• Review : Ziprya
• Producer : Ranjeet Darekar
• Director : Kedar Vaidya
• Screenplay : Kedar Vaidya
• Star Cast : Chinmay Kambli, Amruta Subhash, Prathamesh Parab, Hansraj Jagtap, Saksham Kulkarni & Praveen Tarde
• Review by : Abhay Salvi

Rating : 2/5

Ziprya Review (Marathi Movie):

Based on a novel of an acclaimed Marathi writer ‘Arun Sadhu’, ‘Ziprya’ is a film that manages to only give little glimpses of the actual world the story was set in. Firstly the film has no understanding of a cinematic structure in the screenplay. It feels abrupt from the beginning & ends on even more abrupt note.

There’s something inherently connectable about films that manage to capture the essence of Mumbai’s actual heart. It all started with one of the finest films ever made anywhere, Mira Nair’s ‘Salaam Bombay’ to the recent Rajnikant epic ‘Kaala’ & many films in between. But then by default these films don’t become great just because of the subject! There’s a whole lot of expertise required to be perfected especially in this genre.

One of it is acting. Acting is not just connected to the talent of an actor but also to the choices they make along with the director, the choice of casting & finally the overall effect of all of it on the backdrop of the film. There’s just not enough coherence here in the overall effect. Amruta Subhash as ‘Leela’ looks a straight miscast playing the elder sister of ‘Ziprya’. Some scenes seem so serial-like & never remind us of the harsher reality on which they are based.

The original novel was published in 1990 but was set in the late 70s to early 80s. Now this film is clearly set in today’s times. But still we see a Amitabh Bachchan fanboy (Aslam played by Prathamesh Parab) reciting dialogues from ‘Deewar’ (1975). While on the other hand he also mentions Salman Khan! None of the main characters behave like they belong in today’s times. We see the kids selling mobile covers, but we never see them using a mobile!

Ziprya (Chinmay Kambli) and his boot polish gang do not create any emotional connection with the audiences, mainly because they never seem like real characters. The background score & the songs don’t help here, instead keep us even more distant from them. Still the only clear positive of the film is the locations where the film is shot. This is unfiltered Mumbai! If the makers managed to shoot at such real locations, more work on the script could have easily made ‘Ziprya’ an effective experience.

The performances in the film are not bad when looked individually but as said earlier the effect isn’t coherent in the context of the overall film. Prathamesh Parab’s ‘Aslam’ is made the centre of attention by the end of the film, for no real reason. Maybe the only logical explanation to this is that since Aslam was played by the most popular actor in the cast! Throughout it’s Parab’s performance that irritates us the most, we have seen him do the same thing so many times now!

Chinmay Kambli who plays Ziprya was earlier seen in the extremely effective feel good film about ‘farmer suicides’, ‘Jhing Chik Jhing’. He was very effective back then as a child artist, not now. Saksham Kulkarni’s performance is the only one that makes some impact on us, but sadly his character is left in between the film, & then suddenly brought back later.

It has been proved countless times before, that a highly relevant subject doesn’t process itself into a highly relevant film by default & it’s proved again. It needs better cinematic understanding & an approach to get precise performances from the cast.

Overall:

It’s an easier choice to make between ‘Ziprya’ the novel & ‘Ziprya’ the film for the audiences who really are excited by the idea & premise of this story.

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Some writers have such a great following that their works represent a complete generation of our culture. Arun Sadhu was one such writer in Marathi literature. His novels like ‘Sinhasan’, ‘Mumbai Dinank’ & ‘Ziprya’ have become immortal in Marathi culture. So ever since the news of a film based on ‘Ziprya’ novel was out audiences were excited.

Now the trailer is out & the film looks like a good enough adaptation of the novel. While the original story was based in Mumbai a few decades earlier, this film seems to have converted it to today’s times. Sadly even now the state of Mumbai is no different. In fact, the story has become even more relevant in today’s times, as the people living in slums & on the footpaths have only increased in number.

The film stars known faces like Amruta Subhash, Prathamesh Parab & Pravin Tarde along with other new actors too, who look convincing in their part. The film is set to release in theatres on 22^nd June in theatres all over Maharashtra. After a long time, we will see a film in theatres which showcases the reality of Mumbai & tells the story of the poor & the downtrodden.

