''Dusari Goshta'' (

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: दुसरी गोष्ट) is a 2014

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fictional

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film by director

Chandrakant Kulkarni Chandrakant Kulkarni (born 1963) is an Indian director, script writer and actor associated with Marathi theatre and film. He is known for his works of directing the plays ''Wada Chirebandi'', ''Dhyanimani'', ''Gandhi Virudh Gandhi'' and most re ...

, based upon former Home minister

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's life, and tracking his journey from child to adult. Initial plans were for the film to release on 1 May 2014, to coincide with the

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holiday, and the film was released 2 May, in 200 theaters across

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. On 9 May, the film had a special screening in

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at the

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presidential residence for President of India

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, and then Home minister Shinde.

Background

As early as 2011, it was announced that filmmaker Ravi Sinha had decided to make a film ''Me Sushil Kumar Shinde'' based on the life of the minister Sushilkumar Shinde. On 16 April 2014, it was announced that Kulkarni had actually done so and that the project had completed filming and was nearing release. The film's trailer was then released on 22 April.

Plot

A young boy from the lower caste resorts to petty thefts to make both ends meet after he lost his father at the early age. Once the boy realizes the importance of an education, he begins to improve his life and never looks back. Through diligence and dedication, he climbs the social and political ladder to success.

Cast

Vikram Gokhale Vikram Gokhale (14 November 1945 – 26 November 2022) was an Indian film, television and stage actor, noted for his roles in Marathi theatre, Hindi films and television. He was the son of the Veteran Marathi theater and film actor, Chandrakant ...

Prateeksha Lonkar Prateeksha Lonkar is an Indian actress who mostly appeared in Hindi and Marathi films and television series. She is best known for playing the lead title role in the Marathi TV serial ''Damini'', that aired on DD Sahyadri. Early life Lonkar's ...

Renuka Shahane Renuka Shahane (born 7 October 1966) is an Indian actress working in the Bollywood film industry and in Indian television, best known as the co-presenter of the Doordarshan TV show ''Surabhi'' (1993–2001). Early life Renuka Shahane was born ...

* Sandeep Mehta *

Neha Pendse Nehha Pendse Bayas (born 29 November 1984) is an Indian film and television actress. She was born and brought up in Mumbai. Pendse was introduced on India-based satellite television channel Zee Marathi's ''Bhagyalakshami''. She has acted in sev ...

Siddharth Chandekar Siddharth Chandekar (born 14 June 1991) is an Indian actor. He is known for his work in Marathi cinema. At the age of 19, he made his debut in Marathi cinema with Avadhoot Gupte's 2010 political drama movie '' Zenda''. Career Siddharth Chand ...

* Anand Ingle * Aditya Ganu * Bharati Patil * Smita Sarvade * Sunil Tawde * Girish Joshi * Mugdha Godbole *Aafrid Shaikh

Reception

The ''

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'' noted the film's viewpoint shifting back and forth through time with the elderly Prasanna persona reflecting upon and reliving and reviving memories of his past and that, even with the character names being different from those of the real life personages being shown, the viewer has no doubt about whom the film is about. They concluded, "''Dusari Goshta'' excels in every department, be it Chandrakant's direction, Vikram-Sandeep-Siddharth's acting, the cinematography or art direction. It takes you through the political journey of many prominent politicians and events that change the course of India's political history."

Soundtrack

Giving it three stars, the ''Times of India'' praised the film's music, writing "The soundtrack of Dusari Goshta boasts of soulful melody and lyrics with deep meaning. With just two tracks, Dusari Goshta is an album for keeps." # ''Khelnare haat pai'', sung by

Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan (born 3 March 1967) is an Indian singer and composer who is part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio that writes music for Indian films. Personal life and early career Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai into a Tami ...

, with Vidit Patankar and Pallavi Aandev on backup vocals. # ''Mani achanak hal le kahi'', sung by Mangesh Dhakde and Kirti Killedar The ''Times of India'' wrote "Both songs are unique in their own way. While Khelnare... has Shankar dominating the track with his sombre vocals, the duet ballad 'Mani achanak....' is a soft number that is easy on the ears."

References

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