An epic retelling of an interesting chapter from Maratha history
The film, which was delayed owing to the pandemic, is based mostly on just one of the most famous incidents from Maratha heritage – the Battle of Pavan Khind. At the outset, the makers make it apparent that this is not a total documentation of the struggle, its prelude or aftermath, but a cinematic recreation meant to showcase the bravery of the Marathas included in this battle. So, there are cinematic liberties taken in this retelling, but the crux of the tale is managed.
The story about the Battle of Pavan Khind (earlier recognised as Ghod Khind) and the bravery shown by Bajiprabhu Deshpande and the Bandal military of 600 towards the Siddhi Masud and the troopers of the Adilshahi Sultanate is perfectly regarded across Maharashtra. The result – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s thriving escape from Panhalgad to Vishalgad. But, does Lanjekar thrive in recreating this crucial chapter from Marathi history on monitor? Definitely!
Pawankhind is a complete cinematic knowledge that is fit for the major screen. The film is ambitious in trying to investigate this tale in two and a 50 percent hours, but it mostly succeeds in generating the ideal establish up and atmosphere that leads to a wonderful climax. From laying out the reason and the characters included in it, to the siege of Panhala by Siddhi Jauhar, the escape program and the precise fight, Pawankhind lays out all its playing cards in front you chronologically, whilst inducing a dose of historical past, drama and even comic aid in between. The film does not miss out on out on offering due credit to the vast majority of the generals who served Shivaji Maharaj realise his aspiration of Swarajya.
As for the actors, it is not an effortless task to convey some of the most perfectly –known names from the Marathi film and Television set market jointly in a multi-starrer of this scale. But the casting office 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 every single actor has supplied his ideal to their roles. Even the supporting cast has some memorable performances from Kshitee Jog as Badi Begum, Harish Dudhade as Bahirji Naik, Shivraj Waichal as Harpya, Rishi Saxena as Rustam Zaman. A different notable 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 sure to deliver tears to your eyes.
Although Pawankhind excels in storytelling, the technological areas, even though fantastic, could have been better. The history rating overpowers dialogues in some vital scenes, and the motion choreography in some scenes fails to make the lower. On the other hand, all claimed and carried out, the total staff has finished its most effective to make this a massive display screen working experience. Maybe with a even larger spending plan, these matters can be ironed out in the subsequent films of Lanjekar’s sequence.
For now, Pawankhind is a excellent check out, and at the cinemas only.
