Malhar (film)
{{short description|2024 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Malhar
| image = This is a poster for Malhar.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = Vishal Kumbhar
| writer = Siddharth Salvi
Vishal Kumbhar
Apurva Patil
| producer = Praful Pasad
| starring = Shrinivas Pokale
Vinayak Potdar
Sharib Hashmi
Anjali Patil
| narrator =
| cinematography = Ganesh Kamble
| editing = Akshay Kumar
| music = T. Satish
Sarang Kulkarni
| studio = V Motion Pictures
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|06|07}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
Marathi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Malhar is an Indian bilingual drama film released in Hindi and Marathi languages directed by Vishal Kumbhar and starring Srinivas Pokale, Sharib Hashmi, Anjali Patil, Rishi Saxena, Vinayak Potdar, Mohammed Samad, and Akshata Acharya. This is produced by Praful Pasad.{{Cite web |title=Malhar trailer: Sharib Hashmi, Anjali Patil-starrer showcases love, friendship breaking societal boundaries |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-malhar-trailer-sharib-hashmi-anjali-patil-starrer-showcases-love-friendship-breaking-societal-boundaries-3090381 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Daily News and Analysis |language=en}}
Cast
- Shrinivas Pokale as Bhairav
- Vinayak Potdar as Javed
- Sharib Hashmi as Mohan{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sharib-hashmi-anjali-patils-malhar-explores-unconventional-love-and-friendship-894401|title=Sharib Hashmi unveils poster of his upcoming heartwarming drama Malhar|date=17 May 2024|work=Deccan Chronicle}}
- Anjali Patil as Kesar
- Rishi Saxena as Laxman{{cite web|url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/entertainment/rishi-saxena-took-some-time-to-understand-how-to-play-an-asexual-romantic-in-malhar|title=Rishi Saxena took some time to understand how to play an 'asexual romantic' in 'Malhar'|date=21 May 2024|work=Lokmat}}/
- Mohammad Samad as Jatin
- Akshata Acharya as Jasmin
Plot
This collection of three interconnected stories takes place in the same village. In a remote, isolated community in Kutch, The story of this movie centers on the battle between two closest friends to have their broken hearing aid fixed. Jasmine, Javed's older sister, develops feelings for the Hindu man Jatin. The plot develops around their struggle to get together, how they leave the village to meet, their love, and the difficulties they encounter. Kesar, a recently married woman. The son of that village's sarpanch, Laxman, is her husband. She doesn't conceive after a few days of marriage, which is why her in-laws are always condemning her and how she escapes it.
Release
The film was theatrically released on 7 June 2024 in Marathi and Hindi languages.{{Cite web |title=Sharib Hashmi's 'Malhar' to release in theatres on June 7 - The Week |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2024/05/22/ent10-hashmi-film-release-date.amp.html |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=The Week}} Earlier, the film was scheduled to be released on 31 May 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-16 |title=Sharib Hashmi Unveils 'Malhar' Poster And Announces Its May 31 Release Date |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/sharib-hashmi-unveils-malhar-poster-and-announces-its-may-31-release-date |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Outlook India |publisher=Outlook Publishing India Pvt. Ltd. |language=en}}
Reception
=Critical reception=
Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated 3.5/5 and wrote "the film excels at balancing heartwarming moments with poignant realities, the pacing falters slightly in the second half. However this is a miner blip in an otherwise enriching journey that deserves to be experienced on the big screen.{{Cite news |title=Malhar Movie Review : An enriching story that will warm your heart |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/malhar/movie-review/110770058.cms |access-date=2024-08-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Abhilasha Rawat of Times Now rated 3.0/5 and wrote "Malhar is a film that deserves to be experienced on the big screen, offering a blend of heartfelt storytelling and social commentary that resonates long after the credits roll."{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Malhar Movie Review: Vishal Kumbhar Weaves An Intricate Tale Of Friendship, Love And Societal Pressures |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/bollywood/malhar-movie-review-vishal-kumbhar-weaves-an-intricate-tale-of-friendship-love-and-societal-pressures-review-110780623 |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=Times Now |language=en}} Mahpara Kabir of ABP News wrote "'Malhar' intricately weaves together three interconnected storylines. Despite the complexity of narrating multiple tales within a single film, the director's adeptness shines through."{{Cite web |last=Kabir |first=Mahpara |date=2024-06-03 |title=Malhar Film Review: Sharib Hashmi And Anjali Patil Starrer Has An Effective Narrative |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/malhar-film-review-sharib-hashmi-and-anjali-patil-starrer-has-an-effective-narrative-1693879 |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=ABP News |language=en}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|32370994}}
- {{Bollywood Hungama movie|malhar-2}}
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Category:2020s Hindi-language films
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