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Colourful poster of ‘Khichik’ launched on social media

Siddharth Jadhav and Prathamesh Parab are two popular artistes from Marathi film industry. They have established their own identity as comedians and therefore have huge fan following. Both of them have played lead heroes in Marathi through variety of roles. Now, both of them will be seen together in forthcoming Marathi film ‘khichik’, the colourful poster of which was launched on social media recently. Both Siddharth and Prathamesh appear on this colourful poster on two sides with two little children seen between them and therefore it raised a lot of curiosity among their fans about this film, which has a unique title.

Siddharth Jadhav, Prathamesh Parab in Marathi Movie  'Khichick'
Siddharth Jadhav, Prathamesh Parab in Marathi Movie ‘Khichick’

Produced by Anil Dhakate under the banner of Kantanand Productions, the film is written and directed by Preetam SK Patil. Cinematography by Yogesh Koli, editing by Amit Malkani, Rohan Patil, music by Abhishek- Datta, sound design by Rashi Butte art direction by Nitin Borkar and background music by Vijay Gavande are the other technical credits of the film.

Besides Siddharth Jadhav and Prathamesh Parab the film stars Bollywood actor Sudesh Berry along with Anil Dhakate, Shilpa Thackeray, actress Paula Mc Glean, Sheetal Dhakne, Rasika Chavan & Yash Khond . The film will be released on 20th September 2019 all over Maharashtra .

Teaser launch of ‘Khichik’ based on sensitive relationship

Teasers of films have played a very important role to generate curiosity among the film lovers. Today, social networking media is playing a very important role, as the young generation keeps track of the news of all forthcoming films. Keeping this in mind, makers of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Khichik’ have also launched the teaser of their film on social media. And the teaser of this film has also generated curiosity.

'Khichik' Marathi Movie
‘Khichik’ Marathi Movie

In the teaser we find the lead actor of the film Prathamesh Parab delivering his dialogue in style , almost pleading before the girl, who walks past him. But after moving ahead by ignoring him, she drops a crushed piece of paper. And this is enough for the viewers to get some idea about the film’s story. The makers are confident that this is enough message to give a glimpse about sensitive relationship presented through their film.

Click below to watch Teaser Video

Now, it remains to be seen what will be the next step of the makers to reach out to their prospective audience. Finally, it all depends on the actual turn out of film lovers at ticket windows after the film’s release.

‘Pindadaan’ presents mystical but predictable love story

Pindadaan Marathi Movie Poster
Rating: ★★½
Genres: Love Story, Drama
Censor: U/A
Duration: 120 min.
Studio/presenter: Saarrthi Entertainment, Blue Fox Entertainment
Producer(s): Nalini Patil, Uday Pictures
Director: Prashant Patil
Writer: Avinash Ghodke
Music: Sagar Dhote
Cinematographer (DOP):Bunty Deshpande
Cast: Siddharth Chandekar, Manava Naik, Paula McGlynn, Prasad Pandit, Sanjay Kulkarni, Madhav Abhyankar, Farida Daadi
Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

Foreign actresses performing prominent roles in Marathi films, is not new to us. In the past, we have seen Billiana Rodonich, Stacy Bee and Suzanne Bernert playing suitable roles in Marathi films. Now, Canada born Paula McGlynn also makes her debut in Marathi, through latest released film ‘Pindadaan‘. But, the story of this film seems to be the only reason to offer her this role of Ana.

The film revolves around Ashutosh Devkar( Siddharth Chandekar) , director of documentary films, attached to Chanel 6 in London. On a special assignment given by his chief, Ashutosh arrives in India to make a film on the post death rituals i.e ‘Pindadaan‘, along with his camera person cum editor friend Ruhi ( Manava Naik) , from his London office . When they arrive in India, they proceed to a place in Maharashtra, on the banks of a river , where such rituals are performed.

Paula Mcglynn Actress Siddharth Chandekar And Manava Naik Picture Pindadaan
Paula McGlynn, Siddharth Chandekar and Manava Naik in Marathi movie ‘Pindadaan

The private vehicle driver Tukaram( Sanjay Kulkarni ) engaged by them not only acts as guide, but acts as a waiter in a hotel, which is converted from a old palace into a hotel. In short, Tukaram is all in one, to help them. But, Ashutosh forgetting his work, falls in love with a young foreigner lady Ana (Paula McGlynn) , whom he meets on the banks of the river, during early morning hours and nights. Ruhi, who is in deeply love with Ashutosh , is ignored by him, in spite having sexual relationship with her.

