Baapjanma
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{{Infobox film
| name = Baapjanma
| image = Baapjanma.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Nipun Dharmadhikari
| producer = Sumatilal Shah
| writer = Nipun Dharmadhikari
| starring = Sachin Khedekar
Pushkaraj Chirputkar
Sharvari Lohokare
Akash Khurana
| music = Gandhaar
| cinematography = Abhijeet Abde
| editing = Suchitra Sathe
| studio = Sixteen by Sixty-Four Productions
| released = {{Film date|2017|09|29|df=yes}}
| runtime = 121 minutes
| country = India
| language = Marathi
| budget =
}}
Baapjanma is a 2017 Indian Marathi social drama directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/nipun-gears-up-for-next-marathi-film/articleshow/59142319.cms|title=Nipun Dharmadhikari’s gears up for his next Marathi film|date=14 June 2017|work=The Times of India|access-date=12 December 2022|archive-date=12 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212062742/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/nipun-gears-up-for-next-marathi-film/articleshow/59142319.cms|url-status=live}} This is Dharamdhikari's second film although it released first.{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/moment-of-glory-for-marathi-debutant-filmmakers-at-national-film-awards-5136751/|title=Moment of glory for Marathi debutant filmmakers at National Film Awards|first=Alifiya|last=Khan|date=14 April 2018|work=The New Indian Express|quote=This year also saw the release of Baapjanma, touted as Dharmadhikari's first feature film, though he clarified that Dhappa was made before it|access-date=12 December 2022|archive-date=12 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212212529/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/moment-of-glory-for-marathi-debutant-filmmakers-at-national-film-awards-5136751/|url-status=live}} The story revolves around a retired and widowed intelligence officer who is estranged from his married children, who suddenly becomes terminally ill and then sets out to make amends using unconventional methods, with an unexpected ending.
The film stars Sachin Khedekar, Pushkaraj Chirputkar and Akash Khurana. The movie was released on 29 September 2017 in India and received a positive response from both critics and audience.
Cast
- Sachin Khedekar as Bhaskar Pandit
- Pushkaraj Chirputkar as Mauli
- Sharvari Lohokare as Veena
- Satyajeet Patwardhan as Vikram
- Akash Khurana as Ashok Khurana
Reception
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Every film has a USP [universal selling point] but Baapjanma has more than one. It is a team effort in the true sense of the term. This one is definitely worth a watch".{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/baapjanma/movie-review/60883299.cms|title=BAAPJANMA MOVIE REVIEW|work=The Times of India|date=29 September 2017|last=Bhanage|first=Mihir|access-date=12 December 2022|archive-date=12 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212062444/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/baapjanma/movie-review/60883299.cms|url-status=live}} A critic from Cinestaan wrote that "Overall, Baapjanma is a fine entertainer that will move you".{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/baapjanma-25236|title=Baapjanma review: Emotional saga with a good dose of humour|last=Seta|first=Keyur|date=28 September 2017|work=Cinestaan|access-date=12 December 2022|archive-date=12 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212061613/https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/baapjanma-25236|url-status=live}} A critic from Pune Mirror wrote that "Nipun Dharmadhikari carefully balances the plot, never letting it lose the seriousness of the premise, allowing the moments of laughter and reflection alternately".{{Cite web|url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/marathi-reviews/film-baapjanma/cid5087963.htm|title=FILM: BAAPJANMA|last=Matkari|first=Ganesh|work=Pune Mirror|date=29 September 2017|access-date=12 December 2022|archive-date=12 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212061614/https://punemirror.com/entertainment/marathi-reviews/film-baapjanma/cid5087963.htm|url-status=live}}
Nominations
- 4th Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2018 - Best Actor (Male) - Sachin Khedekar{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/4th-jio-filmfare-marathi-awards-2018-actors-nominated-for-best-actor-category/photostory/65961867.cms|title=4th Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2018: Actors nominated for Best Actor (Male) category|work=The Times of India|date=26 September 2018|access-date=12 December 2022|archive-date=12 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212212306/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/4th-jio-filmfare-marathi-awards-2018-actors-nominated-for-best-actor-category/photostory/65961867.cms|url-status=live}}