Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language musical biographical film based on Marathi Music director and Singer Sudhir Phadke. It is directed by Yogesh Deshpande and produced by ReDefine Productions, featuring Sunil Barve, Adish Vaidya, Sharad Ponkshe, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Sagar Talashikar, Apoorva Modak, Avinash Narkar.[1]
| Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| मराठी | स्वरगंधर्व सुधीर फडके |
| Directed by | Yogesh Deshpande |
| Written by | Yogesh Deshpande |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Mahesh Aney Saumitra Yadnyopavit |
| Edited by | Faisal Mahadik |
| Music by | Sudhir Phadke |
Production company | ReDefine Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 169 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Box office | est.₹2.58 crore (US$310,000) |
Plot
editThe film is real life story of Sudhir Phadke.
Cast
edit- Sunil Barve as Sudhir Phadke[2]
- Adish Vaidya as young Sudhir Phadke
- Mrunmayee Deshpande as LalitaBai Phadke
- Sagar Talashikar as G. D. Madgulkar
- Sharad Ponkshe as Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
- Milind Phatak as Raja Paranjape
- Sukhada Khandkekar as Manik Varma
- Dheresh Joshi as Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
- Apoorva Modak Asha Bhosle[3]
- Nikhil Raut as Mohammad Rafi
- Nirajan parandkar as Kishore Kumar
- Nikhil Rajeshirke as young Shridhar phadke
- Vibhavari Deshpande
- Hrishikesh Joshi as Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Suraj Kalyankar as Punjabi Swayamsevak
- Prasanna Ketkar as Sangha practitioner
- Chinmay Patwardhan as Nana
- Paritosh Pradhan as Interviewer in show
- Bhushan Telang
- Avinash Narkar as Theatre Director
- Uday Sabnis
Production
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The film was officially announced on 25 July 2023 on the occasion of Phadke's birth anniversary at an event in the Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Memorial Hall in Mumbai. Former Governor of Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik was present as the Chief Guest.[4][3] Sunil Barve was confirmed for portraying the role of Babuji (Sudhir Phadke) and the young Babuji is playing by Adish Vaidya making his debut in Marathi cinema with the film.[5] Yogesh Deshpande said: "Portraying the life of a renowned figure on screen is indeed a challenging task, requiring thorough research. Sudhir Phadke, affectionately known as 'Babuji', holds a special place in the hearts of Maharashtra. With a deep desire to showcase his life, I embarked on a journey of gathering as much information as possible about him. Through meetings with those who knew him closely, I unearthed lesser-known aspects of his persona. The endeavor to depict his life on screen culminated in 'Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke,' a tribute not only to his musical prowess but also to the arduous journey behind his iconic songs."[1]
Release
editTheatrical
editThe film was theatrically released on 1 May 2024, coinciding Maharashtra Day.[6]
Marketing
editThe film teaser of the film was released on 21 January 2024,[7] second teaser was revealed on 11 March 2024, makers announced release date with this 1 minute 15 second long teaser.[8][9]
Reception
editCritical reception
editVaibhav Vaze of Maharashtra Times awarded 3.5 stars out of 5 stars, the reviewer highlighting the unique narrative structure of the film, where different characters take turns narrating the story based on the context.[10] Anub George of The Times of India rated 3 stars out of 5 stars The reviewer is acknowledging that while the story of the film might have its shortcomings, he believe that the exceptional cinematography and production quality compensate for them.[11] Prerana Jangam of Sakal awarded 3 stars out of 5 stars, and she praised the film for providing a great cinematic experience, attributing it to the quality of cinematography and editing. The reviewer also commend the actors' performances, as well as the attention to detail in costumes, makeup, and set design, which effectively recreate the period on screen. However, she acknowledge some flaws, particularly in the effectiveness of certain dialogues and the slow pacing at the beginning of the film.[12] Reshma Raikwar of Loksatta expressed some disorientation with the emphasis on political ideologies over songs and the inconsistency in portraying Babuji's voice. Despite these issues, she observed that the film is seen as providing a satisfying educational experience about Sudhir Phadke's extraordinary talent, compositions, and ideological views.[13] Jyoti Venkatesh of Cine Blitz rated 2 stars out of 5 stars, acknowledged the appeal of Phadke's music and the visual aesthetics provided by the cinematography and points out flaws in the film, such as its slow pace, poor screenplay leading to uneven pacing, and the inclusion of Sudhir Phadke's political inclinations, which may not resonate with all viewers.[14]
Box office
editThe film opened with collection of ₹50 lakh (US$60,000).[15]The film collected₹1.14 crore (US$140,000) net collection on 6 th day.The end of first week movie collected ₹1.43 crore (US$170,000) net collection on day 7.The movie collected₹1.56 crore (US$190,000) net collection on day 8. The movie collected ₹1.99 crore (US$240,000) net collection on day 14.The movie collected ₹2.12 crore (US$250,000) gross collection on day 17. The movie collected ₹2.27 crore (US$270,000) gross collection on day 19.The movie after completing three weeks movie collected ₹2.30 crore (US$280,000) on day 21.The movie collected ₹19.40 crore (US$2.3 million) nett collection on day 23.The movie collected ₹2.40 crore (US$290,000) nett on day 26.The movie collected ₹2.46 crore (US$290,000) gross after four Weeks.The movie collected ₹2.49 crore (US$300,000) gross in the fifth Week.
