Bedhund, Presented by Shri Charbhuja Films
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Company: Shri Charbhuja Films Producers : Mahesh Padalkar,Sanjay Borude Director: Dyanesh Bhalekar Writer: Sachin Darekar Cast: Sandeep Kulkarni, Mugdha Godbole, Santosh Juvekar, Sushant Shelar, Niranjan Namjoshi, Ajinkya Joshi, Mahesh Subhedar, Mrunmayee Lagoo, Prajakta Datar, Snehlata Tawde. Movie Review by: Kashmira |
After nearly more than sixty years of our nation independence we are still struggling with many problems which were faced by people in pre independence era. Even there is no proper definition of freedom youngsters today take the freedom of our country for granted. For them, it means the freedom to do whatever they please that matters. History lessons were only in school books and best forgotten in real life. And where the problem is arises. This is the base of the Shri Charbhuja Films Bedhund.
The story of this revolutionary movie goes like this Major A. S. Marathe has voluntarily retired from the military force after bagging several awards for his achievements on the battlefield. He now wants to bring awareness amongst the youngsters of today about the importance of India’s freedom and the trouble our
Bedhund freedom fighters took to accomplish it. For this, he joins a military school as a trainer. The film begins with five guys, Paddy, Sameer, Nikhil, Amey, Jignesh and three girls Anushka, Mitali and Manva amongst many others on their way to the training school during their vacation. Their meeting with the teachers is followed by meticulous training and group discussions. After all this autocrats they are all on the verge of running away from the month-long meticulous classes. They cannot come to terms with the preaching of the Major. But something happens to change their mindset and they are helped by their ‘sir’ in their endeavor.
Sandeep Kulkarni as Major A. S. Marathe is convincing as the factual, very impressive and does justice to his character. But it is time that he changes his style of acting and dialogue delivery, as he seems to be getting typecast. Of the eight youngsters, only Santosh Juvekar as Paddy leaves an impact. This is because the other characters are not well plausible and don’t get cataloged in the viewer’s mind. Though the film has been shot at Nasik’s Bhosale Military School, it would have been much better with cinematography. While music by Ajay-Atul is worth a mention, there is just one song film on the youth which comes out of the blue in the film. The direction is satisfactory. It’s a very interesting topic but not well-handled and slow-paced. It could have been a better fare.
‘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.
‘sanai chaughade’ REVIEW
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Rating: na
Presenter: Mukta Arts Ltd. Producer: Dipti Talpade Story, Director: Rajeev Patil Camera: Pushpank Gawde Music: Avadoot Gupte Cast: Sai Tamhankar, Shilpa Tulaskar, Tushar Dalvi, Santosh Juvekar, Subodh Bhave, Sushant Shela, Meghna Erande & Bharti Aacharekar, Special Appearance – Shreyas Talpade Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
In the era of 21st century globalization is unrepeatable part of our life. Especially in the metro cities, many of us prefers shopping malls even for vegetables than ‘mandai.’ Naturally our marriage system, relations and even social structure is changed a lot because of influence of global culture. ‘Sanai-Choughade’ is the bold (not visually, but mentally) covers all these aspects and provokes audiences to think about the success.
The story moves around Sai (Sai Tamhankar). Her elder niece Urmila (Shilpa Tulaskar) and Jijaji Shrikant (Tushar Dalvi) promises her mother on death bed that they will follow responsibility of her marriage. Sai starts living with Urmila and Shrikant after her mom’s death. Urmila and Shrikant, who had gone through love marriage, are completely unaware with ‘typical Maharashtrian arrange marriage system.’ After taking many good and bad experiences, they came to know about latest marriage bureau handled by Rahul Borgavkar (Subodh Bhave)- ‘Kande –Pohe.’ The modern marriage bureau believes on logical match making than traditional one. They organises a nice trip to a hill station. The thought behind it is all of them will get a chance to get familiar with feelings, nature and Sanai Choughade understanding of partner. Sai and Aditya (Santosh Juvekar) fall in love with each other. Just before finalisation of their marriage, Sai revealed her past. She was in love with Shryas Talpade and had given birth to his child. Shreyas was ready to marry Sai and accept the child but unfortunately he became pawn of destiny and died in an Accident. Now do Aditya accept her past? What was reaction of other people who represents society? Do Shrikant and Urmila accept her mistake? What steps Rahul Borgavkar takes to keep his motto ‘Nothing is Impossible.’ The story developes swiftly and gives answer to all these question. Thanks to director Rajiv Patil and script writer- Sanjay Pawar for handling such a sensitive issue efficiently and giving different but certainly nice experience to audiences.
Sai Tamhankar and Subodh Bhave played lead characters in the movie and both had done well. Especially Subodh Bhave catches maximum attention through amazing facial expressions. Twice or thrice Sai’s inexperience can be noticed but in her debut movie she is much promising. Santosh Juvekar, Tushar Dalvi and Shilpa Tulaskar strongly supported Subodh and Sai. Chinmay Mandlekar has also played done really nice job even in the small role. His body language and dialog delivery is simply amazing.
Versatile Avdhoot Gupte has given good music. Especially the song ‘Kande-Pohe’ sung by Sunidhi Chauhan has appropriately used in whole movie. Camera, lights and especially cinematography are good but certainly far behind ‘Mukta Arts’ standard.
A credit must be given to Rajiv Patil for handling two different stories- ‘light comedy of Mulgi Dakhavne’(I swear I couldn’t find appropriate English word) and problems of pre-marital pregnancy. Audiences do not realize any jerk or it does not sound odd, when story moves from light comedy to serious issue.
Marathi cinema is getting globalize and producers are showing courage to handle sensitive issues. Dipti Talpade’s this movie is nice example of it. But the really nice thing is she never tried to show something ‘extra ordinary.’ She has successfully shown how serious topics can even be handled through perfect commercial film. And as even a common man can also enjoy this movie, seriousness of the issue can be delivered to higher no. of people. And that’s real success of ‘Sanai-Choughade.’