Gaiir is a 2009 Indian Marathi-language mystery-thriller film, directed by Satish Rajwade and produced by Hasmukh Hirani, G. Prashant and Santosh Navel under Kruti Films. The film stars Sandeep Kulkarni, Ankush Chaudhari, Amruta Khanvilkar and Tejaswini Pandit in the lead roles.[citation needed] It revolves around a man who sets out to find his look-alike after being pursued by his wife. The discovery about the same reveals a sinister plot of deception and treachery for all the people involved.[1]
| Gaiir | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Satish Rajwade |
| Screenplay by | Parag Kulkarni Satish Rajwade |
| Story by | Parag Kulkarni Shirish Rajwade |
| Produced by | Hasmukh Hirani G. Prashant Santosh Navle |
| Starring | Sandeep Kulkarni Ankush Chaudhari Amruta Khanvilkar Tejaswini Pandit |
| Narrated by | Sachin Khedekar |
| Cinematography | Suresh Deshmane |
| Edited by | Rajesh Rao |
| Music by | Avinash–Vishwajeet |
Production company | Kruti Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Plot
editSameer Shroff (Kulkarni) is a business tycoon. Smart, young, attractive, and daring personality. He marries Neha (Khanvilkar), the daughter of an NRI Bhaskar (Vidyadhar Joshi). They, like most newly weds, had expectations for a bright future. Neha becomes aware that Samir's doppelganger lives in the same city. Samir's doppelganger targets Neha and attempts to disrupt both his personal and professional life. Inspector Avinash Sardesai (Chaudhari) assists Sameer in resolving the problem.
Cast
edit- Sandeep Kulkarni as Sameer Shroff/ Shashank Abhyankar
- Ankush Chaudhari as Inspector Abhijit Sardesai
- Amruta Khanvilkar as Neha
- Tejaswini Pandit as Nethra/ Mansi Deshmukh
- Uday Tikekar as Joseph (Joezi)
- Ila Bhate as Jaishree Shroff/ Jaishree Patil
- Vidyadhar Joshi as NRI Bhaskar
- Amita Khopkar as Jariwala Aunty/ Savita Bhonsale
- Mahesh Joshi as Thakur/ Mahendra Shirod
- Sandeep Pathak as Mohan
- Shrirang Deshmukh as Udaybhan
Production
editThe film is known for its expensive sets, beautiful locations, fancy cars, and choppers, all of which are unusual in Marathi films.
Soundtrack
editThe film's songs were composed by Avinash–Vishwajeet.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gaiir (Title Track)" | 03:16 | ||
| 2. | "Ye Na Mithit Majhya" | Vivek Apte | Hariharan | 03:35 |
| 3. | "Sahi Kya Hai (Remix)" | Shrirang Godbole | Shreya Ghoshal | 04:19 |
| 4. | "Tu Ye Na" | Ashwini Shende | Kunal Ganjawala | 03:31 |
| Total length: | 14:01 | |||
Release and reception
editThe film was released in theaters on 9 November 2009, it received praise from critics and audience.[2] The film was a hit at box office.[3]
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Actress | Amruta Khanvilkar | Nominated | [4] |
| Favourite Villain | Ankush Chaudhari | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "9 years of 'Gaiir': Sandeep Kulkarni shares a throwback poster as he reminisces his time on the Marathi film sets". The Times of India. 6 November 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "'Gaiir' is a well presented movie". 6 November 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Ankush Choudhari and Satish Rajwade together once again through 'Autograph'". 11 June 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? 2010 TV Serial - Watch Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? 2010 Online All Episodes (1-1) on ZEE5". ZEE5. Retrieved 17 December 2023.