The movie, which was delayed owing to the pandemic, is primarily based on one of the most well known incidents from Maratha history – the Battle of Pavan Khind. At the outset, the makers make it obvious that this is not a finish documentation of the battle, its prelude or aftermath, but a cinematic recreation intended to showcase the bravery of the Marathas concerned in this battle. So, there are cinematic liberties taken in this retelling, but the crux of the story is managed.
The story about the Fight of Pavan Khind (before known as Ghod Khind) and the bravery displayed by Bajiprabhu Deshpande and the Bandal army of 600 from the Siddhi Masud and the troopers of the Adilshahi Sultanate is perfectly identified across Maharashtra. The result – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s effective escape from Panhalgad to Vishalgad. But, does Lanjekar thrive in recreating this significant chapter from Marathi history on monitor? Completely!
Pawankhind is a complete cinematic practical experience that is in good shape for the big screen. The movie is ambitious in seeking to explore this tale in two and a fifty percent several hours, but it mainly succeeds in producing the proper make up and ambience that sales opportunities to a excellent climax. From laying out the motive and the characters involved in it, to the siege of Panhala by Siddhi Jauhar, the escape plan and the true battle, Pawankhind lays out all its playing cards in entrance you chronologically, even though inducing a dose of heritage, drama and even comic aid in involving. The film does not miss out on giving due credit rating to the majority of the generals who served Shivaji Maharaj realise his aspiration of Swarajya.
As for the actors, it’s not an easy task to provide some of the most effectively –known names from the Marathi movie and Television business with each other in a multi-starrer of this scale. But the casting office and makers pull off this feat. Chinmay Mandlekar as Shivaji Maharaj, Ajay Purkar as Bajiprabhu Deshpande, Sameer Dharmadhikari as Siddhi Jauhar, Aastad Kale as Siddhi Masud, Ankit Mohan as Rayaji Bandal, Mrinal Kulkarni as Maasaheb Jijau, Akshay Waghmare as Koyaji Bandal every single actor has presented his ideal to their roles. Even the supporting forged has some memorable performances from Kshitee Jog as Badi Begum, Harish Dudhade as Bahirji Naik, Shivraj Waichal as Harpya, Rishi Saxena as Rustam Zaman. An additional notable efficiency that stands out is that of Ajinkya Nanaware as Shiva Kashid, the gentleman who resembled Shivaji Maharaj and sacrificed himself for his king. The scenes involving Ajinkya and Chinmay are bound to bring tears to your eyes.
While Pawankhind excels in storytelling, the complex elements, however fantastic, could have been much better. The history score overpowers dialogues in some important scenes, and the motion choreography in some scenes fails to make the slice. Even so, all mentioned and completed, the whole group has done its very best to make this a massive display practical experience. Perhaps with a larger funds, these issues can be ironed out in the following films of Lanjekar’s collection.
For now, Pawankhind is a great look at, and at the cinemas only.