Dharmaveer is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language biographical political drama film written and directed by Pravin Tarde and produced by Mangesh Desai under the banner of Zee Studios.[3][4] It covers the story of late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe. The film features Prasad Oak, Kshitish Date, Makarand Paddhye, Snehal Tarde and Shruti Marathe in the lead roles.[5]

Dharmaveer
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPravin Tarde
Written byPravin Tarde
Based onAnand Dighe
Produced byMangesh Desai
Starring
CinematographyKedar Gaikwad
Edited byMayur Hardas
Music byChinar–Mahesh
Avinash–Vishwajeet
Production
companies
Zee Studios
Sahil Motion Arts
Distributed byZee Studios
Release date
  • 13 May 2022 (2022-05-13)
Running time
167 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Budgetest.₹8 crore[1]
Box officeest.₹22.58 crore[2]

The film was theatrically released in Indian cinemas on 13 May 2022 and premiered on ZEE5 on 17 June 2022.[6][7] The film received positive reviews, praising Prasad Oak's performance as Anand Dighe and Pravin Tarde's screenplay, dialogues and direction. Dharmaveer grossed over 22.58 crore (US$2.8 million) at the Box office and becoming the one of the highest grossing Marathi film of 2022.

Plot edit

A TV news reporter Tanvi Mahapatra (Shruti Marathe) arrives at midnight of 26 August at Thane railway station upset over her current assignment of covering the 20th memorial service of late politician Anand Dighe in Thane which made her miss her first Bollywood party. Moreover, she is unaware of who the great personality was and the new article archives & internet sources show that after his death, locals destroyed Sunitidevi Singhania Hospital. The reporter meets an auto-rickshaw driver (Gashmeer Mahajani) who decides to drop her to her hotel in Louiswadi and tells her that rather than relying on the internet, she should meet the common Thanekars to whom Anand Dighe Saheb devoted his entire life. The story takes back to the early days of Shiv Sena when a young Anand Dighe Saheb is a party worker. Inspired by his work and dedication, he becomes a prominent member of the party and a very close aide of supremo Bal Thackeray where both share great respect towards one another. At the venue, the reporter meets several people right from his mentees Eknath Shinde, Rajan Vichare, Anita Birje his family of two sisters as well as scores of common Thanekars where she finds that Anand Dighe Saheb was not just a political leader but he was much more to Thanekars and devoted his whole life for them. The great personality met with a tragic end but is still alive in the hearts of Thanekars even after his death.[8]

Cast edit

Production edit

The film was announced on 27 January 2022, by Eknath Shinde. This film is about late Shiv Sena leader. Anand Dighe is based on his life and Marathi film actor Prasad Oak will be seen in the role of Dighe. One of the features of this movie is that the Armada car number 'MH05-G-2013' used by Dighe is used in this movie.

Reception edit

Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India gave a rating of 3 out of 5 and wrote that "Prasad Oak brings Anand Dighe to life in this glorified biopic".[8]

Soundtrack edit

The Soundtrack is composed by Chinar-Mahesh and Avinash-Vishwajeet

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Gurupournima"Manish RajgireManish Rajgire07:02
2."Dhanya Wagh"Shahir NandeshShahir Nandesh05:44
3."Ashtami"Adarsh ShindeAdarsh Shinde06:38
4."Theme of Dharmaveer"Manish RajgireManish Rajgire02:09
5."Anand Harapla"Saurabh SalunkheSaurabh Salunkhe05:39
Total length:27:39

Accolades edit

Awards Year Category Recipient Result Ref
Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman 2022 Best Film Zee Studios Won [9][10][11]
Best Director Pravin Tarde Won
Best Story Nominated
Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Dialogue Won
Best Actor in a Lead Role Prasad Oak Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Kshitish Date Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Snehal Tarde Nominated
Best Playback Singer Male Adarsh Shinde (song "Astami") Won
Best Music Director Chinar-Mahesh (song "Anand Harpala") Nominated
Best Lyricist Mangesh Kangane (song "Anand Harpala") Won

References edit

  1. ^ "Dharmaveer Budget". Loksatta. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Dharmaveer Box Office Collection : तिसऱ्या आठवड्यानंतरही बॉक्स ऑफिसवर 'धर्मवीर' राज्य, कमावले इतके कोटी". Lokmat (in Marathi). 6 June 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  3. ^ "...आणि धर्मवीर आनंद दिघे चित्रपट पूर्ण न पाहता मुख्यमंत्री बाहेर आले". News18 Lokmat (in Marathi). 15 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  4. ^ "'Dharmaveer' trailer launch: Salman Khan REVEALS his similarity with Anand Dighe - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  5. ^ Seta, Keyur. "Dharmaveer review: Prasad Oak delivers a rousing performance as Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 13 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  6. ^ "ZEE5 to premiere Anand Dighe's biopic 'Dharmaveer' on THIS date!". Zee News. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Blockbuster Marathi Film Dharmveer Team Visits Siddhivinayak Temple". News18. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  8. ^ a b Bhanage, Mihir (13 May 2022). "Dharmaveer Movie Review: Prasad Oak brings Anand Dighe to life in this glorified biopic". Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  9. ^ टीम, एबीपी माझा वेब (28 July 2022). "'फक्त मराठी सिने सन्मान 2022' मध्ये धर्मवीर चित्रपटाची बाजी; पटकावले सात पुरस्कार". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  10. ^ Fakt Marathi Cine Sanmaan 2022 Winners List | Marathi Movie Awards | Dharmaveer, Chandramukhi, retrieved 14 February 2023
  11. ^ "'फक्त मराठी सिने सन्मान २०२२' मध्ये 'धर्मवीर' चित्रपटाला तब्बल ७ पुरस्कार!". Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2023.

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