MH-12 Cine Media and Out Of The Box Films’ Shri Ganesha (Marathi; UA) is the story of a father and his son.
Tiklya (Prathamesh Parab) is angry with his father, Bhausaheb Patil (Shashank Shende), for sending him to a remand home as he had been caught stealing from their own home because he needed money to give gifts to girlfriend Sangi (Srishti Malwande). Assuming that Tiklya must’ve turned over a new leaf, Bhausaheb takes him home at his own risk. Although Tiklya wants to run away, Bhausaheb prevails upon him to accompany him home as his (Tiklya’s) mother is suffering from brain tumour. On the way to their home in Konkan, Tiklya and Bausaheb meet Deepali (Megha Shinde) who hops into their car so that she can be dropped at her home en route to Konkan. On the way home, Tiklya meets Sangi at her home. She hadn’t waited for his release from the remand home, but had gotten married to another guy because, of her own admission, she had never loved Tiklya. This revelation and an encounter with Deepali’s don-father, Bhai Vengurlekar (Sanjay Narvekar), convince Tiklya that his dad was right in sending him to the remand home. What happens when Bhausaheb and Tiklya reach home?
Milind Kavde has written a story which is quite predictable. The screenplay, penned by Milind Kavde and Sanjay Navgire, is engaging in parts and routine in other parts. Although it is a romantic-cum-family drama, there aren’t too many heartwarming or emotional moments. Sanjay Navgire’s dialogues are okay, generally speaking, but they are very impactful at times.
Prathamesh Parab performs well as Tiklya. Shashank Shende is effective as Bhausaheb Patil. Megha Shinde is alright as Deepali. Sanjay Narvekar lends fair support as Bhai Vengurlekar. Anjali Jogalekar (as Tiklya’s mother) and Srishti Malwande (as Sangi) provide average support in tiny roles. Others pass muster.
Milind Kavde’s direction is average. Varun Likhate’s music comprises a nice title track and Aali Madhubala which is okay; the other songs are ordinary. Lyrics (by Jai Atre and Mandar Cholkar) are fair. Rahul Thombre’s choreography is ordinary. Abhinay Jagtap’s background music is so-so. Hazrat Sheikh Wali’s camerawork is nice. Sumeet Patil’s sets are alright. Guru Patil’s editing is quite crisp.
On the whole, Shri Ganesha is too ordinary to make a mark at the box-office.
Released on 20-12-’24 at Glamour (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Sunshine Studios. Publicity & opening: below the mark.
