Dream Merchants Film Production and Shree Sai Film Production’s Basht (Marathi; UA; meaning ‘The inner sphere of the deprived’) is about the underprivileged.
Raja (Prashant Sheth) is released from jail. He forms a gang of petty criminals to loot the rich and help the needy. One day, Raja comes face-to-face with his mentor, Deodhar Kaka (Arun Nalawade). It is then revealed why Raja had been behind bars. The crux of the story is that the underpriviÂleged would not resort to crime if they were given help when needed.
Prashant Sheth’s story is so-so. But it, in a way, justifies robbery and, therefore, that portion would be unÂacceptable to the audience. The screenplay, written by Ashish ShravaÂni and Prashant Sheth, is dull in parts. For the rest, it is routine. Prasanna Deshmukh’s dialogues are average.
Prashant Sheth does not impress as Raja. Arun Nalawade is good in the role of Deodhar Kaka. Usha Naik performs ably. Rohit Chavan lends fair support. Others are adequate.
Ashish Shravani’s direction is rouÂtine. Aadiramchandra’s music and Prasanna Deshmukh’s lyrics are functional. Background music (by Vineet Deshpande) is decent. SanÂdeep Jangam’s cinematography is commonplace. Editing is loose.
On the whole, Basht is a poor fare.
Released on 26-4-’19 at BharatÂmata (daily 1 show) and another cineÂma of Bombay thru Om Sai Cine EntÂertainment. Publicity & opening: poor.