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Maharashtra Shaheer (2023)
The story of one of Maharashtra's most impactful artist
Most people who know Shahir Sable know him as a prolific, famous singer, but the movie brings forth his contribution to not just Maharashtrian folk culture, but also to Maharashtra's and India's freedom struggle.
Along with donning multiple hats in the art field as a producer, director, writer, singer, Shahir Sable was also actively involved, initially, in India's freedom struggle with Sane Guruji, and later in Maharashtra's freedom struggle.
Shahir Sable's life from his days as young 'Kisna' in Pasarni to Padmashri Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sable is portrayed on screen with songs composed by Ajay-Atul interlaced with the story.
The songs and the background score beautifully blend with the screenplay. It's a treat to watch and listen to "Jay Jay Maharashtra Maaza..." at the end.
As was the case, unfortunately, with most artists in those days, Shahir Sable also had to go through a phase of financial difficulties while bringing his plays to life. However, it is Maharashtra's fortune that he diligently stuck to his vision and kept entertaining and educating the people, despite the hardships he endured, and today we can enjoy his contribution to art.
Har Har Mahadev (2022)
Movie of the year
It is extremely rare to get to watch a movie these days where you wouldn't dare to take your eyes off the screen for even a second. Har Har Mahadev is one such movie, where the screenplay is so tight it seems as though our heads are being held in place by invisible hands coming out of the screen.
A slow start is generally forgiven so long as the remainder of the movie makes up for it. However, in the case of this movie, that isn't applicable because as there are no filler scenes in it. Every scene is momentous which gives the screenplay its fluidity; the movie flies from scene to scene.
Baji Prabhu Deshpande's (Sharad Kelkar's) entry scene coupled with a vitalizing background score is the first goosebump-inducing scene of the movie, topped only by the second entry scene (if one may call it that) of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj (played exceptionally well by Subodh Bhave.)
The dialogues are well-written, especially those spoken by Subodh Bhave; good enough to give a fair idea of how they would have sounded had Maharaj himself spoken those.
Sharad Kelkar's portrayal of Baji Prabhu Deshpande, more of his inner struggles than that of his valor, is near perfect.
Although a movie based on the same event (the battle of Pavan Khind) was released earlier this year, that is no reason to miss this magnificent movie which conveys a true story in a spectacular manner.
Do watch!
Shivpratap Garudjhep (2022)
Enthralling!
Amol Kolhe had taken it upon himself to demonstrate what a movie based on the life of a king like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj must be like, and he has succeeded in setting the bar high for future movies based on the life of Maharaj.
The cinematography, done by Sanjay Jadhav, could not have been better as each scene in the movie leaves an indelible visual imprint on the audience's minds. The background score (created by Shashank Powar and Rohit Nagbhide) plays an important role in enhancing the emotions portrayed on screen by the actors (and is one of the major reasons why the movie manages to enthrall the audience!).
Lastly, Kartik Kendhe's direction has ensured that the story flows seamlessly from one scene to another.
Historical movies are generally notorious for over-dramatizing and exaggerating the fight scenes but this movie has nothing of that sort and every scene feels about as realistic as it would have played out in real life.
The movie is a fitting tribute to an exemplary king, and must be watched by those willing to know the real Maratha history.
Me Vasantrao (2021)
A beautiful tribute to a gifted artist
Me Vasantrao is a biopic based on the life of Pt. Vasantrao Deshpande, narrated in an autobiographical format.
The movie underlines the fact very strongly that on the outside, the life of a successful artist may seem alluring, but the struggle for recognition behind it is rarely ever taken note of.
The movie is packed with polished performances by actors like Pushkaraj Chirputkar, Anita Date, Ameya Wagh, and of course, Rahul Deshpande. All of the songs are worthy of innumerable "once more"s. Nipun Dharmadhikari, the director, has chiseled the movie into the gem that it has turned out to be.
A great creation that acknowledges the struggles of a supremely talented artist, Pt. Vasantrao Deshpande.
Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji (2017)
The unsung hero finally gets the respect he deserves
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj has often been disrespectfully referenced to as the "Irresponsible" son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Countless attempts were made in the past to malign his character and disregard his heroic deeds.
" Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji " is a commendable and an honest attempt to portray the true version of Sambhaji Maharaj's life.
The entire cast, headed by Dr. Amol Kolhe (as Sambhaji Maharaj) and Shantanu Moghe
(as Shivaji Maharaj), has done an outstanding job of blending seamlessly into character. The direction and cinematography of this show is beyond perfect. The background score definitely deserves a special mention as the series would not have been complete without it.
To sum it up, the makers of this TV series have left no stone unturned to make sure that they do justice to the life of a great Maratha king by getting their facts right, and bring out the truth in the form of this spectacle of a TV series.