• Review : Nagrik (2015)
• Director : Jaypraad Desai
• Producers : Sacchi Entertainment
• Writer : Mahesh Keluskar and Jaypraad Desai
• Cast : Sachin Khedekar, Milind Soman, Devika Daftardar, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Rajesh Sharma, Dr Shriram Lagoo
• Music : Tubby-Parik and Sambhaji Bhagat
• Genre : Political Drama
• Review By : Keyur Seta

Rating: 3.5/5

Review:

An honest and fearless protagonist stranded in a grossly corrupt system is not a novel subject. But a tried and tested subject ceases to be one if treated completely in an out-of-the-box or unconventional manner. It is this treatment that makes Nagrik an impressive, hard-hitting and intense socio-political saga.

The film revolves around the idealistic, fearless and honest-to-the-core newspaper journalist Shyam Jagdale (Sachin Khedekar). He is known for his column Nagrik, where he exposes corrupt practices. His recent column exposes the utterly corrupt and ruthless politician Vikas Patil’s (Milind Soman) idea of orchestrating communal riots. However, this doesn’t go well with his new editor with lose morals.

As the editor is more interested in generating revenue, Jagdale isn’t allowed to publish any more of such stories. Hence, Patil continues his shoddy practices for political gains as a helpless Jagdale looks on. He soon realizes that Patil is just a cog in the entire corrupt machinery.What’s worse is that Jagdale’s personal life is also far from perfect. Will things ever change within his house and outside?

Nagrik doesn’t follow a conventional storyline. It is more of an attempt of providing a glimpse into the filthy world of corrupt politics and the murky underbelly of Mumbai in a completely no-holds-barred manner. Due to some skillful efforts of the writer and director, the film succeeds in its attempt. The viewer is sucked into a truly intense world, which stays on with him/ her long after the completion of the film.

The practice of generating a hard-hitting effect through visuals, expressions and silences isn’t explored much in Indian films. Off late though, the trend if catching up where a particular scene says a lot without saying much. Nagrik continues the trend very successfully. This results in a number of sequences and incidents that hit you hard without the use of clichéd lines. There is a long non-verbal sequence in the second half portraying the irony of the life in Mumbai, which is the highlight of the film.

However, Nagrik, has its share of downfalls. After a point of time in the second half, the proceedings tend to lose grip when nothing much is happening in terms of story development. Few incidents, in this half, are questionable. Also, the climax isn’t as hard-hitting or something that provides a kick. Thankfully, these issues don’t do much in overriding the plusses.

Sambhaji Bhagat’s folk songs played in the background go well with the situation and add up to the effect. From the rest of the tracks, ‘Bola Vithal’ is impressive. The camerawork goes with the intense theme. The background score also adds to the intensity. But majority of the times, they have decided against using any background music and it works that way.

Some dedicated performances also play a major role. Sachin Khedekar brilliantly brings out the right frustration and vulnerability. Having said this, he scores well during witty confrontational scenes with Soman. But Milind Soman too makes a solid impact. He is outstanding as a ruthless, corrupt but at the same time, calm-headed politician. Dilip Prabhavalkar isn’t behind, as is expected from a quality veteran, as another corrupt politician.

Dr. Shriram Lagoo, another thespian, displays his talent in a difficult role of an ex-politician agonized by the sorry state of affairs. The film can also boast of some high quality performances from Devika Daftardar, Rajesh Sharma (Bollywood actor making his Marathi film debut), Neena Kulkarni, Sulabha Deshpande, Madhav Abhyankar and Rajkumar Tangade.

Overall:

Nagrik is a hard-hitting realistic socio-political saga that is recommended for the lovers of sensible cinema. It is expected to do fairly well at the box office provided it receives positive word-of-mouth.

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The official theatrical trailer for Award winning Nagrik has been released on youtube. The trailer depicts a hard-hitting storyline of an honest journalist and his struggle against corrupt system. The film stars Sachin Khedekar, Dr Shriram Lagoo, Milind Soman, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Neena Kulkarni, Devika Daftardar, Rajesh Sharma, Madhav Abhyankar, Sulabha Deshpande. The film is directed by Jayaprad Desai, and dialogues are by Mahesh Keluskar. The film is produced by Sacchi Entertainment.

The film shows Sachin Khedekar as a journalist and Milind Soman as a shrewd politician. The look of Milind Soman has already started getting attention from female members of the audience. Nagrik has been Officially selected in India’s prestigious MAMI Festival and grabbed Best social film award plus four more Maharashtra State awards including Best Social film and Best Social film director.

