Maharashtra Shahir Explained

Native Name:
Director:Kedar Shinde
Screenplay:Pratima Kulkarni
Omkar Mangesh Datt
Story:Vasundhara Sable
Based On:Shahir Sable
Producer:Sanjay Chhabria
Bela Shinde
Starring:
Cinematography:Vasudev Rane
Editing:Mayur Hardas
Music:Ajay-Atul
Studio:
  • Everest Entertainment
  • Kedar Shinde Productions
Runtime:143 minutes
Country:India
Language:Marathi
Budget:[1]

Maharashtra Shahir is an Indian Marathi-language musical-biographical film based on the life of Padma Shri Shahir Sable, a Maharashtrian singer, playwright, performer and folk theatre producer and director. It is directed by Kedar Shinde and produced by Sanjay Chhabria and Bela Shinde. It features Ankush Chaudhari and Sana Kedar Shinde in the leading roles. The film's screenplay was written by Pratima Kulkarni and Omkar Mangesh Datt. It was theatrically released on 28 April 2023.[2]

Synopsis

The musical-biography chronicles the life and times of the legendary Shahir Sable, an iconic figure in the Marathi theatre and music industry.[3]

Cast

Production

Pre Production

Kedar Shinde along with Pratima Kulkarni, Vasundhara Sable and Omkar Mangesh Dutt, started working on the story in 2019 and spent nearly two years in conducting research on Shahir Sable and finalising the screenplay. Additionally, Shinde and team conducted extensive research on storyboarding scenes, selecting locations and designing looks and costumes to recreate the period from 1920s to 1980s. The film was, formally, announced by Shinde on his social media account on 3 September 2021, the birth anniversary of Shahir Sable.[6]

Casting

A promotional video announcing the casting of Ankush Chaudhari in the titular role was released by Raj Thackeray at Maharashtra Day rally on 1 May 2022 at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.[7] A poster announcing the casting of Sana Shinde as Bhanumati Sable was released on 3 September 2022.[8]

Filming

The shooting of the film began on Vijayadashami on 5 October 2022 at Krishnarao Sable's village Wai.[9] Shinde chose the hills of Satara for the shoot, including Pasarni Ghat.[10] [11] The second schedule was filmed in and around Mumbai. The third schedule was shot in Baku, Azerbaijan to present Russia (then USSR) in 1980s. The location was moved from Russia to Azerbaijan due to Russia-Ukraine War. The filming wrapped up on 27 February 2023 after shooting final scenes in Mumbai.

Marketing

The film's official motion poster was released by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde at his official residence on 15 February 2023.[12] The film's first song, "Baharla Ha Madhumas" was out on 27 February 2023, which became a viral hit on social media. The official teaser was released on 20 March 2023 by Raj Thackeray in a media event. The official trailer was released on 11 April 2023.

The film's title track, "Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha", was released alongside a promotional video featuring 18 lead actors from Marathi film industry in a media event by veteran politician Sharad Pawar at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai on 25 April 2023.[13]

Soundtrack

Maharashtra Shahir
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Ajay-Atul
Released:2023
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Marathi
Label:Everest Entertainment
Prev Title:Ved
Prev Year:2022
Year:2023
Next Title:Adipurush
Next Year:2023
Chronology:Ajay-Atul

Songs and background score of the film have been composed by Ajay-Atul. Several original songs of Shahir Sable have been reprised and a set of new songs have also been added to the film. Lyrics of the reprised songs are credited to Shahir Sable, Bhanumati Sable and Raja Badhe whereas the lyrics of the new songs are written by Guru Thakur and Ajay Gogawale.

Release

Two months prior to the film's release, MLC Sachin Ahir requested on the floor of Maharashtra Legislative Council to declare Maharashtra Shahir as tax-free in the state on 9 March 2023.[14]

Theatrical

The film was theatrically released on 28 April 2023.[15]

Home media

It was released on OTT platform Amazon Prime Video on 2 June 2023.[16]

