‘Asa Mee Ashi Tee’ – A Man’s fight against destiny
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Rating: ★★★ ½
Studio: Shree Swami Samarth Pictures Producer: Usha Satish Salvi Director: Atul Kale Writer: Sachit Patil, Atul Kale, Ashish Raikar Dialogues: Sachin Darekar Cinematographer: Kedar Gaikwad Cast: Sachit Patil, Pallavi Subhash, Mansi Salvi, Bharat Dabholkar, Atul Kale, Anuja Sathe-Gokhale, Athasha Tendulkar, Shoma Anand, Atharva Bedekar, Sayuri Haralkar Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
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.
‘Sadrakshanaay’ – Realistic and Thrilling ‘
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Rating: na
Company: J. J. Creations Producers: Jayant Gilatkar Director: Vikram Labhe Story – Screenplay : Vikram Labhe Camera: Amit Singh Music: Abhijeet-Suyog Cast: Mansi Salvi, Tushar Dalvi, Bal Dhuri, Suhita Thatte, Master Rahul Phalke, Shishir Sharma, Kamlesh Sawant Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
“Sadrakshanaay Khalanigrahnaay…” That’s the oath taken by our Police officers in Maharashtra, before taking charge of their most responsible post. In short, it means, “We shall be unbiased, transparent and secular and respect democratic values, while delivering services to the society. We are committed to protect women, children as well as senior citizens, while eradicating the anti social elements in the society”. Looking at the present day situation, one really does not know, how many of them are able to exercise their powers to remain committed to their oath. If we take for example present day situation in Maharshtra, we find the Police department constantly under the pressure from Politicians. But, you have to blame the system for that. There are good officers too, who perform their duty with utmost commitment.
The latest Marathi film ‘Sadrakshanaay’ written and directed by Vikram Labhe is not only a timely film but also an inspiring film to boost the morale of all those Police officers, for whom their duty comes first. Vidya, ( Manasi Salvi) who is an orphan turned Police Officer in the rank of ACP, Crime Branch, is married to Pushkar,( Tushar Dalvi) who is into Real Estate business and also a childhood friend of her colleague- Milind ( Sagar Talashikar). They are a happily married couple with few misunderstandings here and there, like any other working couple. They have a cute son-Shubham( Master Rahul Phalke) and they live in a joint family in the company of Pushkar’s parents ( Bal Dhuri and Suhita Thatte).
One day, while Vidya and Pushkar are on their way to Shubham’s school to attend the Parent’s day special programme, Vidya notices a wanted criminal ( Kamlesh Sawant) on a motorcycle at a signal point next to their car. She dares to block him and chases him after informing her Crime branch team. The criminal is then cornered at one residential colony, but he picks up a child as a hostage. After the arrival of the force, Vidya leads the team and saves the life of the child by killing the criminal in an encounter. She is questioned by her senior ( Shishir Sharma), for conducting such a risky operation without his permission and that too when she was off duty. But, he soon realizes his mistake when Vidya reminds him of his own teachings. He then backs Vidya and her team.
In the meanwhile, when Pushkar proceeds to Bangalore for his business work, Vidya realizes her duty to her lonely child and takes him one evening to his favourite fast food outlet. When she receives a call from her colleague that is disconnected; she comes out in the open to call back. Just at that moment, a powerful blast takes place in that food court resulting into several deaths and injuries. Vidya finds Shubham severely injured and rushes him to hospital after informing Pushkar’s parents. Pushkar is not available on his number. At the hospital, she receives an emergency call from her senior, who asks her to report at the hideout of the terrorists, at one housing complex in suburbs of Mumbai.
Viday’s father-in –law understands the situation and suggests her to proceed on her duty. At the place of hide out, the police team led by Vidya are able to nab all the terrorists but, they are taken for surprise with the arrest of an Indian connection. It is at this stage, the film takes a break for interval. In the post interval session till the end ‘Sadrakshanaay’ becomes more gripping through the action sequences and equally absorbing with those emotion filled scenes. It would not be advisable to reveal much about the post interval happenings, as that will take away interest of the viewers. But, the film does send a strong message to the society, as to how a desire of a person to become rich quickly can land him into trouble, falling a prey to underworld link in real estate business, who eventually control terrorist activities. It also goes on to show a clear nexus between Politicians and underworld. Unlike the other films on this subject, ‘Sadrakshanaay’ stands apart, with its emotion filled realistic tale, with a good storyline.
Manasi Salvi, in the role of a firebrand ACP, goes on to prove that she is still in the reckoning of a good actress. It’s a great comeback for her. With her expressive eyes and well suited body language for this role, she certainly invites the attention of one and all. Tushar Dalvi has supported her well through some of his emotion filled scenes. Master Rahul Phalke is just fine but Bharat Ganeshpure plays the corrupt Minister in his own style with a difference. Shishir Sharma as Vidya’s boss is loud on few occasions; but Bal Dhuri and Suhila Thatte are simply remarkable as Pushkar’s parents. The screenplay is well presented without any scope for songs and that makes it more appealing. Photography by Amit Singh is good and so is the editing work. The film certainly gives a realistic and thrilling experience to the viewers. Director Vikram Labhe certainly deserves a pat on his shoulders for offering such a sensible film.