An epic retelling of an interesting chapter from Maratha history
The film, which was delayed due to the pandemic, is dependent on one particular of the most well known incidents from Maratha historical past – the Struggle of Pavan Khind. At the outset, the makers make it distinct that this is not a full documentation of the battle, its prelude or aftermath, but a cinematic recreation intended to showcase the bravery of the Marathas included in this battle. So, there are cinematic liberties taken in this retelling, but the crux of the tale is taken care of.
The story about the Struggle of Pavan Khind (earlier known as Ghod Khind) and the bravery exhibited by Bajiprabhu Deshpande and the Bandal military of 600 towards the Siddhi Masud and the soldiers of the Adilshahi Sultanate is properly known across Maharashtra. The result – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s prosperous escape from Panhalgad to Vishalgad. But, does Lanjekar be successful in recreating this important chapter from Marathi heritage on display screen? Absolutely!
Pawankhind is a extensive cinematic expertise that is in good shape for the big display. The movie is bold in striving to examine this story in two and a half hrs, but it mainly succeeds in making the right make up and atmosphere that qualified prospects to a amazing climax. From laying out the motive and the figures included in it, to the siege of Panhala by Siddhi Jauhar, the escape approach and the genuine struggle, Pawankhind lays out all its cards in entrance you chronologically, even though inducing a dose of history, drama and even comic aid in between. The movie doesn’t pass up out on providing owing credit to the vast majority of the generals who helped Shivaji Maharaj realise his dream of Swarajya.
As for the actors, it’s not an effortless endeavor to bring some of the most very well –known names from the Marathi film and Tv field alongside one another in a multi-starrer of this scale. But the casting section and makers pull off this feat. Chinmay Mandlekar as Shivaji Maharaj, Ajay Purkar as Bajiprabhu Deshpande, Sameer Dharmadhikari as Siddhi Jauhar, Aastad Kale as Siddhi Masud, Ankit Mohan as Rayaji Bandal, Mrinal Kulkarni as Maasaheb Jijau, Akshay Waghmare as Koyaji Bandal each individual actor has supplied his very best to their roles. Even the supporting cast has some memorable performances from Kshitee Jog as Badi Begum, Harish Dudhade as Bahirji Naik, Shivraj Waichal as Harpya, Rishi Saxena as Rustam Zaman. An additional noteworthy effectiveness that stands out is that of Ajinkya Nanaware as Shiva Kashid, the person who resembled Shivaji Maharaj and sacrificed himself for his king. The scenes involving Ajinkya and Chinmay are bound to deliver tears to your eyes.
Although Pawankhind excels in storytelling, the complex factors, while great, could have been greater. The background score overpowers dialogues in some essential scenes, and the motion choreography in some scenes fails to make the slice. However, all explained and performed, the entire crew has performed its ideal to make this a huge monitor working experience. Maybe with a even bigger finances, these issues can be ironed out in the following movies of Lanjekar’s collection.
For now, Pawankhind is a good check out, and at the cinemas only.