‘A Perfect Murder’ goes on the lines of Hitchcock Pattern
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Known for his suspense filled films Sir Alfred Hitchcock was popular as “the Master of Suspense” during 40s and 50s in Hollywood. One of his films of 1954 was ‘Dial M for Murder’, when he experimented to create an impact of a murder mystery. Now, on Marathi stage, we find an adaptation of this film’s subject in the latest Marathi play ‘A Perfect Murder’ which almost goes on the lines of Hitchcock pattern.
So, instead of an ex-English professional tennis player we find the lead actor playing an ex cricketer Niranjan (Pushkar Shrotri) married to a socialite wealthy lady Meera(Shweta Pendse) who has had an affair with a crime-fiction writer (Abhijit kelkar). One day Niranjan discovers his wife’s affair and decides to murder her for revenge and to grab her property . He prepares a plan and involves an old acquaintance from his college days, (Subodh Pande) . Being aware of the secrets of this old friend, he traps him into the plan of murdering Meera.
How he faces trouble and how he tries to mislead the investigation by special police officer (Satish Rajwade) has been systematically presented in the second half of this mystery filled play by director Vijay Kenkre. Though the beginning scene of the play generates a lot of interest , it does take some time to pick up . However, towards the end of first half and the entire second half keeps the audience engaged to this mystery filled subject. One expected some more interesting happenings in the first part and writer Neeraj Shiwaikar should have worked more harder . Nevertheless, his efforts are noteworthy.
Another plus point of this play are the fine performances of lead artistes but the finest among them is Pushkar Shrotri who has ample scope to display his acting skills with suitable dialogues to his share. Background music and light effects are impressive. Certainly a worth watch play for all those who love mystery filled subjects.
‘Rege’ The crime based thriller film
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Rating: ★★★
Studio / Presenter: Ravi Jadhav, ARD Entertainment Producer: Abhijit Panse Reels, The Artbeat Innovations Writer, Director: Abhijit Panse Dialogues: Abhijit Panse, Pravin Tarde DOP: Mahesh Limaye Music: Avdhut Gupte Cast: Aroh Welankar, Santosh Juvekar, Pushkar Shotri, Mahesh Manjrekar, Pravin Tarde, Anant Jog, Uday Sabnis, Ramesh Pardeshi, Viju Mane Movie Review by: Sanskruti Bhatkar |
If you are parents of a youngster, who is doing very well in his studies; generally you tend to relax, but, don’t. Unless, you are aware of his friend circle and what he does in his spare time, you cannot be sure about his future. This is what the new Marathi film ‘Rege’ is all about.
Directed by Abhijit Panse, presented by Ravi Jadhav and Ashwini Darekar, ‘Rege’ is a based on the life of an innocent MBBS Student Aniruddha Rege ,who comes across bad company and unknowingly gets involved with underworld and is trapped by Crime branch encounter specialist.
The film begins with the sequence of flashback of Aniruddha Rage’s life. Aniruddha Rege (Aroh Velankar) , a 3rd year medical student, who is sincere with curious nature. And is from a well educated cultured family. His parents have lots of expectations from him and having trust in their child, give lot of freedom to him.
Aniruddha comes to Mumbai on holidays and unfortunately meets M Bhai and gang, connected to underworld, at a Dahi Handi celebration with his tapori friend Pakya. He gets impressed with them and starts spending time with them. For Ani, it is a thrill and so he innocently shows his farmhouse, which is misused by M bhai and his team and as a result gets trapped.
Here starts the tragic journey of ‘Rege’. He caught by police in Agarwal Builder Murder case. In police custody, he is tortured by the team of Pradeep Sharma (Mahesh Manjrekar) , who is crime branch officer, known as encounter specialist. His seniors take objection about his encounters and hold inquiry against him. But, he faces it boldly. At the end, with the help of Rege’s information, the police team led by Sharma and Vaze catch M Bhai and his team from Rege’s farmhouse. And, the action filled shoot out takes place at the end.
‘Rege’ is a debut film for director Abhijit Panse. It is also debut film for young Aroh Velankar , who has done a good job. His appearance and body language suits his character. Mahesh Manjrekar, Pushkar Shrotri, and Santosh Juvekar have done well through their character roles. The song ‘Dhishkyaoon’ and Ravi Jadhav presented song with all celebrities on the music of Avadhoot Gupte may popularize soon.
