Rating: ★★★ Studio / Presenter: Silver Autumn Productions Producer: Rushikesh More Writer, Screenplay, Director: Rushikesh More Dialogues: Prashant Loke Cinematographer: Arjun Sorte Music: Bapi – Tutul Cast: Gaurav Ghatnekar, Shruti Marathe, Sanket More, Kalpana Sathe, Uday Lagu, Neha Bam,Mrunalini Jambhale, Ashok Kulkarni, Shrikant Kamat, Varad Chavan, Prashant Neman…. Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

Goa has always been a favourite place of many film makers; only because the atmosphere is most conducive for young couples to share the happiness in their lives. Latest released Marathi film ‘Tujhi Majhi Love Story’ which takes off in Mumbai and then proceeds to Goa, to unfold the realities in lives of two youngsters Aditi (Shruti Marathe) and Indraneil alias Neil (Gaurav Ghatnekar) .

The story of the film revolves around Young Indraneil, who is good at painting and photography; but, is not sure about his career. He spends most of his time in the company of his two close friends Goli and Vihnu, doing petty jobs, only because he gets self satisfaction. He works late night hours, eats double burger with Cola and sleeps till noon, unless there is any urgent assignment from home front. One day, his elder sister Sandhya (Mrunalini Jambhle) takes him along with her, to receive her friend Aditi at the airport. Aditi arrives from Goa.

In the company of Aditi who is five years older to him, Indraneil discovers a new friend. He clicks lots of photographs of Aditi and falls in love with her. After Aditi leaves for Goa and having come to know about the proposed engagement of Aditi; Indraneil becomes restless and leaves for Goa, seeking the help of his friend Goli. After reaching Goa, we find new developments in this intense love story , with the biggest opposition coming from Aditi’s brother (Varad Chavan) who has fixed Aditi’s marriage to his friend (Shrikant Kamat), obviously for his business gain. This 112 minute long film, then concludes with an extension to a happening shown in the beginning of the film.

‘Tujhi Majhi Love Story’ is no doubt an intense love story; but is not very fascinating. It has many such scenes of past love stories, witnessed on big screen; including one song sequence going on the lines of “Agar Main kahoo…” from the Hrithik Roshan – Priety Zinta’s film ‘Lakshya’. There are also few minor lapses by debutant director Rushikesh More on maintaining perfection towards continuity of scenes. But, there are more plus points too; which makes this film appealing.

The selection of new artistes for different character roles, is perfect. Especially, Sanket More, who has played the character of Goli, a close friend of Neil. He looks so natural ! Thanks to director Rushikesh More, for extracting the best out of him.. Even Shrikant kamat, who plays the role of Aditi’s ‘would be’ husband looks a perfect Goan. Varad Chavan is impressive in the role of Aditi’s brother. With his perfect physique and body language, he invites all the attention in that negative role. Even Mrunalini Jambhale has performed her limited role with ease, along with other supporting artistes .

Playing that difficult character of Aditi, Shruti Marathe has succeeded in proving that she is well versed in playing such a character, who is in a dilemma. She has expressed the happiness and attitude of a typical Goan girl very well, besides turning emotional at one point. Gaurav Ghatnekar is a gift to Marathi cinema, as he has performed the role of Indraneil with total conviction. At no point, he was found as a debutant actor. Having received the experience of a Marathi and Hindi serial, he looked more comfortable on big screen. This Whistling Woods trained actor, who has taken acting lessons from Naseeruddin Shah, certainly has a bright future.

Two other areas, where this film has scored, are Music and cinematography. While Bapi -Tutul impressed more with his background music, Arun Sorte displayed his wonderful photography, especially capturing the picturesque outdoor locations. All in all, ‘Tujhi Majhi Love Story’ is surely a one time watch for all age groups, on account of its plus points.