Movie: Aamhi Doghi Rating: ★★★1/2 Genres: Drama Censor: U Duration: 138 min. Studio / Presenter: Everest Entertainment, White Swan Producer: Puja Chhabria DOP: Milind Jog Director: Pratima Joshi Cast:  Priya Bapat, Mukta Barve, Bhushan Pradhan, Aarti Wadagbalkar, Kiran Karmarkar Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

This week five Marathi films have been released simultaneously, which is a new record. But, the best pick by us has been ‘Aamhi Doghi‘, for the only reason that two most talented actresses of Marathi cinema were working together in this film. And, both of them did not disappoint us, as far as the acting part was concerned. However, the versatile actor like Kiran Karmarkar also invited all the attention, with his superb performance through his most important lead character of Advocate Jagadish Sardesai.

‘Aamhi Doghi‘ stands out because of its strong script, which is based on the story of Late Gauri Deshpande, which focuses on the relationship of two women of totally different culture, coming together due to peculiar circumstances. Making her debut as director Pratima Joshi with the help of Bhagyashree Jadhav has tried her best to give a perfect cinematic look to the story, using her creativity through many scenes. The film flows so well till the interval that the audience gets totally involved with the happenings which are filled with humour. However, in the concluding part, few scenes involving Saavi and Ammi are stretched more than required, which is the only weakness of this film.

So, we find the father Advocate Jagadish( Kiran Karmarkar) and daughter Saavi( Priya Bapat) generation gap widening, as the daughter goes through three important stages of her life in absence of her mother. Right from her childhood, teenage to post graduation stage the film presents the changes noticed in her behaviour. Saavi finally decides to leave her father’s house on attaining maturity, to pursue her independent career, instead of carrying forward her father’s well set profession. But, before that a new woman in the form of Ammi ( Mukta Barve) walks into their life. Initially, feeling uncomfortable with her presence, scholar & ambitious Saavi focuses her attention on her studies before moving out of the house, to face the world independently.

The screenplay of ‘Aamhi Doghi‘ film does appeal with some realistic happenings and some of the outdoor locations have been shot very well by cinematographer Milind Jog. Music and background music of Mangesh Dhakde is apt for this narrative tale of young Saavi. Art director Sumeet Patil and costume designer Manasi Atarde make their presence felt through their brilliant work. What impresses the audience most are the performances of lead artistes Kiran Karmarkar, Mukta Barve and above all Priya Bapat, who finds plenty of scope to display her acting skills very realistically. Their emotions are clearly noticed through their prompt expressions in every scene. They receive good support from other important artistes Bhushan Pradhan, Aarti Wadgabalkar & Prasad Barve, who have performed very naturally. All in all, it’s neat and clean film which keeps the audience involved into the story. Don’t miss it.