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Smile Please is an Indian Marathi language drama film directed by Vikram Phadnis.[2] The film follows Nandini Joshi (played by Mukta Barve) a photographer who is diagnosed with early-onset dementia and struggles to find a sense of purpose and dignity.
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| Directed by | Vikram Phadnis |
| Written by | Vikram Phadnis |
| Screenplay by | Vikram Phadnis & Iravati Karnik |
| Produced by | Nisha Sujan Saanika Gandhi Hashtag Film Studios Krtyavat Production |
| Starring | Mukta Barve Lalit Prabhakar Prasad Oak |
| Cinematography | Milind Jog |
| Edited by | Imran- Faisal |
| Music by | Rohan-Rohan |
Production companies | Everest Entertainment Sunshine Studios |
| Distributed by | Sunshine Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
The film was released on 19 July 2019.[3] Hrithik Roshan gave muhurat's first clap for the film,[4] whereas Riteish Deshmukh launched the first poster and Karan Johar unveiled the first teaser.[5] Later on, Shahrukh Khan launched another trailer.[6][7]
Plot edit
Nandini is a young woman who is an acclaimed and well-known photographer. But after she is diagnosed with early-onset dementia, she meets Viraj, who becomes her friend and gives her hope. The film focuses on Nandini and Viraj as she struggles with dementia and tries to find a purpose in life.
Cast edit
- Mukta Barve as Nandini
- Lalit Prabhakar as Viraj
- Prasad Oak as Shishir Sarang, Nandini's ex husband and Nupur's father
- Satish Alekar as Appa, Nandini's father
- Aditi Govitrikar as Anju, Nandini's psychologist
- Trupti Khamkar as Jyoti
- Vedashree Mahajan as Nupur‘Napa’, Nandini and Shishir's daughter
- Bijay Anand as Jatin, Nandini's boss
- Mayuresh Wadkar
Release edit
The official teaser of the film was unveiled on 11 June 2019 by Karan Johar[8][5] and the trailer was released on 26 June 2019 by Shah Rukh Khan.[7] The film was released on 19 July 2019.[3]
Critical response edit
Devesh Sharma, reviewing for Filmfare, rated the film 3.5/5 stars, praising the performance of Barve and the supporting cast. He wrote, "Mukta Barve makes you experience all the stages through her heartfelt performance." He recommended watching the film for its positive message, and concluded, “Watch this well-meaning film for its positive message about a disease which has been affecting around four million people in our country alone."[9] Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India rated the film 3/5 stars, praising the performances of Mukta Barve, Prasad, Satish Alekar. However, he felt that a 'crisper editing' would have been better for film. In the conclusion, he wrote "Smile Please has its highs and lows, the latter overshadowing the former at times, but as a complete film, this one is definitely better than Phadnis’ first. And true to its title, the climax brings a smile to your face."[10]
Barve received the Filmfare Marathi Awards 2020 in Best Actress category for the film, and she dedicated the award to Phadnis' mother; whose life served as an inspiration for the film. She had received an award in the same category for the film Hrudayantar (2017), which was also directed by Phadnis.[11]
Soundtrack edit
| Smile Please | |||||
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| Released | 17 July 2019 | ||||
| Recorded | 2019 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 12:35 | ||||
| Language | Marathi | ||||
| Label | Everest Entertainment LLP | ||||
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The soundtrack is composed by music composer duo Rohan-Rohan, with lyrics by Manndar Cholkar. The song "Shwaas De"[12] is sung by Singer Rohan Pradhan. "Chal Pudhe Chal Tu" (Anthem Song) is sung by Avadhoot Gupte, Mugdha Karhade, Bela Shende, Rohan Pradhan, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Gwen Dias.[13] The song "Anolkhi" is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan.[14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Shwaas De" | Manndar Cholkar | Rohan-Rohan | Rohan Pradhan | 3:47 |
| 2. | "Chal Pudhe Chal Tu ( Anthem Song)" | Manndar Cholkar | Rohan-Rohan | Avadhoot Gupte, Mugdha Karhade, Bela Shende, Rohan Pradhan, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Gwen Dias | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Anolkhi" | Manndar Cholkar | Rohan-Rohan | Sunidhi Chauhan | 5:15 |
| Total length: | 12:35 | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Smile please gets a release date". Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 May 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Vikram Phadnis is all set for his next directorial venture Smile Please". Film Fare. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ a b "'Smile Please': Vikram Phadnis's directorial is releasing on this date". Times of India.
- ^ "Designer-turned-director Vikram Phadnis's second Marathi film Smile Please's new poster unveiled". Times Now News. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ a b "After Riteish Deshmukh, Karan Johar says 'Smile Please' as he unveils the first teaser". Times Now. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Shah Rukh Khan to launch the trailer of Smile Please". Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Shah Rukh Khan on Vikram Phadnis' Smile Please: 'No better film in the world when it comes from the heart'". First Post. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Smile Please Official Teaser - Marathi Movies 2019 - Mukta Barve, Lalit Prabhakar - Vikram Phadnis". YouTube. Everest Marathi. 11 June 2019.
- ^ Sharma, Devesh (17 July 2019). "Movie Review: Smile Please". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ Bhanage, Mihir (19 July 2019). "SMILE PLEASE MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 July 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ Poojari, Nitesh (5 March 2021). "Exclusive Interview! Mukta Barve on winning Filmfare best actress award: I dedicate this honour to Vikram Phadnis' mother; my character was inspired by her journey". Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "'Smile Please' new song: Vikram Phadnis 'Shwaas De' gives us a glimpse of Mukta Barve and Lalit Prabhakar's love life". Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Watch: Director Vikram Phadnis gives us a glimpse of 'Anthem Song' from his film 'Smile Please'". Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- ^ "हॊममराठी सिनेमा'स्माईल प्लीज'चे 'अनोळखी' गाणे प्रदर्शित, या तारखेला सिनेमा होणार प्रदर्शित 'स्माईल प्लीज'चे 'अनोळखी' गाणे प्रदर्शित, या तारखेला सिनेमा होणार प्रदर्शित". Lokmat. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
External links edit
- Smile Please at IMDb