Not happy with the behaviour of Ashutosh, Ruhi decides to return back to London, when she notices some strange happenings. Rudra Baba, the local priest ( Madhav Abhyankar) who silently observes Ashutosh and the change in him, finally speaks, revealing the truth .

Director Prashant Patil has tried to develop Avinash Ghodke’s story into cinematic form. But, he has failed to generate that desired impact, required from such subjects. Even the story is not very appealing, as we have seen such themes in many films of the past. The screenplay of ‘Pindadaan‘, also gives clues about the happenings to follow, right from the beginning of the film. However, good performances by Siddharth, Manava, Paula, Sanjay Kulkarni & Madhav Abhaynkar are worth appreciating. Siddharth has a different look, but, Manva has cleverly used the right accent, to suit her NRI status; while Paula does her best to speak Marathi . Though the film is limited to around 2 hours length, you still feel that something went missing in the screenplay.

There was not need to have so many songs in the film, as they take away the interest of the audience from the happenings to follow. Music is just average. But , the background music and sound designing is impressive, with good support from art design. Bunty Deshpande has done his best to capture the day and night scenes, especially on the banks of the river. All in all, ‘Pindadaan‘ presents mystical but predictable love story. And hence, this film has turned out to be just an average film, with nothing extra ordinary to deserve better rating.

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Pindadaan ( पिंडदान )

Pindadaan Marathi Movie Poster
Release Year: 2016 (17 June)
Genres: Love Story, Drama
Rating: ★★½
Censor: U/A
Duration: 108 min.
Studio/presenter: Saarrthi Entertainment, Blue Fox Entertainment
Producer(s): Nalini Patil, Uday Pictures
Executive  Producer: Chandrashekhar Nannaware
Director: Prashant Patil
Writer: Avinash Ghodke
ScreenPlay: Avinash Ghodke
Dialogues: Avinash Ghodke
Official Facebook Page I  Twitter

Producer(s): Uday Pictures
Executive Producer: Chandrashekhar Nannaware
Co-producer: Ashtika S L.L.P
Director: Prashant Patil
Assistant Director: na
Writer: Avinash Ghodke
ScreenPlay: Avinash Ghodke
Dialogues: Avinash Ghodke
Lyrics: Mandar Cholkar, Vaibhav Joshi
Music: Sagar Dhote
Playback Singer:   Aanandi Joshi‬,
Cinematographer (DOP): Bunty Deshpande
Editor: Nilesh Gavand
Starcast: Siddharth Chandekar, Manava Naik, Paula McGlynn, Prasad Pandit, Sanjay Kulkarni, Madhav Abhyankar, Farida Daadi
Art Director: Satish Chipkar
Costumes: Deepali Deshpande
Makeup: na
Sound : na
Background Score: na
Choreographer: na
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist:  na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : na

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‘पिंडदान’ लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला!!
Is the name of film based on love story, very important for film’s success ?

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Pindadaan Marathi Movie Poster

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Is the name of film based on love story, very important for film’s success ?

Actress Paula McGlynn , Siddharth Chandekar, Pindadaan Movie
Actress Paula McGlynn and Siddharth Chandekar in Marathi film ‘Pindadaan’

After watching the success of films based on unusual love stories, like, ‘Urfi’ and ‘Sairat’, there is a lot of curiosity about films with such unusual names.  So, obviously, we are not surprised to find the curiosity among the Marathi film lovers about forthcoming Marathi film ‘Pindadaan’. Made under the banner of Sarathi Entertainment and presented by Poonam Shende, the film is all set to release on 17th June 2016.

Directed by Prashant Patil , with cinematography by Bunty Deshpande , the film’s music is by Sagar Dhote , while costumes are designed by Deepali Deshpande. The film stars Siddharth Chandekar , Manva Naik and Canadian actress  Paula Mcglynn in lead roles. Interestingly, the first look of this film is impressive.  Now, it remains to be seen, whether the unusual story of this film, would impress the Marathi audience.