The film is slated to release on 12th June 2015

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It is needless to say Dilip Prabhavalkar is an actor of highest caliber. Every character he has portrayed has become popular due to his acting. He is back in the role of a Travel and Tourism minister in “Nagrik” The film is directed by Jayprad Desai and releases on 12 June.

Prabhavalkar has already started receiving laurels for this politician. He said, “This role was especially very interesting for me because a true politician can never be a true friend. My rol focused on the inner nature of this person who can stoop to any level to fulfill his goal. The director made it sure that this role is just not any typecast politician role and gave it a different yet believable dimension.” Prabhavalkar is very much impressed by today’s generation of film makers. “The younger generation has many beautiful ideas in their heads. As an actor I have to keep reinventing myself. These film makers are working hard not only in execution but also on research and preparations. Working with them is a challenge. I really admire directors like Jayprad. These people make me proud about today’s cinema.”

Nagrik stars Sachin Khedekar, Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, Sulabha Deshpande, Milind Soman, Madhav Abhyankar, Rajesh Sharma, Rajkumar Tangde, Nitin Bhajan. Cinematography is by Devendra Golatkar. The film is written by Mahesh Keluskar. The other crew includes—Editor: Gorakshanath Khande, Sound designing: Rasool Pokutty and Amrit Pritam, Makeup: Vikram Gaikwad, Art Direction: Sukant Panigrahi, Choreography: Subhash Nakashe, Music and Background Music: Tabbi-Parik. Lyrics: Shahir Sambhaji Bhagat, Singers: Shankar Mahadevan, Sukhvindar Singh.

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• Movie : Nagrik (2015) नागरिक
• Producer : Sachin Chavan, Arti Chavan
• Directer : Jaypraad Desai
• Studio : Sacchi Entertainment
• Star Cast : Sachin Khedekar, Dr. Shriram Lagoo, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Milind Soman, Devika Daftardar, Rajesh Sharma, Neena Kulkarni, Rajkumar Tangde, Sambhaji Bhagat, Sulabha Deshpande, Madhav Abhyankar
• Writers : Mahesh Keluskar, Jaypraad Desai
• Music : Tubby-Parik , Sambhaji Bhagat
• Lyrics : Shahir – Sambhaji Bhagat
• Singers : Sachin Khedekar, Shankar Mahadevan, Sukhwinder Singh, Sambhaji Bhagat
• Dialogues : Mahesh Keluskar
• Cinematography : Devendra Golatkar
• Editor: Gorakshanath Khande
• Sound designing : Rasool Pokutty and Amrit Pritam
• Makeup: Vikram Gaikwad
• Art Direction : Sukant Panigrahi
• Background Music : Tabbi-Parik.
• Genre : Socio-Political Drama
• Release Date : 12 June  2015

Synopsis:
Nagrik is the Marathi feature set against the political backdrop of Maharashtra. It boasts of some of the biggest names from the film business.

Nagrik Marathi Movie Poster / Still Photos :

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The film which registered a strong presence in the State Film Awards, “NAGRIK’ produced by Saachi Entertainments and directed by Jayprad Desai has received in 14 nominations in the Prabhat Film Puraskar’s 2015 . The film highlights the conflict between politics and journalism and the effect on common man will release on June 12 all over Maharashtra.
The film which received the Best Social Film in the Maharashtra State Film Awards is written by eminent poet Mahesh Keluskar and director Jayprad Desai has given shape to it and it has received 14 nominations in the Prabhat Film Awards 2015.

The 14 nominations are as follows, Best Film Saatchi Entertainment, Best Director Jayprad Desai, Best Story Mahesh Keluskar. Best Dialogues Mahesh Keluskar , Best Screenplay Mahesh Keluskar and Jayprad Desai, Best BackgroundMusic-Tubby-Parik, BestMakeup- Vikram Gaikwad, Best Art Director- Sukant Panigrahi, Best Cinematography- Devendra Golatkar, Best Edition- Goraksnath Khande , Best Sound Design- Resul Pookuty and Amrut Preetam, Best Villain- Milind Soman, Best Actor- Sachin Khedekar , and Best Actress- Devika Daftardar.

