• Review : Cheater (2016)
• Producer : Pravinkumar Udaylal Jain
• Directer : Ajay Phansekar
• Star Cast : Hrishikesh Joshi, Vaibbhav Tatwawadi, Aasawari Joshi, Suhas Joshi and Pooja Sawant.
• Writer : Ajay Phansekar
• Music : Abhijeet Narvekar
• Genre : Comedy, Romance
• Certification : UA
• Review By : Rasik Tirodkar

Rating : 2/5

Cheater Marathi Movie Review:

A horror comedy is a genre seldom explored in Marathi cinema. Horror itself is a rarely explored genre. So there was certainly a curiosity regarding the film. The main cast were also all quite capable enough. However, the film turns out to be a disappointment as it does not meet expectations at all.

The plot isn’t bad at all. Abhay (Vaibhav Tatwawadi) is your quintessential ‘cool dude’ who spends most of his time cheating others (and hence the title of the film). Mrudala (Pooja Sawant) aka Mimo is a rich girl from Mauritius studying in the college and also happens to be Abhay’s girlfriend. Mimo’s rich family purchases another big bungalow in Mauritius and she called there to celebrate the event. But, as you can expect, the bungalow is haunted. Mimo asks Abhay to send an exorcist from India there. Abhay senses an opportunity here and goes himself to Mauritius disguised as an exorcist. Given his care free attitude he doesn’t believe in ghosts, but that turns out to be a problem here as the ghost is indeed haunted.

The problem here is that in trying to explore the horror comedy genre the film feels like being confused between the two genre. There doesn’t seem to be any proper assimilation between the two different kinds of style. At times you forget that there is any supernatural element in the film. And at other times the romantic genre completely overtakes the film. As a result, the film ends up becoming an odd mix. Neither does it convince you as a horror film and neither as a romantic film.

The budget also doesn’t seem to be a problem. As the film has pretty decent production values for a marathi film. There is a considerable use of CGI as well. But the problem here is that there doesn’t seem to be any uniformity in the aesthetic design of CGI.The various kinds of graphics come across as disparate from each other.

The cast of the film does manage to do its job well, but sadly, that isn’t enough for the film to affect you in any substantial manner.

Overall:

A rather unconvincing mix of horror and romantic comedy, that leaves you unaffected.

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Pooja Sawant is one of the most glamorous face of Marathi industry. Since her debut in Kshanbhar Vishranti in 2010, Pooja is seen in various films and dance reality TV shows. An enchanting smile, good dancing skills and a complete diva material Pooja is really excited about her upcoming “Cheater” where she is paired against Vaibhav Tattwawadi. Marathistars.com spoke with Pooja about this film and her role.

Here are the excerpts from this interview.

Can you please tell us about your role in the film Cheater?

In this film I am playing role of a girl called Mimo. That is her pet name and everybody from the family adores her. Basically she is from a rich family of Mauritius, but her grandmother (played by Suhas Joshi) wants her to get good Indian Sanskar and hence sends to Pune for further education. She is a psychology student. In Pune, I meet this conman cheater played by Vaibhav. He falls in love with me and he comes to Mauritius along with me. Hrishikesh Joshi and Asawari Joshi are playing role of my parents. This is a lovely horror comedy. Though this is a comedy film, the element of horror is also very important in this story. It is a completely family oriented film.

In this film, Vaibhav has donned a completely new avatar. What do you think of his character?

Looking cool and confident was the basic requirement for his role, but he was worried about being loud. He used to ask me whether he is being gaudy as he has never done such type of roles. I always told him that you should leave that Coffeewala serious look behind and be happy with this new avatar. He was constantly asking the director about whether he was overacting. However, everybody on the sets used to convince him that he is going on the right track. He is a cheater from Pune so he has to look very overconfident, brash and street-smart. His persona should portray that he is pretty sure that he will never get caught. While shooting Vaibhav explored this character beautifully and as the promos are suggesting, people love his new cool avatar.

Ajay Phansekar is directing after gap of so many years. How was your experience working with him?

Ajay has done such a brilliant films like Ratra Arambh, Encounter, Ramchandra Purushottam Joshi. He has taken a gap of so many years as he was working on the scripts. During shoot breaks, he used to narrate us stories from his research. He traveled at various places to write his scripts and do the research. After so many years, he is coming with this new film. After Cheater he has lined up many projects. This is more like a comeback for him.

You are mostly known for your glamorous roles. What is your though process behind your looks and costumes?

This has to be done according to requirement of the role. I have done a completely deglamourized role for Nilkanth Master because that was the prerequisite of the script. I prefer personally discussing with the stylists and costume designer about my look. I get involved in the process of designing the look as well as selecting the costumes and the makeup. This helps me to know my character very well and also I get to know what I will be wearing for every scene. I pay attention to these details, so I am ready before the film goes on the floor.

