Kashibai Film Production and Sai Sagar Production’s Masuta (Marathi; UA) is the story of a person who burns dead bodies in the cemetery, and his family. Because of his profession, Pavshya (Hridaynath Rane) and his family members face social ostracisation. In his family are his wife, Gangi (Vaishali Kendale), daughter, Bhoomi (Archana Mahadev), and son, Aagya. In fact, Aagya is not allowed to go to school although he is keen to study, merely because of his father’s profession. Bhoomi falls in love with Rambhau’s (Nagesh Bhosale) son, Jitya (Riyaaz Mulani). Rambhau is a rich man and, therefore, is against the love story of his son and Bhoomi. How Rambhau tortures the family forms the crux of the drama.
Bharat More has written a dull and drab story and screenplay, both of which fail to strike a chord with the public. The emotions don’t touch the heart. Consequently, the drama remains an uninteresting account of class and caste differences. Anil Raut’s dialogues are average.
Hridaynath Rane does a fair job as Pavshya. Nagesh Bhosale acts ably as Rambhau. Riyaaz Mulani is okay in the role of Jitya. Archana Mahadev is average as Bhoomi. Vaishali Kendale lends fair support as Pavshya’s wife, Gangi. Anant Jog makes his presence felt. Kanchan Pagare lends fine support. Yash More is adequate. Others are okay.
Ajit Devale’s direction and editing leave a lot to be desired. Avinash Patil and Sunil Mhatre’s music and lyrics are routine. Ajit Gade’s choreography doesn’t add much to the music. Pinaki Roy’s background score is ordinary. Dilshad V.A.’s camerawork is so-so.
On the whole, Masuta is a flop fare.
Released on 3-3-’23 at Movie Star (daily 1 show) of Bombay thru Box Hit Movies. Publicity & opening: poor.