Shyamchi Aai (transl. Shyam's mother) is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Sujay Dahake, based on a famous autobiography of the same name written by writer and social activist Sane Guruji, starring Om Bhutkar, Mayur More, Sandeep Pathak, Sarang Sathye, Urmila Jagtap, Disha Katkar, Gandhar Joshi, Aniket Sagvekar and Jyoti Chandekar. The film was theatrically released on 10 November 2023.[1]
| Shyamchi Aai | |
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| Directed by | Sujay Dahake |
| Screenplay by | Sunil Sukthankar |
| Based on | Shyamchi Aai by Sane Guruji |
| Produced by | Amruta Arun Rao |
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| Cinematography | Vijay Mishra |
| Edited by | B. Mahanteshwar |
| Music by | Ashok Patki Score: Saket Kanetkar, Aabha Soumitra |
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| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Cast
edit- Om Bhutkar as Shyam / Pandurang Sadashiv Sane
- Sharva Gadgil as Young Shyam
- Sandeep Pathak as Shyam's father Bhaurao
- Gauri Deshpande as Yashoda, Shyam's mother
- Jyoti Chandekar as Durvanchi Aaji
- Urmila Jagtap as Shyam's aunt
- Deesha Katkar as Shyam's aunt
- Rachana Kadam as Shyam's elder sister
- Bhushan Vikas as Balwantrao
- Sunil Abhyankar as Vamanrao
- Sarang Sathaye as Vinoba Bhave
Production
editDevelopment
editThe film was announced on 19 August 2021 via a promotional poster, with official confirmation that film director Sujay Dahake.[2]
Casting
editOm Bhutkar, Sandeep Pathak and Gauri Deshpande was cast as main lead of the film.[3]
Filming
editPrincipal photography commenced on 6 April 2022 at Pawas in Konkan.[4] Filming also took place in Panhala, Kolhapur in May 2022[5] and wrapped up on 30 June 2022, confirmed by Sujay Dahake officially itself.[6]
Soundtrack
edit| Shyamchi Aai | |
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| Released | 2023 |
| Recorded | 2023 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 14:21 |
| Language | Marathi |
| Official audio | |
| Shyamchi Aai – Full Album on YouTube | |
The songs are composed by Ashok Patki. The first song titled "Chadi Lage Cham Cham" was released on 1 November 2023.[7]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Chadi Lage Cham Cham" | Ashok Patki , Vasant Bapat | 2:51 |
| 2. | "Bharajari Ga Pitambara" | Rucha Bondre | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Khara To Ekachi Dharama" | Mahesh Kale | 3:31 |
| 4. | "Aai Tujhi Angai" | Devika Panshikar | 4:30 |
| Total length: | 14:21 | ||
Reception
editCritical response
editKalpeshraj Kubal from The Times of India wrote "The black and white treatrment takes time for the viewer to get used to, but adds authenticity. The film's editing. background score and cinematography also stand out, making this a sincere team effort that has its roots in a bygone era but is relevant in the contemporary times as well".[8] Devendra Jadhav from Sakal says "Apart from this, if we could have seen the depiction of Sane Guruji's future life, the color would have increased even more. Sujay Dahke's direction is excellent, but it seems that the film needed something more binding".[9] Sanjay Ghavare from Lokmat wrote "Gauri Deshpande has tried to give her life in the title role, but somewhere else. Feels like falling short. Compared to this, Sharva Gadgil, who plays the childhood Shyam, has played an uncompromising Shyam, brilliantly presenting the nuances of his character. Sandeep Pathak has done full justice to the role of father. Om Bhutkar has done the best Sane Guruji look ever seen".[10]
References
edit- ^ "Shyamchi Aai: बहुप्रतिक्षित 'श्यामची आई' चित्रपटाचा टीझर पाहिलात का?". Hindustan Times (in Marathi). 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "'श्यामची आई' चित्रपटाची घोषणा; सुजय डहाके करणार दिग्दर्शन". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 19 August 2021. Archived from the original on 3 June 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "REVEALED! Gauri Deshpande is 'Shyamchi Aai'; Poster out!". The Times of India. 27 January 2023. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Shyamchi Aai : 'श्यामची आई' चित्रपटाच्या शूटिंगला सुरूवात; मंत्री उदय सामंत यांची उपस्थिती". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 6 April 2022. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Shyamchi Aai : पन्हाळ्यामध्ये 'श्यामची आई' चित्रपटाचं शूटिंग सुरु; माजी खासदार धनंजय महाडीक उपस्थित". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 9 May 2022. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Sujay Dahake: Ashok Patki's songs in 'Shyamchi Aai' are the USP of the film". The Times of India. 30 June 2022. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Shyamchi Aai: सगळ्यांचं आवडतं गाणं पुन्हा भेटीला! 'छडी लागे छम छम' गाणं नव्या अंदाजात रिलीज". Sakal (in Marathi). 1 November 2023. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Shyamchi Aai Movie Review: A contemporary retelling of a timeless classic". The Times of India. 10 November 2023. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Shyamchi Aai Review: श्यामची आई पाहायला जाताय? तर मग हे एकदा वाचाच!". Sakal (in Marathi). 9 November 2023. Archived from the original on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "माणूस घडविणारा श्यामची आई". Lokmat (in Marathi). 11 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
External links
edit- Shyamchi Aai at IMDb