Panghrun


Panghrun is an Indian Marathi-language period musical drama film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Zee Studios, featuring Amol Bhavadekar and Gauri Ingawale in the leading roles.

Plot

This story is set at the time of India's independence in 1947, during which time freedom. The society had to struggle long to accept widow remarriage or prevent underage girls from marrying in the first place. Lakshmi, a widowed woman who is skilled in classical music, is forced to marry a man twice her age who is a kirtankar. He has two children from his previous wife. Lakshmi falls in love with Guruji through the daily routine of life. But Guruji stays away to keep some illusions at bay.

Cast

Production

After the huge success of Kaksparsh and Natsamrat, Manjrekar started producing the film in 2017, inspired from B.B. Borkar's short-story.
Panghrun was shot in Konkan region and other locations of Maharashtra.

Marketing and release

The teaser was released on 11 February 2022 and trailer on 24 January 2022.
The film was originally scheduled for release on 3 April 2020, but it ultimately premiered in theaters on 4 February 2022.

Critical reception

Preeti Atulkar of The Times of India gave 4 stars out 5 and wrote "With sharp screenplay and strong storyline, the film holds your attention from start to finish. Thus, it is safe to say that Mahesh Manjrekar has once again displayed his cinematic excellence with this one." Chitrali Choghale of Lokmat rated 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "A very skilled director speaks volumes for the joy and experience of watching a movie, this movie is very much in his many little things."

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