I am currently a fan of Marathi films, and for good reason. Their quality exceeds whatever else is on offer, by miles. I had missed this biopic of a great stage actor that Marathi Theatre had witnessed, and made up by watching the film on TV.
Excellent casting, direction and acting elevate this film to one of the most engrossing dramas based on real-life characters. Subodh Bhave pulls off the main character with panache. The doyen of Marathi cinema, Bhalji Pendharkar, Sulochana, an early actress, and Dr. Shriram Lagoo appear as some of the characters along with stage writer Vasant Kanetkar and producer Prabhakar Panshikar (played well by Prasad Oak).
Though I missed many of these real-life people and their plays when staged originally, the movie gives you a glimpse of Marathi theatre in its prime. And Kashinath Ghanekar was one of its prime movers, is what this film also reminds us. Before Rajesh Khanna became a superstar, he was one, style and all, according to a dialogue in the film.
Certainly a well-made film, even if you know nothing about the subject.
Excellent casting, direction and acting elevate this film to one of the most engrossing dramas based on real-life characters. Subodh Bhave pulls off the main character with panache. The doyen of Marathi cinema, Bhalji Pendharkar, Sulochana, an early actress, and Dr. Shriram Lagoo appear as some of the characters along with stage writer Vasant Kanetkar and producer Prabhakar Panshikar (played well by Prasad Oak).
Though I missed many of these real-life people and their plays when staged originally, the movie gives you a glimpse of Marathi theatre in its prime. And Kashinath Ghanekar was one of its prime movers, is what this film also reminds us. Before Rajesh Khanna became a superstar, he was one, style and all, according to a dialogue in the film.
Certainly a well-made film, even if you know nothing about the subject.
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