An epic retelling of an interesting chapter from Maratha history

Soon after Farzand and Fatteshikast, Digpal Lanjekar’s initial two motion pictures in the collection of films committed to the bravery of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha military, the author-director returns with a bang in the third film of the series – Pawankhind.

The film, which was delayed thanks to the pandemic, is primarily based on one of the most well-known incidents from Maratha record – the Struggle of Pavan Khind. At the outset, the makers make it clear that this is not a complete documentation of the battle, its prelude or aftermath, but a cinematic recreation intended to showcase the bravery of the Marathas associated in this fight. 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 (previously regarded as Ghod Khind) and the bravery displayed by Bajiprabhu Deshpande and the Bandal military of 600 towards the Siddhi Masud and the troopers of the Adilshahi Sultanate is effectively regarded throughout Maharashtra. The consequence – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s thriving escape from Panhalgad to Vishalgad. But, does Lanjekar thrive in recreating this significant chapter from Marathi historical past on monitor? Completely!

Pawankhind is a extensive cinematic knowledge that is in shape for the large display. The movie is ambitious in making an attempt to explore this tale in two and a 50 % hours, but it mostly succeeds in generating the suitable build up and atmosphere that qualified prospects to a excellent climax. From laying out the purpose and the figures concerned in it, to the siege of Panhala by Siddhi Jauhar, the escape approach and the actual battle, Pawankhind lays out all its cards in entrance you chronologically, whilst inducing a dose of heritage, drama and even comedian relief in involving. The film does not pass up out on supplying owing credit history to the bulk of the generals who served Shivaji Maharaj realise his aspiration of Swarajya.

As for the actors, it’s not an simple job to carry some of the most properly –known names from the Marathi movie and Tv sector alongside one another 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 actor has offered 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 noteworthy efficiency 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 sure to carry tears to your eyes.

Whilst Pawankhind excels in storytelling, the technological features, even though fantastic, could have been greater. The background rating overpowers dialogues in some vital scenes, and the action choreography in some scenes fails to make the reduce. On the other hand, all stated and finished, the overall group has completed its ideal to make this a significant screen practical experience. Probably with a more substantial spending budget, these factors can be ironed out in the next films of Lanjekar’s series.

For now, Pawankhind is a fantastic view, and at the cinemas only.