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Here's a tale of a gifted singer who was born to a vocalist from a bygone era. It's a green room moment for the legendary Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande, where he's reflecting upon his life journey, before one of his grand finale performances. It's a journey you unknowingly take with the legend and almost forget you are watching a movie.
His progressive thinking mother (a strong portrayal by Anita Date) brings him up all by herself, despite being married into a well-to-do family. She does so to keep her self-respect and her son's future intact.
The movie does not dwell too long through her struggles, but with just one mesmerizing song (rendered beautifully by Shreya Ghoshal). Vasantrao's penchant for vocals is seamlessly woven in with him seeking a guru in every great singer he comes across. He skips school to watch and learn Dinanath Mangeshkar's plays and performances. He develops a bond with most of his guru's, but is never lucky enough to sustain his learning spree, which is intermittently curtailed with worldly responsibilities. And his 23-year-long sabbatical from singing is the most painful part of his journey. Or so it may seem, until his real struggle begins with establishing himself as a self-styled vocalist. The resistance he faces from prudish purists is the essence of the movie. Those are the real painful moments most creative artists from any field will be able to relate with. Yes, tears can roll out.
Kudos to the producers for bringing out this less known tale of our beloved legend Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande. Brilliantly, I repeat, brilliantly portrayed by his grandson Shri Rahul Deshpande. RD's vocal brilliance and music prowess is well known among fans and music lovers. But the fact that he can act, and that too so well, comes across as a real surprise.
Full marks to the director Nipun Dharmadhikari for maintaining the sanctity of the era, the culture and the legend with mind-blowing art direction, that never brings us out into the present day. The lamps, the locks, the hand-painted advertisement on the wall, the carts, the trunks, the lighting, the costumes... everything transports us into that period.
Yes, it has 22 breathtaking songs, each one a timeless wonder. It's a must watch for lovers of good cinema and music afficionados.
His progressive thinking mother (a strong portrayal by Anita Date) brings him up all by herself, despite being married into a well-to-do family. She does so to keep her self-respect and her son's future intact.
The movie does not dwell too long through her struggles, but with just one mesmerizing song (rendered beautifully by Shreya Ghoshal). Vasantrao's penchant for vocals is seamlessly woven in with him seeking a guru in every great singer he comes across. He skips school to watch and learn Dinanath Mangeshkar's plays and performances. He develops a bond with most of his guru's, but is never lucky enough to sustain his learning spree, which is intermittently curtailed with worldly responsibilities. And his 23-year-long sabbatical from singing is the most painful part of his journey. Or so it may seem, until his real struggle begins with establishing himself as a self-styled vocalist. The resistance he faces from prudish purists is the essence of the movie. Those are the real painful moments most creative artists from any field will be able to relate with. Yes, tears can roll out.
Kudos to the producers for bringing out this less known tale of our beloved legend Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande. Brilliantly, I repeat, brilliantly portrayed by his grandson Shri Rahul Deshpande. RD's vocal brilliance and music prowess is well known among fans and music lovers. But the fact that he can act, and that too so well, comes across as a real surprise.
Full marks to the director Nipun Dharmadhikari for maintaining the sanctity of the era, the culture and the legend with mind-blowing art direction, that never brings us out into the present day. The lamps, the locks, the hand-painted advertisement on the wall, the carts, the trunks, the lighting, the costumes... everything transports us into that period.
Yes, it has 22 breathtaking songs, each one a timeless wonder. It's a must watch for lovers of good cinema and music afficionados.