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Amaltash is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language musical drama film written and directed by Suhas Desale, from a screenplay by co-writer Mayuresh Wagh. It stars Rahul Deshpande, Pallavi Paranjape, Pratibha Padhye, Deepti Mate, Trisha Kunte. It is produced by Darshan Productions Pvt. Ltd., Medium Strong Productions and One Fine Day.
The film was theatrically released on 8 March 2024 throughout Maharashtra, open with positive response from critics, praising several aspects of the film, including its refreshing and heartfelt cinematic experience, portrayal of sibling dynamics, acting, music, cinematography, and authentic portrayal of characters connected to music.
Plot
Rahul, a retired pianist residing in Pune, finds his quiet existence disrupted when Keerthi, an NRI, becomes fascinated by his exceptional Absolute Pitch.
Cast
Rahul Deshpande as Rahul Watve
Pallavi Paranjape as Keerthi Potdar
Pratibha Padhye as Ajju, Keerthi's grandmother
Deepti Mate as Deepti
Trisha Kunte as Dimple
Bhushan Marathe as Pawan
Jacob Panicker as Oak
Sudhir Phatak as Dr. Deshmukh
Anil Khopkar as Ramesh
Sunil Janeja as Old man
Mayuresh Wagh as Ganu
Swapnil Patil as Anaesthetist
Raghunandan Kulkarni as Amol
Bhushan Mate as Lic
Sagar Karpe as Barkya
Sandhya Bade as Assistant doctor
Production
Suhas Desale said that once the decision to create a film is made, the team typically spends the next 2 months crafting the script. Following this, they delve into pre-production, a phase that typically lasts between 4–6 months. Shooting commences 6 months thereafter. Following these initial stages, a month-long break ensues to accommodate jamming sessions integral to the film. During this hiatus, all musicians convene to perform together, with their live performances being recorded. Subsequently, shooting resumes to capture the remaining segments of the film. Post-production, including editing, extends over a year. Additionally, the team opted to shoot the songs in authentic locations for added realism, foregoing the use of playback for the musical sequences.
The major part of the film was shot in Pune, Maharashtra.
Release
The film was theatrically released on 8 March 2024.
Critical reception
Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times awarded 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and believes that Amaltash offers a refreshing and heartfelt cinematic experience, urging viewers to embrace life's uncertainties and continue moving forward. Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India rated 3 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "Amaltash is like breeze of freshness that makes you pause, breathe in, process and move on. Despite its flaws, the film manages to put a smile on your face." Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal praised various aspects of the film, including the dialogue, acting, music, cinematography, and overall plot. She specifically highlight Deepti Mate's performance, the portrayal of sibling dynamics, the music composed by Bhushan Mate, and the quality of cinematography. Reshma Raikwar of Loksatta praised the film for its authentic portrayal of characters who are deeply connected to music, both in their roles and in real life. She highlight the seamless integration of music into the storytelling, creating a genuine and immersive experience for the audience.
Soundtrack
References
External links
Amaltash at IMDb