You are a fabulous dancer. Have you learnt dancing?

Dance is my god-gift. I have never learnt any classical dance, but I enjoy dancing and I am passionate about it. I love live performances as they give lots of positive energy. However, I make sure that I don’t overdo it. I don’t want to see myself performing in each and every event or the award show. I have to be selective about the events so my performances remain fresh and interesting.

What are your criteria for choosing a film?

Choosing films I don’t have any boundaries. I want to different type of cinema. For the length of the role does not matter, but the importance of that role in the story matters. For Nilkanth Master, I was given an option to select between the two female leads. Lengthwise other character had more scenes, but Indu had less scenes. After reading the script, I decided to do Indu because she is more promising and I could identify myself with that character.

Marathi films are doing really well on the box office. What do you think about it?

This is a golden era for Marathi cinema. I am think I am blessed because I am getting an opportunity to work in this scenario. When the future generation will look back they will take my name as a part of this era. Now we are promoting our films vigorously. We are getting box office collection in crores. This is a great achievement for Marathi film fraternity as well as for Marathi audience. It encourages filmmakers to keep experimenting and make good films.

What is your fitness Mantra?

I love to dance and that keeps me fit. I also do yoga regularly. Other than that I don’t follow any strict regime for my fitness. I eat everything because I love food.

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• Movie : Cheater (2016) | चिटर
• Producer : Pravinkumar Udaylal Jain
• Directer : Ajay Phansekar
• Studio : Swiss Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
• Star Cast : Hrishikesh Joshi, Vaibbhav Tatwawadi, Aasawari Joshi, Suhas Joshi and Pooja Sawant.
• Story : Ajay Phansekar
• Screenplay : Ajay Phansekar
• Music : Abhijeet Narvekar
• Lyrics : Akhil Joshi
• Singers : Sonu Nigam, Avdhoot Gupte, Urmila Dhangar and Anandi Joshi.
• Dialogues : Ajay Phansekar
• Editor : Vnod Pathak
• Director of Photography : B.Laxman
• Art : Swapnil Keni
• Choreography : Vrushali Chavan, Amit Baing
• Associate Director : Hemant Shinde
• Executive Producer : Sameer A Shaikh
• Genre  : Comedy, Romance
• Release Date : 10th June 2016
• Certification : UA

Synopsis : Cheater is a story of a constar from Pune. After conning almost everyone he knows, the Cheater has now decided to don the garbs of a sadhu or a wise man. He is turning a new leaf…or is he? Watch the rib-tickling comedy movie to know what unfolds next.

Cheater Marathi Movie Poster / Still Photos :

Cheater Marathi Movie Trailer :

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Vaibhav and Pooja’s new release Cheater is all set to hit the theatres on 10th June 2016. The new romantic song from the film has released recently called “Man Maajhe”. The song has been sung by Sonu Nigam and Anandi Joshi. The music has been composed by Abhijeet Narvekar and Akhil Joshi has penned the lyrics.

The song stars Vaibhav and Pooja at exotic locations of Mauritius. The song has been picturized very tenderly and Pooja looks very glamorous in that red shor dress. Vaibhav oozes the charm of a prince for this role and looks very handsome. The pair has an amazing on-screen chemistry. However, though audio-wise song is very romantic and lovey-dovey, it also hints at some terrible things. The video shows Vaibhav (who plays a con-artiste) looking at a very sinister-looking traditionally dressed lady. The lady appears mysteriously and Vaibhav looks scared by her presence.

The film also has a comic touch and the trailer has promised us a very light-hearted comedy drama. The film also stars Hrishikesh Joshi, Asawari Joshi and Suhas Joshi in prominent roles.

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Remember that oft silky voice of Sonu Nigam which became a rage few years back. You can now relive that experience in Cheater’s new song “I love you”. Composed by Abhijeet Narvekar, this ultra-romantic track has been picturised on Vaibhav and Pooja- the film’s leading pair.

The song comes as a typical romantic element of the film. Vaibhav is looking very handsome and Pooja looks stunning in short dresses. Her screen presence is very glamorous and she has been emerging as a romantic girl for last few films.

The USP of this song is silken voice of Sonu Nigam and Anandi Joshi. Sonu sings Marathi words very effortlessly; also he can create that romantic mood of the song nicely. The picturisation of the song is very typical but it uses beautiful backdrops of Mauritius.
The film is directed by Ajay Phansekar and it will be releasing on 13th May 2016.

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Vaibbhav Tatwawdi’s next release will be “Cheater” a lighter hearted comedy entertainer by Ajay Phansekar. The film revolves around a conman who enters in a house to hoodwink its residents under the false pretense of exorcism. What this cheater does not know that the ghost is in this house is very much real. Watch Cheater Marathi Movie Trailer.

