Based on a true story, this film revolves around a mother’s fight for her son who was wrongly arrested as a thief and tortured to death. According to a statement released by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, the film raises a vital moral dilemma in the end. “Can one really win justice after everything is lost? I am thankful to those who left me, because they taught me I can do it alone.”  the statement read.

Renowned Marathi actress Usha Jadhav plays the lead role of Prabha Mai in this film along with other versatile artistes like Suhasini Mulay as the lawyer, Kamlesh sawant as Cop, Girish Oak as CBI lawyer, Vibhavari Joshi as Sunanda and Vivek Chabukswar as Nitin Athavale. The film has also been officially selected in competition at the prestigious ‘The Asia Pacific Awards 2019′.

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During the past few years, in our country we have witnessed many international level sportspersons emerging from small villages. Best examples are Umesh Yadav Cricket, Deepika Kumari( Archery), Vijay Kumar ( Shooting), Sushil Kumar ( Wrestling), Mary Kom( Boxing) and the latest sensation in athletics –is 18 year old Hima Das. If none had spotted their talent and brought them into light, they would not have achieved what they have done till now.

Latest Marathi film ‘Re Raya‘ which is set on the backdrop of sports, revolves around one such national and international level Athlete Aadesh Bhosale( Bhushan Pradhan) . Aadesh, in spite of being the top athlete in the state of Maharashtra and India, is ignored for the prestigious Shiv Chhatrapati award by the state administrators and instead of him an inferior athlete is chosen for this award. Dejected by this favoritism, Aadesh leaves for his remote village at a district place . During his short stay there, he comes across three youngsters from poor families Rahul ( Vivek Chabukswar) , Aakash( Sudarshan Patil) & Vasu ( Hansraj Jagtap) who are really good in sprinting, high jump and archery respectively.

After taking permission from their parents and asking his guardian to take care of their families, Aadesh brings them to city to offer them training in their respective sports. Since he does not know much about archery, he requests another coach Gavde Sir( Abhijit Chavan) to train Vasu. After some struggle and rigorous training the three youngsters achieve what their mentor Aadesh had expected from them. Though this is an inspiring tale , the turn of sequences in post interval stage become predictable. Besides these three sports, the audience do not get glimpse of any other sports, thus it gives a feeling that National games are played only for these three games.

However, the director has cleverly highlighted the Politics in sports selection, right from the grass root level to the selection of sportspersons to represent state team. He has also thrown light on how the people who have not played a particular sport are made selectors. The non availability of facilities like proper food and toilets especially for girls is clearly shown through two scenes. This is a clear expose of our state associations representing different games and the host state. And therefore, to some extent he has succeeded in presenting what he wanted to convey to real sports lovers.

The best thing about this film is the selection of the artistes to play all the important characters. Bhushan Pradhan looks a perfect athlete and has displayed his emotions well. The three young artistes Vivek Chabukswar , Sudarshan Patil & Hansraj Jagtap have fulfilled the expectations from them with hard work displayed clearly through their body language, as they were more involved in action sequences. Sanskruti Balgude has been used as a show piece in this sports oriented film. Her role has not been defined properly. But, as a strong supporter of her boyfriend who is totally committed to coaching, she does well in all those few scenes to her share. In the supporting roles of School Sports teacher and Archery Coach, Uday Tikekar and Abhijit Chavan are impressive. Playing the role of little Aadesh, child star Malhar Dandge is good and so are Prakash Dhotre and Nayan Jadhav in the respective roles of Aadesh’s father and close friend .

Music by Mangesh Dhakde is just fine but Pratap Nair has captured all those action moments through his camera superbly. Story idea of Kiran Berad is inspiring, but he should have paid more attention on expanding the screenplay extra skillfully and supporting it with dialogues more capturing, with his limited content. However, the intention of film maker is good and he sends across a good message to the society and especially to all those sports lovers.