Overall film is okay, It is a typical average movie. Can watch once. Somehow the film gives message to young generation to stay away from bad company. Also alerts their parents to parents to keep eye on their children and spare some time with them to understand them. Otherwise, there could be another Rege in the making.
‘Sanshaykallol’ follows the same old track of comedy
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Rating: ★★ ½
Banner: Shree Swami Samarth Pictures Director: Vishal Inamdar Writer: Vishal Inamdar, Rajesh Kolan, Vijay Patvardhan, Sanjay Mone Cinematography: Suresh Deshmane Cast: Ankush Chaudhari, Pushkar Shotri, Gauri Nigudkar, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Kshiti Jog, Reema Lagoo, Sulekha Talvalkar, Sanjay Khapre, Shrirang Deshmukh, Rajesh Kolan Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Today, new Marathi film makers have been attempting something different through presentation of new subjects. The year 2013 seemed to be the year of path breaking films, with the release of few such films during the first quarter. But, come April and the regular Marathi Movie audience have become target of the same old formula of comedy. The best example is latest released Marathi film ‘Sanshaykallol’. Posing it as a Super Comedy, the film after its release has turned out to be just another average comedy film.
‘Sanshaykallol’ has a very limited plot, where Jaisinha( Ankush Chaudhari) a fashion photographer and his wife Asha (Gauri Nigudkar) who runs a readymade clothes boutique; keep on doubting each other. They have installed hidden cameras in each other’s office . Asha keeps close watch on the activities of her husband, while Jaisinh does the same by monitoring his wife’s movements in her boutique.
All goes well, till a TV actress Sharavani( Mrunmayee Deshpande) a girl friend of Dhananjay ( Pushkar Shrotri) walks in Jaisinh’s studio and faints in his studio, after completing a tiring shoot. While Jaisinh takes her to nearby clinic, her locket( presented by Dhananjay) drops in his studio. And that leads to misunderstanding. Asha, who watches her husband lifting Shravani on closed circuit camera, becomes more furious; as she finds the locket near his studio. When Asha is seen handling the locket by Jaisinh on close circuit camera; he locates the same locket later in her office drawer. After noticing the photo of Dhananjay in it; he becomes more suspicious.
Dhananjay too becomes suspicious about Shravani, when he finds a medical prescription of a maternity Home, from her Purse. This drama drags on for almost little more than two hours; with addition of few more faces entering into the team like Asha’s brother Mithun( Omkar Govardhan) having an affair with Chaitra( Kshitee Jog), who manages Asha’s boutique. Vishakha( Sulekha Talwalkar) a friend of Asha, who is a lawyer. Karthiki( Pooja Sawant) a customer at Asha’s boutique and her boyfriend Vrushabh ( Abhijit Satam) also join them. Then you also have Siddharth ( Siddharth Chandekar) co star of Sharavani in TV serial, Bhujangrao an informer cum Auto Rickshawala ( Sanjay Khapre), an understanding mother of Dhananjay ( Reema Lagoo) and Djhananjay’s producer friend –Makarand( Vijay Patwardhan); which forms a very big team besides other supporting cast.
Frankly speaking, the screenplay of this film fails to hold on the audience to their seats, for want of new interesting happenings. The dialogues too are not very effective; to create spontaneous laughter. We have seen such plots in many past films. Much was expected from director Vishal Inamdar; but, he hasn’t offered anything different in the screenplay. What appeals to the audience is the neat and clean photography by Suresh Deshmane and also good background music by kaushal Inamdar. Among the artistes, the chemistry between Pushkar Shrotri and Mrunmayee Deshpande works well . Both of them find suitable roles to their share. Mrunmayee, in particular, finds a better scope to display her emotions, in as many as five important scenes, including one with Reema Lagoo. She is so natural, throughout the film.