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• Movie : Ziprya (2018) | झिपऱ्या
• Producer : Ranjeet Darekar
• Director : Kedar Vaidya
• Studio : Deevas Productions and A R D Productions
• Star Cast :
  • Prathamesh Parab
  • Amruta Subhash
  • Chinmay Kambli
  • Saksham Kulkarni
  • Hansraj Jagtap
  • Aman Attar
  • Devansh Deshmukh
  • Nachiket Purnapatre
  • Vimal Mhatre
  • Deepak Karanjikar
  • Pravin Tarde
• Story : Arun Sadhu
• Screenplay and Dialogue : Kedar Vaidya
• Singer : Divya Kumar and Shekhar Ravjiani
• Lyrics : Abhishekh Khankar and Sameer Samant
• Music : Sameer Saptiskar and Troy-Arif
• Background Music : Taufiq Qureshi
• Cinematography (DOP) : Rajesh Nadone
• Editor : Devendra Murdeshwar
• Art Director : Vinayak Katkar
• Sound Design : Anmol Bhave
• Make-up : Vidyadhar Bhatte
• Co-Producer : Atharva Pawar Creations
• Presenter : Ashwini Ranjeet Darekar
• Choreography : Umesh Jadhav
• Action : Abbas Ali Moghal
• Project Head : Hemant Bankar
• Creative Director : Hemant Bankar and Ashwini Darekar
• DI : Prasad Film Labs
• Publicity Design : Sachin Gurav
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : 22nd June 2018

Synopsis : This film seems to have converted it to today’s times. Sadly even now the state of Mumbai is no different. In fact, the story has become even more relevant in today’s times, as the people living in slums & on the footpaths have only increased in number.

Ziprya Marathi Movie Poster/Photos :

Ziprya Marathi Movie Teaser/Trailer :

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‘Halal’ is a film that speaks about some unjust customs that have been part of the muslim society. Many women have suffered because of it. Today there are many voices that are being raised against them & at this very right time a Marathi film ‘Halal’ is releasing in theatres from 6^th October. This film is produced by National award winner Laxman Kagne & Amol Kagne & is directed by National award winning director Shivaji Lotan Patil.

This film is based on a story written by popular writer & activist Rajan Khan. The film stars Chinmay Mandlekar, Priyadarshan Jadhav & young actress Preetam Kagne in the lead. The rest of the cast includes senior actor Vijay Chavan, Chhaya Kadam, Sanjay Sugaokar, Amol Kagne & Vimal Mhatre. Priyadarshan Jadhav & Chinmay Mandlekar have portrayed very unique characters in this film which they had never played before. Young actress Preetam too has worked hard for her role by living in rural areas to study for her character.

‘Halal’ has been appreciated at different film festivals around the world which include Cannes Film Festival, Maharashtra Rajya Chitrapat Puraskar, PIFF & others. ‘Halal’ releases on 6^th October all over Maharashtra.

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• Movie : Halal (2017) | हलाल
• Producer : Laxman Eknathrao Kagne and Amol Laxman Kagne
• Directer : Shivaji Lotan Patil
• Studio : Amol Kagne Films
• Star Cast : Chinmay Mandlekar, Pritam Kagane, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Vijay Chavan, Chhaya Kadam, Amol Kagane, Vimal Mhatre and Sanjay Sugavkar
• Story : Rajan Khan
• Screenplay : Nishant Natharam Dhapse
• Music : Vijay Gatalevar
• Lyrics : Subodh Pawar and Sayed Akhtar
• Singers : Adarsh Shinde and Vijay Gatlevar.
• Dialogues : Nishant Natharam Dhapse
• Director of Photography : Ramani Ranjan Das
• Editor : Nilesh Navanath Gavand
• Executive Producer : Amol Kagne
• Genre  : Dramma
• Release Date :  6 October 2017

Halal Marathi Movie Poster / Still Photos :

Halal Marathi Movie Poster Trailer :

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Halal, a film based on the rituals and customs was recently screened at Goa Film Festival. It was very much appreciated by the audience for its bold story-telling and content. The film is based on a short story by Rajan Khan and talks about marriage customs in Muslim community.

The film is produced by Amol Kagne and directed by Shivaji Lotan Patil. The film stars Chinmay Mandlekar, Pritam Kagane, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Vijay Chavan, Chhaya Kadam, Amol Kagane, Sanjay Sugavakar et al. The story and screenplay are by Nishant Dhapse. The cinematography is by Ramni Ranjandas and editing is by Nilesh Gawand. The music has been composed by Vijay Gatlewar.

The film is expected to release in the theatres very soon.

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Halaal actress Pritam Kagne is representing the movie at Cannes Film Festival 2016. The actress flew for Cannes on 14th midnight. Pritam is extremely thrilled and excited to go to an international platform.

