Narmada Cinevisions’ Jindagani (Marathi) is the story of a villager, Patil (Sanjay Borkar), who wreaks havoc on other residents of the village by indiscriminately cutting trees atop a mountain. Sada (Vinayak Bhikajirao Salve) objects to Patil’s actions. Angered, Patil tries to eliminate the entire family of Sada.
Vinayak Bhikajirao Salve’s story and screenplay are kiddish. The drama is so inane that it fails to move or involve the viewers. His dialogues are so-so.
Vinayak Bhikajirao Salve does not look like a hero. Newcomer Vaishnavi Shinde is alright as Mohi. Shashank Shende lends decent support in the role of Prabhakar. Sanjay Borkar is okay as Patil. Savita Hande (as Laxmi), Pradeep Navale (as Mahadu), Sushma Sinalkar (as Mohi’s mother), Ganesh Sonawane (as Pilya), Prathamesh Jadhav (as Utmya) and Pandurang Bharti (as the sarpanch) lend routine support.
Vinayak Bhikajirao Salve’s direction is dull. Music and background music (by Vijay Narayan Gavande) are average. Prashant Madpuwar’s lyrics pass muster. Pankaj Gangurde’s choreography is routine. Siva Rao’s camerawork is okay. Action and stunt scenes (Ramakant Mishra) are alright. Rameshwar Hiraman Jadhav’s art direction is functional. Nilesh Navnath Gavand’s editing is not too sharp.
On the whole, Jindagani is a poor fare.
Released on 11-2-’22 at Plaza (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru A.P. Communications. Publicity: fair. Opening: dull.