A graduate from Smt.C.H.M. College, Mumbai, Niyati focussed her attention on classical dance and paid more attention on her fitness, practicing Martial arts. Those who have seen this film, are all praise for her action scenes and agility; besides her notable performance, on film debut.

Since her college days, Niyati had taken keen interest in acting, performing at inter collegiate competitions and at Youth festivals. She had even joined a group of actress Vishakha Subhedar, to take acting lessons from her. Niyati then began her acting career on stage with commercial plays like ‘Bajirao Mast Mee’ opposite Sanjay Narvekar, followed by ‘Chal Asa Nasata Re’ and ‘Eka Lagnanantarchi Ghost’ . She was also part of two serials on DD-Sahyadri, one of them being ‘Bheti Lage Jeeva’ .

MarathiMovieWorld spoke to this upcoming actress. Excerpts from an interview:

Q: How you landed into this film ‘Mukkam Post Dhanori’ ?
A: Two years ago, I met Mr. Sudarshan Warale, through a common friend. At that time, he was working on a script. And, he asked me, whether I would be interested to work in a Marathi film? Thereafter, when the script was ready, he approached me again with the script. After going through the script, I immediately said ‘yes’ to play the lead role. I felt that it was a challenging role.

Q: How did you prepare yourself for this tough role?
A: I had seen an adventure filled English film ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’ and was highly impressed by the character of Lara Croft. That inspiration itself helped me to perform in this film.

Q: At present, are you working on any other projects ?
A: Presently, there are talks going on for two films. But, nothing is finalised yet. Shall talk, when everything is finalised.

Q: After performing in lead role in film, will you be taking up character or other roles on small screen ?
A; I haven’t decided anything about it so far. Actually, I want to do different types of roles. The story should have lot of strength. Personally, I feel that I should not be typecast. I would prefer variety of roles.

Q: Where are you more comfortable? On stage, TV or big screen ?
A: I am comfortable performing in all the three mediums. There is a passion for working in films; but I also enjoy working on stage, as you can directly connect with the audience.

Q: Do you feel that there are not many women oriented Marathi films?
A: Now, the picture is changing. There are more and more films now, on social subjects, highlighting women’s issues. We see a new picture of modern day woman, emerging on screen..

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New film makers are entering Marathi cinema, with their unique themes. Director duo Sudarshan Warale and Mahesh Rajmane are the new entrants in this category. The US returned software engineers, who quit their well paying jobs, to make this film ‘Mukkam Post Dhanori'; have offered their unusual creation on debut. And their experiment has been successful to a great extent ,for the manner in which the film has been presented.

Pooja (Niyati Ghate) is an archaeology student, haunting her past, to make her mother happy, for all that research done by her. With the help of her two friends Raghu and Sameer (Yogesh Shinde & Swaraj Kadam), she travels all the way, to a remote village Dhanori, in search of ancient hidden treasure. On the way, her team comes across a young couple Ganu & Phulwa (Ankush Kane & Devyani More) ; who flee from their village for their secret marriage. To escape from the villagers, they join Pooja’s group, to assist them in their mission.

When five of them reach village Dhanori, they come across all such people, who try to scare them and prevent them from undertaking their mission; in spite of their holding proper permission for the study. By the way, Pooja’s father is a collector of one of the district places. But, regardless of their good contacts, the team faces resistance from strangers. In every scene that follows their actual work, the director duo have very effectively unfolded the mystery.

Baring few scenes like a baithak lavani by Priyanka at landlord’s place and few over stretched conversations between Pooja and the landlord- Balasaheb (Prakash Dhotre), and Balasaheb with Priyanka, the film has been able to keep the audience engaged with the new developments in the screenplay. There are only two songs besides the title song in this film ,rendered by popular singers like Bela Shende, Jasraj Joshi, Priyanka Barve & Mangesh Borgaonkar. Don’t know the reason for using good lyrics and music in title song at the end of the film; as hardly anyone notices the same, after film’s completion. But, Yugandhar Deshmukh’s background music in this film, is more impressive. Making their debut in cinematography too, the director duo have tried their best to capture some action moments well, besides the facial expressions of important characters. But, the effective special effects done in post production and brilliant sound design, are more striking features.

There are all newcomers in this film, whose selection was done after six month long auditions. No wonder, they have all given satisfactory performances. Special mention for Niyati Ghate, who has given a remarkable debut performance. She is the lead character in this film. If there is any award for best female on debut, it should go to her, provided, there is no other competitor, by end of this year. Besides her realistic acting, her expertise in taekwondo has been used well in this film. Another important character of a landlord- Balasaheb, has been effectively performed by Prakash Dhotre. Good support comes from other artistes of the film, namely Yogesh Shinde, Swaraj kadam, Yashwant Barve, Ankush Kane, Devyani More and others .

The sincere effort put in by the director duo is certainly to be applauded, besides complimenting the equally good performances coming from main artistes. ‘Mukkam Post Dhanori’ has surely turned out to be a different psycho thriller, with brilliant adventures in the screenplay, supported by excellent post production work. No wonder, the film’s remake is to be made in tamil, as per the latest news. Though targeted at young audience, the film can be enjoyed by real film lovers.

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Marathi films are becoming more and more technical. Today, people with software background are also entering into film making. Director duo Sudarshan warale and Mahesh Rajmane are making a new Marathi film ‘Mukkam Post Dhanori’, which they claim totally different from previous Marathi and Bollywood films.

Through “Mukkam Post Dhanori” they have tried to present a powerful female protagonist Pooja, an archaeological student, in a twisted thriller story. Niyati Ghate an expert in taekwondo, who plays Pooja, has been selected from a tough selection process, during audition. Along with her are her friends Ragu and Sameer who go to a remote village of Dhanori in search of an ancient treasure. On their way, they come across a stranger couple Ganu and Phulwa and thus begins the action thriller.

The film’s music is by Yugandhar Deshmukh, with popular singers like Bela Shende, Jasraj Joshi, Priyanka Barve & Mangesh Borgaonkar rendering their voices for variety of songs. The film is going beyond Marathi audience and hence have decided to release this film with English sub titles.

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