• Movie : Vikun Taak | विकून टाक
• Producer : Uttung Hitendra Thakur
• Director : Sameer Patil
• Star Cast : Shivraj Waichal, Chunky Pandey, Rohit Mane, Hrishikesh Joshi, Varsha Dandale, Samir Choughule, Rujuta Deshmukh, Radha Sagar & Jaywant Wadkar
• Story, Screenplay and Dialogues : Siddheshwar Ekambe, Charudas Bhagwat & Sameer Patil

Viewpoint: Director Sameer Patil of ‘Poshter Boyz’, ‘Poshter Girl’ & ‘Shentimental’ fame has a habit of tickling us and pinching us both at same time through his issue based social comedies. In his newest film ‘Vikun Taak’ he again succeeds in doing the same though the issue feels a bit forced in the end of the film, and film’s plot jumbles itself up also by the end. Yet the overall experience of watching the film remains pleasant.

What Works? 

• Casting has been crucial to all of Sameer Patil films. He truly wins his first battle by getting the right people for the right part. And he does it again! From Shivraj Waichal in the lead, to Chunky Pandey as an ‘Arab’ (with a deliberately silly Arab accent) or the new actor (Rohit Mane) who plays the hero’s friend, and the rest of the ensemble cast all of them fit their parts perfectly and compliment each other through their performances.
• Another common trait in Sameer Patil‘s films is the way he marries old Marathi cinema subjects to modern sensibilities. His films though set in rural or urban backdrops they would easily appeal to both audiences. For example in the beginning of the film we see a marriage being called off at the very last moment, something we have seen so many times in our old Marathi films, but the twist here is that it’s been called off by the bride’s side instead of the groom’s! And this isn’t a gimmick in any way!
• Vikun Taak’s biggest strength is even though it uses a social backdrop to extract humour from, it never disrespects and sensationalize the backdrop. On a plot level yes it feels jumbled up by the end but we never feel that the backdrop was just there as a filmy element, it feels authentic.
• The film sets up it’s conflict effectively in the beginning of the film and because of that we feel for the protagonist and are really want him to get out of trouble. Had the set up failed in making us feel for him, the journey would have been less interesting.
• The humour is hit and miss, sometimes the joke work and sometimes they feel a bit cringy (especially in the second half) but there is still a newness about the humour that doesn’t make us feel we are watching something that we’ve watched before.

What Fails? 

• I said that the film has an authentic social backdrop but beyond that there’s a specific social issue and social commentary regarding human organ trafficking in the film. Which arrives too late in the film and feels forced into the plot. Had the film introduced it earlier, it would have really raised the stakes for the ‘thrill’ part of the film.
• There’s a love angle in the film that never really feels justified for it’s existence. It simply feels like a mandatory inclusion to have a female “heroine” in the film.
• As said above the plot of the film jumbles itself up in the end. The film feels a bit confused on the point it wanted to make, and we realize the point they wanted to make had nothing to do with the plot but had to do with the lately introduced social issue. While doing so it also forcefully villainizes a supporting character who always felt really harmless.

Final Verdict: ‘Vikun Taak’ is a fun film overall that is well acted and directed and give us a good light feeling that lasts at least a day but it’s very doubtful whether it will have any repeat watchable value or not?

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‘विकून टाक‘ मध्ये उडणार ‘दादाच्या लग्नाचा’ बार

उत्तुंग हितेंद्र ठाकूर निर्मित ‘विकून टाक’ हा सिनेमा येत्या ३१ जानेवारीला प्रदर्शित होत आहे. तत्पूर्वी या चित्रपटातील ‘माझ्या दादाचे लगीन’ हे धमाकेदार गाणे प्रदर्शित झाले आहे. सगळ्यांच्याच नवीन वर्षाची वाजतगाजत,जल्लोषात सुरुवात करण्यासाठी ‘विकून टाक’ सिनेमाची टीम सज्ज झाली आहे. रोजच्या वापरातील साध्या शब्दांना कल्पकतेने गुंफून गुरु ठाकूर यांनी हे गीत लिहले आहे. लग्न म्हटले की मौजमजा, नाचगाणे ओघाने येतेच. त्यात जर लग्न खेड्यात असेल तर तिथली मजा काही औरच. मुकुंदाच्या म्हणजेच शिवराजच्या लग्नातले हे गाणे अतिशय सुंदर आहे. बहिणीपासून ते काकापर्यंत प्रत्येक जण मुकुंद सोबत असलेले आपले नाते सांगत त्याच्या लग्नाचा आनंद व्यक्त करत आहेत. अमितराज यांनी संगीतबद्ध केलेल्या या गाण्याला नंदेश उमप यांच्या भारदस्त आवाजाने चारचाँद लागले आहे. या गाण्याचे नृत्यदिग्दर्शन वृषाली चव्हाण यांनी केले आहे.

