An epic retelling of an interesting chapter from Maratha history

Soon after Farzand and Fatteshikast, Digpal Lanjekar’s 1st two flicks in the collection of movies committed to the bravery of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha army, the writer-director returns with a bang in the third film of the series – Pawankhind.

The movie, which was delayed due to the pandemic, is based mostly on a single of the most well known incidents from Maratha history – the Struggle of Pavan Khind. At the outset, the makers make it clear that this is not a entire documentation of the battle, its prelude or aftermath, but a cinematic recreation meant to showcase the bravery of the Marathas included in this fight. So, there are cinematic liberties taken in this retelling, but the crux of the tale is managed.

The tale about the Fight of Pavan Khind (before regarded as Ghod Khind) and the bravery exhibited by Bajiprabhu Deshpande and the Bandal military of 600 against the Siddhi Masud and the troopers of the Adilshahi Sultanate is very well recognized across Maharashtra. The outcome – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s thriving escape from Panhalgad to Vishalgad. But, does Lanjekar realize success in recreating this critical chapter from Marathi history on display? Unquestionably!

Pawankhind is a complete cinematic encounter that is healthy for the large display screen. The movie is formidable in striving to check out this story in two and a fifty percent hrs, but it mainly succeeds in making the appropriate build up and ambience that potential customers to a great climax. From laying out the motive and the figures concerned in it, to the siege of Panhala by Siddhi Jauhar, the escape plan and the true battle, Pawankhind lays out all its cards in front you chronologically, although inducing a dose of historical past, drama and even comedian aid in concerning. The movie doesn’t pass up out on supplying thanks credit history to the greater part of the generals who assisted Shivaji Maharaj realise his dream of Swarajya.

As for the actors, it’s not an quick process to provide some of the most perfectly –known names from the Marathi film and Tv set business jointly in a multi-starrer of this scale. But the casting division 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 every actor has given his greatest to their roles. Even the supporting solid has some unforgettable performances from Kshitee Jog as Badi Begum, Harish Dudhade as Bahirji Naik, Shivraj Waichal as Harpya, Rishi Saxena as Rustam Zaman. A different notable performance that stands out is that of Ajinkya Nanaware as Shiva Kashid, the guy who resembled Shivaji Maharaj and sacrificed himself for his king. The scenes involving Ajinkya and Chinmay are certain to bring tears to your eyes.

Whilst Pawankhind excels in storytelling, the specialized facets, however great, could have been improved. The qualifications rating overpowers dialogues in some essential scenes, and the motion choreography in some scenes fails to make the slash. Even so, all reported and completed, the full workforce has carried out its best to make this a significant screen practical experience. Perhaps with a larger budget, these things can be ironed out in the pursuing movies of Lanjekar’s sequence.

For now, Pawankhind is a terrific look at, and at the cinemas only.