Balak-Palak
| Balak Palak [BP] | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ravi Jadhav |
| Produced by |
Riteish Deshmukh, Uttung Thakur |
| Screenplay by |
Ravi Jadhav, Amber Hadap, Ganesh Pandit |
| Story by |
Amber Hadap, Ganesh Pandit |
| Starring |
Shashwati Pimplikar, Madan Deodhar, Bhagyashree Shankpal, Rohit Phalke, Prathamesh Parab, Sai Tamhankar, Kishor Kadam |
| Music by |
Songs: Vishal–Shekhar Background Score: Chinar - Mahesh[1] |
| Cinematography | Mahesh Limaye |
| Edited by | Jayant Jathar |
Production company | |
Release dates |
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Running time | 109 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Budget | ₹2.5 crore (US$370,000) |
| Box office | ₹12 crore (US$1.8 million) (lifetime)[2] |
Balak-Palak (meaning Children-Parents) (BP) is a 2013 Marathi language comedy-drama film on the topic of sex education. The film is directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Riteish Deshmukh, Uttung Thakur and Ravi Jadhav. This is the first film produced by actor Riteish Deshmukh. The story was written by Ganesh Pandit and Amber Hadap. Balak Palak was shot by Mahesh Limaye.
The initials formed by the title of the film (BP) also make a secondary reference to a 'blue picture' or low-quality pornographic videos that were available on videotape in the 1980s in South Asia. The film deals with the topic of sex education of adolescents [3] and is rated UA (Parental Guidance).[4] With the positive reviews the film received, Deshmukh plans to make a Hindi language remake of the film.[5][6] This film is being made into Tamil and Telugu by Director Srikanth Velagaleti. Uttung Thakur will co-produce the remake with Mohan S. Devanga of Kangaroo Motion Pictures.[7]
The film was released with English subtitles. Shivkumar Parthasarathy did the subtitling.
Cast
- Shashwati Pimplikar as Dolly Gavaskar
- Madan Deodhar as Bhagya/Bhagyesh Rege
- Bhagyashree Shankpal as Chiu/Aarti Puranik
- Rohit Phalke as Avya/Avinash Gandhe
- Prathamesh Parab as Vishu
- Kishor Kadam as Kadam Kaka
- Avinash Narkar as Vidyadhar Gandhe, Avinash's father
- Sai Tamhankar as Neha Sawant
- Vishakha Subhedar as Pednekar Kaku
- Supriya Pathare as Mrs. Puranik, Aarti's mother
- Anand Ingale as Pandharinath Rege, Bhagyesh's father
- Anand Abhyankar as Ashok Gavaskar, Dolly's father
- Madhavi Juvekar as Mrs. Gavaskar, Dolly's mother
- Subodh Bhave as older Avya
- Amruta Subhash as older Dolly
- Satish Tare as Ramesh
- Dhanashree Parab as Sampada
Music
The songs of the film are composed by the duo Vishal–Shekhar. Known for their music compositions in Bollywood films, this is the first Marathi film venture of the duo.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kalla" | Guru Thakur | Vishal Dadlani | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Haravali Pakhare" | Guru Thakur | Shekhar Ravjiani | 3:02 |
| 3. | "Susangati Sada Ghado" | Traditional | Sanika Indulkar, Isha Gaikwad, Veda Londhe, Rushikesh Pawar, Prathamesh Shinde | 2:56 |
| 4. | "Dhinchyak" | Instrumental | Chinar Kharkar | 3:02 |
| 5. | "Gale Lag Ja" | Ravi Jadhav | Chinar Kharkar Chorus: Ravi Jadhav, Shivkumar Parthasarathy, Chinar Kharkar, Kedar Kadam, Rohan Agashe |
1:54 |
| 6. | "Jhoom" | Ravi Jadhav | Neha Rajpal | 1:25 |
| 7. | "Paisa" | Ambar Hadap | Chinar Kharkar | 1:11 |
| 8. | "BP Theme" | Instrumental | Chinar-Mahesh | 2:26 |
| 9. | "Neha Dream Theme" | Instrumental | Chinar-Mahesh | 1:17 |
| 10. | "Avya Love Theme" | Instrumental | Chinar-Mahesh | 3:23 |
| 11. | "Chiu Love Theme" | Instrumental | Chinar-Mahesh | 3:19 |
| 12. | "Zaakani Theme" | Instrumental | Chinar-Mahesh | 1:26 |
Reception
The film was screened at the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) in New York City in November 2012.[9]
The newspaper Daily News and Analysis gave 3.5 stars out of 5 in their review and called it a "must watch for parents!"[10] The newspaper Mint appreciated Jadhav for the direction of the film and keeping it on a UA-rated course despite the boldness of the subject".[11]
References
- ↑ http://www.marathimovieworld.com/moviedetail/bp-movie-balak-palak.php
- ↑ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/marathi-cinema-movies-bollywood-players-riteish-deshmukh/1/340996.html
- ↑ "Balak Palak to stress on need for sex education". Times of India. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ Deshmukh, Gayatri (1 September 2012). "U/A certification for Balak Palak". Times of India. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ "Riteish planning Hindi remake of 'Balak Palak'". Times of India. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ "Riteish Deshmukh plans Hindi remake of his Balak Palak". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/marathi-film-balak-palak-set-for-southern-remake/
- ↑ Chatterjee, Suprateek (27 September 2012). "Balak Palak, a teenage film on sex". Mumbai: Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ "Riteish Deshmukh's 'Balak Palak' to be premiered at SAIFF". Delhi: IBN Live. 26 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ Salgaokar, Shakti (5 January 2013). "Film review: Balak Palak (Marathi)—a must watch for parents". Mumbai: DNA. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ Ramnath, Nandini (4 January 2013). "Film Review – BP (Balak Palak)". Live Mint. Retrieved 7 January 2013.