या गाण्याचा जन्म कसा झाला, याबद्दलचा एक किस्सा संगीतकार अमितराज यांनी सांगितला, ”आम्हाला एक हळदीचे गाणे बनवायचे होते. अनेक दिवस त्याच्यावर काम सुरु होते, मात्र काही जुळून येत नव्हते. एकदा आमच्या टीममधला एक सहकारी माझ्या ‘भावाचे लगीन’ आहे म्हणून लवकर जायचे सांगून निघाला. त्या क्षणी आमच्या डोक्यात एक कल्पना सुचली, प्रत्येक नात्याचा वापर करून आपण गाण्याची जुळवाजुळव केली तर? आणि त्या दृष्टीने गाणे बनवायचा प्रयत्न आमच्या संपूर्ण टीमने केला. त्यातूनच मग ‘माझ्या दादाचे लगीन’ गाण्याचा जन्म झाला. ज्यावेळी आम्ही हा प्रयोग केला तेव्हा वाटलेही नव्हते, की हे गाणे इतके धमाकेदार होईल.”
विवा इनएन प्रॉडक्शन आणि उत्तुंग हितेंद्र ठाकूर निर्मित ‘विकून टाक’ ह्या सिनेमाचे दिग्दर्शन समीर पाटील यांनी केले असून, क्रिएटिव्ह कन्सल्टंट म्हणून राजेंद्र वनमाळी यांनी काम पहिले आहे. या सिनेमात शिवराज वायचळ, रोहित माने, राधा सागर, ऋतुजा देशमुख, समीर चौगुले, हृषीकेश जोशी, रोहित माने, वर्षा दांदळे, जयवंत वाडकर यांच्या मुख्य भूमिका असणार आहेत.
तर मग २०२० ची लगीनघाईने सुरुवात करण्यासाठी सज्ज राहा.

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• Review :  Shentimental (2017)
• Producer : Abhay Jahirabadkar, Sameer Patil, Santosh Bodke, Manjusha Bodke
• Director : Sameer Patil.
• Star Cast : Ashok Saraf, Upendra Limaye, Vikas Patil, Pallavi Patil, Suyog Gorhe, Raghubir Yadav, Ramesh Wani, Madhav Abhyankar, Uma Sardeshmukh, Pushkar Shrotri, Rajan Bhise, Vidyadhar Joshi
• Story : Sameer Madhusudan Pati
• Music : Milind Joshi
• Review By : Abhay Salvi

Rating : 4/5

Shentimental Marathi Movie Review :

Defining commercial entertainment isn’t easy. There shouldn’t be a specific ‘formula’ to it. But if we observe the films that are highly successful in India, have something in common. It’s the emotional connect! It need not be an out & out tragedy where the audiences keep shedding tears, but few basic ‘touchy’ instances that do the trick, provided the other aspects are taken care of! In case of Sameer Patil’s ‘Shentimental’ the other aspects include unforced humour, & a new approach towards the world of police! 

Sameer Patil succeeds at the most basic stage of this film, the writing! A smoothly crafted three act structure, where the actual aim was not to give us a crime investigation film, but to investigate the human side of both the police & the criminal. Just as the title suggests, this film is sentimental about both parties. Ashok Saraf’s ‘Prahladrao’ a constable, is definitely the heart of the story, but all other characters are equally important. Upendra Limaye’s ‘Dilip Thakur’, Vikas Patil’s MPSC pass out ‘Subhash Jadhav’ & newcomer Suyog Gorhye’s ‘Manoj Pandey’ (the thief) all of them & ‘Prahladrao’ are equally important in the chain of events that take place. In addition to that Raghubir Yadav makes a delightful cameo as a quintessential ‘Bihari Bad***’.

The first act happens in Mumbai, which introduces us to these police men & women working at Andheri’s D.N. Nagar Police station. There are many insightful ‘inner police jokes’ that are a treat! They should be discovered in the theatre itself! ‘Shentimental’ borrows a bit from ‘Dabbang’ for sure, in terms of the overall approach to its characters. But ‘Shentimental’ doesn’t have a hero, & that very quickly establishes an altogether different path for the film. The second act is the most fun part where we are on a railway journey from Mumbai to Bihar! But throughout the two acts ‘Shentimental’ never loses the emotional grip on the audiences.

