• Movie : Kesari | केसरी
• Producer : Santosh Ramchandani
• Director & Editor: Sujay S Dahake
• Cinematography (DOP) : Sandeep Giyan Yadav
• Writer : Niyaj Mujavar
• Background Music : Saket Kanetkar
• Star Cast : Virat Madke, Mahesh Manjrekar, Vikram Gokhale, Umesh Jagtap, Chhaya Kadam, Jaywant Wadkar & Mohan Joshi

Viewpoint: Sujay Dahake’s ‘Kesari’ stands out strong & bold among the crowd of sports dramas being made everywhere in India. More than the plot of the film it’s the visual experience that the film gives matters here which in turn reflects into our emotional experience throughout the film.

What Works? 

• 5 Minutes into the film and you know you are in for a rare visual treat coming from a Marathi film. A wider aspect ratio has been used for the film which makes the visuals come out of the frame without any 3D effect. The way the camera caresses the protagonist preparing for the ‘Kusti’ shows how the beauty of a human body should be captured on the celluloid (or a digital celluloid). The lush green locales of the village in which the film is set, are actually contrasting in a film about ‘Kusti’. Probably indicating that it’s not really about ‘Kusti’!
• The lead actor of the film, Virat Madke is a real find. He fits the part perfectly in every way and keeps us backing him throughout the journey of the film.
• Every important character in the film has clear established traits that makes them feel real even when they don’t have any conventional tracks of their own and are in the story just to facilitate the protagonist.
• The dialogue writing especially in the first half, is extremely effective. It strikes the right balance of authenticity and a tad bit of filmyness. The dialogues are more effective because they are not thrown at us all the time, they come in at specific dramatic situations which take the film forward.
• There’s a scene in the film when our protagonist decides to enter a traditional “Kusti Taalim Akhada” to be trained & groomed under a master. The master played by Jaywant Wadkar understanding the economic situation of the protagonist introduces his “Akhada” in a way that is not insulting to the hero but also opens his eyes (and ours), shows him the reality that “Kusti” today is not a sport for the poor, it’s for the privileged ones. Countless films have come about “Kusti” in recent times, every other film probably missed this reflection of reality!

What Fails? 

• Almost until the end of second half we don’t really see actual “Kusti” ploys being practiced by our protagonist. That is not necessarily a problem up until then as the film addresses that and the protagonist himself is frustrated about it. But by the end Mahesh Manjrekar’s character (Protagonist’s Guru) says that throughout he wasn’t preparing our hero for the Kusti match alone but for life itself, that definitely doesn’t coincide with the overall sensibilities of the film & it clearly feels melodramatic. Adding to that melodrama there’s a twist added to the climax of the film that also feels very unnecessary.

Final Verdict: ‘Kesari’ is a must have theater experience! “Kusti” is a inherent part of our culture and yet there are hardly any decent films made about it in Marathi. ‘Kesari’ changes that totally and through the use of modern cinematic tools & sensibilities!

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• Movie : Kesari (2020) | केसरी
• Producer : Santosh Ramchandani
• Director : Sujay S Dahake
• Studio : 
• Star Cast :
  • Virat Madake
  • Mahesh Manjrekar
  • Vikram Gokhale
  • Mohan Joshi
  • Umesh Jagtap
  • Chhaya Kadam
• Story : Niyaj Mujavar
• Screenplay and Dialogues :
• Lyrics : Kshitij Padwardhan, Vaibhav Joshi, Sanjay Sathe
• Sound :
• Sound Design : Kunal Lolsure
• Music : A V Prafullchandra
• Background Music : Saket Kanetkar
• Cinematography (DOP) : Sandeep Giyan Yadav
• Editor : Sujay S Dahake
• Art Director : Amey Bhalerao
• Costume : Namdev Waghmare, Anusha Vaidya
• Make-up : Vinod Sarode
• Presenter :
• Choreography :
• Executive Producer : Ashwini Paranjpe, Anuraj Malhotra
• Co-Producer : Manohar Ramchandani
• PR : Lead Media & Publicity Pvt. Ltd
• Visual Promotions :
• Digital Promotions : Khaas Re Online Network
• DI Colorist : Venugopal Rao
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : 28 Feb 2020

Synopsis :

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• Movie : AB Ani CD (2019) | एबी आणि सीडी
• Producer : Akshay Bardapurkar
• Director : Milind Lele
• Studio : Golden Ratio Films & KVR Productions
• Star Cast :
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Vikram Gokhle
  • Akshay Tanksale
  • Sayali Sanjeev
  • Subodh S Bhave
• Story : Hemant Edlabadkar
• Screenplay and Dialogues : Hemant Edlabadkar
• Lyrics : Vaibhav Joshi
• Sound :
• Sound Design :
• Music : Ashish Mujumdar & Mayuresh Satish Pai
• Background Music :
• Cinematography (DOP) : Suresh Deshmane
• Editor :
• Art Director :
• Costume :
• Make-up :
• Presenter :
• Choreography :
• Co-Producer :
• Visual Promotions :
• Digital Promotions :
• DI Colorist :
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : NA

Synopsis :

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Subodh Bhave is continuing where he left after the super success of ‘Ani..Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar’ with his upcoming film ‘Ek Nirnay’. Along with Subodh the film stars other senior actors like Vikram Gokhale & Suhas Joshi. The film also stars Madhura Velankar-Satam in a never before seen role!

