''Baap Manus'' () is a 2023 Indian

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film directed by Yogesh Phulpagar (his directorial debut), from story screenplay and dialogues by Omkar Gokhale, Jeet Ashok and Virajas Kulkarni. It is produced by Anand Pandit and Pushkar Jog's production houses Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Goosebumps Entertainment respectively. The film stars Pushkar Jog, Anusha Dandekar,

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and child actor Keya Ingle in lead roles.

Cast

* Pushkar Jog * Anusha Dandekar *

* Keya Ingle

Production

''Baap Manus'' film is Anand Pandit’s sixth association with Pushkar Jog, previous collaborations are ''

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'' and '' Victoria - Ek Rahasya''. Yogesh Phulpagar is making his directorial debut with the film. Pushkar Jog was joined the film after completed production of '' Victoria Ek Rahasya'' in

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. Anusha Dandekar joined in November 2022, made her debut in

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also confirmed for lead role in the film. The shooting of the film was held in

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Release

The film was theatrically released on 1 September 2023, previously it was scheduled to be released on 16 June 2023 and then 25 August 2023.

Reception

Jaydeep Pathakjee of ''

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'' gave 3.0 rating out of 5 and said: It is an emotional film with a family twist. Those who are used to watching such movies may like ''Baap Manus''. Mihir Bhanage of ''

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'' gave two and half stars out of five and wrote "The concept is endearing, and the effort is heartfelt, but the outcome isn't as impactful as it should've been."

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=26754808 2020s Marathi-language films Indian family films 2023 directorial debut films Films about father–daughter relationships Films shot in London