Savita Damodar Paranjpe

Savita Damodar Paranjpe is a 2018 Marathi film directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi and produced by John Abraham.[1] The film is based on Shekhar Tamhane's play of the same name, which starred Reema Lagoo.[3][4]

Savita Damodar Paranjpe
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySwapna Waghmare Joshi
Written byShekhar Tamhane
Screenplay byShirish Latkar
Story byShekhar Tamhane
Based onSavita Damodar Paranjpe (play)
by Shekhar Tamhane
Produced byJohn Abraham[1]
Starring
CinematographyPrasad Bhande
Edited byKshitija Khandagale
Music byNilesh Moharir
Amitraj[2]
Production
company
JA Entertainment
Distributed byPanorama Studios
Release date
  • 31 August 2018 (2018-08-31) (India)[3]
Running time
1h 48min
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Synopsis

After 8 years of marriage, the life of a married couple turns upside down when the wife begins to exhibit alarming behaviour. Her husband tries to find out whether she suffers from a personality disorder or something more sinister.[5]

Sharad and Kussum Abhyankar are a loving couple married for 8 years, and both partners are successful. However, the couple has been childless and Kussum has been complaining of excruciating stomachaches from time to time for the past 8 years.

Eventually, Sharad discovers that Kussum is being possessed by the spectre of Savita Damodar Paranjpe. Flashbacks reveal that Sharad and Savita were great friends. Savita used to flirt with Sharad, but he didn't take it seriously. Sharad fell in love with Savita's best friend Kussum and their parents consented to the marriage. Savita was unable to accept this turn of events and her love for Sharad transformed into an obsession. Sharad vehemently spurned Savita's advances and she immolated herself. Sharad silently blamed himself for Savita's death and since then, remained slightly distant from Kussum, leaving her sexually frustrated.

It is revealed that Kussum's miscarriages are caused by Savita. While possessing Kussum, Savita expressed her desire to sleep with Sharad's friend, Ashok, to sow discord in Sharad's marriage. Kussum, Ashok, and Sharad oppose this. Devastated on learning the whole truth, Kussum decides to immolate herself to end the misery. However, Sharad prevents her and tells Savita that although he acknowledges her love, she must respect his marriage to Kussum. Savita leaves Kussum and everyone rejoices. However, Sharad is suspicious that Savita would give up so easily. The movie ends with Sharad discovering that Savita has possessed his younger sister Neetu, and his troubles are far from over.

Cast

Soundtrack
Savita Damodar Parajpe
Soundtrack album by
Nilesh Moharir and Amitraj
Released10 August 2018[8]
Recorded2017-18
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length26:46
LanguageMarathi
LabelT-Series
External audio
audio icon Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The movie soundtrack had 5 songs and was released by T-Series on 10 August 2018. Music was produced by Nilesh Moharir and Amitraj.[2] Lyrics were penned by Vaibhav Joshi, Mandar Cholkar and sung by Swapnil Bandodkar, Nishaa Upadhyaya Kapadia, Adarsh Shinde, and Jaanvee Prabhu-Arora.[9]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Jaadugari"Vaibhav JoshiNilesh MoharirSwapnil Bandodkar4:16
2."Shri Swami Samarth"Vaibhav JoshiAmitrajAdarsh Shinde, Swapnil Bandodkar5:30
3."Kiti Sawarava"Mandar CholkarAmitrajAdarsh Shinde, Janvee Prabhu Arora4:29
4."Velhala"Vaibhav JoshiNilesh MoharirNishaa Upadhyay Kapadia, Swapnil Bandodkar6:16
5."Velhala" (Male Version)Vaibhav JoshiNilesh MoharirSwapnil Bandodkar6:15
Total length:26:46

Reception

Critical reception

Mihir Bhanage, writing for The Times of India, Concluded that the movie succeeded in keeping the thrill intact, praising the movie primarily for the interesting story and performances.[10] Keyur Seta of Cinestaan praised the story but criticised the execution, saying "acting Subodh Bhave and Trupti Toradmal does not do justice to its interesting story".[11] Another review from CineCelluloid said that "while the first half of the film was very interesting and engaging, the second half becomes a little dull with early revelation of most of the suspense elements".[12]

References
  1. Bhanage, Mihir (21 July 2018). "Trupti Toradmal to make debut with John Abraham's next". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  2. "'Savita Damodar Paranjpe': Here's why you shouldn't miss watching the much-awaited film". The Times of India. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. "'Savita Damodar Paranjpe' teaser out". Business Standard India. 17 July 2018. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  4. "सविता : एक गूढ". Loksatta (in Marathi). 17 February 2018. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  5. Thombare, Suparna (26 July 2018). "Savita Damodar Paranjpe trailer: Is Trupti Toradmal's character possessed or mentally ill?". Cinestaan. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  6. Anjali, Shetty (20 July 2018). "John Abraham's faith in me boosted my confidence: Trupti Toradmal". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  7. "I miss shoot days: Pallavi Patil". The Times of India. No. 20 April 2020. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  8. "Savita Damodar Paranjpe – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jio Saavn. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  9. "Savita Damodar Paranjpe". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  10. Bhanage, Mihir (31 August 2018). "Savita Damodar Paranjpe Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review". Times of India. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  11. Seta, Keyur (31 August 2018). "Savita Damodar Paranjpe review: A gripping story marred by a sub-par narration". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  12. Mohanty, Deepak (27 November 2018). "Savita Damodar Paranjpe: Marathi Thriller (Review)". Cinecelluloid. Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
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