RKY Films’ Lai Jhakaas (Marathi; UA) is a love story. A businessman from Maharashtra makes it big by expanding his business abroad. He can’t believe it when his daughter, who comes to India to study, falls in love with a boy here. Since the boy also loves her, it’s time for fireworks as the girl’s father does not approve of the match.
Babu Bhatt offers a story which is devoid of freshness or novelty. Rajesh Bamugade’s screenplay is so lacklustre that it hardly appeals to the viewers. The drama treads the beaten path and, therefore, lacks excitement of any kind. Even Rajesh Bamugade’s dialogues don’t have the kind of impact they ought to have had.
Mukesh Bhatt is too ordinary to be true. Manisha Singh does an average job. Manoj Joshi lends lovely support. Sanjay Narvekar makes his mark. Nisha Parulekar lends fair support. Nagesh Bhosle has his moments. Uday Tikekar leaves a good impression. Sunil Tawde is adequate. Sanjay Kulkarni is alright. Nishigandha Wad provides very nice support. Kamlakar Satpute is okay. Sachin Gawli and the others do as desired.
Babu Bhatt’s direction is not very promising. Sanjayraj Gaurinandan’s music passes muster. Lyrics (Rajesh Bamugade, Babu Bhatt, Parshuram, Santosh Darekar and Kishan Pawar) are so-so. Kiran Giri’s choreography is functional. Background music could’ve been better. Dilshad V.A.’s camerawork is okay. Abbas Sharif’s action and stunt scenes are alright. Sachin Natekar’s editing leaves something to be desired.
On the whole, Lai Jhakaas will go quite unnoticed because it lacks merits and face value (lead stars).
Released on 15-12-’23 at Gem (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru August Entertainment. Publicity & opening: poor.