‘Nagrik’ has a strong subject of investigative journalism
Journalism is considered as the fourth estate of a democratic society. This term was earlier used mainly for print media. The invasion of modern technology saw rise of electronic media and digital media, which has also become part of the fourth estate. This fourth estate, though dreaded by inactive politicians, corrupt ‘babus’ and businessmen, tries to keep check on wrongdoings in the society, apart from hailing the good deeds.
A film fully dedicated to this profession, i.e. Journalism, is very rare, in Marathi cinema. But producer Aarti Sachin Chavan under the banner Sachi Entertainment is coming up with a new Marathi film Nagrik, the story of which has a major backdrop of investigative journalism. ‘Pen is mightier than sword’ is theme of the film which focuses on the political and social realities of the times, through the eyes of common man.. Nagrik, which is directed by Jayprad Desai, has already bagged a prestigious Maharashtra State Film Award for best cinematography (Devendra Golatkar).
Also it features in nominations for five categories of the state awards, i.e. Best Debut Director (Jaypraad Desai), Best Actor (Sachin Khedekar), Best Dialogues (Mahesh Keluskar), Best Lyricist (Sambhaji Bhagat) and Best Film. Nagrik has a strong star cast, comprising of Dilip Prabhavalkar, Dr Shriram Lagoo, Milind Soman, Sulabha Deshpande among others. The film is all set to release soon.
10th year of ‘Chaitra Chahool’ event
Every year ‘Chaitra Chahool’ event is held, offering entertainment in a different way.Every year, they felicitate two prominent personalities from Marathi literature and entertainment. This year’s beneficiaries were Mr. Vijay kenkre, who was conferred with the Rangkarmi award at the hands of veteran music director Ashok Patki. The ‘Dhyas Sanmaan’ was conferred upon well known writer Madhavi Purandare; who however donated the entire amount , towards charity.
The programme began with the song ‘Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha ..’, paying sincere tributes to late Shahir sable, who passed away recently. There was variety offered through songs ,dances and music, besides a programme ‘Karanopanishade’ based on late Baba Amte’s literature, offered by Sonali Kulkarni, Sachin Khedekar and Anjali Marathe. Spruha Joshi played the show anchor, while Vinod Pawar proposed vote of thanks. The programme was sponsored by NKGSB & LIC together.
Kadhi sanjaveli mala aathavuni
Album: Sajgarva.
Song: Kadhi sanjaveli.
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Music: Milind Ingle
Aata tula sagal joona athavel ki nahi kunas thauk?
aata tula sagal joona athavel ki nahi kunas thauk?
Saare prahar,aapale shahar,gardicha kahar.
Tya gardit tu mala ani ni tula shodhayacho,
shodhata shodhata aapanach mag haravayacho.
Ekaamekanchi aathavan kadhat khup ekata phirayacho,
jase ekach train madhye vegalya dabyat shirayacho.
Adhun madhun door jayachi apali savay tithali,
tujha gaav kuthal?ani tujhi paayavaat kuthali?
Ekamekanchi ugach ashi cheshta karat rahayacho,
gondhalalele chehare aapale hasat hasat pahayacho.
Ti cheshta khari hoeel kadhich vaatal navhat,
gardit tevha dolyat pani daatal navhat.
Ata vay nighun chaalalay halakya halakya pavalani,
tyat mala vedhalay punha tujhya junya savalyani.
Ekek savaleet unhaasarakh saar lakhkha athavatay,
ekatyamadhun uthaoon mala gardit koni paathavatay.
Mi uthun yeinahi, mage valun pahinahi
malach shodhat rahinahi, gardit haraoon jaeenahi.
Tula matra koni tujha pathavel ki nahi kunas thaauk?
tula matra koni tujh pathavel ki nahi kunas thaauk?
Aalis tari tula sagal joona aathavel ki nahi kunas thauk?
ata tula sagal juna aathavel ki nahi kunas thauk?
Kadhi sanjaveli mala aathavuni
tujhya bhovatali jarashi valuni pahashil ka?
tujha dur yethe uthu de shahara
shariravaruni jasa gar vara vahashil ka?
rite sur aata ithye ya urashi
jara sobatila manachya talashi rahashil ka?
tujhya aathavana ithe sahato mi
tula sahato mi tashi tu malahi sahashil ka?
