Dhag(2014) Marathi Movie Critic Review

• Movie Review : Dhag (2014)
• Director : Shivaji Lotan Patil
• Writers : Nitin Dixit and Shivaji Lotan Patil
• Producer : Vishal Pandit Ganware for Jayashree Motion Pictures
• Cast : Usha Jadhav, Upendra Limaye, Hansraj Jagtap, Nagesh Bhosale, Neha Dakhinkar, Suhani Deshpande
• Genre : Drama
• Rating :
• Review By : Keyur Seta

Rating : ****

Story Outline :

Dhag tells the story of a poor family forced to take up their ancestral and caste-based profession of performing last rites. Hence, their livelihood depends on someone’s death. Despite his hatred towards the profession, Shripati (Upendra Limaye) has been forced to practice it all his life to fill his and his family’s stomachs.

But he doesn’t want his son Krishna (Hansraj Jagtap) to continue the disturbing legacy. Even Krishna is firm in saying a big no to the family occupation. Shripati’s wife (Usha Jadhav) is torn between her support for Krishna’s ambitions and their need to earn a livelihood. But Shripati’s mother strictly believes they shouldn’t deviate from their ancestral profession. Where will the path lead Krishna?

Review :

Death is considered extremely unpleasant in every society, quite naturally. So how would you feel if a family eagerly awaits someone’s death? Director Shivaji Lotan Patil has portrayed this bold feature in Dhag. But instead of providing a tragic and disturbing account of a family forced into an unpleasant profession, he presents a kind of cinema that is daring and honest in every aspect thereby making it a must watch for the lovers of sensible subjects.

It would have been a big challenge for writers and director to get the audience introduced to a lifestyle they would have hardly imagined. They fulfill the challenge and how! The viewer is made a part of the concerned family through a mixture of some high quality writing and presentation along with some excellent performances. The scenes where dark and shocking humor is born out due to the family’s profession deserve special mention.

Naturally, such a tale has its share of depressing moments but they don’t turn you off or withdraw the interest simply because you have gained sympathy for its characters right from the start. But Dhag becomes truly a winner only due to an interesting turn and, later on, its consequences, which lead to an appealing and moving climax. The only negative aspect one can find is that the subject is not for the entertainment-hungry audience.

The film can also boast of its technical brilliance. Nagraj M. Diwakar has shown his class while capturing the film. The background score succeeds in creating the desired effect, although it becomes too loud at times. Aasi Ramchandra’s music goes well with the theme.

The performances play a large role in making the film what it is. Usha Jadhav is simply outstanding. The way she gets into the skin of a difficult character with such perfection so early in her career is simply applaud-worthy. But despite such a powerful act, child actor Hansraj Jagtap manages to super-impress. He deserves all the accolades for pulling this act so perfectly.

As expected from a seasoned artist like Upendra Limaye, he gives another mature act. Nagesh Bhosale too is at his best in an unusual role. Suhani Deshpande, Neha Dakhinkar and the rest of the supporting actors play their parts well.

Overall :

Dhag is a daring effort that deserves a watch. The film relies on word of mouth to have an impact at the box office.

Note :

Dhag has won three National Awards for Best Director (Shivaji Lotan Patil), Best Actress (Usha Jadhav) and Best Child Actor (Hansraj Jagtap).

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DAR Film Distributors (DFD) today announced that it would be releasing Jayshree Motion Pictures National Award winning Marathi feature film ‘Dhag’. Directed by Shivaji Lotan Patil, the film which has won over 47 Awards, including 3 National Awards, is set for a 07 March 2014 release.

Produced by Vishal Pandit Gaware ‘Dhag’ stars Hansraj Jagtap, Usha Jadhav, Upendra Limaye, Nagesh Bhosala, Suhani Deshpande and Neha Dakhinkar in leading roles. It has won 3 National Awards, 4 Maharashtra State Awards and many others like South Asian Film, Mata Sanman, Dadasaheb Falake Marathi Chitrapat Pariwar and many others.

Commenting on the association with Dhag, Murli Chhatwani, Head- Distribution & Syndication, DAR Film Distributors, said: “At DAR we are focused on backing and promoting content driven cinema and Dhag is yet another really good association in this direction. We are confident that it would have as good an impact on audiences and the box office as it has done with critics across the board.”

‘Dhag’ is the story of Krishna, his mother and their seemingly ambitious aspirations for Krishna, against the backdrop of their socio- economic standing. Raised by a father who cremated people for a living, Krishna’s mother always wanted him to pave a path for himself that takes him away from the sorrows and hardship of his legacy. While his father’s untimely death opens the gates of opportunity for young Krishna, the plight of his widowed helpless mother reels him back to his origins. Dhag has been crafted to beautifully capture the moments, trials and tribulations of young Krishna along this journey.

Commenting on the movie, Producer Vishal Pandit Gaware, said : “This movie is very special to me and it is next to impossible, to put in words the gratitude I have for the support this film has received from the fraternity. I believe that Marathi Cinema in at a very crucial juncture, where film makers are exploring new subjects and the audience is eager for fresh content. At this moment we needed the support of a Distribution channel that has the understanding of good content beyond all barriers including language. Dar Film Distributors, as is evident from its last couple of release, is the best suited for this and we are really glad to have them on board as the films distributors.”

