#MovieReview
#Girlfriend
#Marathi
A Not-so-complicated yet unusual story.It has a basic formula of boy-next-door who is single and (unfortunately) his birthday falls on Valentines Day.His friends tease him to get a girlfriend, suggests him to do something atleast this birthday! His parents gift him a marriage bureau form. Brother gives him a condom packet gift wrapped nicely and asks him to utilize it this year!! So, overall, Nachiket(Amey Wagh) is frustrated, irritated and challenges himself in the mirror that 'मी girlfriend पटवणार!'.
How Nachiket finds his 'Girlfriend', will she accept his 'loveship' is the entire story with sweet little twists and ultimately leading to a Happy Ending!
As mentioned earlier, the story line is simple. And when this is the case,its a challenge for director as it must engage the audience throughout those 2, two n half hours without losing the pace.That speed should be maintained till the last scene. Otherwise, we get bored and lose the connect with the entire movie!And here is the real crux of 'Girlfriend'. Not a single scene feels like unnecessarily adjusted. We are on a journey with Nachiket and his 'girlfriend' and unknowingly we get involved in the story. It reminded me of Rajkumar Hirani's movies like Munnabhai series, 3 idiots etc. Director Upendra Sidhaye has succeeded fully in engaging the audience.
Now coming to acting part, Amey Wagh is as usual effortless. His Nachiket is completely convincing. Saee Tamhankar does not have much serious dialogues or something which will explain her character 'Alisha/Payal'. But she acts more with her eyes and body language through which we can guage what kind of person she is! I liked her in this movie after सनई चौघडे '.She has come out of her Duniyadari, Pyaar wali love story kind characters and done something different!!Supporting cast is also utilized nicely. Kavita Lad and Yatin Karyekar have small yet effective roles.After these seasoned actors,a must mention supporting role is of Suyog Gorhe annd Sagar Deshmukh.Whatever screen time they are given, they definitely make an impact.
All in all, 'Girlfriend' will be a good option to watch with family, friends and make your mood light.
P. S. : Two things I noticed which might be my personal view but would like to mention:
1.Social approval has become way too important in our life.Nobody wishes Nachiket on fb (with some 200 or 300 friends) or whatsapp, he is unhappy! When he declares his relationship on social media, he gets comments on fb, 25 missed calls, messages on whatsapp. He feels soo proud!! And he has only 2 friends in real!All the struggle is for that social recognition which is virtual and has no significance in real life!!
2.How an ideal family should be is beautifully portrayed in the movie. May it be younger brother gifting condom to the elder one in front of his father and father smiling silently behind news paper!Or After finding about his girlfriend, Nachiket's brother jokes with father, 'बाबा, दादाचे shake hand करायचे दिवस संपले.'When you are comfortable at this level, you can discuss any issues with parents which can solve all those problems arised usually because of lack of communication at home!
#Girlfriend
#Marathi
A Not-so-complicated yet unusual story.It has a basic formula of boy-next-door who is single and (unfortunately) his birthday falls on Valentines Day.His friends tease him to get a girlfriend, suggests him to do something atleast this birthday! His parents gift him a marriage bureau form. Brother gives him a condom packet gift wrapped nicely and asks him to utilize it this year!! So, overall, Nachiket(Amey Wagh) is frustrated, irritated and challenges himself in the mirror that 'मी girlfriend पटवणार!'.
How Nachiket finds his 'Girlfriend', will she accept his 'loveship' is the entire story with sweet little twists and ultimately leading to a Happy Ending!
As mentioned earlier, the story line is simple. And when this is the case,its a challenge for director as it must engage the audience throughout those 2, two n half hours without losing the pace.That speed should be maintained till the last scene. Otherwise, we get bored and lose the connect with the entire movie!And here is the real crux of 'Girlfriend'. Not a single scene feels like unnecessarily adjusted. We are on a journey with Nachiket and his 'girlfriend' and unknowingly we get involved in the story. It reminded me of Rajkumar Hirani's movies like Munnabhai series, 3 idiots etc. Director Upendra Sidhaye has succeeded fully in engaging the audience.
Now coming to acting part, Amey Wagh is as usual effortless. His Nachiket is completely convincing. Saee Tamhankar does not have much serious dialogues or something which will explain her character 'Alisha/Payal'. But she acts more with her eyes and body language through which we can guage what kind of person she is! I liked her in this movie after सनई चौघडे '.She has come out of her Duniyadari, Pyaar wali love story kind characters and done something different!!Supporting cast is also utilized nicely. Kavita Lad and Yatin Karyekar have small yet effective roles.After these seasoned actors,a must mention supporting role is of Suyog Gorhe annd Sagar Deshmukh.Whatever screen time they are given, they definitely make an impact.
All in all, 'Girlfriend' will be a good option to watch with family, friends and make your mood light.
P. S. : Two things I noticed which might be my personal view but would like to mention:
1.Social approval has become way too important in our life.Nobody wishes Nachiket on fb (with some 200 or 300 friends) or whatsapp, he is unhappy! When he declares his relationship on social media, he gets comments on fb, 25 missed calls, messages on whatsapp. He feels soo proud!! And he has only 2 friends in real!All the struggle is for that social recognition which is virtual and has no significance in real life!!
2.How an ideal family should be is beautifully portrayed in the movie. May it be younger brother gifting condom to the elder one in front of his father and father smiling silently behind news paper!Or After finding about his girlfriend, Nachiket's brother jokes with father, 'बाबा, दादाचे shake hand करायचे दिवस संपले.'When you are comfortable at this level, you can discuss any issues with parents which can solve all those problems arised usually because of lack of communication at home!
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