Laathi (लाठी )
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Star Talash Promotions
Producers: Janardan Vishnu Kulkarni, Prasanna Babasaheb Tanwade
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Director: Sanjay Surkar
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Editor: Sunil Dhanve
Starcast: Sachin Khedekar, Nagesh Bhosle, Subodh Bhave, Smita Tambe, Shakti Kapoor
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Synopsis
‘Laathi’ : This film is a socially relevant drama that charts the journey of a school teacher, who devotes his entire life imparting knowledge to children, only to realise that what they had learned from him was completely different.
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Sensible ‘Pitruroon’ is a fine work of art
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Rating: ★★★★
Studio: IME Motion Pictures Producer: Abhay Gadgil, Shrirang Godbole Director: Nitish Bharadwaj Writer: ABased on a novel by Sudha Murthy Editor: Abhijeet Deshpande Cinematographer: Mahesh Ane Cast: Tanuja, Sachin Khedekar, Suhas Joshi, Mrunal Deshpande, Om Bhutkar, Ketaki Vilas, Purvi Bhave and Madhura Jugade, Omkar Kulkarni,Rupesh Bene Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
It is always a pleasure for children to receive love and affection from their parents; but, it is very difficult to digest the facts about their mysterious past. We have seen few such stories in the past by well known authors on big screen. Now, Sudha Murthy’s novel has been brought live in cinematic form by Nitish Bharadwaj, through latest Marathi film ‘Pitruroon’. This is also Nitish’s debut film as a director and he has done a commendable job, to retain the originality of the story.
Set on the backdrop of Pune, the film talks about the tragic story of Bhagirathibai (Tanuja) , an old widow, who lives with her small family comprising of Venkatesh alias Sangeetappa (Sachin Khedekar) and two grandchildren; in a small village off Pune. One day, a Professor from Pune city Venkatesh Kulkarni (double role of Sachin Khedekar), who has just lost his father; arrives in the same village in connection with his archaeology work; along with his daughter (Purvee Bhave) passionate about Photography. When Professor’s daughter tells her father about his look alike noticed by her in the village, initially he ignores it; but out of curiosity he goes in search of his house, along with her, during his free time next day.
Venkatesh not only meets another Venkatesh Kulkarni; but also his family. Kind hearted Bhagirathibai suggests the visiting professor to have lunch, since she and her family are offering prayers in memory of her departed husband in presence of a family priest. During the course of rituals, the professor notices similarity in the names of ancestors and Gotra uttered by Sangeetappa.
Surprised by the similarities noticed about the names of their ancestors, the professor shares the same with rest of his family members, comprising of his wife Mrunal Deshpande and Mother ( Suhas Joshi) on return to his home. However, they don’t pay much attention to his story, after hearing about the death of Bhagirathibai’s husband long ago. The film turns more mysterious, with the sequence of events that follow one after the other. The real mystery unfolds in a very systematic manner during the climax of the film.
Director Nitish Bharadwaj has very cleverly handled every important situation in the film, clearly indicating his skills, to generate more interest in the screenplay from start till the end. It’s almost like reading an interesting novel. He has himself written the screenplay of this film along with Praveen Tarde. The past of Bhagirathibai set on the backdrop of beautiful Konkan is well handled in the flashback, with Ketaki Vilas playing the young Bhagirathibai. Bollywood Cinematographer Mahesh Ane has captured these beautiful outdoor locations very well. Music by Kaushal Inamdar also goes well with the film’s subject. The well suited background music and required sound effects, are worth mentioning plus points of the film.
It’s a lifetime role for veteran actress Tanuja, who has portrayed the character of Bhagirathibai very well. Sachin Khedekar has cleverly managed to present two different characters using his expertise, while delivering the dialogues and through body language. The other characters in the film have limited scope; but Suhas Joshi, Mrunal Deshpande, Purvee Bhave, Ketaki Vilas, Madhavi Soman, Om Bhutkar and others have offered very good support, to give this film a realistic look. Certainly a worth watch for all those, who like a film with a good story and arty presentation.
‘Kokanastha’ is a just a remake of ‘Viruddh’
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Rating: ★★ ½
Studio: Great Maratha Entertainment, Star Pravah Producer: Aniruddha Deshpande, Medha Manjrekar Director: Mahesh Waman Manjrekar Music: Akshay Hariharan Cast: Sachin Khedekar, Upendra Limaye, Jitendra Joshi, Sonali Kulkarni, Rohan Talawarkar, Vidhyadhar Joshi, Vaidehi Parshurami Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Mahesh Manjrekar’s new film ‘Kokanastha’ had created a controversy among section of people, when the poster of this film carried the lead hero dressed up as a RSS volunteer. Even the tagline of the film ‘Taath kana Hach Banaa’ (An erect spine defines your character) had raised the hopes of the audience, expecting the film to be another dose of inspiration for Marathi manoos.