The final act is a sheer roller coaster ride! Sameer Patil manages to actually transport us to ‘Bihar’! Only the language of this film remains ‘Marathi’ rest of it makes us forget that we are actually watching a Marathi film. We wish the third act was longer, because somewhere the end is a bit abrupt (though it doesn’t spoil our overall experience in any way). Almost every film that aspires for commercial success in India tries to mix & match humour with emotional drama. But very few of them actually manage to figure out the right blend! That too without interrupting the natural rhythm of the story! ‘Shentimental’ is one of those few Indian films that give a ‘complete’ experience to our audiences.

Ashok Saraf’s comeback has been hugely awaited by his countless fans & all of them will have a ball watching the man still dictate the big screen with the same finesse & control! Yes the energy’s not the same, but it’s understandable & also suits a man who is only two years away from his retirement. The back story of Prahladrao’s character is actually relatable to any working common man who has grown up sons or daughters & is nearing his retirement & not just the police.

There’s a little love story established in the first act between Vikas Patil’s character & Pallavi Patil’s character, that needs a mention. Mainly because it can work as a perfect example of how to treat a sub-track in a story! It’s smartly been connected with the extended point ‘Shentimental’ makes about the condition of police & their hectic life. Even their song ‘Ithech Mandu’ so beautifully represents the same.

Sameer Patil’s ‘Poshter Boyz’ & ‘Poshter Girl’ were good, but in parts! Here he has managed to give Marathi cinema an extremely essential dose of guilt free entertainment that also has few important things to say.

Overall:

‘Shentimental’ is a film that is technically well crafted, emotionally strong & refreshingly funny throughout! Not to forget it makes an essential social commentary about the regional disputes between Bihar & Maharashtra! What more can a Marathi movie fan desire!

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Not many times we see Marathi films that are set in a different part of India! Sameer Patil directorial, Ashok Saraf starrer ‘Shentimental’ is one of those few films! This trailer introduces us to the conflict of the film really well and makes us excited about the film. This film is set to mark Marathi cinema’s greatest living legend Ashok Mama’s comeback into mainstream Marathi films!

Along with Mama the film also stars Upendra Limaye, Vikas Patil, Pallavi Patil & others. This film has a unique thriller comedy feel to it as the story involves the investigation of a case for which these police team travels to Bihar! Sameer Patil previously gave us unique comedies ‘Poshter Boyz’ & ‘Poshter Girl’. ‘Shentimental’ too has glimpses of his trademark unique style of comedy which is a combination of both slapstick & situational comedy.

‘Shentimental’ is set to release on 28th July all over Maharashtra.

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The music launch event of upcoming Marathi film ‘Shentimental’ starring Ashok Saraf’ was staged in a unique way, where the atmosphere of a police station was created. Not just that many individuals who have been working towards the betterment of the society were felicitated by Maharashtra state’s D.J.S.R.P.F respected sir Sandeep Bishnoi, respected madam Kirantai Diliprao Valse Patil & of course one of Maharashtra’s most loved actor Ashok Saraf!

The list of individuals who were felicitated includes Dr. Rajesh Sinha, Dr. Rajgopal Kalani, Ronny George, Jaywant Wadkar, Medha Manjrekar, Sugandha Lonikar, Nitin Vaidya & Dr. Uday Nirgudkar. ‘Shentimental’ is produced by Abhay Jahirabadkar, Samir Patil, Santosh Bodke & Manjusha Bodke through their banner ‘E.C.M.’ Pictures. Samir Patil who previously directed hits like Poshter Boyz & Poshter Girl has directed this film with similar fun approach to the story about police.

The unique songs of ‘Shentimental’ are penned by lyricists Milind Joshi, Dasu Vaidya, Guru Thakur & are composed by Milind Joshi. Popular singers like Avadhoot Gupte, Bela Shende, Shaan, Nihira Joshi Deshpande & Pavni Deshpande. These songs reflect the routine of police in a fun & heartfelt way.

Don’t forget to watch Ashok Mama’s ‘Shentimental’ in theatres from 28th July!

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The highly awaited teaser trailer of Sameer Patil directorial ‘Shentimental’ was recently posted on social media. In this teaser we are actually invited right into the conflict of the film. And the film truly looks a fun ride. Most importantly Ashok Mama’s character looks fantastic.

