Songya
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| Marathi | सोंग्या (प्रथा- परंपरा- अभिमान) |
| Directed by | Milind Inamdar |
| Written by | Dipak Yadav |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Arvind Kumar |
| Edited by | Nilesh Gawand |
| Music by | Vijay Narayan Gawande |
Production company | Nirami Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Box office | ₹ 0.85 crore |
Songya is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language film based on real events in modern India. It is directed by Milind Inamdar and produced by Nirami Films. It features Rutuja Bagwe, Ajinkya Nanaware, Ganesh Yadav, Anil Gawas, Aparna Kakirde, Pradeep Doiphode, Dipali Jadhav, and Yogesh Chikatgaokar.[1]. Guru Thakur wrote the lyrics for songs in the film.
Plot[edit]
The film is presented as based on real-life events in modern India. Shubhra is a well-educated young girl, who financially supports her poor parents and family. She falls in love with Yashraj. As their relationship deepens, they decide to get married. Yashraj is also well-educated in London and is from a wealthy political family. By age-old traditions, the marriage proposal gets finalized in the presence of village leaders who want to make sure all religious and cultural traditions are followed. Both families agree on almost all conditions, except one that Shubhra opposes, a Virginity Test! A bride, on the first night after the wedding, must prove to society that she is a virgin. Her opposition to the test puts her against powerful village leaders, who ostracize her family. After a lot of suffering, she decides to stand up to them and educate villagers to drop this and many other oppressive traditions against women with the help of “Songi Bharud”, a live street performance on social issues.
Cast[edit]
- Rutuja Bagwe as Shubhra[2]
- Ajinkya Nanaware as Yash
- Ganesh Yadav as Bhau Saheb[2]
- Aparna Kakirde as Tai Saheb[2]
- Anil Gawas as Ramdev
- Pradeep Doiphode as Sar Panch
- Deepali Jadhav as Shubhra's elder Sister
- Yogesh Chikatgaokar as Devaa
Reception[edit]
Virat Verma from FlickonClick rate 3.5 out of 5 and wrote "“Songya” is a thought-provoking Marathi film that tackles relevant social issues with sincerity and courage. Rutuja Bagwe’s compelling performance, supported by Ajinkya Nanaware and directed by Milind Inamdar, elevates the film to a level that not only entertains but also leaves a lasting impact. It’s a commendable cinematic endeavor that encourages dialogue and reflection on the winds of change sweeping through modern India."[3]
FilmInformation was very critical of most aspects in the film.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Songya Official Trailer: "एका लढवय्या मुलीची कहाणी"; सोंग्या चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर रिलीज". ABP Mazha (in Marathi). 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ a b c "समाजातील अनिष्ट रूढी परंपरेविरुद्ध आवाज उठवण्यासाठी ऋतुजा बागवे बनली भारुडकार". Loksatta (in Marathi). 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Sharma, Virat (2023-12-15). ""Songya Marathi Movie Review: Compelling Social Drama"". Retrieved 2023-12-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Information, Film (2023-12-15). "'SONGYA' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 15 December, 2023 – Film Information". Retrieved 2024-05-10.
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