Though the shrewd film maker had defended himself, stating that he was going by the script; he has almost fooled all his critics and supporters. After watching this film, it has come to notice that the get up of the protagonist as a typical RSS volunteer, is just limited to the concluding scene, a little before the climax of the film.. In fact, ‘Kokanastha’ is just a remake of 2005 Hindi film ‘Viruddh’ produced by Nitin Manmohan and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar himself, on his own story.
We are already watching Sachin Khedekar in the role of a programme host of TV show ‘Kaun Hoil Marathi Karodpati’ a reality TV show run on the lines of KBC hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. In ‘Kokanastha’, he plays the character played by the superstar, by only changing his surname from Vidyadhar Patwardhan to Ramachandra Gokhale, a retired man living with his wife also a retired professor (played by Sonali Kulkarni). As per the original story, their only son Rohan ( played by Rohan Talwalkar) returns home from Switzerland after studying his Hotel management there. He comes with his girl friend turned wife (Vaidehi Parshurami) giving a surprise to his parents.
Rohan gets involved into a fight between the Home Minister’s son and his dancer girlfriend. When Rohan is on his way to the party of his friend at a hotel, he witnesses this Politician’s son killing his girlfriend point blank. He tries to stop him; but his bodyguards beat him up and the Minister’s son shoots him. Being a Home Minister’s son; the Police initially refuse to lodge FIR. But, Ramachandra succeeds in making a strong case against the Minister’s son. In the court, it is proved that Minister’s son was away in Nashik at the time of this incidence and the only witness who is a close friend of Rohan turning hostile, during cross examination.
As per the original script, the film goes on to show the nexus between both the lawyers and also shows the Police department’s apathy in investigating the case and falsely implicating Rohan’s wife in a drug trafficking case along with her late husband; obviously due to the political pressure from Home Minister. Finally, we see Marathi’s Amitabh Bachchan fighting his lone battle, to teach a lesson to the Minister , settling the scores.
‘Kokanastha’ has therefore turned out to be a predictable film, having seen the Hindi version. Even otherwise, audience from Maharashtra don’t miss Big B’s films. And, ‘Viruddh’ was released just 8 years ago. But, for those, who haven’t seen the original film, this film is a worth watch. Ajit Reddy’s cinematography is good and so is the superb sound effects. The use of VFX has certainly helped the film, in some of the sequences. Both Sachin khedekar and Sonali kulkarni have played their roles with complete understanding of the situation. But, it was unnecessary to show a song picturised on them in the pre interval session. Even during the post interval session, when the film takes a firm grip on court proceeding, the couple is shown in unwanted discussion, while at home.
Newcomer Rohan Talwalkar gives a satisfying performance. It was a good choice to select him for the role played by John Abraham in ‘Viruddh’, as his character did not require a big name. Vaidehi Parshurami (who made her debut through ‘Ved lavi Jeeva), suits well in the role of Rohan’s wife. In the supporting cast, Upendra Limaye does a good job as a Motor garage owner – Pagare, in the neighbourhood. As a protagonist from Dalit family, he has very cleverly shown his aggression against injustice, while helping Mr. Gokhale. In the original film, this role was performed by Sanjay Dutt. But, Upendra has played this character in his own style successfully. However, the talented artistes like Vaibhav Mangale and Bhalachandra kadam are just name sake in this film.
‘Kokanastha’ is a well presented film; but, after all it’s a remake of a Hindi film made by the same director, which is slightly disappointing!
Mrinal defines meaning of ‘love’ in her own style
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Rating: ★★★ ½
Banner: Bhupat Bodar Enterprises, Amol Production Producer: Praveen Thakkar, Director: Mrinal Kulkarni Story: Mrinal Kulkarni Screenplay: Manisha Korde Cinematography: Amalendu Choudhary Cast: Sachin Khedekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Pallavi Joshi, Sunil Barve, Suhas Joshi, Mohan Agashe, Smita Talvalkar, Neha Joshi, Vidyadhar Joshi, Sidharth Chandekar. Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
A marriage ceremony is usually a happy event. It’s only the living together with understanding in the post marriage period, is all that important to make the couple happy. Today, we hear about rising number of divorce cases, taking place soon after marriage or sometimes even after spending over 10-15 years together. In some cases, it is just a mutual consent between the couple keeping friendly relations, after their divorce; just to keep their children happy. But, does that make the children really happy?