Pritam Kagne said, “I’m immensely happy and glad to visit Cannes with a movie!.”Besides the screening of Halaal & coveted outings, Pritam watched some international films and met some renowned cinema personalities at the festival.

The Actress shared the pictures of her journey to Cannes 2016 on social media. Pritam is looking drop-dead-gorgeous as she kept her make-up minimal with no accessories. This is her first time at Cannes film festival but it seems that she surely knows how to keep it classy on red carpet !These moments captured in Pritam’s Cannes diaries will certainly be cherished by her.

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In Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), Nishant Dhapse got the award for movie ‘Halal’ for best screenplay and dialogues. “This award is a matter of glory for us and a successful attempt to spread gets a better perspective in society”, said Amol Kagane who is the producer of movie ‘Halal’.

The response of audience for ‘Halal’ screening was remarkable. Director Shivaji Lotan Patil, actress Pritam Kagane, story writer Rajan Khan and Producer Amol Kagane were present in the screening.

While attending screening Rajan Khan told this is a story of human pain and director Shivaji Lotan Patil expressed his view that this is a story of trying to change the society from women’s point of view.

This movie talks about the marriages in Muslim community and this movie starrer Chinmay Mandlekar, Pritam Kagane, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Vijay Chavan, Chhaya Kadam, Amol Kagane, Vimal Mhatre and Sanjay Sugavkar. Kagane Film presents ‘Halal’ produced by Amol Kagane and Laxman Kagane. Story and dialogues written by Nishant Dhapse, DOP is Ramani Ranjandas, editing by Nilesh Gavand. Music given by Vijay Gatlevar and songs sung by Adarsh Shinde and Vijay Gatlevar.

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The first screening of ‘Halaal’ movie will be held in Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). Halal movie directed by National award winning director Shivaji Lotan Patil who earlier directed Marathi movie ‘Dhag’ which was based on sensitive subject.
Kagane Film presents ‘Halal’ movie starrer Chinmay Mandlekar, Pritam Kagane, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Vijay Chavan, Chhaya Kadam, Amol Kagane, Vimal Mhatre and Sanjay Sugavkar.

Story talks about Marriages in Muslim community and is based on Marathi Novel Halal written by famous writer Rajan Khan.

Amol Kagane and Laxman Kagane produced this movie. Story and dialogues written by Nishant Dhapse, DOP is Ramani Ranjandas, editing by Nilesh Gavand. Music given by Vijay Gatlevar and songs sung by Adarsh Shinde and Vijay Gatlevar.

Before release Film has entered in Festival and Halal will be definitely a different try for Marathi Film Industry.

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• Movie : Kuni Ghar Deta Ka Ghar
• Studio : Sagar Bangera Production and Sheela Films Presents
• Producer : Hemant Bangera
• Director, Writer, Screenplay, Lyricist : Rajesh Deshpande
• StarCast : Bharat Jadhav, Kranti Redkar, Viju Khote, Kuldeep Pawar,Vijay Chavan, Reema Lagoo, Deepak Shirke, Jaywant Wadkar, Kamlakar Satpute, Digambar Naik,Savita Malpekar, Kishore Pradhan, Shobha Pradhan, Varsha Tandle, Shubhangi Latkar, Vimal Mhatre, Suhas Palishkar, Chhaya Kadam, Shailesh Pitambare
• Co-Producer : Sheela Mangesh Jagtap
• Music Director & Background Music : Rohan Pradhan
• DOP : Santosh Shinde
• Choreography : Umesh Jadhav
• Music : Rohan Pradhan
• Genre : Romantic Comedy

Synposis :

This film revolves around a love story of Kunal & Natasha with the backdrop of their parents’ animosity. Kunal’s mother Saraswati Desai is a fiery journalist-advocate & Natasha’s father Narsimh Korde Patil is a politician-builder. Saraswati had exposed Narsimh’s illegal land encroachment activity while he was the Home Minister. Narsimh had to resign from his post.

Kunal-Natasha’s families get to know about their affair and Saraswati and Narsimh start finding a bride and a groom for their respective son and daughter. Kunal-Natasha decide to run away to avoid the situation. Initially they find shelter at Kunal’s friend’s place. Coincidentally, Saraswati & Narsimh lodge a complaint regarding their children at Inspector Thokre’s police station who is also Kunal’s friend’s brother. He catches them red-handed but they manage to slip away.

And after this they face several unexpected situations. Will Kunal and Natasha come together? Will their parents accept them?

Movie Poster / Still Photos :

Promo / Official Trailer : 

Salman’s Wanted Spoof – Making – Kuni Ghar Deta Ka Ghar

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