An epic retelling of an interesting chapter from Maratha history
The movie, which was delayed due to the pandemic, is dependent on one of the most well-known incidents from Maratha background – the Struggle of Pavan Khind. At the outset, the makers make it crystal clear that this is not a total documentation of the struggle, its prelude or aftermath, but a cinematic recreation intended to showcase the bravery of the Marathas associated in this struggle. So, there are cinematic liberties taken in this retelling, but the crux of the tale is taken care of.
The tale about the Battle of Pavan Khind (earlier known as Ghod Khind) and the bravery shown by Bajiprabhu Deshpande and the Bandal military of 600 in opposition to the Siddhi Masud and the troopers of the Adilshahi Sultanate is perfectly identified across Maharashtra. The outcome – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s prosperous escape from Panhalgad to Vishalgad. But, does Lanjekar thrive in recreating this essential chapter from Marathi heritage on screen? Certainly!
Pawankhind is a thorough cinematic knowledge that is healthy for the major display screen. The film is ambitious in making an attempt to investigate this story in two and a 50 % several hours, but it largely succeeds in generating the suitable construct up and atmosphere that potential customers to a superb climax. From laying out the explanation and the people associated in it, to the siege of Panhala by Siddhi Jauhar, the escape program and the real battle, Pawankhind lays out all its cards in front you chronologically, while inducing a dose of record, drama and even comic reduction in involving. The movie doesn’t miss out on out on supplying due credit to the the vast majority of the generals who helped Shivaji Maharaj realise his dream of Swarajya.
As for the actors, it’s not an uncomplicated task to carry some of the most very well –known names from the Marathi film and Television field with each other in a multi-starrer of this scale. But the casting department 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 presented his very best to their roles. Even the supporting solid 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 notable efficiency 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 certain to carry tears to your eyes.
Though Pawankhind excels in storytelling, the technical factors, however excellent, could have been greater. The background rating overpowers dialogues in some critical scenes, and the motion choreography in some scenes fails to make the cut. However, all claimed and performed, the full staff has finished its finest to make this a huge monitor experience. It’s possible with a even bigger budget, these issues can be ironed out in the pursuing films of Lanjekar’s sequence.
For now, Pawankhind is a terrific enjoy, and at the cinemas only.