Dhyanimani Explained

Dhyanimani
Director:	Chandrakant Kulkarni
Producer:	Aniruddha Deshpande Medha Manjrekar
Starring:	Mahesh Manjrekar Ashwini Bhave Abhijeet Khandkekar Mrunmayee Deshpande
Cinematography:	Ajith Reddy
Editing:	Paresh Manjrekar
Music:	Ajit Parab
Country:	India
Language:	Marathi

Dhyanimani is an Indian Marathi language film directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni. The film stars Mahesh Manjrekar, Ashwini Bhave, Abhijeet Khandkekar and Mrunmayee Deshpande.^[1] Music by Ajit Parab. The film was released on 10 February 2017.^[2]

Synopsis

Parents-to-be Samir and Aparna go on a weekend trip to visit Sada, Shalini and their son Mohit. However, their stay turns eerie when they unveil a dark secret about the happy family.^[3]

Cast

• Mahesh Manjrekar as Sadanand Pathak
• Ashwini Bhave as Shalini Pathak
• Abhijeet Khandkekar as Sameer Karandikar
• Mrunmayee Deshpande as Aparna
• Madhav Abhyankar as Karandikar Sir and Samir's father

Soundtrack

Dhyanimani
Type:	Soundtrack
Artist:	Ajit Parab
Released:	2017
Recorded:	2017
Genre:	Feature film soundtrack
Length:	8:28
Language:	Marathi
Prev Year:	2016
Year:	2018
Next Year:	2017

Critical reception

Dhyanimani received Positive reviews from critics. Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal wrote "The period in which the play was set may have left it as it was. Yet gripping till the end, this psychological thriller is definitely worth watching".^[4] Reshma Raikwar of Loksatta says "'Dhyanimani', which conveys a different dramatic subject through the film, will be a different experience for the audience".^[5] Blessy Chettiar of Cinestaan.com wrote "All said and done, it’s good to see a Marathi film in this genre. Watch it for the top-class performances by Bhave and Manjrekar".^[6] Ganesh Matkari of Pune Mirror wrote "It’s a wonder how the film manages to deliver an improbable, but marginally acceptable climax, but it does. Considering the rest of the film, it’s a great achievement".^[7] A Reviewer of Maharashtra Times wrote "'Dhyanimani' is a movie with deep social content. This movie really comments on what can happen to a childless couple due to traditional social beliefs".^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 28 January 2017 . महेश मांजरेकरांची २०१७ मधील पहिली निर्मिती ‘ध्यानीमनी’ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106121151/https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/dhyanimani-mahesh-manjarekars-first-movie-in-2017-1393466/ . 6 January 2023 . 6 January 2023 . . Marathi .
2. Web site: 28 January 2017 . महेश मांजरेकर आणि अश्विनी भावेंचा हा सिनेमा बघू नका, वाचा काय आहे कारण . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106121446/https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/BOL-MB-mahesh-manjrekars-new-marathi-film-dhyanimani-5516785-PHO.html . 6 January 2023 . 6 January 2023 . . Marathi .
3. Web site: 10 February 2017 . DHYANIMANI MOVIE REVIEW . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106124939/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/dhyanimani/movie-review/57083834.cms?from=mdr . 6 January 2023 . 6 January 2023 . . English .
4. Web site: 11 February 2017 . ध्यानी राहणारा, मनी ठसणारा (नवा चित्रपट) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106122036/https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/dhyanimani-movie-review-30203 . 6 January 2023 . 6 January 2023 . . Marathi .
5. Web site: 11 February 2017 . चित्ररंग : वेगळ्या विषयावरचा नाटय़पट . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106123159/https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/marathi-movie-dhyanimani-review-1403241/lite/ . 6 January 2023 . 6 January 2023 . . Marathi .
6. Web site: 10 February 2017 . Dhyanimani review: Watch this psychological thriller for Ashvini Bhave, Mahesh Manjrekar . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106123541/https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/dhyanimani-2017-18885/amp . 6 January 2023 . 6 January 2023 . Cinestaan.com . English .
7. Web site: 10 February 2017 . FILM: DHYANIMANI . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106124025/https://punemirror.com/entertainment/marathi-reviews/film-dhyanimani/cid5088014.htm . 6 January 2023 . 6 January 2023 . . English .
8. Web site: 10 February 2017 . ‘ध्यानीमनी’ खिळणारा! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106124554/https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/movie-review-marathi-film-dhyanimani/amp_moviereview/57070940.cms . 6 January 2023 . 6 January 2023 . . Marathi .