल राखण्यास मदत केली आहे. पुण्यातील साहित्य, कला, खेळ आणि राजकारण इत्यादी क्षेत्रातील नामवंत व्यक्ती आणि इतर सुज्ञ पुणेकरांनी देखील ह्या कार्यक्रमाला आवर्जून वर्णी लावली होती.
माननीय महापौर प्रशांत जगताप, उपमहापौर मुकारी अलगुडे, स्थानिक नगरसेवक सुभाष जगताप, तसेच मराठी सिनेसृष्टीतील ज्येष्ठ अभिनेते जयवंत कुलकर्णी, ज्येष्ठ लेखक द. मा. मिरासदार आणि लेखक किरण यज्ञोपवीत, कवी-अभिनेता संदीप खरे, कवी वैभव जोशी शिवाय प्रवीण तरडे, विनोद खेडकर, सिद्धेश्वर झाडबुके, सुरेश विश्वकर्मा, शर्वरी जमेनिस, प्राजक्ता माळी, अश्विनी एकबोटे, देवेंद्र गायकवाड, रोहन मंकणी, शिवराज वाळवेकर, श्रीराम पेंडसे, आशितोष वाडेकर, चेतन चावडा हे कलाकार आणि संगीतकार विश्वजीत जोशी, दिग्दर्शक डॉ अंबरीश दरक, नितीन चव्हाण, अजय नाईक, बंटी-प्रशांत, रमेश परदेशी इत्यादी व्यक्तींनी वड, कडूनिंब, पिंपळ ह्यांसारखे मोठे वृक्ष लावून तळजाई टेकडी हिरवीगार केली आहे.
माननीय महापौर श्री प्रशांत जगताप आणि नगरसेवक श्री सुभाष जगताप ह्यांनी ह्या उपक्रमाचे खूप कौतुक केले आणि पुणे महानगर पालिका ह्या झाडांची निगराणी आणि जोपासना करेल हे आश्वासनही दिले आहे.
‘Salaam’ pays tribute to the families of brave Army Soldiers and Policemen
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Rating: ★★★ ½
Studio / Presenter: Calyx Media & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Producer: Sanjay Dawra Story, Screenplay, Director: Kiran Yadnyopavit Editor: Suchitra Sathe Cinematographyer: Abhijit Abde Music: Rahul Rande Cast: Girish Kulkarni, Sanjay khapre, Abhishek Bharate, Vivek Chabukswar, Kishore Kadam, Shashank Shende, Suhas Shirsat, Praveen Tarde, Siddheshwar Zadbuke, Savita Prabhune Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
The foundation of a good Marathi film is in its story. Latest released Marathi film ‘Salaam’ offers one such unique story on the backdrop of a village off Pune, which is known for families of brave soldiers and policemen. The story of ‘Salaam’ revolves around two such families; i.e. of a soldier in Indian army deputed at the border and a Policeman with Maharashtra Police, posted in Mumbai.
‘Salaam’ has a sensible story, mixed with emotions; but supported by light humour filled into the screenplay. The film makes its intention very clear from the very first scene, very intelligently shot, while the credits of the film appear on one side. With light sound effect played in the backdrop, the film suggests its class. ‘Salaam’ is actually a festival kind of film, which has been released first and then intend to participate in various film festivals. Director Kiran Yadnyopavit has selected wonderful locations for this film, to give a realistic feeling to the audience.
More than the story of the Policeman (Girish Kulkarni) serving for Maharashtra Police and posted in Mumbai and an Army Soldier (Sanjay Khapre) posted at the border; it is the story of their families and in particular their two children Raghu (Vivek Chabukswar) son of a Policeman and Sada ( Abhishek Bharate) son of an Army Soldier The film goes on to narrate the story of these two children, who are good friends. But, goes on to show, how they develop differences, while making collections for charity purpose, considering it as a competition, to win a medal for maximum collections.
Very cleverly, the director takes the audience into their typical village lifestyle, to show their playful days and how they face the grave situation. ‘Salaam’ is a simple story which is very effectively passed on to the audience, through its well presented screenplay. Every situation in the film, has a message to convey; be it the doubt in the mind of Raghu, as to who is superior? A Policeman or an Army soldier? Then, the break up of friendship between the two little friends, doubting each other’s integrity over collection of funds for charity and finally, the realisation of friendship, by Raghu; in the concluding scene . All these incidences have been very cleverly sequenced in the film.
Director Kiran Yadnyopavit has rightly used Albert Einstein’s quote before the start of the film ” If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” And, he has succeeded in conveying the actual meaning, through this film. At the end of the film, he goes on to remind you of Helen Keller’s quote, ” All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” Though, he hasn’t displayed the same on screen.
Best thing about this film is the coming together of three people, who have won national awards. Girish Kulkarni, who plays a Policeman is at his best, offering his natural skills; though he doesn’t have much scope for acting. But, Vivek Chabukswar has tried to do better, expressing his emotions well, through many important scenes in this film. He has turned out to be the real hero of this film. The third national award winner behind the screen, is a techie – Sound designer and mixing Engineer Anmol Bhave, who has also done a commendable job; which is clearly noticed in many outdoor scenes.