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National award winning, produced by Vishal Pandit Gavare and Jayashree Motion Pictures presents ‘Dhag‘, a world class cinema titled with 47 National and International awards. Acclaimed movie Vavatal directed by Shivaji Loten Patil has recreated his magic for the movie Dhag as captain of the ship (director) which won several awards. Dhag is honoured with three National Awards which includes awards to actress Usha Jadhav and child actor Hansraj Jagtap.

The entire team of technicians and artists of Dhag were present during the recent press conference in Mumbai. “Nitin Dixit first told me this script on a tea stall and that was the moment I confirmed to do this movie. Honestly accept Upendra and Nagesh entire team is new. First time when this movie was screened at Goa Film Festival we received very positive response from the audience. Post than; Dhag kept on climbing ladders receiving several awards on National and International level. I’ve received strong support from everyone in the team while making this movie. I hope this movie to get equally positive response on box-office”, said producer Vishal Pandit Gavare.

“Till date wherever Dhag was screened on various occasion, we got a common reply of great story including judge panels from various festival to eminent personalities. Everyone has given their best and the performance of each artist is apt to the story, making this movie truly a world class cinema”, said actress Usha Jadhav.

“Nitin Dixit is not only a great writer but a very dear friend to me. Everyone has given their share of best because of which the end result is paramount. I would like to give my special thanks to Vishal to accept such fine story as producer and make wonders of it”, said Upendra Limaye.

The story of the film Dhag is of a young boy wanting to break the successions of traditional jobs of the family in village where Upendra Limaye, Usha Jadhav, Nagesh Bhosle, Suhasini Deshpande, Hansraj Jagtap, Neha Dakhinkar has enacted in this movie. Story, screenplay and dialogue is by Nitin Dixit, Cinematographer Nagraj Divakar, and song written by Shiv Kadam which was beautifully sung by Aadi Ramchandra on the background music by Sunil Kaushik.

Coming March 7th, Dhag will be released across Maharashtra.

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Dhag upcoming Marathi Movie Cast Photo, Official Promo

• Movie – Dhag (धग)
• Director – Shivaji lotan patil
• Producer – Vishal Gavare
• Cast  – Upendra limye,Nagesh bhosale,Usha jadhav,Suhasini Deshpande,Hansraj jagtap,Neha Dakhinkar
• Dop – nagraj
• Editor – Nilesh gavand
• Lyricist – Shivdarshan Kadam
• Music Director – Aasi Ramchandra
• Release Date : 7th March 2014

Story : 
It is a story of a 13 year old boy, ‘Krishna’. It is his journey from a stubborn rebel to a mature turnaround. His family is a care taker of a crematory in a village. They are at the lowest end in Hindu caste system. Krishna has decided not to follow the family tradition and bring his family out of the crematorium, and lead a respectable life.
Krishna’s father Shripati, has accepted his destiny and carrying the tradition, his forefathers and the society have imposed on him. But he is happy to see that his son, Krishna does not want to carry this burden. In addition to his traditional job Shripati also works in his friend’s – Mangya’s shop, Mangya is also from a lower caste. This job helps Shripati to make ends meet for his family.
Krishna’s mother Yashoda, though she has never mentioned this openly; is also wants Krishna to break these religious bindings. That is why against all odds she has admitted her both kids, Krishna and Kanchan in a local government school. That is her dream that one day Krishna will become some kind of officer and will open the doors of heavens for them.
Krishna’s orthodox grandmother is very practical also, she wants Krishna to leave the school and start helping his father in crematory. She never likes his denials, as for her; saying no to the job their forefathers have left for them, could bring bad omen.
Krishna only knows that he will not follow his family tradition but he doesn’t know what he will do instead. He has never given a thought to it. So he bunks school, plays and wonders around with his friends. And takes hard beating for doing this from his mother.

But it all changes in one night, when Shripati dies of a snake bite. After Shripati’s death everyone expects Krishna to take the charge of crematory. But Krishna secretly takes a job in his friend’s juice centre to earn some money for the family, and when the time comes to perform his traditional duty he runs away. Villagers doesn’t allow Yashoda to do the rituals of the cremation, it is against their religious values to let a woman do the rituals. Yashoda feels that it is all over for her family and Mangya comes to her rescue.
Slowly Mangya becomes the care taker of his friend Shripati’s family. Krishna’s grandmother knows Mangya’s interest in Yashoda is one of the motives behind his helpfulness. She tells her daughter in law to be friendly with Mangya. She explains her that now he is the only hope for them, as Krishna is not capable of understanding the situation. Krishna hears this talk between his mother and grandmother and this makes Krishna first time to think. He decides to start their traditional work which he always despised. He realizes that if he wants to bring himself and his family out of that crematory forever he has to do what he actually wants to quit for the time being. He knows that, This is the only way to keep Mangya away and survive until he gets his education.

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