What happens during this cheater’s cheating will be seen on the big screen. The film stars Vaibbhav in a very comic role and Pooja Sawant will be playing her love interest. Other cast includes Hrishikesh Joshi, Asawari Joshi and Suhas Joshi. The film has been extensively shot at Mauritius. The music for this film has been composed by Abhijeet Narvekar.

The trailer gives us a glimpse of what will be a complete laugh riot for the audience. The dialogues are very witty and Vaibhav looks at ease in his performance. Hrishikesh Joshi as usual ready to steal the thunder with his impeccable comic timing.

The film will be releasing very soon. We will keep updating you about this cheater’s next moves.

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Vaibhav Tatwawadi has made an immense fan following as a suave, cute lover in Coffee aani Barach kahi. His recent portrayal of a younger brother of Peshawa has also received positive feedback from critics and audience. He is ready with his next film- Cheater.

The trailer of this film was recently released on various social media platforms. The film stars Vaibhav and Pooja Sawant in lead roles and Hrishikesh Ranade as Pooja’s father. The film is written and directed by Ajay Phansekar. Phansekar has earlier given us a classic cult film- Ratra Arambh and many other hits.

The trailer is neatly cut which tells us that this is a story of a conman who falls in love with a girl. Pooja looks every bit of glamorous and lovely on the screen. Vaibhav looks really good and his mannerism of a conman has been taken very effectively. His disguises and makeup has been done very brilliantly. He also delivers punch lines on the time. The film seems to be giving a full chance to exploit the acting potential of this young actor. The film has been extensively shot at Mauritius. The music for this film has been composed by Ajay Narvekar.
The film will be releasing very soon.

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When festivals like Ganeshotsav, Shimga, come near then we remember the devotional aartis, balya dances and Jakdi dance. Balya dances and Jakdi Dances are new to the new generation but this cultural dance form which is getting extinct in the Konkan region is registering it’s presence across the seven seas in Mauritius where it is celebrated with great pomp and fervour . This dance form is known as Jhakri in Mauritius. Producer Swiss Entertainments and writer-director Ajay Phansekar’s new film will feature this ‘Jhakri’ form of dance . Many years ago a few workmen from Konkan migrated to the Mauritius to work in the sugarcane fields and they carried on the their traditional dance of Jhakri but the surprising thing is that in the Konkan region only men used to participate in this dance but in the Mauritius even women participate in the dances.

The film ‘Cheater’ has story , screenplay and direction by Ajay Phansekar and the DOP is veteran B.Laxman. The film stars Hrishikesh Joshi, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi, Asavari Joshi, Suhas Joshi and Pooja Sawant and these stars have danced to the Jhakri form of dance brilliantly. The film’s title suggests it’s a very different film but you will have to wait and watch till the film releases to find out it’s novelty.

Abhijit Joshi has penned the lyricsfor four songs in the film set to tune by Abhijit Narvekar and as an added attraction Hindi playback singer Sonu Nigam has sung two songs for the film along with Urmilla Dhangar, Avdhoot Gupte, and Anandi Joshi. Vrushali Chavan is the choreographer for the Jhakri dance. This is the first Marathi film to be shot in Mauritius for almost 70 percent and the rest of the film is presently being shot in Pune.

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Singer Sonu Nigam is one more addition to the non Marathi singers making waves in Marathi music industry. He is not new to Marathi films having sung popular songs like ‘Hirva Nisarg‘ in Navra Majha Navsacha and the recent hit ‘Tik Tik Vajte‘ from the super hit Duniyadari. Now he is all set to sing two sings for the same Marathi film which is Ajay Phansekar’s written and directed film ‘Cheater‘ which was recorded in a Mumbai studio after taking the mahurat for producer Swiss Entertainment.

The music is composed by debutant Abhijeet Narvekar who was an arranger and an instrument player in Sonu Nigam’s shows. He says, “When I told Sonujee that I will be composing for a Marathi film , he immediately expressed a desire to sing for me and I was pleasantly surprised as it was my first film and that Sonujee to sing for me really took me aback.and it was a big achievement for me. After recording the first song , I approached hesitantly to Sonujee to record a second song and he immediately said yes. Both the songs are duets sung by Anandi Joshi with Sonujee. Both the songs are of different genre and there are a total of four songs in the film. I am thankful to director Ajay Phansekar for giving me my first big break”

From the title ‘Cheater’ one can ascertain as to what the film is all about. But wait for the film to release to know more about the film which is being shot on the beautiful locales of Mauritius and the second schedule will be shot in Wai .The film is written, scripted, and with screenplay , story,and direction by Ajay Phansekar. The film boasts of brilliant performances from stars like Asawari Joshi, Hrishikesh Joshi, Vaibhav Tatwavadi, Pooja Sawant, and Suhas Joshi. The DOP Is B.Laxman. Lyrics by Akhil Joshi. The film is set for an early release.

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