In some cases, either the wife or the husband is away pursuing their career. Among today’s young lovers even before marriage, there are a few break ups. The new trend especially among girls is to postpone the marriage; till they find a suitable match. Till then, live-in-relationship is preferred by them.
In comparison, the people of old generation, who try their best to keep such aggrieved couples together, consider themselves lucky to find their suitable partner and living with them with perfect understanding, throughout their life. But, how is it affecting the young generation, comprising of children? How are they looking at marriage? This is what actress turned director Mrinal Kulkarni has tried to show through her latest released film ‘Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asata’.
Dr.Rohit Phadnis (Sachin Khedekar) is a reputed Doctor in Pune, running his OPD in his own bungalow. His career oriented Astro-Physicist wife Pradnya (Pallavi Joshi) has preferred to migrate to USA after divorcing her husband, leaving him in the company of two children. Living in the same area is Anushree (Mrinal Kulkarni) with her mother-in-law (Suhas Joshi) and two daughters Piya and Ria. Her husband Kedar (Sunil Barve) has deserted her for the past four years. Yet, Anushree’s mother-in-law having a soft corner towards her daughter-in-law, prefers to live with her, taking good care of her grand-daughters; while Anushree is busy running her own florist’s shop.
Dr.Rohit’s and Anu’s children are studying in the same school. One day, while Piya is injured during her basketball match in the school, she is attended by Dr.Rohit. And that incident brings both Rohit and Anu together. While Dr. Rohit still maintains good relationship with his ex-wife, like a good friend, regularly communicating over phone; Anu doesn’t want to see the face of her husband, who has deserted her. But, Kedar is regularly in touch with his daughters over phone, especially his elder daughter Piya (Asmita Joglekar).
At a time when Dr.Rohit and Anu come closer; Kedar returns back home to drop his mother and daughters from a ceremony and so does Pradnya at Rohit’s place , to attend her brother’s wedding. The relationship between Dr.Rohit and Anu reaches a stage, where both of them have to take a crucial decision. Rohit is firm on his decision and suggests Anu to take her own decision; suggesting that he would always welcome her in his life. In the climax scene, Writer-Director Mrinal takes her bold decision.
As a debutant Director, Mrinal does have certain limitations; but, her sensible script and a desire to send across a strong message with the help of realistic characters helps her to make her presence felt, both as an actress and a director. However, the screenplay by Manisha Korde could have been much more interesting to create the desired impact through few important situations present in the script. She has managed well to take that sudden twist during the interval ; but barring that she has not used the shifts during important sequences skillfully. The wedding ceremony of Pradnya’s brother, has been used just namesake. Similarly, the character of Kedar hasn’t been highlighted much, to indicate the reason for deserting Anu. It is only the fine performances from the artistes, makes you ignore such minor lapses in screenplay.
As a director, Mrinal shows her concern for children who are witness to such estranged relationship of their parents. She clearly shows it through their emotions. At the same time, she shows the sufferings of a woman who has been deserted by her whimsical husband. In that climax scene, she literally stands up to speak up for all such women, who helplessly welcome their husbands back home, in spite of being deserted by them for years. In the same scene, she questions, whether a husband would welcome his wife with the same fervor, when his wife returns back home after staying away for years, deserting her family?
At the same time, she also shows an elderly couple, living with perfect understanding through the characters of her parents played by Mohan Agashe and Smita Talwalkar. Last but not the least, she has presented her younger sister’s ( Neha Joshi) character so perfectly, showing the trend of break ups between young couples even before marriage. In short, she has tried her best to define ‘love’ and its relevance to marriage in her own style. And that really makes this film a worth watch for all age groups.
Excellent photography by Amalendu Choudhary, good music, meaningful lyrics, sensible dialogues and above all, the wonderful performances by all the artistes, gives an artistic touch to this thought provoking film.
