Arrival Studio Pvt. Ltd. and VD Entertainment’s Bhata (Marathi; UA) is the story of a father from the Beladar community, who struggles against social and financial challenges to give his daughter the freedom to pursue her education and dreams. It explores the bond between a father and daughter.
Vijay Chandrakant Chavan’s story lacks novelty as one has seen such stories in earlier films. The backdrop may be new but not the story. Sharad Karande’s screenplay is not very engaging as it gets boring at several points. Also, since the drama moves on a single track, it does not entertain the viewers much. Sharad Karande’s dialogues are so-so.
Prashant Mohite is ordinary. Rupali Jadhav does an average job. Arun Nalawade performs ably. Mohan Joshi lends decent support. Vijay Kadam is so-so. Laxman Dawbhat and Anil Nagarkar provide routine support. Others pass muster.
Bharatraj Narayan Yadav’s direction is weak. Shreyash Angane’s music and lyrics are functional. Amit Baing’s choreography is nothing to dance about. Background music is routine. Harish Sawant’s camerawork is fair. Shailesh Mane’s art direction is okay. Prashant Khedekar’s editing ought to have been tighter.
On the whole, Bhata is a flop show.
Released on 11-9-’26 at Movie Time Goregaon (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Filmastra Studios. Publicity & opening: very poor.