• Review : Laal Ishq (2016)
• Producer : Sanjay Leela Bhansali
• Directer : Swapna Waghmare Joshi
• Star Cast : Swwapnil Joshi, Anjana Sukhani, Sneha Chavan, Jayant Wadkar, Priya Berde, Piyush Ranade, Yashashri Masurkar, Milind Gawli, Uday Nene, Kamlesh Sawant
• Writer : Shirish Latkar
• Music : Amitraaj, Nilesh Moharir
• Genre : Romantic Thriller
• Certification : UA
• Review By : Rasik Tirodkar

Rating : 2/5

Laal IShq Marathi Movie Review:

Swwapnil Joshi is the rare actor in the Marathi film industry who can be called a ‘star’. He does attract audience to the theatre and it is indeed a commendable achievement in a film industry deprived of such fan following. His film Friends, that released earlier this year, didn’t really make any mark and vanished from the theatres without a trace. So his fans would certainly be looking forward to Laal Ishq – a romance murder mystery, produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, no less. But, rather sadly, they are in for another major disappointment. Laal Ishq is a poor film at nearly all levels.

If there is one level that the film is good, then it has to be the basic concept. In the film, two suspects to a murder case are being interrogated. Their stories do not match. So either one of them is lying and most likely is related to the crime. This is certainly a subject not explored in marathi cinema. But Laal Ishq, probably due to Swapnil Joshi’s romantic hero image, forces a rather clichéd and hackneyed love story, and that proves to be the major undoing of the film.

Yash Patwardhan (Swwapnil Joshi) and a theatre troupe have driven down to a resort in Lonavala to rehearse their play. Janhavi (Anjana Sukhani) is the manager of the resort. Needless to mention, Yash and Janhavi fall in love at first sight, despite both of them being committed to someone else. Meanwhile, the rather mean director of the play is murdered and police officers Randive and his assistant are investigating the case. Randive interrogates Yash and Janhavi and the story unfolds on the screen in flashback. However, as mentioned before, the stories of Yash and Janhavi don’t match, so we are not sure whose story to trust. But even as the interrogation is in process, few more murders take place in the resort and the police finally close in on the killer.

Laal Ishq would have done so much better without the love story. Not only is it as clichéd as it can get, but the love scenes are filled with such cringe-worthy dialogues that I started squirming in seat. Add to that the poor dialogue delivery of the lead actress Anjana Sukhani. The film is also full of caricatures that sometime become laughing stock. And let’s not even get to the logical loopholes -why is a film star rehearsing a fairly small time play? In a scene we see that Janhavi reaches a place faster than a car, despite herbeing shown limping! The reason given in the end behind Janhavi and Yash’s statements not matching seems devoid of logic as well.

The film does get a little engaging towards the end. Though you can predict the killer from a distance, the revelation is the better part about the film.The only performance that impresses is of Kamlesh Sawant who plays the police officer Randive.

Overall:

Laal Ishq is a poorly made romance murder mystery which the presence of even Swwapnil Joshi cannot save.

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As the release date of the SLB productions first Marathi film Laal Ishq is coming closer, the makers of the film have started using innovative methods to promote the film. Recently the cast and crew along with some film journalists spent a day at a Lonavala resort.

The cast of this film presented a skit about the film to introduce their character and also performed on the dance number “Chimani Chimani”. The story of the film revolves around a murder and how all the film characters are accused of this murder and everyone of them tried to prove of their innocence. The cast included Swapnil Joshi, Anjana Sukhani, Samidha Guru, Kamlesh Sawant, Uday Tikekar, Yashashree Masurkar, Sneha Chavan, Farjil Paradeevala, Piyush Ranade, Jaywant Wadkar et al.

Apart from the film promotions, the actors and the journalists also rewind themselves at this resort and played various games like snooker and spent some quiet time around the nature.
The film will be releasing on 27 May all over Maharashtra.