Reception

Critical reception

Maharashtra Shahir movie received positive reviews from critics. Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Ajay-Atul's music and the voices of Ajay and all the other playback singers have made the cinematic Madhumas blossom. But, some of the 'tunes' in the background song remind us of Ajay-Atul's old works (music). The rest of Shahir's songs and bharoods are easily brought into the film by the screenwriter, director and music director".[17] Vinod Ghatge of ABP Majha gave 3 stars out of 5 and says "Of course, although there are some technical things, this movie will definitely give you a great experience as an audience. Kedar Shinde and his team have worked hard to create this work of art, a must see to salute that Maharashtra Shahir, to bow down to her contribution".[18] Devendra Jadhav of Sakal wrote "Ajay Atul's music is beautiful. Songs in movies carry the story forward. The movie picks up after the interval. Many old popular songs of Shaheer can be heard and can be seen. The events of Shahir's popular play can be seen on the screen. Khanderaya of Jejuri, one can learn the story behind how Lokdhara of Maharashtra was created".[19] Akhilesh Nerlekar of Loksatta said "This movie is definitely a must see. Although it is a biopic, Kedar Shinde has presented a masterpiece without any compromise in terms of story, screenplay, everyone in Maharashtra must watch the movie at least once".[20]

Box office

Maharashtra Shahir collected ₹3.33 crore on the six day.[21] The film registered an increase in collections on Monday, earning ₹1.03 crore. The film earned ₹1.65 crore in its three-day opening weekend.[22] The film grossed over ₹10 crore at the box office in India. Despite received positive reviews from critics film underperformed at the box-office.[23]

Accolades

Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman2023Best Film CriticsMaharashtra Shahir[24] [25]
Best Director CriticsKedar Shinde
Best Actor CriticsAnkush Chaudhari
Best LyricistGuru Thakur (for song "Gau Nako Kisna")
Best Music DirectorAjay-Atul
Best Playback Singer MaleJayesh Khare (for song "Gau Nako Kisna")
Best Playback Singer FemaleShreya Ghoshal (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
Best CinematographerVasudev Rane
TV9 Aapla Bioscope Awards2023Best FilmMaharashtra Shahir[26] [27] [28]
Best DirectorKedar Shinde
Best Actor in a Lead RoleAnkush Chaudhari
Best Actress in a Lead RoleSana Shinde
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleAtul Kale
Best SongBaharla Ha Madhumas
Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?2024Favourite FilmMaharashtra Shahir[29] [30]
Favourite DirectorKedar Shinde
Favourite ActorAnkush Chaudhari
Favourite SongBaharla Ha Madhumas
Gau Nako Kisna
Favourite Male Playback SingerJayesh Khare (for song "Gau Nako Kisna")
Ajay Gogavale (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
Favourite Female Playback SingerShreya Ghoshal (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
Favourite LyricistGuru Thakur (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
City Cine Awards Marathi2024Best Actor MaleAnkush Chaudhari[31]
Best Actor FemaleSana Shinde
Best Music DirectorAjay-Atul
Best LyricistGuru Thakur (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
Best Singer MaleJayesh Khare (for song "Gau Nako Kisna")
Best Singer FemaleShreya Ghoshal (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
MaTa Sanman2024Best Actor Ankush Chaudhari[32] [33]
Best Performance (Actor)
Best ScreenplayPratima Kulkarni
Best CinematographerVasudev Rane
Best Singer MaleJayesh Khare, Mayur Sukale (for song "Gau Nako Kisna")
Best Art DirectorEknath Kadam
Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar2024Special Outstanding PerformanceAnkush Chaudhari[34]
Best Supporting ActorAkshay Tak
Best DebutSana Shinde
Best Music DirectorAjay-Atul
Best Background Music
Best LyricistGuru Thakur (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
Best Male Playback SingerAjay Gogavale (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
Jayesh Khare (for song "Gau Nako Kisna")
Best Female Playback SingerShreya Ghoshal (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
Best ChoreographyKruti Mahesh
Best Makeup ArtistJagdish Yere
Best CustomeYugesha Omkar
Filmfare Awards Marathi2024Best ActorAnkush Chaudhari [35]
Best Actor Critics
Best Music DirectorAjay Atul
Best Playback Singer – MaleAjay Gogavale (for song "Jay Jay Maharashtra")
Jayesh Khare, Mayur Sukale (for song "Gau Nako Kisna")
Best Playback Singer – FemaleShreya Ghoshal (for song "Baharla Ha Madhumas")
Best CinematographyVasudev Rane
Best Production DesignEknath Kadam
Best Costume DesignYugesha Omkar
Sanskruti Kaladarpan2024Best FilmMaharashtra Shahir
Best DirectorKedar Shinde
Best ActorAnkush Chaudhari
Best ActressSana Shinde
Best Supporting ActressAkshay Tak
Best MusicAjay Atul
Best Background Music
Best Male Playback SingerAjay Gogavale
Ramanand Ugale
Best Female Playback SingerShreya Ghoshal
Best LyricistGuru Thakur
Best DialoguePratima Kulkarni
Best EditingMayur Hardas
Best MakeupVikram Gaikwad
Best Art Director Eknath Kadam

Notes and References

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