Soundtrack
edit| Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke | |
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| Soundtrack album by Sudhir Phadke | |
| Released | 2024 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Marathi |
| Label | Saregama India limited |
| Official audio | |
| Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke - Full Album | |
All tracks are written by G D Madgulkar, Sudhir Phadke, Shridhar Phadke, Yashwant Deo
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jivalaga Kadhi Re" | Asha Bhosale, Sudhir Phadke | 2:57 |
| 2. | "Paradhin Aahey" | Sudhir Phadke | 2:31 |
| 3. | "Toch Chandrama Nabhatla" | Sudhir Phadke | 2:00 |
| 4. | "Dev Devhyaryat Nahi" | Sudhir Phadke | 2:06 |
| 5. | "Dhundhi Kalyana" | Asha Bhosale, Sudhir Phadke | 0:56 |
| 6. | "Jag He BandhiShala" | Sudhir Phadke | 1:33 |
| 7. | "Phite Andharache Jale" | Sudhir Phadke Asha Bhosale | 2:47 |
| 8. | "Ek Dhagaa Sukhacha" | Sudhir Phadke | 3:31 |
| 9. | "Ha Maza Marg" | Sudhir Phadke | 3:34 |
| 10. | "Jyoti Kalash" | Lata Mangeshkar Sudhir Phadke | 0:58 |
| 11. | "Sant Vahate" | Sudhir Phadke Datta Davjekar | 2:17 |
| 12. | "Vithala tu Veda" | Sudhir Phadke | 1:33 |
| 13. | "Swar Ale Duruni" | Sudhir Phadke Prabhakar Jog | 2:04 |
References
edit- ^ a b "'स्वरगंधर्व सुधीर फडके'चा दुसरा टीझर प्रदर्शित, 'या' दिवशी होणार प्रदर्शित". Zee 24 Taas (in Marathi). 11 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "सुनील बर्वे साकारणार सुधीर फडकेंची भूमिका; म्हणाले, "आजपासून तुमचं..."". Loksatta (in Marathi). 7 August 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ a b "सुधीर फडके यांचा बायोपिक, सुनील बर्वे बाबूजींच्या तर हा अभिनेता दिसणार हेडगेवारांच्या भूमिकेत". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ ""बाबूजी, तुमच्या स्वरातील आर्ततेला सलाम...", 'स्वरगंधर्व सुधीर फडके' चित्रपटाचा नवा टीझर प्रदर्शित". Loksatta (in Marathi). 11 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "I am very excited about my role, says TV actor Adish Vaidya who will play Sudhir Phadke in a Marathi film". The Times of India. 19 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "पदोपदी सोसलेल्या जाणीवेतून ती आर्तता माझ्या स्वरात उतरते...., स्वरगंधर्वांच्या सप्तसुरांचा प्रवास रुपेरी पडद्यावर, 'स्वरगंधर्व सुधीर फडके' 'या' दिवशी होणार रिलीज". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 11 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ More, Priya (22 January 2024). "Swargandharv Sudhir Phadke: माझ्या आयुष्याच्या खडतर प्रवासात..., 'स्वरगंधर्व सुधीर फडके' चित्रपटाचा टीझर रिलीज". Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "'स्वरगंधर्व सुधीर फडके'चा नवा Teaser आऊट; महाराष्ट्र दिनी प्रदर्शित होणार चित्रपट, निर्मात्यांची घोषणा". Times Now (in Marathi). 11 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Borade, Aarti Vilas. "Sudhir Phadke: आजवरचा सर्वात मोठा स्वरमयी बायोपिक, 'स्वरगंधर्व सुधीर फडके'चा टीझर प्रदर्शित". Hindustan Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "स्वरगंधर्व सुधीर फडके". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke Movie Review : A musical blast from the past". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ जंगम, प्रेरणा (4 May 2024). "Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke Review : सुधीर फडकेंच्या संघर्षाची सांगितीक गाथा". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke Movie Review : तोच चंद्रमा नभात..." Loksatta (in Marathi). 5 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Swargandharv Sudhir Phadke Marathi Movie Review: Uneven pacing mars the film!". Cine Blitz. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Box Office:'नाच गं घुमा', 'स्वरगंधर्व सुधीर फडके'ची गाडी सुसाट; पण दोघांनाही टक्कर देतोय 'जुनं फर्निचर', कुणाची किती कमाई?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2024.