Ha Khel Savalyancha
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| Ha Khel Savalyancha | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vasant Joglekar |
| Screenplay by | Madhusudan Kalelkar |
| Story by | Sumati Gupte-Joglekar |
| Produced by | Sumati Gupte-Joglekar |
| Starring | Asha Kale Kashinath Ghanekar Ashok Kumar |
| Cinematography | Manohar Acharya |
| Edited by | Vasant Borkar |
| Music by | Hridaynath Mangeshkar |
Production company | Madhu Movies |
Running time | 142 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Ha Khel Savalyancha (transl. This Game of Shadows)[2] is a 1976 Indian Marathi-language crime thriller[3][a] film directed by Vasant Joglekar produced by Sumati Gupte-Joglekar.[5] Asha Kale and Kashinath Ghanekar star in the lead roles.[6] Ha Khel Savalyancha received critical acclaim and was the highest-grossing Marathi film of the time, [7] becoming a "superhit" of Marathi cinema.[4]
Plot
[edit]Indumati's world revolves around her big, fancy home in a quiet village, where she lives with her stepmom, Sushila. Sushila had a tough time since her husband died young, and she doesn't have full control over their property. Indumati prefers a simpler life, hanging out with village girls and dressing like them.
Sushila's brother Ganu visits one day, and Sushila spills a family secret: years ago, their servant Narsu died in a tragic accident while trying to get a coconut during a storm. His wife went mad, and people say his spirit haunts the coconut tree.
Then, a city guy named Dr. Shekhar arrives, he wanting to marry Indumati. Their meetings are funny, but things take a spooky turn when Indumati gets possessed by Narsu's spirit, just as they're about to get married.
Despite the scary situation, Shekhar promises to help Indumati and free her from the evil spirit. As they face this challenge together, they learn about love, courage, and the power of standing by each other's side in tough times.
Cast
[edit]- Asha Kale as Indumati (Gomu)
- Kashinath Ghanekar as Dr. Shekhar Thorat
- Ashok Kumar as Mr. Thorat; Shekhar's father
- Lalan Sarang as Sushila; Indumati's mother
- Raja Gosavi as Ganu Mama
- Dhumal as Diwanji
- Shrikant Moghe as Mr. Jagirdar
- Deven Verma as Bhoot Papeshwar Maharaj
- Jairam Kulkarni as Tangewala
- Madhu Apte as Narsu
Soundtrack
[edit]The music has been directed by Hridaynath Mangeshkar and all lyrics were written by Sudhir Moghe. The songs were popular among viewers.[8]
Awards
[edit]Hridaynath Mangeshkar won the Ganeshan Award in Best Music Director category [9] and Manohar Aacharya for Best colour photography. [10]
Reception
[edit]The film was said to be "deeply rooted in the village life of Maharastra".[11]
In the 2018 film Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, starring Subodh Bhave as Kashinath Ghanekar and Prajakta Mali as Asha Kale, the iconic song "Gomu Sangatina" from the film was remade, bridging the rich legacy of Marathi theater with modern audiences.[12]
Home media
[edit]A DVD version was released in 2009.[13]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Willis, Donald C. (1982). Horror and Science Fiction Films II. Scarecrow Press. p. 161. ISBN 978-0-8108-1517-9.
- ^ Narwekar, Sanjit (1994). Directory of Indian Film-makers and Films. Flicks Books. p. 130. ISBN 978-0-948911-40-8.
- ^ Indian Cinema. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1978. p. 22.
- ^ a b Narwekar, Sanjit (1995). Marathi Cinema: In Retrospect. Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation. p. 139.
- ^ "Ha Khel Savalyancha (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "हा खेळ सावल्यांचा". मराठी चित्रपट सूची. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Jairam Kulkarni: From 'Gammat Jamaat' to 'Zapatale'; a list of the talented actor's stellar performances". The Times of India. 17 March 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Watch The Classic Marathi Official Video Song 'Ha Khel Sawalyancha' Sung By Mahendra Kapoor | Marathi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ Lokrajya. Directorate-General of Information and Public Relations. 1976. p. 40.
- ^ People's Raj. Directorate-General of Information and Public Relations. 1976. p. 40.
- ^ Dhusiya, Mithuraaj (13 September 2017). Indian Horror Cinema: (En)gendering the Monstrous. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-351-38648-7.
- ^ "डॉ. काशिनाथ घाणेकर : गोमू संगतीनं.. गाण्याची जादू पुन्हा अनुभवा!". Loksatta (in Marathi). 26 October 2018. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ Dhusiya, Mithuraaj (13 September 2017). Indian Horror Cinema: (En)gendering the Monstrous. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-351-38648-7.