An epic retelling of an interesting chapter from Maratha history
The film, which was delayed thanks to the pandemic, is based on a single of the most renowned incidents from Maratha heritage – the Struggle of Pavan Khind. At the outset, the makers make it apparent that this is not a finish documentation of the fight, its prelude or aftermath, but a cinematic recreation intended to showcase the bravery of the Marathas included in this struggle. So, there are cinematic liberties taken in this retelling, but the crux of the story is preserved.
The story about the Battle of Pavan Khind (previously known as Ghod Khind) and the bravery exhibited by Bajiprabhu Deshpande and the Bandal army of 600 versus the Siddhi Masud and the soldiers of the Adilshahi Sultanate is properly known throughout Maharashtra. The consequence – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s effective escape from Panhalgad to Vishalgad. But, does Lanjekar realize success in recreating this crucial chapter from Marathi historical past on screen? Certainly!
Pawankhind is a complete cinematic expertise that is fit for the big display. The movie is ambitious in making an attempt to examine this tale in two and a 50 percent several hours, but it largely succeeds in building the proper create up and atmosphere that potential customers to a excellent climax. From laying out the purpose and the figures involved in it, to the siege of Panhala by Siddhi Jauhar, the escape prepare and the precise struggle, Pawankhind lays out all its playing cards in entrance you chronologically, even though inducing a dose of history, drama and even comedian relief in among. The movie doesn’t overlook out on offering thanks credit score to the bulk of the generals who served Shivaji Maharaj realise his aspiration of Swarajya.
As for the actors, it is not an simple job to bring some of the most nicely –known names from the Marathi film and Television field together in a multi-starrer of this scale. But the casting section 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 single actor has supplied his best to their roles. Even the supporting cast 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 further 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 sure to convey tears to your eyes.
When Pawankhind excels in storytelling, the specialized aspects, though superior, could have been better. The qualifications score overpowers dialogues in some important scenes, and the action choreography in some scenes fails to make the slash. Having said that, all said and performed, the full group has done its finest to make this a large display screen practical experience. Perhaps with a more substantial price range, these items can be ironed out in the adhering to movies of Lanjekar’s sequence.
For now, Pawankhind is a fantastic watch, and at the cinemas only.
