Malhar
Release Date: 07 June 2024
Director: Vishal Kumbhar
Producer: Praful Pasad
Cast: Shrinivas Pokale, Vinayak Potdar, Sharib Hashmi, Anjali Patil
Music Director: T. Satish, Sarang Kulkarni
Box Office: Not available
Plot Summary: This collection of three interconnected stories takes place in the same village. In a remote, isolated community in Kutch, The story of this movie centers on the battle between two closest friends to have their broken hearing aid fixed. Jasmine, Javed's older sister, develops feelings for the Hindu man Jatin. The plot develops around their struggle to get together, how they leave the village to meet, their love, and the difficulties they encounter. Kesar, a recently married woman. The son of that village's sarpanch, Laxman, is her husband. She doesn't conceive after a few days of marriage, which is why her in-laws are always condemning her and how she escapes it.
Music Director: T. Satish, Sarang Kulkarni
Box Office: Not available
Film Review
🌟🌟🌟🌟 (4 out of 5 stars)
🎬 🎥 🍿 Alright, folks! Buckle up for a merry-go-round of emotions, because if Bollywood was a tapestry, this film would be a splash of vibrant colors embroidered with gold thread. This is Review Rani, and brace yourselves, because I'm about to spill the chai on this flick.
So, the stage is set in a village in Kutch, Gujarat that's as remote as my chances of finding true love in a city. Here, three stories intertwine like the most complicated knitting pattern your grandmother ever attempted. We've got two young lads on a mission to fix a hearing aid, a love story that would give Romeo and Juliet a run for their money, and a newlywed woman dealing with infertility and a potential eviction notice from her in-laws. Drama, right? 😅
Our director, Vishal Kumbhar (who probably has a master's degree in emotional manipulation), serves up a cocktail of heartwarming friendship, intense struggles, and the occasional whiff of tragedy. He ensures that each emotion is perfectly balanced, like a tightrope walker performing at a circus.
The film kicks off with a scene at a burial ground (morbid much?), before zooming into an adorable adventure of two young lads, Javed and Bhairav. Their mission to fix Bhairav's hearing aid becomes the backbone of the story, with additional layers of forbidden romance and societal pressures. The boys mistake a Bluetooth device for the hearing aid they need (adorable, right?) and start saving money like it's going out of style.
Javed's sister Jasmine is in a love story that could compete with any Bollywood romance, and Kesar is trying to hold her head high amidst societal pressures of being an infertile woman. The writers navigate these complex themes with a finesse that would put a ballerina to shame.
The cinematographer, Ganesh Kamble, captures Kutch in all its glory, painting a picture of the region that's as beautiful as a Monet masterpiece. The musical score is as melodious as a nightingale’s serenade, and the dialogues are so heartrending that you might want to keep a box of tissues handy.
The performances? Oh, they're as good as a plate of spicy biryani after a long day. The child actors, Shrinivas Pokale and Vinayak Potdar, show off their friendship like it's the latest fashion trend. Shaarib Haashmi, Anjali Patil, and Akshata Acharya are captivating, and Rishi Saxena delivers a performance that's as powerful as a knockout punch in a boxing match.
However, the film does lose steam in the second half, like a marathoner hitting the wall. But don't let that discourage you. This journey is as enriching as a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow and deserves to be experienced on the big screen.
Rani's Wrap-Up: In the grand theatre of life, this film is a solitaire diamond - flawed but shining brilliantly. It’s a heart-tugging, tear-jerking, laughter-inducing emotional rollercoaster that reminds us of the simple fact - life is a beautifully complex, entangled mess. So, grab a bucket of popcorn, sit back and let the film take you on an unforgettable journey. 🎬🍿💖