‘Aajcha Diwas Majha’ depicts clash of Ego with Conscience
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Rating: ★★★
Studio: Everest Entertainment, White Swan Producer: Puja Chhabria Director: Chandrakant Kulkarni Music: Ashok Patki, Mangesh Dhakde Cinematography: Rajan Kothari Cast: Sachin Khedekar, Ashwini Bhave, Mahesh Manjrekar, Pushkar Shrotri, Anand Ingle, Hrishikesh Joshi, Sunil Tawade, Bharat Ganeshpure Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Never humiliate anyone with your pride or ego. Time comes, when you learn through your own mistake, however powerful person you are. This is what director Chandrakant Kulkarni’s new film ‘Aajcha Diwas Majha’ tries to suggest, through a happening in the life of a Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who has just returned from Delhi, managing his position, in spite of facing opposition from his own ministry.
It so happens that one evening CM(Sachin Khedekar) along with his wife(Ashwini Bhave) attend the wedding in the family of chief justice, where the Governor of the state, an arch rival of CM is also present. CM deliberately arrives late, almost at the time, when Governor is about to leave. He confronts with him in presence of his wife. Later when the chief justice introduces him to dignitaries present at the function; he notices one of them not standing up to greet him. When the chief justice is about to introduce this special guest who is a classical singer; the chief minister humiliates him and suggests to the chief justice about his rude behaviour. But, when the chief justice tells him that the singer is blind; he repents his mistake.
The minister becomes restless and feels ashamed of himself for his behaviour in public. He leaves the function hurriedly and on reaching home, sends his Personal Secretary P.D. Shinde ( Rishikesh Joshi) back to the function to find out, what way he could help the singer. When he comes to know that the singer has sent an application in the form of reminder to allot a flat from CM’s special quota for artistes, he orders to reopen his previous application made eight years ago, during other CM’s regime.
The entire department of Housing is summoned to Mantralaya that late evening, so as to issue the keys of the flat to the singer next day morning. The Housing Secretary Mr. Rahmatpurkar ( Mahesh Manjrekar) , who is an IAS officer, is initially reluctant to attend to such a request; but, he cannot say anything when CM speaks to him personally. Then we see all the concerned people at the deputy secretary level, assistants and the steno/ typists at work during that night.
The film throws light on the personal life and problems of an IAS officer, working as Secretary at Mantralaya, the Personal Secretaries to Ministers and the other important staff; who are 24 hours at the service of CM. In the climax scene, we find the shrewd CM, taking his own decision, realising the game played by the IAS officer, while allotting the flat from his quota to the singer.
The film has limited theme; but director Chandrakant Kulkarni has very cleverly generated interest in the screenplay, whether it is thought provoking confrontation between CM and the Governor, or between CM and the chief Secretary and also the rivalry between CM and the Industry Minister from his own cabinet. There is one dialogue which is uttered by CM to the Governor, who is also seeking power, “That Governor is the best, who governs the least.”This is all we have been experiencing in every state of India. But, the treatment given to the political based script of this film is different.
In the role of CM, Sachin Khedekar has proved that he is a versatile actor. Ashwini Bhave has played his wife’s role confidently, paying more attention on her perfect rural accent. Mahesh Manjrekar, playing the IAS cadre Secretary, looks a perfect match for this role. He finds an opportunity to display his frustration, when he encounters his own daughter( Poorva Pawar) rejecting the proposal of IAS fresher and expresses her desire to marry someone with strong political background. In the roles of other officers from Mantralaya, talented Pushkar Shrotri and Anand Ingale have played their parts very well. But, it is Rishikesh Joshi, in the role of CM’s Personal Secretary, steals the show. He has expressed his emotions very well, especially when he regrets his inability to return home that night, to greet his son, who has passed the Board exams with 92%.
Others in the supporting cast look very realistic. Music has limited scope in this film; but the classical song picturised on the blind Singer is good. Dialogues are well written with perfect sound and editing work. In short, ‘Aajcha Diwas Majha’ is the clash of Ego with conscience, when the person holding the highest post in Maharashtra Politics, realises his mistake and tries to recompense, going out of his way.The film is a tribute to Cinematographer late Rajan kothari, who has left his memories with his excellent photography in this film.