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Vivek Chabukswar, who is playing the central character of Gopal in this film, expressed his satisfaction on getting good exposure to play this role, in presence of two well known artistes. The film also stars German actress  Suzanne Bernett , who has an important role in this film. But, while reacting to a question, she preferred to speak in Hindi. Incidentally, Bernett was part of Marathi film ‘Gallit Gondhal Dillit Mujra’ and has also performed in few Hindi serials.

Khartik Shetty, has himself written the story of this film, which is produced by Siddhant Shetty, Nidhi Shetty, Srinivas Shinde, Rahul Pote & Vijay Shetty . Music by Amit Shete & Camera by Manjunath Nayak are other credits.

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The foundation of a good Marathi film is in its story. Latest released Marathi film ‘Salaam’ offers one such unique story on the backdrop of a village off Pune, which is known for families of brave soldiers and policemen. The story of ‘Salaam’ revolves around two such families; i.e. of a soldier in Indian army deputed at the border and a Policeman with Maharashtra Police, posted in Mumbai.

‘Salaam’ has a sensible story, mixed with emotions; but supported by light humour filled into the screenplay. The film makes its intention very clear from the very first scene, very intelligently shot, while the credits of the film appear on one side. With light sound effect played in the backdrop, the film suggests its class. ‘Salaam’ is actually a festival kind of film, which has been released first and then intend to participate in various film festivals. Director Kiran Yadnyopavit has selected wonderful locations for this film, to give a realistic feeling to the audience.

More than the story of the Policeman (Girish Kulkarni) serving for Maharashtra Police and posted in Mumbai and an Army Soldier (Sanjay Khapre) posted at the border; it is the story of their families and in particular their two children Raghu (Vivek Chabukswar) son of a Policeman and Sada ( Abhishek Bharate) son of an Army Soldier The film goes on to narrate the story of these two children, who are good friends. But, goes on to show, how they develop differences, while making collections for charity purpose, considering it as a competition, to win a medal for maximum collections.

Very cleverly, the director takes the audience into their typical village lifestyle, to show their playful days and how they face the grave situation. ‘Salaam’ is a simple story which is very effectively passed on to the audience, through its well presented screenplay. Every situation in the film, has a message to convey; be it the doubt in the mind of Raghu, as to who is superior? A Policeman or an Army soldier? Then, the break up of friendship between the two little friends, doubting each other’s integrity over collection of funds for charity and finally, the realisation of friendship, by Raghu; in the concluding scene . All these incidences have been very cleverly sequenced in the film.

Director Kiran Yadnyopavit has rightly used Albert Einstein’s quote before the start of the film ” If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” And, he has succeeded in conveying the actual meaning, through this film. At the end of the film, he goes on to remind you of Helen Keller’s quote, ” All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” Though, he hasn’t displayed the same on screen.

Best thing about this film is the coming together of three people, who have won national awards. Girish Kulkarni, who plays a Policeman is at his best, offering his natural skills; though he doesn’t have much scope for acting. But, Vivek Chabukswar has tried to do better, expressing his emotions well, through many important scenes in this film. He has turned out to be the real hero of this film. The third national award winner behind the screen, is a techie – Sound designer and mixing Engineer Anmol Bhave, who has also done a commendable job; which is clearly noticed in many outdoor scenes.

Among the other performers, Aatisha Naik as Raghu’s mother has played a totally different role of a kind hearted wife and mother in this film. Jyoti Chandekar as the grandmother, is impressive. Sanjay Khapre has played his limited role, with ease. Kishore Kadam as the head of the village school has done a good job, while Shashank Shende, Suhas Shirsat, Praveen Tarde, Siddheshwar Zadbuke, Savita Prabhune ( from Baramati) and the other six children have supported very well.

The film has only two songs; but the background music offered by Rahul Ranade is very apt for this type of film. All in all, ‘Salaam’ is a sensible film, and is a tribute to the families of those brave soldiers and policemen; who are used to face grave situations in their life and to overcome them.

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