Zee Studios and Athaansh ComÂmunications’ Rampaat (Marathi; UA; meaning ‘Speedily’) is the story of two struggling actors.
Mithun (Abhinay Berde) grows up wanting to be an actor. His widowed mother, Kalubai (Priya Berde), is also keen and, therefore, supports Mithun in pursuing his dream. He leaves his village and comes to Bombay to realiÂse his dream. Munni (Kashmira ParÂdeshi) also comes to Bombay to fulfil her dream of becoming an actress. Her father, Pandba (Abhijit Chavan), is a wrestler and is desirous of makÂing her a wrestler too but Munni’s heart is in acting.
Mithun and Munni have to struggle a great deal despite help coming from a failed yesteryears’ actor, Fatafat (Kushal Badrike). Ultimately, Munni returns to her village to become a wrestler. Fatafat then sends Mithun to a producer who prods Mithun to hone his skills, and return to him. Fatafat now advises Mithun to shoot a short film.
Mithun shoots a short film by adapting the story of a young girl who sells flowers for a living. Munni essays the role of the flower-seller. The short film becomes a huge success, fetching Mithun and Munni fame and forÂtune. What happens thereafter? Do Mithun and Munni become big stars?
Ambar Hadap, Ganesh Pandit and Ravi Jadhav have written a story that’s not very engaging. It entertains at plaÂces but not consistently so. The trio’s screenplay is interesting in parts but it becomes dull at other places. The comedy is entertaining. Their dialogÂues are very good at times, but good, generally speaking.
Abhinay Berde does a fine job as Mithun. Kashmira Pardeshi looks good and acts well in the role of Munni. Priya Berde lends very good support as Mithun’s mother. Kushal Badrike makes his presence amply felt as Fatafat. Abhijit Chavan is alright as Pandba. Anand Ingle and Vaibhav Mangle are alright. Ankush Chaudhry and Amruta Khanvilkar impress with their dances in one song. Others proÂvide routine support.
Ravi Jadhav’s direction is of a fine standard. Chinar-Mahesh have proviÂded hummable songs. Lyrics (Guru Thakur and Mangesh Kangane) are appropriate. Umesh Jadhav’s choreoÂgraphy is impactful. Saurabh BhaleÂrao’s background music is effective. Cinematography (by Vasudeo Rane) is eye-filling. Santosh Phutane’s sets are okay. Abhijeet Deshpande’s editÂing is alright.
On the whole, Rampaat will do ordinary business.
Released on 17-5-’19 at BharatÂmata (daily 3 shows) and other cineÂmas of Bombay by Zee Studios. Publicity: good. Opening: so-so.