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Today, Marathi films are evolving more around the personified topics . Betraying friends- families for money is a common sight these days. Politics is draining away the trust from its voters. ‘Barad‘ is one such film, which is set on the backdrop of all such social elements of a small village Alkud, where money hopes are destructing the prosperity and humanity.

Barad means barren land. Many villages have such infertile lands. The film ‘Barad‘ floats around a rumor which destroys the villagers as well as the village. Presented by Atharva Movie’s Devendra Kapadia & produced by Kumar Gandhi the film is directed by Tanaji Mahadeo Ghadge. Cinematography by Kamal Chaupal and Surendra Singh & music by Sandeep Wadekar are other credits. The theme song of this film is presented by Rohan & Rohan. The film stars Suhas Palshikar, Shahaji Kale, Rajan Patil, Bharat Ganeshpure, Nandkishor Chaugule, Sanjay Kulkarni, Rohit Chavan, Dhananjay Jamdar, Ajay Apkire, Geeta Shinde, Namrata Kudalkar and others.

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God has no religion and therefore changing the God to offer prayers, does not change your religion. Latest released Marathi film ‘Tuhya Dharma Koncha?'(What is your religion?) tries to explain how poverty forces a poor family towards conversion to another religion and later goes on to show how the family has to face the ire from their own community. In fact, director Satish Manwar ( Gabhricha Paus fame) tries to explain the dilemma of tribals, who fall easy prey to opportunists and fanatics.

Set on the backdrop of a tiger sanctuary in Northern Maharashtra, the film revolves around a tribal family of Kavadu (Upendra Limaye) who lives in a small tribal colony with his wife Bhulabai (Vibhavari Deshpande) a small kid and a new born baby. One day, Kavadu is falsely implicated and put under trial for killing a tiger. In the absence of the bread earner in the family, Bhulabai becomes helpless when her new born baby needs immediate medical attention. She does visit the municipal dispensary at a nearby village; but can’t afford the costly food supplements prescribed. Later, when the child is seriously ill, on the suggestion of a lady from her tribe; she takes her son to a Father of a Christian missionary, who is a doctor. Indebted by the kind hearted Father and the Nun from the missionary, who offer her free treatment and food for her kid; Bhulabai regularly attends the mass at the church. She also gets converted into Christianity, only to face ire of local tribal community. Finally, Kavadu is declared innocent, as the real culprits are arrested. But, the a group of Hindu fanatics force Kavadu and few others from the village to get reconverted into Hinduism. Finally, Kavadu and his wife understand who their real God is, as they embrace a traditional tree in the last scene, to show their faith in Nature God.

The film does deal with a sensitive issue with utmost care, without hurting the sentiments of any religion. When the Father of the church (Kishore Kadam) tells the Nun (Sneha Majgaonkar) that he was not interested in keeping the count of number of conversions; but, would be happy to find even one such true devotee of his religion; it makes his selfless service very clear. At the same time, a Hindu priest, who is spreading the importance of his religion and showing his opposition to conversions; is himself shown against violence. It is only few of his devotees, lock him up and get involved into violent activities. As a result of their aggression, the poor tribal community is in a dilemma. The director has also shown the Naxalite movement in this region; and the reason for their taking up the arms. But, in the film’s screenplay, the director has shown them neutral, in the religious uproar. There is one possibility that some of the portion must have undergone cuts at the Censor’s table.

Director Satish Manwar has however presented his subject in a realistic manner. He has used the ahirani language very well throughout the film, which is a tribute to Bahinabai Chaudhary, whose all original poems were in this language. Cinematography by Parixit Warrier is simply superb. So is the suitable music score by Dattaprasad Ranade and background score by Augustine Samuel and the wonderful flute played by Navin Iyer from South. In the role of Kavadu, Upendra Limaye has given one more fabulous performance after ‘Jogwa’. Vibhavari Deshpande has supported him well, as a helpless wife. She has expressed herself very well at every situation through her eyes. In the role of Father of the church, Kishore Kadam is at his best. The dialogues are apt to every situation. The film does throw light on the existing situation in tribal region and shows how the Government’s apathy, enables external forces to exploit their poverty.

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Rain always plays spoilsport during a one day cricket match. But, in the new Marathi film titled ‘Dho Dho Pavsatli One day Match’ (D2PODM) the running commentary of the one day match inspires the two main characters to find solution to their problems. Two strangers Vinay Upadhye (Suhas Palshikar) a pensioner and Shekhar Sarpotdar (Shekhar Phadke) – A software Engineer, meet each other by coincidence at a tea stall on a rainy evening and get stranded for 2 and a half hours due to non stop rains. They share their experiences on the backdrop of the one day match commentary going on the radio and also witness the lifestyle of some of the visitors, who pay a visit to this stall during this period.

Director Nitin Kamble has used his creativity to present this sensitive subject while showing the contrast between two generations and passing a social message of understanding true human relations. No wonder, he has cleverly presented the clean image of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, to connect with his screenplay. Every happening that takes place at the tea stall has some relevance to the main theme of existing human relations and the changes that have taken place with the passage of time.
The theme of the film being an universal subject, the film is likely to appeal international audience and the art film lovers scattered all over India. Looking at the title of the film, one expected this film to be an action packed thriller, but it has turned out to be a simple neat and clean sensible film. With the conclusion of cricket match, with India with the help of Sachin scoring that winning stroke in the last over; the film too ends well with a solution.

Suhas Palshikar as a pensioner does very well in that emotion filled character, who feels lonely at home with his son who is a busy surgeon and daughter-in-law who insists on his joining the home for aged. On the other side, Shekhar Phadke as Shekhar Phadke, Suhas Palshikar
Software Engineer presents a perfect image of today’s youngster from an affluent family, who gets fed up with the daily arguments between his father an IAS officer and mother a college Principal (played by Dr. Vilas Ujawane and Shubhangi Latkar) .

The character played by Vijay Chavan who takes to excessive drinking after the death of his wife plays an effective communicator between Vinay and their common friend who suffers in his own house. Priyanka Yadav who plays the role of Manasi-the girl Shekhar falls in love at first sight, does her job well. Few other artistes in the supporting role including the Tea stall owner and the little boy working in that tea stall are impressive. D2PODM is a well made film for those who love to watch technically well presented artistic films.

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Sindhutai Sapkal, well known social worker from Maharashtra has done a commendable job by offering shelter to hundreds of homeless children and providing them food twice a day. No wonder she has been conferred with 170 awards so far, for her selfless service to the society. Having herself experienced the worst treatment from husband and her society, for giving birth to a girl child, Sindhutai literally faced the circumstances with hard work. So impressed was Mr. Ananth Mahadevan, the Bollywood actor and director with her contribution to the society that he decided to make a marathi film on her life.

The time being right for the realistic marathi cinema, Mr. Mahadevan has already started his work on this ambitious project using Sindhutai’s own autobiography as the main source for his film’s script. The screenplay will present the happenings that have occurred in last 50 years of her life with more emphasis on stunning events like having to abandon the education on account of her marriage, warming herself near a burning funeral pyre while being frozen during a cold wave, and feeding herself on the holy rice kept near the dead body. In the later half, the story of her life soars to a commendable honour of being able to express herself from the dais of an international forum in America, which can also be seen in this film. Given the fact that the central theme of the film being so full of appeal, it is expected to appeal international audience.

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