• Review : Andya Cha Funda (2017) 
• Producer : Vijay Shetty
• Director : Santosh Shetty
• Star Cast : Arun Nalawade, Deepa Parab Chaudhary, Atharva Suresh Bedekar, Shubham Parab, Mrunal Ravindra Jadhav, Sushant Shelar
• Writer : Santosh Shetty
• Music : Amitraj
• Review By : Abhay Salvi

Rating : 2/5

Andya Cha Funda Marathi Movie Review :

Films that star kids in lead roles are very sensitive in general. Pulling out natural performances from them is a skill. Very few directors are truly good at it. So the point is watching the kids in Andya Cha Funda perform is an exhausting experience. And we can’t even see anything wrong with the kids. It’s the makers who deserve the blame. But again this is one of the many errors this film has.

One peculiar thing that can be observed about many such interesting but half baked ideas. Many of these stories seems to have initiated from the climax. And the rest of the story is constructed based on it. While doing so, many set pieces too are added. Many of these makers tend to believe too much in their climax & it’s impact. They forget the fact that the audience would lose their interest in the film until reaching the climax. The same is the case with Andya Cha Funda. Somewhere in the late second half we find something interesting, but it’s too late.

As the trailer suggests the film’s lead are the two kids Andya (Atharva) & Fundya (Falgun).  Atharva belongs to a wealthy family which lives in a lavish beach house (supposedly in Madh). Fundya is a kid from the nearby slum. So it’s Andya & Fundya against the world. Fundya has some intuitions (of sorts) & he shouts in pain as his head seems to be in too much pain. (Nothing of it is explained, whether his parents ever felt a need to consult a doctor too is not mentioned, instead his father considers his ‘dreams’ as one of his mischiefs.)

Now the conflict of the film arrives when Fundya dies, hit by a truck, when he visits konkan with his parents. Just after that Fundya appears in front of Andya, but clueless & then suddenly he remembers everything. Now this is concerned with Andya’s mother Kumud (Deepa Parab). More description would be a spoiler.

So with that the film has suddenly turned into a mystery thriller. The further actions take place at a village in Konkan. But the film wastes just too much time when it shifts to Konkan. Mrunal Jadhav the popular child artists joins Andya & Fundya in their mission & makes the whole thing even more unbearable.

But then arrives an essential flashback sequence, which could have saved the film had it arrived at least 45 minutes earlier. Sandesh Kulkarni a truly talented actor shines in whatever chance he gets to save this sinking ship (the film). Some scenes here are technically good & bring in the thrill factor. But not good enough to improve the film overall.

By the way the film also stars Sushant Shelar & Arun Nalawade. Arun Nalawade gives a perfect anti-climax to the film & unintentionally a few laughs.

The cinematography of this film is decent in it’s aesthetics but cluelessly keeps giving us top angle shots for no specific reason. The main issue with this film is not that it fails as a mystery, rather it fails by misusing it’s title characters. The chemistry between them has no heartfelt moments, or truly funny incidents. It fails here, to establish the lead characters & develop a connect with the audience.

Few years back we had one well made children adventure-mystery film “Chintoo 2”. The reason to it’s success was that it treated kids like kids! It had a compact, to the point plot & even with poor special effects the film essentially entertained.

Overall:

If you’re planning to watch this film with or for your kids, think again they might get bored!

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Deepa Parab-Chaudhari is one of the few actresses who have always been in audience memory even after being very selective about her work. She has been active in different mediums of entertainment in both Hindi as well as Marathi. She is all set to make a comeback in the role of a mother in upcoming fantasy Marathi film ‘Andya Cha Funda’.

Andya Cha Funda is your comeback film. What is it that excited you to act in this film?

It’s a mystery film. The content of the film is too strong since the film is written by Ganesh Pandit, Ambar Hadap & Shripad. I knew that the writers are good, the director is good so I took this film!

You’ve worked in all mediums of entertainment from theatre to serials, films & even ad films. You started from inter-collegiate theatre! Would you like to make a comeback on stage?

I would love to, but practically speaking my child is very small right now so it won’t be possible. But yes theatre is close to me & in the future I would definitely like to be a part of good project in theatre.

This film has an exciting ‘fantasy’ element. Do you think such films should be made more in Marathi?

I don’t know whether such films should be made more or not, But I believe that Marathi audiences like films with good content even if it’s a fantasy film. Looking at today’s trend where people from outside the industry too are quite impressed, & are eager to work here.

You’ve acted in many Hindi serials a few years back. Do you anything has changed in Hindi serials today or in general serials of today?