The director of this film, Sameer Patil has previously given super hit comedies like ‘Poshter Boyz’ & ‘Poshter Girl’. Apart from Ashok Saraf this teaser also reveals the rest of the starcast of the film, which includes Upendra Limaye, Pallavi Patil, Vikas Patil, Suyog Gorhe, Rajan Bhise, Pushkar Shrotri, Vidyadhar Joshi & popular Hindi actor Raghubir Yadav.

As the teaser reveals this film has an important part of the story that is set in Bihar which brings even more fun to the happenings. For a generation of Marathi film lovers who’ve loved Ashok Mama’s comedy films for years, it’s going to be a fun ride for sure. We know it’s going to be really difficult for us to wait for upcoming Marathi movie ‘Shentimental’ till 28th July, which is the release date of this film.

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• Movie : Shentimental (2017)| शेंटीमेंटल
• Producer : Abhay Jahirabadkar, Sameer Patil, Santosh Bodke, Manjusha Bodke
• Director : Sameer Patil.
• Studio : RRP Corp, Engineers Combined Motion Pictures LLp, 
• StarCast :
  • Ashok Saraf
  • Upendra Limaye
  • Vikas Patil
  • Pallavi Patil
  • Suyog Gorhe
  • Raghubir Yadav
  • Ramesh Wani
  • Madhav Abhyankar
  • Uma Sardeshmukh
  • Pushkar Shrotri
  • Rajan Bhise
  • Vidyadhar Joshi
• Writer : Sameer Madhusudan Pati
• Music : Milind Joshi
• Lyrics : Milind Joshi, Dasu Vaidya, Guru Thakur
• Singers : Avdhoot Gupte, Bela Shende, Shaan, Nihira Joshi Deshpande, Pavani Pandey
• Sound Designer : Vijay Bhope
• Background Score : Mangesh Dhakde
• Cinematography (DOP) :  Mahesh limaye
• Editor : Jayant Jathar
• Art Director : Narendra Rahurikar
• Costumes :  Sachin Kamble
• Make-Up : Vijay Patil
• Associate Producers: Avanika Productions, Yashraj Mukhate
• Executive-producer :  Shankar Dhuri
• VFX : Javvadi Studios
• Visual Promotion : Kiran Kshirsagar
• Genre :  Drama, Comedy
• Duration : NA
• Release Date : 28 July 2017

Synopsis : Shentimental is an upcoming Marathi movie slated to release on 28 July, 2017. The movie is directed by Sameer Patil and will feature Ashok Saraf, Upendra Limaye, Vikas Patil, Pallavi Patil, Suyog Gorhe as lead characters.

Shentimental Marathi Movie Photos, Poster :

Shentimental Marathi Movie Trailer :

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There are certain actors in a film industry who are the identity of that whole industry itself. And Ashok Saraf or our beloved Ashok Mama is definitely one such legend in Marathi film industry. For decades Mama has entertained us through countless films in Marathi as well as in Hindi. At one point in the 80s the whole Marathi industry was on Mama’s shoulders.

Ashok Mama’s last Marathi release was Andhali Koshimbir in 2014 & now at the age of 70 Mama is returning with what looks like a Mama style ‘Shollid’ entertainer ‘Shentimental’, directed by ‘Poshter Boys’ & ‘Poshter Girl’ fame director Sameer Patil.

The poster of the film was recently released on the occasion of Mama’s birthday. As the poster reveals Mama will be playing the role of a police constable. And the name of his character is Prahlad Podhke! So we’re sure that just like Mama’s previous popular characters like Dhananjay Mane, Bajirao Rangade & Dada Dandge this new character from ‘Shentimental’ will also become immortal!

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Poshter Girl has been declared as a super hit on the box office. Dealing with a sensitive subject of Women Empowerment, the film makes it point through a social satire. The leading lady of this film, Sonalee Kulkarni is more than happy with this role. A meaty role in this woman-centric film has given her critical acclaim and box office collections. We spoke to Sonalee about her performance and experience in this film.

Here are some excerpts from this interview.

Congratulations! Poshter Girl has been receiving tremendous feedback from the audience. How does it feel?

It feels amazing. We all worked really very hard for this film. There are some things in your life which are beyond commercial mathematics. I really wished this to do a film do better and appreciated by the audience. All of us are really very passionate about the film. The hard work was enormous but fortunately it has paid off. The impact Poshter Girl has created in the audience mind is more important. It is touching hearts of the people and gaining good money on the box office.  What more can an artiste ask for.

