Stargate Movies’ Parampara (Marathi) is a story about age-old traditions and superstitious beliefs.
Shripati (Milind Shinde) is a marginal farmer. There’s a tradition in Shripati’s village of a deceased’s family feeding the villagers on the thirteenth day of the person’s demise so that his soul may rest in peace. But Shripati is short of funds for the thirteenth day feast of his father’s demise. The only option left for him is to mortgage his small piece of land, but his wife (Veena Jamkar) is against the idea of selling the plot of land. Shripati fears being ostracised by the villagers and the village chief, Raoji Aaba (Prakash Dhotre), if he fails to feed the villagers on the thirteenth day of his father’s demise. Shripati’s friend, Shivram (Prashant Neman), is against the age-old tradition. So what does Shripati do? Does he mortgage his land? Does he oppose his wife? Does he go against the wishes of his friend, Shivram? Does he host the thirteenth day feast? Or does he challenge the tradition?
Pranay Nishakant Telang has written a story which questions superstitions and traditions. But the screenplay, penned jointly by him and Sanjay Sawant, is not very convincing. The drama fails to conclusively convince the audience either way. That’s the biggest drawback of the screenplay. Pranay Nishakant Telang and Sanjay Sawant’s dialogues are quite nice.
Milind Shinde acts well as Shripati. Veena Jamkar is good as his wife. Prakash Dhotre lends able support as Raoji Aaba. Janardan Parab has his moments as Shripati’s father. Prashant Neman makes his mark as Shripati’s friend, Shivram. Bhushan Ghadi is okay as Rajaram. Others do as desired.
Pranay Nishakant Telang’s direction is average. Anand Menon’s music and Mangesh Kangane’s lyrics are fair. Pravin Bariya’s choreography is okay. Vijay Narayan Gawande’s background music is alright. Nisha Telang’s camerawork is appropriate. Deepak Vishe’s art direction is so-so. Shrikant Telang’s editing is loose.
On the whole, Parampara is too ordinary to make a mark at the ticket windows.
Released on 26-4-’24 at Plaza (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Filmastra Studios. Publicity & opening: dull.