Aajcha Diwas Majha ( आजचा दिवस माझा )
Genres: Drama
Rating: ★★★
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Everest Entertainment, White Swan
Producer(s): Puja Chhabria
Executive Producer: Jeetendra Kulkarni, Kaushal Goyal
Director: Chandrakant Kulkarni
Writer: Ajit Dalvi, Prashant Dalvi
ScreenPlay: Ajit Dalvi, Prashant Dalvi
Dialogues: Ajit Dalvi, Prashant Dalvi
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Executive Producer: Jeetendra Kulkarni, Kaushal Goyal
Director: Chandrakant Kulkarni
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Writer: Ajit Dalvi, Prashant Dalvi
ScreenPlay: Ajit Dalvi, Prashant Dalvi
Dialogues: Ajit Dalvi, Prashant Dalvi
Lyrics: Dasoo
Music: Ashok Patki, Mangesh Dhakde
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Cinematographer (DOP): Rajan Kothari
Editor: Rahul Bhatankar
Starcast: Sachin Khedekar, Ashwini Bhave, Mahesh Manjrekar, Pushkar Shrotri, Anand Ingle, Hrishikesh Joshi, Sunil Tawade, Bharat Ganeshpure
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Synopsis
‘Aajcha Diwas Majha’ : Director Chandrakant Kulkarni’s film ‘Aajcha Diwas Majha’ tries to suggest, through a happening in the life of a Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who has just returned from Delhi, managing his position, in spite of facing opposition from his own ministry.
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Dance based ‘Aayna Ka Bayana’ is a Dream seller
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Rating: na
Banner: LFS Media & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Im Shanti Universal Producer: Akshara Film Division Director: Sameet Kakkad Music: Ajit Sameer Choreography: Umesh Jadhav Cast: Sachin Khedekar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Rakesh Bapat, Ganesh Yadav, Siddhesh Pai, Sanket Farad, Praveen Nair, Rahul Kulkarni, Dinesh Kamble, Amit Rokade Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Dance and Music based reality shows on small screen have created an opportunity for many talented youngsters including kids. Watching the popularity of such dance based reality shows, film maker Sameet kakkad has this time offered a dream seller in the form of ‘Aayna Ka Bayana’ a rock Music based Marathi film. The film targets all those young dance lovers, who have dream in their eyes to turn pop star one day. No wonder, the film is a tribute to Pop star Michael Jackson, who has been clearly mentioned, besides playing his dance video in one of the most important scenes in this film.
Aayna Ka Bayna, Dance‘Aaynaa Ka Bayana’ with a tagline ‘Ghetlyashivay Jayana’ clearly speaks about the struggle of 9 young boys from a remand home, who show keen interest in dance, when their Counselor cum dance teacher( Amruta Khanvilkar) turns them into experts in all forms of western dances. But, the warden of the Remand home Mr. Sathe( Sachin Khedekar) is very much opposed to such a practice inside his campus. For him, all inmates are criminals and not entitled for such liberties. But, Amruta who plays a protagonist in this film, dares to challenge the warden, who is a former Police Officer.
With the help of her choreographer friend ( Rakesh Vashishta) she offers these boys a platform, after they escape from the remand home, experiencing mayhem at that place. But, their participation at the competition is full of hurdles, as the warden with the help of police is after their arrest. In the meanwhile, the audience is shown the past life of few boys in the group, to give an idea under what circumstances they had committed a crime and landed at the remand home. ‘If there’s a will, there’s a way’. And, the group of these young dancers, finally succeed in achieving their goals, with happy ending.
The film does have a story to narrate, besides offering western style music composed by Ajit Sameer, to suit the theme of the film. But, the story part is not much, as the director is clever enough to narrate the scenes of few youngsters in quick flashbacks, focusing his attention more on dance and music. In the initial stages, he has picturised the dance based songs at different famous locations of Mumbai, on the choreography of Umesh Jadhav. But, it is the superb cinematography of Sanjay Jadhav, which make all such moments more appealing. The dances in the concluding part, including the climax have been over stretched in a typical melodramatic style; in this nearing 100 minute long film.
The nine boys with extra ordinary dance skills, who have been picked up on the basis of their performance in TV reality shows, have also acted well, besides displaying their dance skills. Sachin Khedekar is impressive in the role of a warden. He has also given a surprise through a song picturised on him displaying his flexibility through few dance steps. It was nice to see veteran actress Sulbha Arya, in a small role of a mother of one of the inmates from the remand home. Others in the supporting cast have done their jobs well. But, it is Amruta khanvilkar, who puts up an astounding emotion filled performance in the role of Dance teacher cum counselor. Her concern for the society is clearly noticed through her body language and spontaneous expressions. Santosh Juvekar makes a special appearance as a show anchor, in the concluding part of the film, in his own style.
Director Sameet Kakkad has paid more attention on western dance and music; but, has also passed a social message, through few emotion filled scenes and hard hitting dialogues at appropriate places in the film. Though targeted at youngsters, the film does pass a social message.