Anjanikrupa Productions Pvt. Ltd.’s Terav (Marathi; UA) is about women empowerment in general and widow empowerment in particular.
Janabai (Kiran Khoje) is widowed after her husband commits suicide. Society neglects her, her in-laws refuse to support her and even her own family is unwilling to come to her rescue to help her tide over the difficult times. But the resilient Janabai not only decides to fight for herself and her family but also forms a self-help group to empower widows.
Shyam Pethkar has penned a story which is well-meaning. But his screenplay is not half as touching and sensitive as it ought to have been. Some scenes do touch the heart but they are simply not enough. Consequently, the drama becomes sermonising in nature at several places. Shyam Pethkar’s dialogues are routine.
Kiran Khoje does an ordinary job as Janabai. Sandeep Pathak is average as Janabai’s husband, Sudhakar. Kiran Mane is okay as Madhukar. Neha Dandale is alright as Madhukar’s wife, Savita. Ashvini Nehare lends fair support. Kavita Dhoble performs routinely. Hansini Uchit, Shreya Motghare, Shraddha Patewar, Khushi Mohite, Chinmayee More and Ankita Choudhary pass muster.
Harish Ethape’s direction is below the mark. Virendra Lotankar’s music is routine. Lyrics are so-so. Kiran Sharad’s choreography is functional. Hindol Pendse’s background music is average. Suresh Deshmane’s camerawork is quite nice. Mahendra Raut’s art direction is proper. Anant Maruti Kamath’s editing is loose.
On the whole, Terav is a flop show.
Released on 8-3-’24 at Maxus Andheri (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru August Entertainment. Publicity & opening: weak.
