"Marathi cinema at its best! 'Natsamrat' is a heartwarming film that will leave you spellbound! With Amitabh Bachchan & Ramesh Deol in lead roles, this movie is a must-watch for all! Share your reviews and let's discuss! #Natsamrat #MarathiMovie #AmitabhBachchan #RameshDeol"
Here’s a useful, concise review of the critically acclaimed Marathi movie (2016), directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Nana Patekar. Marathi Movie Natsamrat
Natsamrat is not light entertainment. It is a two-hour-and-forty-minute emotional gut-punch that stays with you for days. It is a love letter to theatre and a warning to those who love it too much. Even for non-Marathi speakers, the power of Nana Patekar’s eyes and the raw direction of Mahesh Manjrekar transcend language barriers. "Marathi cinema at its best
It is also the final film of Dr. Shriram Lagoo. He passed away in 2019, but Natsamrat serves as his living tombstone. Every time a new generation discovers this film, they discover the pinnacle of Marathi acting. Share your reviews and let's discuss
The entire film rests on one monumental performance. Nana Patekar doesn’t just play Ganpatrao Belwalkar (aka “Natsamrat”); he inhabits him. His transformation from a proud, booming theatre veteran to a broken, forgotten old man is heartbreaking to watch. His monologues—particularly the famous “Aata kon visava gheyl maza” (Who will rest on my shoulder now?)—will leave you in tears. This is arguably the finest performance of his career.