Double Seat
Movie: Double Seat
Language: Marathi
Direction: Sameer Vidwans
Rating: 4/5
Marathi cinema is coming of age. I am not sure whether we can say that Marathi cinema is enjoying its Golden period. But the number of interesting and excellent movies coming in Marathi is phenomenal.
The trailer of Double Seat was very catchy. It sort of made you make a note -- must watch this movie. The movie is about the aspirations of the common man. How he can take a big leap, if he takes a leap in his vision. This is the baap idea of the film. Baap director Sameer Vidwans handles it with a master stroke. In these times, the struggle to get your own home is beautifully and touchingly pictured in an entertaining movie. The twists and turns in the movie are amazing and are well done.
The chawl is a popular backdrop for many Marathi films. A newly married couple are beginning their new journey here. How people adjust in a one room ktichen will be a mystery to those living in swank apartments. The adjustments to be made while living in such a chawl is how the movie begins. I think the build-up of these characters took a bit of time. But after that the pace is very good and gripping.
Ankush Chaudhari is a natural for this role. He amazingly fits into his character. Mukta Barve is good but does not seem to carry with her the entire character of the film (fairly complex if you ask me). But in the later half, which is more demanding, she is brilliant. Vidhyadhar Joshi is phenomenal. Vandana Gupte is good, but gives an uneven performance. Her one-line punches in the beginning are too practised (effortless) for comfort. In the emotional scenes later she shines with her eyes and expressions.
Barring the build-up part, the direction is superb. Scripting of the film is superb. The dialogues are highly inspiring. The humour quotient in the film is high and keeps you entertained throughout.
Brilliant film, brilliant direction, brilliant acting, highly entertaining.
Glad I saw it first day first show. I went to see it again at Miraj Thakur yesterday (Saturday 4.30 pm), it was housefull. Marathi movie housefull when there are so many Hindi and other competing movies! Miraj has a seating capacity of about 1000. So I was disappointed and also happy! Marathi cinema Jai Ho!