The trailer of the film intrigues us about the subject of the film. While the subject is not revealed completely it gives us some hints that it is about a doctor’s (played by Madhura Velankar-Satam) need to become a mother. And somehow this seems to have shattered the married life of a couple.

What twists & turns will occur in the story needs to be seen in theatres! While audiences are currently Subodh Bhave in Zee Marathi’s ‘Tula Pahate Re’ they are now again being treated with Subodh Bhave’s another dramatic performance in ‘Ek Nirnay’! The film releases on 18th January 2019!

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• Movie : Ek Nirnay…Swatahacha Swatasathi (2019) | एक निर्णय… स्वतःचा स्वतःसाठी
• Producer : Shrirang Deshmukh
• Directer : Shrirang Deshmukh
• Studio : Swarang Productions
• StarCast :
  • Vikram Gokhale
  • Subodh Bhave
  • Madhura Velankar
  • Suhas Joshi
  • Pradeep Velankar
  • Sharad Ponkshe
  • Shrirang Deshmukh
  • Seema Deshmukh
  • Mangal Kenkre
  • Mugdha Godbole
  • Pratibha Date

• Writer : Shrirang Deshmukh
• Screenplay : NA
• Dialogues : NA
• Cinematography (DOP) : Archana Borhade
• Music : Kamlesh Bhadkamkar
• Sound Design : Vijay Bhope
• Re-Recording Engineer : NA
• Background Music : NA
• Lyrics : Vaibhav Joshi
• Additional Song Composer : Rohan Deshmukh
• Editor : Faizal Mahadik and Imran Mahadik
• Art Director : Eknath Kadam
• Make-up : Mahesh Barate
• Costume : Geeta Godbole
• Co-Producer : Jayantilal Jain, Santosh Paranjape, Dinesh Oswal, Kishor Jain, Smt. Sangeeta Patil and Smt. Sulabha Anant Deshmukh
• Presenter : NA
• Creative Producer : NA
• Executive Producer : Rahul Khandare
• Publicity Design : Brijesh Kalyanji Dedhia
• Visual Promotions : Atul Ketkar and Manoj Jadhav (Right Click Media Solutions)
• Digital Marketing : Be Birbal
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : 18th January 2019

Synopsis : Every person has to take ‘one decision’, which would help the person give his life a direction in a way and manner he wishes. This story is about three people, who too had to take one such decision in their respective lives. What follows next is how their lives change after that one decision.

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Cast: Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Shivaji Satam, Vikram Gokhale, Satish Alekar, Santosh Juvekar, Sharad Ponkshe, Uday Tikekar, Manjiri Phadnis & Deepti Lele

Director: Mahesh Manjrekar

Quick Viewpoint: The trailer, teaser & posters of ‘Mi Shivaji Park’ sell a completely different film! It feels like a deep intellectual drama that eventually turns out to be a poorly structured revenge drama with a forceful social context to it.

What Works?

• The theme. Though nothing new in it & having similarities to Manjrekar’s own ‘Virrudh’ (the Amitabh Bachchan starrer) it still somehow is very relatable to the audiences.
• Further rendition of the basic theme, the conceptual idea of retired old men recreating a version of a court case on their own.
• It’s just satisfying to watch stalwarts like Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Vikram Gokhale & others share screen together. Though Dilip Prabhawalkar stands out as he doesn’t miss a single beat in his performance like always!

What Fails?

• The starting conflict that initiates the narrative is so loosely set up that the there is no emotional relativity for the audiences towards the principal characters of the film.
• Absolutely horrendous silly mistakes in the detailing of the film. For e.g: In a flashback sequence set in either late 90s or early 2000s we see characters using smart phones!
• Tonnes of logical errors caused due to convenient twists & turns given to the narrative.
• The film ridicules Gandhism by unnecessarily connecting it to situations that doesn’t really have anything to do with it! For eg: a dialogue says how Gandhi followers who later became politicians resorted to violence against public agitations. The whole idea of a governing body & it’s defence is not a by product of Gandhism, it need not be associated with it.
• By the climax the film becomes a complete circus that jumbles up the whole socio-political message it wanted to endorse. You leave the theatre being clueless about what exactly did the film wanted to say?

Final Verdict: ‘Mi Shivaji Park’ suffers from serious lack of inspiration in saying something new or creating something of it’s own. It seems to just be a vehicle for the hugely respected star cast to come together.    

Rating: 1.5/5

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On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti the trailer of upcoming Marathi film ‘Me Shivaji Park‘ was posted on the Internet! It isn’t a coincidence that the trailer is released on Gandhi Jayanti! The trailer effectively presents a debate on values & principles of Mahatma Gandhi. Can those values be useful in today’s world! Are ‘Truth’ & ‘Non-violence’ still powerful weapons to fight injustice?

