In the recent past we have seen newspaper reports and TV news highlighting the attacks on senior citizens. Some of the attacks have been either over property issues by close relatives or even by builders and developers threatening them to vacate a particular plot. Many a times such people are found murdered in their own houses. We have seen such harassment suffered by senior citizens through many Hindi and Marathi films in the past. In 2010 there was a Marathi film ‘Second Innings’ which showed how a group of senior citizens fight with proper planning to take the revenge of murder of their friend.

The latest released Marathi film ‘Senior Citizen’ produced by Pramod Mohite and creative producer Raju Savla and written- directed by Ajay Phansekar present the extra ordinary self defence skills of 75 year old retired Major General Abhay Deshpande (Played by Mohan Joshi) , who has won many bravery awards including gallantry award. Popularly known as Tiger among his morning walk senior citizens group friends , the retired army officer lives with his wife Lakshmi ( Smita Jaykar) in a bungalow. His young son has already sacrificed his life for the country, while serving Indian army. Still very active with his office work , while running a security agency Mr. Deshpande keeps himself busy, while his wife trains young girls in dancing at their own bungalow.

One day, Mr. Deshpande counters the attackers who are beating up an old man. With all his strength and strategies he knocks down the attackers. His bravery act is noticed by a TV News reporter Sunita Rao ( Sheetal Kshirsagar) who makes him a hero and is eager to interview him soon. In the meanwhile many such incidences happen in Mr. Deshpande’s life , including the murder of old couple in the neighbourhood. This makes him feel helpless. But, his encouraging wife tries to instill his self confidence.

How Major General Deshpande regains his self confidence to face more trouble in his life bravely, is what the film is all about. At the same time the writer director has also linked the so called freethinking section of young generation of today, which is being drawn towards drugs and rave parties and later black mailed by the party organisers. The message sent through this film is very clear – ‘Never take the senior citizens for granted’. There could be someone very tough like Abhay Deshpande who will challenge such attackers by demonstrating his ‘One Punch Knock out’ strategy.

The performances by all the artistes are good. But, Mohan Joshi stands tall among them with his wonderful portrayal of Maj. Gen. Abhay Deshpande. Good support comes from Smita Jaykar, Shital Kshirsagar, Kamalesh Sawant and a big team of youngsters. Technically, it is a well made film, but two songs are misfit into the screenplay. Extra time has also been wasted in the gimmicks of party organizer and his blackmail practices. Abhijit Narvekar’s music is just fine, but DOP B. Laxman has done a good job in capturing all action scenes. All in all, this film will certainly inspires people from all age groups.

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Sanskruti Kaladarpan, which works towards social cause, have also instituted awards to all the three streams of entertainment, i.e. Cinema, Theatre, Television. Now, into their 15th year, they recently announced nominations in all categories, at a function held in Mumbai. The main two pillars and heads of Sanskruti Kaladarpan, Chandrakant Sandve and Archana Nevrekar, welcomed and thanked the jury members of TV, Cinema and Theatre panels.

In fact the organisers were of the opinion that no awards function should be organised from next year onwards, due to problems relating to dates, theatre timings, availability of films on time, etc. Such issues prevailed till the last minute; but a lot of film fraternity members sorted out the problems, to make this year’s ‘Mahotsav’ of Dramas and film, a grand success. They thanked all the viewers, who supported with ‘House Full’ boards. Incidentally, the plays including Kalat Nakalt, Samudra, Goshta Tashi Gamtichi and films including Elizabeth Ekadashi, Ticha Umbartha, Rama Madhav were part of the ‘Mahotsav’.

Sameera Gujar Joshi, in her impeccable style compared the programme. She had to speak non-stop ,to announce the nominations of all categories, in different streams. Some of the nominated names are, Spruha Joshi, Leena Bhagwat, Atul Todankar, Sanjay Khapre, Kumar Sohoni, Vikram Gaikwad, Guru Thakur, Ajay- Atul, Bela Shende, Smita Tambe, Jyoti Chandekar Sai Tamhankar, Subodh Bhave.
The selection committee comprising of Sharad Ponkshe, Amruta Rao, Prajakta Kulkarni-Dighe, Avinash Kharshikar, Smita Jaykar, Pradip Kabre, Kanchan Adhikari, along with some others, were present on the occasion. Alka Kubal, Supriya Pathare, Anant Jog, Shashak Ketkar, ever beautiful Mrinal Kulkarni, Ramesh Bhatkar (looking very youthful), Vijay Kadam, Tejaswini Pandit, Kishori Shahane-Vij, Ashwini Ekbote, AmitRaj represented the film, theatre and television industry.

Sanskruti Kaladarpan Gaurav Rajani, final awards function will be held on 26th April 2015 at Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai.

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