Hiranyagarbha Manoranjan and Mayasabha’s Naach Ga Ghuma (Marathi) is the story of the love-hate relationship between Rani (Mukta Barve) and her maid, Asha (Namrata Sambherao).
Asha works as a maid in Rani’s house but she is invariably late and what’s more, her cell phone is always busy. Rani works in a bank and also participates in the inter-bank yoga competition along with her colleague, Kalyani (Sharmishtha Raut). One day, Rani loses her patience when Asha doesn’t report on time for duty. Exasperated, she removes Asha from her job. However, she hires Asha’s services once again after some days.
Rani has to go early one day to participate in the yoga competition. She, therefore, asks Asha to report early that day. Rani’s husband gets delayed for his work because Asha comes late that day too. He meets with an accident as he has to drive a bit rashly to make up for time lost due to Asha’s latecoming. Driven to her wits’ end, Rani dismisses Asha from work.
Here, Rani and Kalyani reach the final round of the yoga competition but as bad luck would have it, Kalyani fractures her leg and, therefore, can’t participate in the final round. Allowed to get a replacement, Rani realises that the only one who can replace Kalyani is maid Asha. Will Asha oblige? Will Rani hire Asha’s services once again?
Madhugandha Kulkarni and Paresh Mokashi have written a simple story but one which will connect with everyone as the problem of maids is universal. The duo’s screenplay has many light moments which are very entertaining and interesting. A dash of emotions, when Rani realises the hardships faced by Asha, tugs at the heart-strings. Asha’s conscientiousness is also heart-touching. The climax, in which Rani and Asha make speeches after winning the yoga competition, is lovely.
Mukta Barve is extraordinary in the role of Rani. She steals the viewers’ hearts. Namrata Sambherao is wonderful as maid Asha. Sarang Sathaye is good as Rani’s husband, Anand. Myra Gaurav Vaikul lends able support as Rani’s little daughter, Sayali. Sharmishtha Raut is okay as Rani’s colleague, Kalyani. Madhugandha Kulkarni is alright as another colleague, Vandana. Asha Dnyate is fair as the third colleague. Sunil Abhyankar makes his mark as Rani’s boss. Sukanya Kulkarni is adequate as Rani’s mother. Supriya Pathare performs well in the role of Rani’s mother-in-law. Swapnil Joshi lends star value as the chief guest in the yoga finals competition. Esha Dey, Kavita Lad and Lalit Prabhakar provide nice support. Others are alright.
Paresh Mokashi’s direction deserves distinction marks. He has made a sincere and heartfelt film. Tanmay Bhide’s music is appealing but the absence of super-hit music is felt. His background music is impactful. Paresh Mokashi’s lyrics are of standard. Rahul Thombare’s choreography is appealing. Sandeep Yadav’s camerawork is nice. Production designing (by Nilesh Eknath Wagh) is proper. Faisal Mahadik’s editing is sharp.
On the whole, Naach Ga Ghuma is a pretty entertaining film and will do very good business.
Released on 1-5-’24 at Plaza (daily 2 shows) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Panorama Studios. Publicity: good. Opening: excellent.