Though both films have different plots, Poshter Girl was thought as the sequel to Poshter Girl. Did you think that it will be compared with the first film?

When you give a successful film, people start expecting more from your second film. This has happened with Sameer as well, Poshter Boys did not have any burden of expectations, but for this film it was obvious that people are going to expect more. The fact that he titles second film similar to his fist film, even though subjects are different, made more speculations. However, fortunately everybody knew that these are two different films, neither sequel nor prequels. For me the most important thing is people like this film immensely. It has gone one step ahead of Poshter Bys in terms of opening on the box office.

Poshter Girl has a usual star cast. There are no definite romantic leads, or a hero. The subject revolves around your character. How does it feel to star in such a woman centric role?

The role was really marvelous and I will call it as actress’ dream role. I really wanted to do something like this, and I am so fortunate that makers thought that I could carry this role. The film is about women empowerment but it never becomes preachy. Though it is female oriented film, it is still a very commercial paisa vasool film also. Generally what happens with such films is that they become very preachy and socially biased. In Poshter Girl, the message is never in the face, but very subtle. Hence, it stays with the people for longer time. The best compliment for us is when people tell us that they are laughing and enjoying the film, but when they are coming out of the theatre this film is making them heavy hearted. The film makes you think and feel responsible towards our society and women.  I feel much honored be a part of this film. This is the best thing happened in my career so far.

You were working with Sameer Patil for the first time. How was the experience?

Sameer has a distinctive style as a director. He has a different genre for making films. Working with him becomes very effortless as he is a good actor himself. When you work with new people the elements that are unknown to even you can be explored. This was my first black comedy and social satire. I really appreciate that he thought I can play this character.

How did you prepare for this role?

Rupali Thorat is completely different from all the characters I have played earlier. She is even unlike Sonali Kulkarni. So for me getting into the skin of this character was very difficult. She doesn’t talk much in the film but she always speaks sensible. She is such a strong headed girl yet she never preaches anybody. Getting this balance of the character was really challenging. Everybody else is having some good punch lines and amazing scenes, but she is the only one who is talking very little but sensible. So, I had to work a lot on my dialogue deliveries.

You hail from an urbanized background. Was playing a rural girl a challenge? 

My first film Bakula Namdev Ghotale was also a woman oriented title role film where I played a village girl. For Poshter girl, the character was little tricky, though she is rural, she is not brought up in that village. She has studied agriculture in Pune. She has roots and connections to that village but she was not raised there. The trickiest part for me was to bring in the flavor but not to play just like any other village girl. To get this, we approached the character reversely. What generally we do is we start with the looks then think about the body language and then the language. However, for Rupali, we decided about her language and then her looks.  Before shooting I used to record one scene on voice recording and send it to Sameer and then we discuss about it. The character was inspired by Vishwas Nangare Patil. He is also from small town guy so I listened to his speeches and interviews. Rupali Thorat is not over the top fake girl. She is very much real like any other well educated girl from the rural area. This subtlety was the trickiest part but Sameer and Hemant Dhome helped me tremendously.

Jitendra Joshi is such an energetic and spontaneous actor. How was the experience of working with him?

He is a rock star. I have done a farcical comedy “Hay Kay Nay Kay” and small part in Singham with him. He is such a hyper energetic actor. He helped me a lot during this film. Not only him, but all the other actors helped each other to make this film brilliant. For me, this was also a learning experience. Sandeep Pathak is known for his comic timing; Hrishikesh Joshi has an excellent command over Marathi. So, I kept learning from everybody. This is a very rare film which has an ensemble cast, but every cast member is given an excellent scene. So, when I had to do my scenes, every other member helped me a lot. Nobody tried to kill each other’s work, this happens seldom.

Somehow that positive atmosphere and team work shows on the screen as well.

Yeah! We completed each other but never competed. All the five boys had to do lots of hard work, but they always gave their 100 percent. This is the best film crew I have worked so far! Such was the positive and healthy set environment was!

Poshter Girl songs are already chartbusters. Which one is your favourite?

It has to be Rakhumai! We have four different songs in the film composed by Amit Raj and all have become popolar. Avaj vadhav DJ has become a chartbuster immediately after its release in December. But, Rakhumai is a song that will stay with you forever. It has got a classic library value. This song stays with you, it makes you feel, it makes you cry. Every time I listen to this song, I get Goosebumps. It has been written so beautifully and composed so serenely. The real highlight of this song is Pandit Vishvamohan Bhat has played Mohanveena. I am so privileged to be associated with this song.

