Dharti Films and Mad Ark Pictures’ Gaafil (Marathi; UA) is the story of a playboy who turns over a new leaf. He adopts a girl child but, again, life deals him a severe blow.
Milind Ashok Dhoke has written a routine story with a few new points which again are not very original. His screenplay is not engaging at all. In other words, the drama just doesn’t involve the audience. Emotions fail to touch the heart as they rest on a weak foundation. Dhoke’s dialogues are just about passable.
Aditya Raj does an ordinary job as Aditya. Vaishnavi Barde is okay as Vaishali. Rajsi Takale plays orphan Rajsi in an average manner. Nikhil Bahaddarpure lends routine support as Aditya’s friend, Nikhil. Arpreet Gupta is okay as Aditya’s ex-girlfriend, Arpreet. Poonam Taywade, Ankur Wadhave, Shardul Bonde, Trisharan Chahande and Nishada Raut hardly pass muster.
Milind Ashok Dhoke’s direction and editing are weak. His camerawork is alright. His lyrics and art direction leave something to be desired. Jay Bora’s music is nothing to shout about. The rap song (composed by Milind Ashok Dhoke) is dull. Pratik Jumade and Akash Gautam’s choreography is not impressive. Pavan Wadurkar’s background music is below average.
On the whole, Gaafil lacks in merits and will be rejected by the public.
Released on 2-2-’24 at Movie Time Goregaon (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru August Entertainment. Publicity & opening: weak.