The story is about the conflict between Shyam Jagdale , a journalist played by Sachin Khedekar and a politician Vikas Patil played by Milind Soman and the constant fight between them and there is also a typical politician Manikrao Bhosle played by celebrated veteran Dilip Prabhavalkar who has devoted his life for good governance, and social leader Neelimatai Played by Neena Kulkarni, and the heroine played by Devika Daftardar, along with Rajesh Sharma, Rajkumar Tagde, Nitin Bhajan, but the crowning glory is a fullfledged appearance by thespian Shreeram Lagoo who returns to the screen after a long time and plays a veteran politician called Nana Chitnis. Also a part of the cast is veteran actor Sulabha Deshpande.

The films other attraction is the folk form SHAHIRI sungby folk artiste Sambhaji Bhagat playing himself who brings out the people’s voice through the songs penned and sung by him with additional lyrics by Chandrashekhar Sonkar and music by Tubby- Parik and songs sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Sukhwinder Singh. The sound design is by Oscar fame Ressul Pookuty and production
design is by Sukant Panigrahi. The costumes are by Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya along with Poornima Oak.

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Be it the small screen or the big screen, children are stealing the show all over and keeping this in mind ZEE TALKIES is bringing a feast of films for children . Asian Entertainment’s ‘AVATARCHI GOSHT‘ will premiere on Sunday , 24 May, will be the main attraction and this enjoyable fare will be for adults as well as children , making it a Special Sunday.

Lost in their own imaginative world, full of bravado and fantasies are two young boys and this film is about these two boys. The story of this film is about these two boys. The two actors essaying these boy’s part are Mihiresh Joshi and Yash Kulkarni and the co-artistes supporting them are Leena Bhagwat, Adinath Kothare, Sulabha Deshpande, Sunil Abhyankar, and Rashmi Khedekar.

Adinath Kothare will be not seen in his usual lover boy types of roles but will be seen in a serious role and his character has many nuances to it apart from being a non-glamorous one. It is a first in his cherished career. The film will be beamed on 24 May at 3 pm and 9 pm on ZEE TALKIES and will take us on a journey into this children’s imaginative world. From the perspective of children, the film takes a look at blind faith in gods and godmen.

Children have always been fascinated by stories of gods and goddesses but what happens if a boy thinks he himself is an apostle of God and starts to imagine himself as one and then what befalls the boy is the story of the film. The direction is by Nitin Dixit and producer is Sachin Salunke. The film will tug at your hearts.

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Only a common man can change the face and fate of society and politics. Facts of society and politics are revealed to the public through the medium of journalism. ‘Nagarik’, a film produced by Aarti Sachin Chavan’s Sachi Entertainment and directed by Jayprad Desai, tries to tell us exactly what a common man feels about this medium.

This film has already bagged the state government’s Best Cinematography Award, and has also been nominated in five other categories, namely Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Dialogues, and Best Lyrics, for the final round. This way, ‘Nagarik’ has been in the news even before its release.

The film ‘Nagarik’ will showcase experiences of a concerned citizen with respect to society and journalism. These are experiences of noted literary Mahesh Keluskar, who has also been nominated in the Best Dialogues category. Films based on journalism are not made frequently. ‘Nagarik’ covers this topic after a long time and its cameraman Devendra Golatkar has already won Best Cinematography award by the state government. Sachin Khedekar and Jayprad Desai have been nominated in the Best Actor and the Best Debutant Director categories respectively. Apart from these, Mahesh Keluskar for Best Dialogues and Sambhaji Bhagat for Best Lyrics are also among the nominees. In this film, a chief political reporter Shyam Jagdale exposes a scam through his column named ‘Nagrik’ (Citizen). The film will portray the consequences and happenings around this expose.

Along with Sachin Khedekar, the cast for “Nagarik’ includes Dilip Prabhavalkar, famous super-model turned actor Milind Soman, senior actor Dr. Shriram Lagoo, Sulabha Deshpande, Devika Daftardar, Neena Kulkarni, Madhav Abhyankar, Rajesh Sharma, Rajkumar Tangde, and Nitin Bhajan. The film ‘Nagarik’, revolving around a political reporter of a daily newspaper, has lately become talk of the town.

