Sumitra Bhave
Review Of Kaasav: Direct attempt at bringing two themes of eco-preservation together
Starring Iravati Harsh, Alok Rajwade Directed by Sumitra Bhave–Sunil Sukthankar Rating: *** Finding Kaasav is like finding a small treasure that needs preservation. In fact protecting the endangered is an ongoing theme is Kaasav. On the the one hand it addresses the issue of turtles being allowed to nest in peace on the beach before plodding back into the water. On the other hand it also tries to tell us how important it is for us as a society to buffer and protect the mentally distressed. The direct attempt at bringing the two themes of | Click Here...
Review Of Dithee: Dithers Between Life & Death, Finally Falls In The Abyss
Dithee(Marathi,SonyLIV) Starring Kishore Kadam, Amruta Subhash, Shashank Shende Written & Directed by Sumitra Bhave Rating: *** Discursive dramas on death and life(in that order) are prevalent in cinema all across the world. In Hindi we had Mahesh Bhatt’s vivid and memorable Saraansh , one of the more immortal films on mortality that stood out for its lead performance and its powerful dialogues. Both the factors,the lead performance and the power-driven dialogues empower this highly-acclaimed Marathi film which asks this question: yes, life moves on afte | Click Here...
RIP: National Award-winning director & writer Sumitra Bhave passes away
Sad news coming in from the Indian entertainment industry once again. As per reports in Times Of India, National-award-winning acclaimed writer-director Sumitra Bhave has passed away after battling an age-related ailment. She was reportedly under observation at a private hospital before breathing her last. She was 78 when she breathed her last. Some of her best works include films like Kaasav, Samhita, Astu, Welcome Home, Vaastupurush, Dahavi Fa, Devrai, and many more. Our condolences to the family of the lost soul and may the departed soul rest in peace. For updates, | Click Here...
No, The Disciple Is Not Oscar Material
Mama Mia, here we go again! The minute one of our films gets recognized on a global platform we start dreaming of finally bringing an Oscar home. But sorry, not happening. This time it is Chaitanya Tamhane’s The Disciple which is being seen as our great big hope at the Oscars next year. However, the one quality that would make an Indian film eligible for an Oscar in the international category is universality. That, I am sorry to say, Tamhane’s labored take on the death of Hindustani classical vocals is sadly lacking. Every time we make the mistake of sending films with a p | Click Here...