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• Movie : Laal Ishq (2016) | लाल इश्क
• Producers : Sanjay Leela Bhansali
• Director : Swapna Waghmare Joshi
• Studio : Bhansali Productions
• StarCast : Swwapnil Joshi, Anjana Sukhani, Sneha Chavan, Jayant Wadkar, Priya Berde, Piyush Ranade, Yashashri Masurkar, Milind Gawli, Uday Nene, Kamlesh Sawant
• Story, Screenplay & Dialogues: Shirish Latkar
• Lyrics : Sachin Pathak (Yo), Ashwini Shende
• Music: Amitraaj (Chimney Chimney), Nilesh Moharir (Chand Matla)
• Singers : Swapnil Bandodkar – Vaishali Samant (Chand matla), Kasturi Wavare – Aarti Kelkar – Swwapnil Joshi – Sneha Chavhan – Jaywant Wadkar – Yashashri Mhasurkar – Piyush Ranade – Amitraaj – Adarsh Shinde (Chimney Chimney)
• Art Director : Boishali Sinha
• DOP : Prasad Bhende
• Editor : Jayant Jadhar
• Choreographer: Sujit Kumar
• Sound Recordist :  Anil Nikam
• Background Music : Amar Mohile
• Costumes : Shabina Khan & Jimmy
• Co Producer : Shabinaa Khan
• Genre : Romantic Thriller
• Release Date : 27th May 2017
• Certification : UA

Laal Ishq Marathi Movie Poster/ Still Photos :

Laal Ishq Marathi Movie Official Motion Poster :

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As Laal Ishq is gearing up for its release on 27 May, the songs have been releasing by the makers. The latest released song “Chimani Chimani” is a fun party song featuring most of the cast of the film minus the leading lady Anjana Sukhani. The song seems to be the celebration, however, given the mood of the film, there is something going on with the characters and of this film.

The song shows Piyush Ranade, Sneha Chavan , Jaywant Wadkar and Priya Arun dancing in a party. Swapnil Joshi reluctantly joins them, but clearly the plot is thickening in the song. We have to see the film to know exactly what is going on in this song. The song has been composed by Amit Raj and sung by Adarsh Shinde and Amitraj. What is more surprising is actors Swapnil, Piyush and Jaywant Wadkar have also sung some lines of this song!! And they have done an excellent job. Sneha and Piyush dances really good, Swapnil as usual steals the show with his charm.

The lyrics of this song have been written by Sachin Pathak and the film is directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi. The film has been produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Productions.

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The new song from much-awaited Laal Ishq has been released. The passionate song has been composed by Nilesh Mohrir and sung by Swapnil Bandodkar and Vaishali Samant.

Chaand Maatala is a very loving song about passion of the love. The setting of the song is very much like Sanjay Leela Bhansali films. The chandeliers and burning candles immediately reminds of old era. The use of bright colors and hues creates lovely illusion for the audience. The bold yet sensational moves by Anjana Sukhani are very good. The song uses slo-mo very nicely.

The film is directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi and will be releasing in the theaters on 27th May 2016.

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Though SLB Productions, Laal Ishq is a very dark and sinister film, the cast and crew managed to make the work more fun on the sets. The new face of the Sneha Chavan became the victim of the ragging by the Swwapnil Joshi. On her first day of the shoot, Swapnil told her to give Rs. 101 to the cameraman as a “Shagun” which will make her career super-hit. He also promised her that this is correct and auspicious way to start to start the shooting. Sneha believed him and when she went to give the cameraman Rs. 101 everyone on the sets started laughing.

Innocent Sneha could not believe that Swapnil could pull such a prank on her! Then she also joined in the laughter! We bet Sneha will never forget her first day of the shoot.

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Laal Ishq, a marathi film that has produced by Sanjay LeelaBhansali had its trailer launch recently. The film directed by Swapna Waghmare stars Swwapnil Joshi in the lead role. I managed to have a brief chat with the Swwapnil during the launch. Here are the excerpts from it : –

What excited you about the script the most?

A lot of things: First the banner excited me. It is every actor’s dream to get associated with names like Sanjay LeelaBhansali and Sabina Khan. Then Swapna the director whom I had also worked with Mitwa. And the biggest part about the script that excited me was my role.

How is this role different?

This role has a dark shade to it. I haven’t done such a role before. I haven’t seen myself in the shade my character has in the film. It is very different that any role I have ever done. It was a great challenge to come out of the comfort zone and do this role.

So, now do we expect to see you in roles that go against your image of a romantic hero?

I am not for any set pattern of an image. Whenever a script excites me I do that film. I only hope whatever I do more often than not is lapped up by the audience as well.

You seem to have a good rapport with director SwapnaWaghmare Joshi. This is your second film with her.

Swapna and I share an excellent rapport. She is family to me. She was one of major reasons I decided to do this film.

And how was it working with Bhansali Productions?

In one word – Outstanding!