Different characters in the film portrayed by acting heavyweights like Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Vikram Gokhale, Shivaji Satam & Satish Alekar represent the angst of the middle class against the injustice around. The trailer of the film suggests that these retired old men decide to change things on their own, & for that they probably resort to violence. Is this the right way? Dilip Prabhawalkar’s character who is a Gandhi follower says he might even stand against his friends if he had too!

This conflict between two opposite value systems & the solid star cast of the film promises that ‘Me Shivaji Park’ is a must watch film! Moreover the film is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar! After a long time in Marathi cinema we are seeing a strong social thriller! It also has the backdrop of political ideologies of our country! ‘Me Shivaji Park‘ hits theatres on 18th October!

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Multi-starrer films are always major attractions for audiences, especially when a seasoned director like Mahesh Manjrekar is bringing one for the audiences. ‘Me Shivaji Park’ written & directed by Mahesh Manjrekar stars a brigade of solid actors which includes Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Vikram Gokhale, Satish Alekar & Shivaji Satam! Produced by Gauri Pictures Productions & Mahesh Manjrekar Movies, Me Shivaji Park hits theatres on 18^th October!

The tagline of the film, ‘Dnyaydevata Andhali Aste…Amhi Dolas Hoto’ suggests that the film deals with the subject of law, court & justice! Every actor from the cast has his own style & rich history of doing varied roles in varied mediums! Along with them the film also stars Uday Tikekar, Sharad Ponkshe, Suhas Joshi, Savita Malpekar, Santosh Juvekar, Sushant Shelar, Deepti Lele, Manjiri Phadnis & others!

The film is produced by Dilipdada Sahebrao Yadav & Siddharth Kevalchand Jain & co-produced by Manhesh Ramchandra Jagtap, Shankar Rameshwar Mitkari, Bharar Chhaganlal Rathod & Milind Sitaram Vaste! So get ready to overwhelmed by a star studded cast in an intense drama film ‘Me Shivaji Park’ from 18^th of October at a theatre near you.

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• Movie :  Me Shivaji Park
• Producer : Dilip Sahebrao Yadav, Siddharth Kevalchand Jain
• Director : Mahesh Manjrekar
• Studio : Mahesh Manjrekar Movies and Gouri Pictures Production
• Star Cast :
  • Vikram Gokhale
  • Satish Alekar
  • Ashok Saraf
  • Shivaji Satam
  • Dilip Prabhavalkar
  • Sharad Ponkshe
  • Uday Tikekar
  • Savita Malpekar
  • Suhas Joshi
  • Bharti Achrekar
  • Santosh Juvekar
  • Sushant Shelar
  • Dipti Lele
  • Manjari Phadnis
• Story : Mahesh Manjrekar
• Screenplay : Mahesh Manjrekar
• Dialogues : Abhiram Bhadkamkar
• Singer : NA
• Lyrics : Shrirang Godbole, Vaibhav Joshi
• Music : Ajit Parab
• Sound Design : NA
• Background Score : NA
• Cinematography (DOP) : Karan Rawat
• Editor : Sarvesh Parab
• Art Director : NA
• Costume : NA
• Make-up : NA
• Executive Producer : NA
• Co Producer : Mahesh Ramchandra Jagtap, Shankar Rameshvar Mitkari, Bharat Chaganlal Rathod, Milind Sitaram Vaste
• Presenter : NA
• Choreography : NA
• Publicity Design : NA
• Visual Promotions : NA
• Digital Marketing : Vizual Junkies
• Marketing : NA
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : 18th October 2018

Synopsis : NA

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• Movie : Sohalla (2018) | सोहळा
• Producer : Suresh Gundecha and Sohan Kanwar Bokadia
• Director : Gajendra Ahire
• Studio : Arihant Film Productions
• Star Cast :
  • Sachin Pilgaonkar as Girish
  • Vikram Gokhale
  • Shilpa Tulaskar
  • Mohan Joshi
  • Bharat Ganeshpure
  • Lokesh Gupte
  • Astha Khamkar
• Story : Gajendra Ahire
• Screenplay : NA
• Dialogues : NA
• Singer : NA
• Lyrics : Gajendra Ahire
• Music : Narendra Bhide
• Sound Design : NA
• Background Score : NA
• Cinematography (DOP) : Krishna Soren
• Editor : Prakash Jha
• Art Director : NA
• Costume : NA
• Make-up : NA
• Choreography : Phulwa Khamkar
• Executive Producer : Mukesh Jain
• Creative Producer : NA
• Presenter : NA
• Choreography : NA
• Publicity Design : NA
• Colorist : Bhusam Kiran
• Associate Editor : Rahul Verma and A. Kumar
• Visual Promotions : Sairaj. K
• Digital Marketing : NA
• Marketing : NA
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : Dec 2018

Synopsis : Sohalla is a Marathi movie starring Sachin Pilgaonkar and Shilpa Tulaskar in prominent roles. The movie also stars Vikram Gokhale, Lokesh Gupte, and Mohan Joshi. It is a drama directed by Gajendra Ahire.

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