Smile Please

A middle aged fashion photographer, professionally very busy, separated from a demanding husband and a teenage daughter displays first sign of dementia that sets the story penned by director Vikram Phadnis and set to dialogues by Irawati Karnik. There comes to live as a PG Viraj who develops sympathy and soft corner for Nandini and helps her to deal with the dreaded condition. Mukta Barve is fantastic in the role of Nandini and carries the film on her shoulder without getting it mushy. Her face as she progresses through the film displays the slow setting of the tragedy until she forgets the name of her benefactor friend, the paying guest. The transition brought about on the face by Mukta is so subtle, so superb. Support from supporting cast is fine, the cinematography in soft colours against a dark tragedy is pleasing. The movie touches the corners of your heart and may rush you to a corner to wipe a tear or two. Cudoes to Vikram Phadnis the director and writer, Barve and the rest.

Amazing acting by everyone. Emotional.

Life can change anytime.

Family support is important.

'Smile Please' - a very sensibly done Marathi movie on 'early onset dementia' with the most talented current Marathi actress, Mukta Barve playing the protagonist. A must see for those who like meaningful cinema.

This film delivers an incredibly moving and intimate portrayal of dementia, capturing both the confusion of those living with the illness and the emotional toll on their loved ones. It's a story that doesn't just depict memory loss-it immerses you in it, allowing you to feel the disorientation, fear, and moments of clarity through masterful storytelling and perspective.

The lead performance is extraordinary-subtle, heartbreaking, and deeply human. You don't just watch the character's decline, you live it with them. The direction and editing are cleverly done, mirroring the fragmented reality experienced by those with dementia.

Far from being a simple medical drama, this film is a powerful exploration of identity, time, and the fragility of the mind. It's both devastating and beautiful-a reminder to cherish connection and memory while we still can.

Nandini is married,but Nandini is more focused on her career. This breaks her marriage.And her former husband Shishir gets custudy of her daughter. In further incident Nandini gets dementia. Viraj comes to stay at Nandini's house.He try to know past & past life of Nandini.Then he decide to help nandani to cope the situation. That is storyline of movie "Smile Please".