You said Poshter Girl was your dream role. Now what is ahead?

Your ambition has to go higher. I will not say I have achieved everything in my career. It is time for me to do different roles, as people have started taking me seriously as an actress. Earlier I was more like a glamour doll or just a good dancer. I still love that image but Poshter Girl has given me the credentials for being a substantiated actress. When you do something successful then next thing should be bigger and brighter.  Thus begins my new journey. Poshter girl has proven to everybody including me and my film people that Apsara Aali has become Poshter girl. Now my career has begun on a completely new level. I want to go beyond this and explore myself.

Tell us more about you upcoming projects.

I believe in doing one film at a time. I want to give my 100 percent to a film and I am very passionate about what I do. I had done three films in the previous year. This year Poshter girl has started in a big way and I am working with something equally exciting but it is too early to talk about this project.

Sonalee, Thanks for speaking with Marathistars.com. We wish you all the best for your next projects and expect such nice heartwarming performances from you.

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• Review : Poshter Girl (2016)
• Producer :  Hadi Ali Abrar and Pushpank Gawade
• Directer : Sameer Patil
• Star Cast :  Sonalee Kulkarni, Jitendra Joshi, Aniket Vishwasrao, Siddharth Menon, Hemant Dhome, Sandeep Pathak, Akshay Tanksale and Hrishikesh Joshi.
• Writer : Hemant Dhome
• Music : Amitraj
• Genre : Comedy, Drama
• Review By : Rasik Tirodkar

Rating : 2.5/5

Poshter Girl Marathi Movie Review:

Poshter Girl is directed by Sameer Patil who had also directed the film Poshter Boyz (2014). It is not exactly a sequel of the 2014 film, but it is still similar in style, flavor and intent. Now, I felt Poshter Boyz was a totally misfired attempt and did not even do well commercially. So, it did not really seem wise to make a similar kind of film. However, now that Poshter Girl is made lets shift the focus on this latest film.

Poshter Girl is definitely an improvement over Poshter Boys. Sameer Patil seems to have learnt from his debut film; his second film does not have as many issues. But, some negatives of Poshter Boyz are found in this film too.

The film is about a village called Tekawade and how due to female infanticide and a rampant misogynist thinking, the village is devoid of any young girl. Tekawade has been blacklisted by all the neighboring villages and nobody is willing to marry off their daughters into that village. However, a strong willed and pretty girl named Rupali (Sonalee Kulkarni) comes to live in the village and all hell break’s loose. A group of five young men – Bharatrao (Hrishikesh Joshi), Bajrang (Aniket Vishwasrao), Arjun (Siddharth Menon), Ramesh (Akshay Tanksale) and Suresh (Sandeep Pathak) – enter into a game of one-upmanship to win Rupali’s heart and get her hand in marriage.

Now, the biggest positive of the film has to be its casting. Hrishikesh Joshi was one of the best things about Poshter Boyz and most likely that is why he has been given a lead character here. In Poshter Girl, too, he steals the show and brings out the most laughs as the childless Uncle Kishan of Rupali who is supervising over this competition (or swyamvar) among the young and most eligible bachelors of the village. Sonalee Kulkarni does justice to her part in the film and doesn’t overact for the most parts. The bunch of eligible bachelors too are well casted and do bring out laughs at some places, but they cannot help being over the top, much like the acting in Poshter Boyz.

Another negative of Poshter Boyz that is found here is the lack of fully developed characters. Apart from Kishan and Rupali almost all other characters are mere caricatures. The screenplay credited to Hemant Dhome and Sameer Patil, has interesting back stories to Bharatrao and Bajrang, however it just scratches the surface and does not allow us to connect with the characters at all. It has all the obvious double meaning jokes and other slapstick scenes that people expect from such a comedy. The gags hardly have anything novel in them, but they might work for the target audience. Poster Girl, thankfully, does not have any ridiculous product placement like Poshter Boyz and neither does it have any inane cameo just for the heck of it.

The attempt to tackle social evils of female infanticide and misogyny in Poster Girl are also marginally more successful than the tackling of the taboo of vasectomy in Poshter Boyz. But, the way the message is put across is certainly a bit pushy and preachy. However, though not fully successful, the attempt to deliver a message in the form of humour is definitely worthy of a little praise.

Overall:

Despite being better than Poshter Boyz, the film is only partially successful in delivering a message under the garb of humour.

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