Chhapa Kaata (2023) is a Marathi comedy film Released theatrically on December 15, 2023, the film is now available for streaming on Ultra Jhakaas and Prime Video .
🎭 Plot Overview
The story revolves around Namdev "Namya" (Makarand Anaspure), a middle-class insurance agent and devoted brother to three sisters. Faced with societal pressures and the challenge of securing a marriage for his youngest sister, Archana (Reena Madhukar), Namya enters into a contract marriage with Shanaya (Tejaswini Lonari), a wealthy and headstrong woman. This arrangement sets off a series of comedic and emotional events as both families navigate the complexities of their intertwined lives .
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🌟 Cast & Crew
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Director/Writer: Sandeep Naware
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Producers: Sushilkumar Agarwal
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Cast:
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Makarand Anaspure as Namdev "Namya"
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Tejaswini Lonari as Shanaya
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Mohan Joshi as Shanaya's grandfather
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Arun Nalawade as a friend of Shanaya's grandfather
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Vijay Patkar as Sameer's maternal uncle
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Reena Madhukar as Archana
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Smita Oak as Namdev's mother
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Ruturaj Phadke as Sameer
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Pankaj Vishnu as Raaj, Shanaya's friend
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Sushrut Mankani as Rahul
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Jairaj Nair as Sameer's father
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Urmila Dange
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Prakash Bhagwat and Sandeep Gaikwad as Namdev's brothers-in-law
🎶 Music Highlights
The film features a notable soundtrack:
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"Man He Guntale" – Sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, composed by Mukul Kashikar, and penned by Shivam Barpande.
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"Chhapa Kaata" – The title track sung by Adarsh Shinde, with music by Gaurav Chati and lyrics by Shivam Barpande.
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"Aai Tujhya Naavan Ghodhal Mandla" – A festive song composed by Ganesh Surve, with lyrics by Shashank Kondvilkar and vocals by Gaurav Chati .
📝 Critical Reception
The film has received mixed reviews:
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CineBlitz praised the performances, particularly Makarand Anaspure's portrayal of Namya, and Tejaswini Lonari's role as Shanaya. The review highlighted the film's blend of comedy and emotional depth, emphasizing its exploration of societal pressures and family dynamics .
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Maharashtra Times noted the film's melodramatic elements and described it as a departure from recent Marathi films, likening it to a two-act play with exaggerated dialogues and a predictable storyline .
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Film Information criticized the screenplay for its routine nature and predictable twists, suggesting that the film lacked freshness and failed to engage the audience effectively .
📺 Where to Watch
"Chhapa Kaata" is available for streaming on Ultra Jhakaas and Prime Video, an OTT platform offering a range of Marathi content .
