Aga Bai Arrecha
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Aga Bai Arrecha is a Marathi
film by director Kedar Shinde loosely based on What Women Want
. It was released in 2004. The film highlights the life and the problems of a common man living in a metropolitan
city like Mumbai
, the greatest difficulty of a man... to answer the question "What women want?", until he gets blessed by the kuldevi of his village and gets a special "ear" for women. It highlights his transition from a frustrated person to someone who is happy, content and in charge of his life.
The songs from this film have become particularly popular.
At first, he is confused. But soon, on being counseled by a female psychologist
, he learns to look at his abilities as a gift instead of a curse. From that point onwards, the insight into the female mind helps him understand the women around him. It helps him see their frustrations and dilemma's brought on by every day life.
Being good at heart, he slowly starts using this understanding to improve his relationship with his wife, mother, grandmother, his boss and even his father. He is also able to solve some of their problems, making them happier than before. As an incentive, he also save the city by foiling the plans of a would-be female terrorist.
The music of this movie, almost breathes a new life to marathi lite music, the improvisation of the famous Durga Arti, the soul song of the movie "Mana Udhaan" and even the item number "Cham Cham karta", in which Sonali Bendre made a special appearance, which also attracted much attention outside of Marathi film viewing community, are some excellent pieces done by Ajay-Atul.
"Maan Udhaan" is actually a beautiful song, especially, the scene of the festivities in his village, brings back memories of Ganapati Festival celebrated in Mumbai and elsewhere in Maharashtra.
Every time one watches the movie, it never fails at bringing a feeling of festivities in the viewers mind. Kudos to the director Kedar Shinde, for adding another "Excellent" film to the genre of high quality Marathi films.
Marathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
film by director Kedar Shinde loosely based on What Women Want
What Women Want
What Women Want is a 2000 American romantic comedy film, directed by Nancy Meyers and starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. The movie was a box office success with a domestic gross of $182,811,707 and a worldwide gross of $374,111,707, against a budget of $70 million.-Plot:Nick Marshall, a Chicago...
. It was released in 2004. The film highlights the life and the problems of a common man living in a metropolitan
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
city like Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, the greatest difficulty of a man... to answer the question "What women want?", until he gets blessed by the kuldevi of his village and gets a special "ear" for women. It highlights his transition from a frustrated person to someone who is happy, content and in charge of his life.
The songs from this film have become particularly popular.
Cast
- Sanjay NarvekarSanjay NarvekarSanjay Narvekar is an Indian actor from the state of Maharashtra. He has worked in Marathi and Hindi stage plays and movies.He has played lead roles in many Marathi films and supporting roles in Hindi films. His portrayal of Sanjay Dutt's sidekick 'Dedh Phutiya' Sanjay Narvekar is an Indian actor...
as Shriranga Deshmukh alias Ranga - Priyanka Yadav as Ranga's Wife
- Dilip PrabhavalkarDilip PrabhavalkarDilip Prabhavalkar is an Indian Marathi film and television actor. Although he has established himself as a prominent Marathi stage and movie actor for a while now, he became particularly known on the national scene for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 2006 film, Lage Raho Munna Bhai. He...
as Ranga's father - Rekha Kamat as Ranga's mute Grandmother
Plot
Shriranga Deshmukh (or Ranga) is a frustrated man. His frustration is particularly towards women the women in his life - his wife, his mother and particularly his ever-angry boss. He feels they are in control of his life. During a trip to his native village, Ranga participates in an annual festival. During this trip he discovers that he has now gained the ability to listen to women's thoughts.At first, he is confused. But soon, on being counseled by a female psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
, he learns to look at his abilities as a gift instead of a curse. From that point onwards, the insight into the female mind helps him understand the women around him. It helps him see their frustrations and dilemma's brought on by every day life.
Being good at heart, he slowly starts using this understanding to improve his relationship with his wife, mother, grandmother, his boss and even his father. He is also able to solve some of their problems, making them happier than before. As an incentive, he also save the city by foiling the plans of a would-be female terrorist.
Critical reception
Aga Bai Areycha, comes as a surprise film not in the plot, but the making, cinematography, choreography and overall presentation. Needless to say a talented actor, Sanjay Narvekar is able to carry the character of Shrirang with ease. Every Maharashtrian who has lived in Mumbai, will be able to associate himself/herself with the life, house and family depicted in this film.The music of this movie, almost breathes a new life to marathi lite music, the improvisation of the famous Durga Arti, the soul song of the movie "Mana Udhaan" and even the item number "Cham Cham karta", in which Sonali Bendre made a special appearance, which also attracted much attention outside of Marathi film viewing community, are some excellent pieces done by Ajay-Atul.
"Maan Udhaan" is actually a beautiful song, especially, the scene of the festivities in his village, brings back memories of Ganapati Festival celebrated in Mumbai and elsewhere in Maharashtra.
Every time one watches the movie, it never fails at bringing a feeling of festivities in the viewers mind. Kudos to the director Kedar Shinde, for adding another "Excellent" film to the genre of high quality Marathi films.