An epic retelling of an interesting chapter from Maratha history

Right after Farzand and Fatteshikast, Digpal Lanjekar’s very first two videos in the collection of movies focused to the bravery of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha army, the author-director returns with a bang in the 3rd film of the sequence – Pawankhind.

The film, which was delayed due to the pandemic, is dependent on 1 of the most well-known incidents from Maratha record – the Battle of Pavan Khind. At the outset, the makers make it distinct that this is not a finish documentation of the battle, its prelude or aftermath, but a cinematic recreation intended to showcase the bravery of the Marathas involved in this battle. So, there are cinematic liberties taken in this retelling, but the crux of the story is maintained.

The story about the Fight of Pavan Khind (before acknowledged as Ghod Khind) and the bravery exhibited by Bajiprabhu Deshpande and the Bandal army of 600 in opposition to the Siddhi Masud and the soldiers of the Adilshahi Sultanate is well acknowledged throughout Maharashtra. The outcome – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s effective escape from Panhalgad to Vishalgad. But, does Lanjekar triumph in recreating this essential chapter from Marathi background on monitor? Completely!

Pawankhind is a comprehensive cinematic practical experience that is in good shape for the big screen. The film is bold in striving to investigate this tale in two and a 50 percent hours, but it mostly succeeds in developing the right develop up and atmosphere that leads to a wonderful climax. From laying out the motive and the figures included in it, to the siege of Panhala by Siddhi Jauhar, the escape plan and the precise battle, Pawankhind lays out all its cards in front you chronologically, whilst inducing a dose of heritage, drama and even comic relief in among. The film does not miss out on out on providing owing credit history to the majority of the generals who served Shivaji Maharaj realise his desire of Swarajya.

As for the actors, it is not an quick activity to carry some of the most effectively –known names from the Marathi film and Television field collectively in a multi-starrer of this scale. But the casting division and makers pull off this feat. Chinmay Mandlekar as Shivaji Maharaj, Ajay Purkar as Bajiprabhu Deshpande, Sameer Dharmadhikari as Siddhi Jauhar, Aastad Kale as Siddhi Masud, Ankit Mohan as Rayaji Bandal, Mrinal Kulkarni as Maasaheb Jijau, Akshay Waghmare as Koyaji Bandal just about every actor has offered his ideal to their roles. Even the supporting solid has some unforgettable performances from Kshitee Jog as Badi Begum, Harish Dudhade as Bahirji Naik, Shivraj Waichal as Harpya, Rishi Saxena as Rustam Zaman. Yet another noteworthy overall performance that stands out is that of Ajinkya Nanaware as Shiva Kashid, the guy who resembled Shivaji Maharaj and sacrificed himself for his king. The scenes involving Ajinkya and Chinmay are bound to bring tears to your eyes.

Even though Pawankhind excels in storytelling, the specialized aspects, although great, could have been superior. The history rating overpowers dialogues in some significant scenes, and the action choreography in some scenes fails to make the lower. Having said that, all stated and performed, the complete group has completed its greatest to make this a significant display practical experience. Maybe with a bigger spending plan, these items can be ironed out in the next movies of Lanjekar’s series.

For now, Pawankhind is a terrific check out, and at the cinemas only.