The last serial I did was ‘Thodi Khushi Thoda Gum’ & now 8 years post that, I don’t how many things have changed. But I change that is easily recognizable is that the sets have travelled from Goregaon to Mira Road & Bhayandar! Though our T.V. has become technically more advanced now & many other good changes too have occurred.

But what about the shooting schedule? Is there any difference in ‘then’ & ‘now’? Is it more hectic now?

Not just now, back then too, the shooting schedule was equally hectic. But I remember my call time used to be of 9 in the morning. And when you’re on time early they leave you early too. And I have been very passionate about my work, so all those hours weren’t stressful. I’m a early morning bird, I can get up early but I have to be home early too.

Tell us about your experience of working with the child artists who star in ‘Andya Cha Funda’.

They are very natural. I enjoyed working with them. Overall today’s generation is too advanced. We can’t really call them small children, they are so matured! Just as the camera starts rolling they are so amazing in their work. Their awareness of their dialogues, their sense of humour all of it is so amazing. There are so many things to learn from them.

Finally, what you think would the audience love about ‘Andya Cha Funda’?

The audiences would definitely love the film. Along with the children it’s for adults too. Just like friendship is an important aspect of the film, so is the mother-son relationship. A son’s struggle for his mother is depicted really well in the film. ‘Andya Cha Funda’ is a complete package. There’s fantasy, there’s family entertainment & all these aspects will definitely be loved by the audiences.

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• Movie : Andya cha Funda (2017) | अंड्या चा फंडा
• Producer : Vijay Shetty
• Director : Santosh Shetty
• Studio : Adhya’s Creations
• StarCast :
  • Arun Nalawade
  • Deepa Parab Chaudhary
  • Atharva Suresh Bedekar
  • Shubham Parab
  • Mrunal Ravindra Jadhav
  • Sushant Shelar
• Writer : Santosh Shetty
• Screenplay & Dialogues : Ambar Hadap, Ganesh Pandit and Shreepad Joshi
• Music : Amitraj
• Lyrics : Kshitij Patwardhan
• Sound Designer : Kartik Ku7lkarni & Aditya J Yadav
• Background Score : Sameer Phaterpekar
• Cinematography (DOP) : Aniket Khandagale
• Editor : Faisal – Imran
• Art Director : Mahesh Gurunath Kudalkar
• Action : Mohd. Amin Khatib
• Choreographer : Sujit Kumar
• Casting Director : Adityoa Surana
• Co – Producers: Prashant Poojari, Indira Vishw
• Executive-producer :  Rajendra Patil
• Genre :  Comedy
• Duration : NA
• Release Date : 30 June 2017

Synopsis : Andya cha Funda is a story between two best friends-Andya and Fundya, who no matter what will stand for each other and their immense love will make them do anything for one another.
Andya is a well-to-do, well mannered, intelligent and sophisticated boy and Fundya on the other hand is from a poor family, but a happy-go-lucky, full too filmy boy and a big fan of Shahrukh Khan. Their friendship is far far above all the materialist pleasures and wealth and they are connected by heart.
They are famous for their mischiefs and the fun they do. Everything changes when unfortunately Fundya dies and Andya’s life comes to a standstill. Fundya comes back in the form of a ghost, who can be seen only by his best friend Andya, and asks his help to fulfil his last wish. The journey now begins where the two friends go to Konkan to get answers and unfold the secrets. They meet a girl, Vasanti, who helps them in their journey of discovering the truths of their lives and solving the mystery.
Come watch the movie to fill your stomach with butterflies of laughter and see the beauty of true friendship.
A comedy, thriller, suspense movie, full of emotions which is beautifully depicted by the kids.

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Writer and director Santosh Shetty has earlier given hit serials like “CID”. His new Marathi film “Andya cha Funda” is ready for the release by this month end. Recently a song from this released by legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Lata didi has liked all the tracks of this film and wished all the best for the success of this film. Along with the director and producers of the film, the cast of the film was present for this occasion at the residence of Lata Didi. The film stars child artistes Atharva Bedekar, Shubham Parab, Mrunal Jadhav and Deepa Parab-Choudhary and Sushant Shelar in the lead roles.

The song “Gosht ata Sampli” has been written by Kshitij Patwardhan and composed by Amti Raj. Adarsh Shinde has given playback for this film.

The film is produced by Vijay Shetty under the banners of Adhyas Creations and co-produced by Prashant Pujari and Indira Shetty. The screenplay and dialogues are by Ambar Hadap, Ganesh Pandit and Shreepad Joshi. The film will be releasing on 30 June all over Maharashtra.

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