Saatchya Aat Gharat (transl. At home within seven) is a 2004 Indian Marathi-language film directed by Sanjay Surkar and produced by Smita Talwalkar. The film was released on 31 May 2004. It is partly based upon a 2002 incident in the University of Pune campus, where a student was raped by someone posing as a policeman.[1] This was the debut movie for Kartika Rane in Marathi film Industry.
| Saatchya Aat Gharat | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sanjay Surkar |
| Written by | |
| Screenplay by | Sanjay Pawar |
| Produced by | Smita Talwalkar |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Reema Lagoo |
| Cinematography | Sanjay Jadhav |
| Music by | Rahul Ranade |
| Distributed by | Asmita Chitra |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Plot
editThe cinematic narrative intricately examines the intricate tapestry of contemporary youth, scrutinizing their attitudes, beliefs, and aspirations in the face of a rapidly changing societal landscape. The storyline unfolds around a group of young men and women grappling with the complex issue of morality amidst the nuanced challenges of the present era. It eloquently captures the essence of a generation navigating the intricate web of evolving values.
At its core, the narrative serves as a poignant commentary on the unchanged outlook society holds, particularly towards women and, more poignantly, victims of heinous crimes like rape. Despite the march of modernization, deep-seated biases persist, and the film sheds light on this societal paradox. Central to the storyline is the distressing event involving the violation of a college girl by a police officer, a pivotal incident that acts as a lens through which the characters confront, resist, and sometimes succumb to the prevailing norms and prejudices. In essence, the film weaves together the personal struggles of its characters with the broader canvas of societal attitudes, creating a compelling tapestry that reflects the complexities of morality and justice in the contemporary milieu.
Cast
editThe movie stars Kartika Rane, Manav Kaul, Nishikant Kamat, Benika Bisht, Mrunmayee Lagoo, Amruta Patki, Vibhavari Deshpande, Makarand Anaspure, Rakhi Sawant, Neena Kulkarni, Deepa Limaye, Suhas Joshi, Smita Talwalkar, Bharti Achrekar, Deepa Lagu, Prasanna Ketkar, Dr. Damle, Sharad Avasthi, Dr. Girish Oak, Nilu Phule, and Uday Tikekar.
Below are the details of main cast for Saatchya Aat Gharat.
- Kartika Rane as Madhura
- Vibhawari Deshpande as Ketaki
- Makarand Anaspure as Yuvraj
- Bharat Ganeshpure as Advocate
- Reema Lagoo as Narrator
- Kartika Rane as Madhura
- Bharati Achrekar as Piyu's Mother
- Suhas Joshi as Madhura's Aaji
- Neena Kulkarni as Madhura's Mother
- Deepa Limaye as Madhura's Sister Meera
- Uday Tikekar as Madhura's Father
- Manav Kaul as Venky
- Benika Bisht as Nandini
- Nishikant Kamat as Aniket
- Mrunmayi Lagoo as Tejal
- Dr. Girish Oak as Ketaki's Father
- Amruta Patki as Piyu
- Nilu Phule as Yuvraj's Grandfather
- Rakhi Sawant as item girl in "Hil Pori Hila"
- Prasann Ketkar as Inspector Parab
- Shriram Pendse as Aniket's Uncle
Credits
editThe film's opening credits list the following filming locations:
- Symbiosys InfoPark College
- Deccan Gymkhana, Talwalkar Gym
- Law College
- Sams Garden
- Agarwal Bungalow
- Mokashi Bungalow
- V I T College Hostel
- Kavi Bar
- Film and Television Institute of India
- Durga Tekdi
- Pancard Club
- Chatushrungi
- Mahesh Sanskrutik Bhavan
- Chandivali Studio
- Raj Farms
- UTI Bank
- K K Bazaar
- Patankar Bungalow
- Bhave Bungalow
Awards
editNominations
edit- 2005 Screen Awards: Best Film (Marathi)
- 2005 Screen Awards: Best Director (Marathi) – Sanjay Soorkar
- 2005 Screen Awards: Best Actress (Marathi) – Beneka
Soundtrack
editTracklist
editFollowing table shows list of tracks in the film.[2]
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Baghata Baghata" | 1:41 | |
| 2 | "Hill Hil Pori Hila" | 4:47 | |
| 3 | "Navi Navalai" | Amitabh Gokhale, Shivaranjani | 2:28 |
| 4 | "Tu An Mi" | 5:44 |
References
edit- ^ Film on city rape case
- ^ "Satchya Aat Gharat on Dhingana.com". Archived from the original on 6 December 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
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