In the role of Asha, Gauri Nigudkar does make comeback into Marathi; with her perfect timing for comedy; but, there isn’t much scope for her to display her acting skills. But, Sanyogita Bahve’s designer costumes are well suited to Gauri, Mrunmayee and Kshitee, throughout the film. Ankush Chaudhary has become a typecast in the role of Jaisinh, after watching his similar kind of roles in films like ‘Jhakaas’,’Bluffmaster’ and ‘No Entry’ in the recent past. However, Kshitee Jog and Sanjay Khapre, support well. Pooja Sawant has limited scope in her guest appearance; but she invites attention with her presence on screen through those four scenes. Other members of the big team of artistes offer good support to this conventional Marathi film, which follows the same old comedy track.
‘Zenda’ sends a strong message to fanatical party workers
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Rating: na
Presenter: Black Gold Films, A square Entertainments Director: Awadhoot Gupte Story : Awadhoot Gupte Dialogues, Screenplay: Sachin Darekar Cinematographer: Rahul Jadhav Music: Awadhoot Gupte Cast: Pushkar Shotri, Rajesh Shrungarpure, Santosh Juvekar, Sidharth Chandekar, Sachit Patil, Chinmay Mandlekar, Tejashree Pradhan, Neha Joshi, Shubhangi Gokhale, Ujwala Jog.. Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
You may be a dedicated worker of any political party having blind faith in your leader, but when your leaders take you for granted; the day is not far when your conscience will not permit you to continue with them further. With this theme, Avadhoot Gupte’s much awaited political thriller ‘Zenda’ is all set to release on 8th January 2009. Set on the backdrop of the situation that had arisen in Maharashtra, due to split in a regional party over the issue of their chief handing over the leadership to his own son. Rather than glorifying the party leadership and the internal family affairs, the film maker has tried to emphasize on the impact of such political crisis on the dedicated party workers.
Surprisingly, the film which has uncovered the selfish motives of two leaders trying to show their strength at the cost of their fanatical followers; hasn’t received much opposition prior to its release, except for a delegation belonging to one upcoming party, lodging their protest over few scenes. It is very difficult to predict the success of this well presented film, but one thing is clear that Marathi cinema has taken up a bolder and sensible theme to create that required impact on the target audience affected by blind faith in their leaders.
‘Zenda’ does not openly show the senior political leader and founder of the party in this film, but only his shivering hands holding the Rudraksha string, indicate his presence in few scenes. The entire screenplay tests the patience of three fanatical youths who are affected by the changing political scenario in the state politics with the change in stance by their leaders. On the other hand, how the fourth youth who is a shrewd consultant of an Event Management company benefits out of this political battle, has been cleverly shown through this film.
Director Avadhoot Gupte has tried to touch upon so many other relevant issues covered by the story and screenplay writer Sachin Darekar. One of them is obviously the selfish attitude of the leaders,
while playing the hand in glove game with opposition party leaders to protect each other’s interest; and the other being the modus operandi behind the postings of corrupt police officers to mobilize the funds for the party. Very clearly the film goes on to show how a Home minister of a ruling party is in touch with his opposition party leader to derive maximum benefits for him and his party. In the climax, the director has shown as to how the change in stance by their leaders at the last minute, make them lose their dedicated workers. And at the same time, it is shown as to who ultimately benefits.
‘Zenda’ is an action packed thriller based on a serious issue that ultimately affects today’s youth; but it is a more a serious tale rather than an entertaining film. It is altogether a different cinema showing the dark side of Maharashtra’s politics and how the local Maharashtrians ultimately suffer. Those who love to watch films on realistic subjects, will surely like ‘Zenda’. Besides good music, excellent photography at outdoor locations; the other plus points of the film are good editing and performances of the artistes, who look so natural. Watch Santosh Juvekar as a college drop-out and fanatic party worker. His body language and spontaneous reactions speaks a lot about the dilemma of all those who fall into his category. On the other hand, Siddharth Chandekar, who plays his close friend and his sister’s boy friend; has a different image of a well educated young man, who takes his decisions as per his conscience. He too has played his character with authority. Chinmany Mandlekar, the young party worker from Kolhapur perfectly fits into his character of an educated youth who is very ambitious of making it big in Politics, step by step.
Among others in the cast, Pushkar Shroti and Rajesh Shringarpure fit perfectly into their respective characters, well supported by Sachit Patil, Tejashree Pradhan, Neha Joshi, Shubhangi Gokhale and Ujwala Jog.