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| REVIEW: MOHAAN AAWATEY (2011) |
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Presenter:
Ark Films & Entertainment Presents
Story, Music & Producer: Aniruddha Kale
Director: Subhash Kale
Cinematographer: Anil Xavior
Choreographer: Phulwa Khamkar
Cast:
Sanjay Narvekar, Siya Patil, Vinay Apte, Ashok
Shinde, Kamlakar Satpute |
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Brave Mohaan Aawatey's fight against injustice
"On the edge of destiny, you must test your strength." Aniruddha
Kale and Subhash Kale's new film 'Mohaan Aawatey' which is
based on this viewpoint, is an action packed story of a common man whose
life takes a new turn after coming to the city of Mumbai from a village
in Maharashtra. Not like many others who come to Mumbai only with dreams
of becoming rich , Mohan like a typical Maharashtrian youngster, joins
his elder brother's business of cycle repairing in a small shop in
central Mumbai; only with an intention of helping him.
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Mohaan
(played by Sanjay Narvekar) is otherwise happy and contended with
whatever God has given him. Like any other youngster of his age, he
too falls in love with a charming flower vendor- Gauri (Siya Patil).
He does all that mischief in love and even sings and dances with her
around the trees. He also works sincerely in his brother's shop. But,
there is also a good quality that he possesses and that is, he just
cannot tolerate injustice in society. Whether, it is somebody
snatching chain of a woman or somebody trying to threaten someone
using muscle power. He would then go all out to help such people in
trouble. It is this quality in him, is noticed by the chawl owner
Premjibhai (Prasad Pandit) where his brother's shop is located. |
Soon, destiny brings a sudden change in Mohaan's life. Highly
impressed by his gutsy behavior and honesty, Seth Premjibhai, who has
other big business of Forwarding and Clearing agency, appoints Mohan
in-charge of the same. He also pays him handsomely and also offers him a
bungalow to stay. But, as they say; when you are showered with Good
things, something bad is bound to happen. Mohan too, goes through a bad
phase. "Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater". So, when
he recovers, he teaches a lesson to all those politicians and their
goons in their own style. It's like tooth for a tooth and eye for an
eye. In the process, he gets public sympathy and with the help of that
he defeats the main politician in his own constituency.
So, what's so great about this film with such a theme? The difference
between Mohaan Aawatey and many other action filled films, whether in
Marathi or Bollywood is that, this film before its start, openly admits
that it is based on a true story of a true person. Nowhere it is stated
that it is a work of fiction. And that commitment itself gives the film
more realistic look. Generally, people enjoy watching true stories. The
screenplay and direction by Subhash Kale is good and so is the story of
Aniruddha Kale. One duet and the title song penned by
Supriya Kale were
enough to go with the film's script, however, the inclusion of two
additional songs applies break to otherwise thrilling screenplay.
The film's screenplay, especially after interval has been largely
inspired by bollywood style angry young man's courageous show. You can
witness Mohaan dragging the villain and Minister Vinay Apte, resembling
to Amitabh Bachchan dragging Madan Puri or Sudhir in Deewar. The way he
fights at a time with a big team of goons of the Minister, he reminds us
of Sunny Deol's Ded Mann ka haath. Moreover, the way he takes the
revenge, it clearly indicates that there is no role of Police in the
film. But, leaving apart these few flaws, the film's presentation has
been very good. In fact, it is a well presented Marathi film with good
background music and equally good performances from all the artistes.
Sanjay Narvekar playing the title role, fits perfectly into that
character of an honest turned angry young man. He has different shades
to present through his character. Initially, he is a simple, shy, honest
and romantic hero and in the later part of the film, he turns into an
angry young man followed by a shrewd person using his diplomacy to
defeat his enemy. Siya Patil as Gauri is impressive through her limited
role. Kamlakar Satpute and Suhas Paranjape as Mohan's brother and
sister-in-law respectively, are remarkable and so are Vinay Apte and
Ashok Shinde as selfish Politicians. Ramesh Wani and Prasad Pandit
support well. Photography by Anil Xavier and background music by
Anirruddha kale go well with the film's screenplay. More attention has
been paid on the post production techniques. The film is likely to
invite attention of action film lovers and those who enjoy watching true
stories.
by Ulhas Shirke © MMW
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