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• Movie : Avatarachi Goshta
• Produced by : Sachin Salunkhe
• Directed By : Nitin Dixit
• Studio : Asian Entertainment
• Star Cast : Ashish Vidyarthi, Adinath Kothare, Leena Bhagwat, Mihiresh Joshi, Rashmi Anpat, Sulabha Deshpande, Sunil Abhyankar, Yash Kulkarni
• Story, Screenplay and Dialogues : Nitin Dixit
• Genre : Comedy, Drama
• Release Date : 26th December 2014

Plot Outline :
Kaustubh is an innocent little boy in his tender age. He loves to live in his imaginative world that is full of wonders and adventures. The tales that his grandma, Aaji tells him is the base on which he has built a few fantasies. The Dashavtar tales from Indian mythology are his favourite. These tales are based on Lord Vishnu’s Ten avatars. Kaustubh has also learnt through these tales that Lord Vishnu’s tenth avatar, the Kalki avatar is going to be in Kaliyuga, the modern era we are in. Innocent mind of Kaustubh, who is in his fourth standard, is captured with the imagination that he himself is that Kalki avatar. His close friend Mangya, who is equally thrilled with this idea, confirms his belief. A few incidental coincidences validate Kaustubh’s imagination. Once he is convinced, he shares this secret with Amod, the young engineering student that is a tenant in Kaustubh’s home. Amod who is atheist by nature, does not pay much attention.

Convinced by the idea of being the Kalki avatar, Kaustubh becomes so confident that he tries the biggest adventure he is possessed with since quite long. He gets injured and suffers from a fractured leg. This acts as a big blow to Kaustubh’s fantasy and his emotionally driven imaginative world gets shattered. He finds it difficult to come to terms with the reality and goes in a shell. He starts avoiding his dear friend Mangya and even everybody at his home. Observing his strange behaviour, the Doctor advises Kaustubh’s parents to consult a psychiatrist. But they don’t act upon the advice in anticipation of the social stigma.

Kaustubh’s mother realizes that Kaustubh who feels so detached from everyone, is pretty comfortable with Amod. So she requests Amod to help Kaustubh come out of this emotional turmoil. Amod accepts this challenge and in an attempt of getting into the crux of the problem, gets friendly with Mangya. He then understands that the real cause is Kaustubh’s fantasy based passion of becoming an avatar. Amod shares with Kaustubh a different perspective about the very concept of the avatar and slowly helps him come out of the mental stress he is facing. Kaustubhwith Amod’s help overcomes the depression and regains his confidence.

Avatarachi Goshta Movie Still Photos/Posters

Avatarachi Goshta Marathi Movie Trailer

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After giving his voice to several blockbuster hit movies, Rohit Shyam Raut along with his partner Sreedhar Menon has composed their first song for the upcoming movie ‘Avatarachi Goshta’. The team Avatarachi Goshta on Saturday evening hosted a grant party and announced their promotional song with the live performanceof the promotional song ‘Dokyacha zhalay bhaza..’ written by Nitin Dixit and aptly sung by Sharayu Date, Siddhi Lokare, Rohit Shyam Raut, composed by Rohit Shyam Raut & Sreedhar Menon and arranged by Yugandhar Deshmukh.

The movie is around two children Kautusbh (Mihiresh Joshi) and Mangya (Yash Kulkarni). The story is about their imaginative world of Dashavtar which is full of wonders and adventures. The screen space is shared by Adinath Kothare, Sulabha Deshpande, Sunil Abhyankar, Leena Bhagwat and Rashmi Khedekar along with a special appearance of brilliant actor Ashish Vidyarthi.

Nitin Dixit has directed and also written story, screenplay and dialogues for the movie, produced by Sachin Salunke, cinematographer Nagraj Diwakar, editor Mayur Hardas, music is manned by Gandhaar and sung by Shaan and Jasraj.

The much acclaimed marathi movie, ‘Avatarachi Goshta’ is produced by Asian Entertainment and is all set to hit the theatres across Maharashtra on December 26, 2014.

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Upcoming Marathi movie “Avatarachi Goshta” produced by Asian Entertainment is ready to hit the theatres very soon .Nitin Dixit has directed this film and also written story, screenplay and dialogues. Produced by SachinSamunkhe, movie is up for release very shortly in entire Maharashtra.

The debutant child talents in this movie played by Mihiresh Joshi and Yash Kulkarni, share the screen space alongside renowned artists such as Adinath Kothare, Sulabha Deshpande, Sunil Abhyankar, Leena Bhagwat, and Rashmi Khedekar.

“Avatarachi Goshta” has been honored with Best Film, Best Dialogues and Best Direction Awards at the 51st Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards 2014. At Zee Gaurav 2014 “Avatarachi Goshta” was felicitated with Best Film, Best Story, Best Dialogue and also the Best Supporting Actress was presented to Leena Bhagwat for her character in the movie. At Sahyadri Cine Awards 2014 “Avatarachi Goshta” got presented with Best Film, Best Story and Best Child Artists.

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