Among the other performers, Aatisha Naik as Raghu’s mother has played a totally different role of a kind hearted wife and mother in this film. Jyoti Chandekar as the grandmother, is impressive. Sanjay Khapre has played his limited role, with ease. Kishore Kadam as the head of the village school has done a good job, while Shashank Shende, Suhas Shirsat, Praveen Tarde, Siddheshwar Zadbuke, Savita Prabhune ( from Baramati) and the other six children have supported very well.
The film has only two songs; but the background music offered by Rahul Ranade is very apt for this type of film. All in all, ‘Salaam’ is a sensible film, and is a tribute to the families of those brave soldiers and policemen; who are used to face grave situations in their life and to overcome them.
‘Taryanche Bait’ – reminds about values
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Rating: na
Company: Alt Entertainment Producers: Friday Filmworks, Shobha Kapur, Ekta Kapoor, Sheetal Bhatiya Director: Kiran Yadnyopavit Story : Saurabh Bhave Camera: Sudhir Palsane Music: Nandu Ghanekar Cast: Sachin Khedekar, Ashwini Giri, Ishaan Tambe, Asmita Joglekar, Kishore Kadam, Vinay Apte, Shubhangi Joshi, Sahashank Shende Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Ancient Greek Philosopher-Socrates said “Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.” Based on this philosophy, Ektaa Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor’s first Marathi film ‘Taryanche Bait’ touches upon one such sensitive issue of Globalisation and its impact on a simple but happy family living in a small village in Konkan, the coastal part of Maharashtra. Every individual has his own dreams and should be content with whatever comes to his share. At the same time, he has his own limitations, when it comes to giving promises to others; as fulfillment of the same should not become a burden on him.
Time has changed but not the family values and relationships. ‘Taryanche Bait’ penned by Saurabh Bhave of FTII, is a simple tale, yet something special to which every person would relate. And, that’s the reason director Kiran Yadnyopavit and Creative director Neeraj Pande( ‘A Wednesday’ fame) worked hard on the screenplay of this film, to give a sensible message to the society. And that is what Social activist Mr. Anna Hazare through his recent movement has suggested to the society.
The film does have a tongue-in-cheek humour, while projecting the harsh realities of life. Today, it is the new generation, which is quite frank about everything. They are bold and clear about their demands. When it comes to preparing for the exams the parents are promising big things, so that their child does it with the temptation of being suitably rewarded. But, many a times, the promise made by parents to their children is beyond their capacity to fulfill, when the time comes. And that may lead to corruption. It is this simple tale of father and son that we witness in ‘Taryanche Bait’.
Sachin Khedekar, who is a gram panchayat clerk and head of the family, lives happily with his mother, wife and two children in a village in Konkan. On one such occasion, while he is required to go for his office work on a weekend, he takes his family along with him to Mumbai, where his 10 year old son Omkar is lured by city life. He insists on visiting a five-star hotel, but the father refuses; as he cannot afford it. Unable to pacify his son, the father promises a night’s stay at the same hotel, if the son stood first in his school exams. Thereafter begins their effort to win the bet, forcing both of them to face some harsh realities in the bargain.
Simultaneously, the director portrays the other three characters played by Shubhangi
Joshi, Ashwini Giri and Asmita Joglekar in the roles of Mother, wife and daughter- Meera , in such a way that it goes on to show the existing culture of the region, where a female plays a very important role in the right upbringing of a child. In one particular scene, the wife dares to slap her son on making unnecessary demands and even questions her husband about the income from unethical practices. “It is the hard earned money that is sufficient for happy living,” she suggests. And therefore, whatever earned through immoral means, goes into the drains in the form of sickness of family members or through other ways. This is clearly suggestive through two important scenes in the film.
Very cleverly, the director has concluded the film’s tale, when the father and son duo almost make up their mind to visit Mumbai and land at the glittering island to fulfill their objective. The climax has been shot well, keeping the audience engaged. The film makes a good impact for the manner in which the emotional part has been mixed so well throughout, with light humour. ‘Taryanche Bait’ has therefore not only succeeded in passing a social message at the most appropriate time, through its sensible content but has also managed to entertain the film lovers. It also reminds one and all of the famous proverb, ‘‘As you sow, so shall you reap,” and also suggests that Time has changed but not the family values and relationships.
Sachin Khedekar, playing the father’s role, is simply superb displaying his natural acting skills with ease. Ashwini Giri has supported well in the role of his wife. Her real test comes when she reacts after seeing the boat missing from their compound. Shubhangi Joshi and Asmita Joglekar, as Sachin’s mother and daughter are also good. But, it is the son played by Ishaan Tambe, is highly impressive. Kishore kadam in the role of an Insurance agent in the village and Vinay Apte as the stock broker, look very realistic and so does Sahashank Shende in the role of a moneylender. There isn’t much scope for music in this film, but the short songs and the background music suit well to the village location. Photography by Sudhir Palsane is superb, both during the day and night. ‘Taryanche Bait’ is a well presented film.
Thanks to Kiran Yadnyopavit, Neeraj Pande and Ektaa kapoor for such a wonderful offering.