Director – Srihari
Sathe
Script – Shrikant
Bojewar
Music – Shailendra
Barwe
Cast – Usha Naik, Sandeep
Pathak, Pooja Nayak, Ganesh Yadav
It would’ve been better for the masses had ‘Ek
Hazarachi Note’ released prior to elections; director Srihari Sathe’s message
would’ve enlightened thousands of illiterate voters. It’s a story that tells
you about poverty, illiteracy, farmer suicides and corrupt administration.
Budhi (Usha) is an aged mother who has lost her
farmer son due to indebtedness. A local
leader (Yadav) seeking re-election compensates her, giving her a few currency notes
of 1000, which is in sharp contrast to others (who receive notes of 100).
However, this incident changes her life forever.
The film wins your hearts due to its simplicity. Traditional
‘Khandeshi’ language creates its own impact. The message is clear – money
brings its own set of problems, townsmen will continue to degrade the countrymen
and poverty is our biggest enemy. Similarly, authorities can never be honest
and impartial. Shrikant Bojewar puts these facts perfectly onto paper.
Usha Naik steals the show as Budhi. But my choice is
Sandeep Pathak for his supporting role of Sudama. He has matured after ‘Varhad
Nighalay Londonla’. Shailendra Barve’s music carries a melancholy, suited for
the film’s theme. It is painful, yet wonderful.
I am going with four out of five stars for ‘Ek
Hazarachi Note’. The film is a tribute to the director’s grandparents. And we
must pay our respects as well!!
This film was really amazing. Shrihari Sathe did a spectacular job on bringing out a sensitive issue of farmers suicide and the state of farmers in India. I agree with you Sandeep Pathak was amazing in his role. But I just loved Usha Naik as Buddhi. She portrayed the character in such an amazing way you felt sympathetic for her and concerned about her, and wanted to do something to help improve her situation. Loved the film truly. Looking forward to more such cinematic gems from Shrihari Sathe!
ReplyDelete