Watch : Official Trailer Of Laal Ishq

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The motion poster of ‘Laal Ishq’ created quite a buzz. Its visual design suggested something dark. A kind of sinister romance not yet presented in Marathi cinema. The trailer of the film that was launched recently further underlined the darkness present in the film.

Watch : Laal Ishq Trailer

‘Laal Ishq’ that stars Swapnil Joshi and Anjana Sukhani in the lead role is a romantic tale with a mysterious twist. It is about a cast of a play that has come to a resort to rehearse. During their stay at the resort they witness a mysterious murder there. The prime suspect for the murder are Yash Patwardhan (Swwapnil Joshi) and Janhavi Deodhar (Anjana Sukhani) who have had a romantic relationship in the recent past. The police who are investigating the murder start interrogating the two prime suspects. While interrogation it becomes clear that either one of the two suspects are lying as their stories don’t match.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has produced this film and his influence was visible in the trailer. The film has a distinctive look with the makers having gone for dark colours like black and red depicting romance, trust, mystery and thrill. The songs also seem lavishly shot in true Bhansali fashion.

The trailer launch was a happening event attended by the entire cast and crew of the film including Jaywant Wadkar, Priya Berde, Piyush Ranade among others. The two main leads Swwapnil Joshi and Anjana Sukhani were present of course. Both look ravishing in their outfits.

The event was also graced by the presence of Swwapnil Joshi’s costars from his previous hit films. Sai Tamhankar, Sonalee Kulkarni and Mukta Barve came all the way to wish their friend and costar Swwapnil Joshi loads of luck for this venture.

The director Swapna Waghmare Joshi who had also directed Mitwa  was also present for the event. The spectacular camerawork is handled by Prasad Bhende and the music is composed by Amitraj Nad Milesh Moharir.

The film is slated to release on May 2th, 2016.

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First thing you notice about the trailer of “Laal Ishq” is that it has to be a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. The chandelier and candles shot immediately reminds of SLB’s beautiful frames. However, as the trailer progresses you realize that this is not a love story. This is a murder mystery where main leads are suspects. This Swapna Waghmare Joshi directed thriller will be one of the biggest hit film of 2016.

The trailer briefly tell us about the story and how two main leads are entwined in a murder mystery and what police does to unveil this mystery will be seen in the film.

The trailer looks very fast paced and creates anticipation for the audience. The cool looks given by Swapnil Joshi (who essays role of Yash Patwardhan) are amazing. Anjana Sukhani who plays role of Jahnavi looks very glamorous; however her Marathi pronunciations are very dull. The production looks very impressive and locations are beautiful.

The film has been co-produced by Shabina Khan and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film will be hitting the screens on 27 May 2016.

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The digital poster of the upcoming Marathi film LaalIshq was released with much fanfare yesterday. The film stars none other than chocolate hero of Marathi cinema Swapnil Joshi in the lead role. Starring opposite him is the pretty Anjana Sukhani who is acting in her first Marathi film. She gave us a glimpse of her newly learnt Marathi at the release yesterday.

Posters of Marathi films usually lack any kind of thought behind them. Most of the times the posters just have an assembly of the faces of the characters in the film making the poster just about functional. However, this does not seem to be the case with LaalIshq. There is a certain amount of thought put behind the poster. Not only that, it also has an artistic feel to it with a careful selection of the palette of colors used.

The LaalIshq poster is a combination of Red, Black and White: Red – as it signifies love and also because it is the color of blood. Black – as it signifies lies and there is a fair bit of that in the film. White – but finally truth prevails and so white as it signifies truth. All of this gives us an indication that LaalIshq is not going to be your usual sweet love story, but a one with a rather sinister twist.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is popular for his grand productions in Hindi has ventured into making a Marathi film for the very first time. The attachment of his name to the project has certainly raised everyone’s expectations from the film.

Swapnil has taken efforts for a different look and it is visible from the motion poster. There is a sparkling chemistry between him and Anjana in the poster that is hard to miss.

Apart from the two lead actors the poster launch was conducted in the presence of the ensemble cast involving Sneha Chavan, Jaywant Wadkar, Priya Berde, Piyush Ranade, Kamlesh Sawant, Milind Gawali, Samidha Guru, Uday Nene and Farzil Pardiwalla. Also present were the writer of the Shirish Latkar and the director Swapna Waghmare Joshi. The film is co-produced by Shabina Khan. The music is composed by music director Amitraj and NileshMoharir.

The movie promises to give a new dimension to romance in the Marathi film industry.

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