March 28, 2024

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An epic retelling of an interesting chapter from Maratha history

Immediately after Farzand and Fatteshikast, Digpal Lanjekar’s very first two motion pictures in the collection of movies focused to the bravery of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha military, the writer-director returns with a bang in the third film of the series – Pawankhind.

The movie, which was delayed due to the pandemic, is based on just one of the most famed incidents from Maratha background – the Battle of Pavan Khind. At the outset, the makers make it very clear that this is not a finish documentation of the battle, its prelude or aftermath, but a cinematic recreation intended to showcase the bravery of the Marathas involved in this battle. So, there are cinematic liberties taken in this retelling, but the crux of the story is taken care of.

The tale about the Struggle of Pavan Khind (previously recognized as Ghod Khind) and the bravery exhibited by Bajiprabhu Deshpande and the Bandal army of 600 towards the Siddhi Masud and the soldiers of the Adilshahi Sultanate is well regarded throughout Maharashtra. The outcome – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s successful escape from Panhalgad to Vishalgad. But, does Lanjekar triumph in recreating this essential chapter from Marathi history on display screen? Completely!

Pawankhind is a complete cinematic practical experience that is fit for the massive screen. The movie is formidable in trying to take a look at this tale in two and a 50 percent several hours, but it mainly succeeds in developing the correct build up and atmosphere that sales opportunities to a amazing climax. From laying out the motive and the figures included in it, to the siege of Panhala by Siddhi Jauhar, the escape prepare and the precise fight, Pawankhind lays out all its cards in entrance you chronologically, while inducing a dose of record, drama and even comedian aid in among. The movie doesn’t pass up out on providing because of credit rating to the vast majority of the generals who assisted Shivaji Maharaj realise his dream of Swarajya.

As for the actors, it is not an simple activity to bring some of the most nicely –known names from the Marathi film and Tv set marketplace together in a multi-starrer of this scale. But the casting section and makers pull off this feat. Chinmay Mandlekar as Shivaji Maharaj, Ajay Purkar as Bajiprabhu Deshpande, Sameer Dharmadhikari as Siddhi Jauhar, Aastad Kale as Siddhi Masud, Ankit Mohan as Rayaji Bandal, Mrinal Kulkarni as Maasaheb Jijau, Akshay Waghmare as Koyaji Bandal every actor has provided his finest to their roles. Even the supporting solid has some unforgettable performances from Kshitee Jog as Badi Begum, Harish Dudhade as Bahirji Naik, Shivraj Waichal as Harpya, Rishi Saxena as Rustam Zaman. Yet another noteworthy efficiency that stands out is that of Ajinkya Nanaware as Shiva Kashid, the man who resembled Shivaji Maharaj and sacrificed himself for his king. The scenes involving Ajinkya and Chinmay are certain to convey tears to your eyes.

Whilst Pawankhind excels in storytelling, the technical features, nevertheless very good, could have been far better. The history rating overpowers dialogues in some critical scenes, and the motion choreography in some scenes fails to make the minimize. However, all claimed and finished, the overall team has accomplished its greatest to make this a massive display encounter. Perhaps with a even larger spending plan, these matters can be ironed out in the following movies of Lanjekar’s series.

For now, Pawankhind is a excellent look at, and at the cinemas only.