‘No Entry’ entertains; but, lacks Marathi touch
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Rating: 2.5
Banner: Underground Films Pvt. Ltd. Producer: Premnath Rajagopalan, Nikhil Saini. Director: Ankush Choudhary Lyrics: Guru Thakur Music: Nakash – Sargam Cast: Bharat Jadhav, Kranti Redkar, Ankush Choudhary, Saie Tamhankar, Aniket Vishwasrao, Manava Naik, Sai Lokur, Paddy (Pandharinath Kamble) Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Well, we are all aware that new Marathi film ‘No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey’ is a remake of popular Hindi comedy ‘No Entry’. But, while making this film in Marathi, the entire film has been copied scene to scene, instead of offering it a Marathi touch. As a result, it has failed to hold the audience for entire 163 minute show on the screen. Nevertheless, being a sit- com, the film has succeeded in offering the expected entertainment through good performances coming from all the seven important artistes in the film.
The original film had succeeded in creating laughter, because the theme was new to the audience. Moreover, in Maharashtra most of the Marathi film goers watch Hindi films. Even if they haven’t watched this original film in theatres, they must have surely watched it on their TV screens and that too in repeat runs. All that was expected was a Marathi touch to this theme; but, it has gone the Bollywood way, even to the extent of retaining the names of all the characters. If they could change the name of MLA, why couldn’t they find suitable names for seven important characters ?
When we see some of the remakes of South films in Hindi, these original films are not watched by majority of the cine goers from places other than south region. And hence, such films whether action or comedy, turn out to be successful in North India including Maharashtra. But, same is not the case, with remake of Hindi film in Marathi. It may be kept in mind that about 50 % of the Hindi film’s business is from Maharashtra.
Now, the million dollar question still remains to be answered is, whether a remake of popular Hindi comedy film and that too with predictable sequences, will be accepted in Marathi ? Let, the people of Maharashtra decide the fate of this film. The opening day, witnessed very poor response at a multiplex in the suburbs. Now, the weekend collections will decide the success of this film.
Looking at the efforts put in, it may be mentioned that the film has been shot with the high quality standard observed in big budget Hindi cinema,, with good camera work by Arwind Soni and perfect music by Nakash-Sargam. The selection of locations are good, including picturesque Goa. Even the titles of the film have been presented well. But, there seemed to be some budgeting on costumes of the artistes and the dancers in the song sequences. In the case of Sai Tamhankar, who played an important character of Bobby, there wasn’t much issue of costumes, as the film has been focused on her. She is the centre of attraction in this film. And, she has lived up to the expectations of the film maker. One can say that she has offered more than what Bipasha could offer in the original, as far as glamour is concerned.
Looking at the performances of others, both Bharat Jadhav as Kishan and Kranti Redkar as Kajal match well in their respective roles, with their perfect timing for comedy. Aniket Vishwasrao as Shekhar gets a kind of role, which has tested his strengths in comedy sequences. And he has done extremely well. Manwa Naik playing Sanjana also supports well as his partner. Both Ankush Choudhary (Prem) and Sai Lokur (his wife Pooja) have limited scope, especially after interval, but they too have done well. Paddy kamble is just fine as Bobby’s bodyguard. Anant Jog is good as fun loving MLA. Viju Khote does well in the small role, he has to his share.
As predicted, this film is a musical sitcom with good performances. But, it has certainly failed to offer the Marathi feel to the characters.
Good turnout at first look of ‘No Entry’
Producers Nikhil Saini and Premnath Rajagopalan were the happiest people on Wednesday evening, as they witnessed maximum gathering of special invitees and representatives from electronic and press media at Sun N sand Hotel, Juhu, when first look of their forthcoming Marathi film ‘No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe’ was officially released. It was for the first time that besides Marathi media, the representatives from Hindi and English media were also present in large number. The invitees were welcomed in a grand way, in a traditional Maharashtrian style with young boys playing Lezim and the young girls dressed up in 9 yard saree lined up at the gate.
The event began almost an hour behind schedule, when Actor-director Ankush Chaudhary playing host on the podium, invited each one from among the strong star cast and asked them to speak few words. The three pairs comprising of Ankush – Sai Lokur, Bharat Jadhav – Kranti Redkar and Aniket Vishwasrao – Manva Naik then posed for photographs in absence of Saie Tamhankar, who arrived late and had the privilege of posing for photos along with other special invitees like Anees Bazmee (the original writer of this film) and Annu Malik.
But, prior to that the producers of the film, dialogue writer Ashish Pathre, DOP- Arvind Soni, Music directors Nakash & Sargam were introduced to the invitees. Nakash also obliged by singing a song from film. Producer Nikhil Saini also made it clear that ‘No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe’ was an official remake of the original Bollywood sitcom and thanked his friend Boney Kapoor for granting permission for the remake in Marathi. While speaking on the occasion, he said that purpose of this remake was to focus on target Maharashtrian audience, who contributed to 40% of Bollywood film’s success.
The First look of the film, clearly indicated that the film was a scene to scene copy, shot at the picturesque location of Goa, instead of preferring foreign locations. Saie Tamhankar, who arrived late was the centre of attraction for Englsih and Hindi media, since they had watched her playing the role of Bobby in the first look, originally played by Bipasha Basu. In fact, the scenes shot on her clearly indicated that she had gone a step ahead of the Bollywood hot girl, as far as her costumes and exposure was concerned.
Anant Jog, Viju Khote and Paddy, who are also part of the star cast playing important roles, were present on the occasion, besides well wishers like Siddharth Jadhav, Sanjay Jadhav and few others. The film’s First look has received good response; but, now it remains to be seen how the audience would welcome this film ?