Panghrun (transl. Blanket) is an Indian Marathi-language period musical drama film[2] directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Zee Studios, featuring Amol Bhavadekar and Gauri Ingawale in the leading roles.[3] The film won "The Best Indian Cinema Award (2020)" at Bangalore International Film Festival.[4]
| Panghrun | |
|---|---|
 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Mahesh Manjrekar |
| Screenplay by | Mahesh Manjrekar Ganesh Matkari |
| Story by | Balakrishna Bhagwant Borkar |
| Produced by | Mahesh Patel Umesh Kubal Paresh Mavani Umesh Nathani Virendra Mavani |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Karan B. Rawat |
| Edited by | Satish Padval |
| Music by | Hitesh Modak |
Production companies | Zee Studios Mahesh Manjrekar Movies |
Release dates |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Plot
editThis story is set at the time of India's independence in 1947, during which time freedom for women in India was still unattainable. There were few customs in those days, the society had to struggle long to accept widow remarriage or prevent underage girls from marrying in the first place. Lakshmi, a widowed woman who is skilled in classical music, is forced to marry a man twice her age who is a kirtankar. He has two children from his previous wife. Lakshmi falls in love with Guruji through the daily routine of life. But Guruji stays away to keep some illusions at bay.
Cast
edit- Gauri Ingawale as Laxmi
- Amol Bavadekar as Guruji
- Rohit Phalke as Madhav
- Medha Manjrekar as Janaki
- Pravin Tarde as Khot
- Sulekha Talwalkar as Radhakka
- Deepti Lele as Kunda
- Vidhyadhar Joshi as Ramnath[5]
- Prabhakar More as Lakhoba
Production
editDevelopment
editAfter the huge success of Kaksparsh (2012) and Natsamrat (2016), Manjrekar started producing the film in 2017, inspired from B.B. Borkar's short-story.[6][7][8]
Filming
editPanghrun was shot in Konkan region and other locations of Maharashtra.[9]
Marketing and release
editThe teaser was released on 11 February 2022 and trailer on 24 January 2022.
The film was originally scheduled for release on 3 April 2020, but it ultimately premiered in theaters on 4 February 2022.[10]
Reception
editPreeti Atulkar of The Times of India gave 4 stars out 5 and wrote "With sharp screenplay and strong storyline, the film holds your attention from start to finish. Thus, it is safe to say that Mahesh Manjrekar has once again displayed his cinematic excellence with this one."[11] Chitrali Choghale of Lokmat rated 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "A very skilled director speaks volumes for the joy and experience of watching a movie, this movie is very much in his many little things."[3]
Soundtrack
edit| Panghrun | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 19 February 2020 |
| Recorded | 2017–2018 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 41:20 |
| Language | Marathi |
| Label | Zee Music Company |
| Official audio | |
| Panghrun - Full Album on YouTube | |
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hee Anokhi Gath" | Vijay Prakash | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Dhaav Ghali Aai" | Anand Bhate, Prathamesh Laghate | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Satrangi Jhala Re" | Pawandeep Rajan, Anandi Joshi | 3:16 |
| 4. | "Ilusa Ha Deh (Male version)" | Anand Bhate, Prathamesh Laghate | 3:21 |
| 5. | "Sahvena Anurag" | Ketaki Mategaonkar, Satyam Kumar | 3:24 |
| 6. | "Deve Thevile Taise Rahave" | Anand Bhate | 4:07 |
| 7. | "Jeev Hoto Kasavis" | Anand Bhate | 3:54 |
| 8. | "Ilusa Ha Deh (Female version)" | Ketaki Mategaonkar, Vijay Prakash | 1:04 |
| Total length: | 26:01 | ||
Awards
edit- 2020:Won:The Best Indian Cinema Award – Bangalore International Film Festival[4]
- 2024:Won:Maharashtra State Film Awards
- Best Cinematography – Karan B. Rawat
- Best Story – Balakrishna Bhagwant Borkar[12]
- 2024:Nominated:Maharashtra State Film Awards
- Best Background Music – Hitesh Modak
- Best Lyrics – Vaibhav Joshi for "Hee Anokhi Gaath"[13]
References
edit- ^ "Panghrun review: A moving but occasionally unsubtle period drama". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022.
- ^ "The social media allows anyone to criticise: Mahesh Manjrekar". punemirror.com. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Panghrun Movie Review". Lokmat (in Marathi). 4 February 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ a b Karthik, Aknishre (5 March 2020). "Tulu film 'Pingara' bags international jury award at Bengaluru Film Festival". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ Manjrekar, Mahesh (4 February 2022), Panghrun (Drama, Musical), Mahesh Manjrekar Movies, retrieved 11 December 2022
- ^ "'पांघरूण'मधून उलगडणार एक विलक्षण प्रेमकहाणी; ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 24 January 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "महेश मांजरेकर दिग्दर्शित 'पांघरूण'ची उत्सुकता; प्रदर्शनाची तारीख जाहीर | Mahesh Manjrekar". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Panghrun Review : 'पांघरुण' - सिनेमा नाही तर शब्दांच्या पलिकडची कलाकृती आहे". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ Bari, Prachi (1 February 2022). ""I had nearly given the film away, but it was destined for me!" – Mahesh Manjrekar on 'Panghrun'". Urbanly. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Cinema directed by Mahesh Manjrekar to hit theaters from February 4 Director mahesh manjarekar marathi movie panghrun release on 4 feb". Pipa news. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Panghrun Movie Review : With sharp screenplay and strong storyline, Panghrun holds your attention from start to finish". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "57 व्या राज्य मराठी चित्रपट पुरस्काराचे वितरण, 'वाय' ठरला सर्वोत्कृष्ट चित्रपट". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "57th Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards Ceremony Concluded; Achyut Chopade receives best debut director award - PUNE PULSE". 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.