Premachi Goshta

A man and a woman, both married and strangers, become chance acquaintances during their visits to the Marriage Counselor office. Later, the lady gets a job with him, and they become emotionally involved, while struggling with their own estranged marriages.

This is a simple story narrated with a unique backdrop of writing rehashed film stories, mostly for remakes of other movies. An original story sprouts in the mind of the protagonist and that helps to crystallize the growing emotions between him and the lady, who are now working together. Credit should be given to The Director, Satish Rajwade, who wrote the story and acted in the movie.

Atul Kulkarni, twice winner of National Film Awards, was a treat to watch (as Ram). His performance was quite nuanced and effective. The surprise was the 'Chak De India' actress, Sagarika Ghatge, who did quite well in a big role as Sonal. Her appearance was eye catching. She has a great screen presence and is naturally glamorous, more so as she has not been seen in many movies. Rohini Hattangadi (Ram's mother) adds weight to any movie she is a part of. Surekha Talvalkar (as Ragini) did not impress.

The episode where Sonal writes her first scene and is so excited that even though late, she wants Ram to hear it in person right then, seems stretched and superficial.

Three melodious songs croon in the later part of the movie and that adds weight to the emotional situations. It was a pleasant surprise to hear Kailash Kher singing in Marathi.

This movie can be given a miss unless you do not want to pass up on any Atul Kulkarni movie or miss a chance to see Sagarika Ghatge on her rare screen appearance.