What the film lacks in scale and special effects, it makes up for it with these sincere performances and intent.Įventually, Farzand turns out to be more informative than entertaining, but it does manage to fairly engage you, even more if you happen to be a history enthusiast, a vigilante or a rebel with a cause.“Navigation Bar” program can change a failed and broken button for those people who hasĭifficulty using buttons or menu bar -panel is not working properly. It is the actors that keep you hooked when the pace and story occasionally lose momentum.Īnkit Mohan as Farzand, Chinmay Mandlekar as Shivaji Maharaj, Prasad Oak as Bahirji Naik, Ganesh Yadav as Tanaji Malusare, Mrunmayee Deshpande as the feisty Keshar and Mrinal Kulkarni as the eternal Jijamata all the actors pack a punch. The casting lends credibility to an otherwise standard Marathi period film replete with theatrical execution, slow-mo action scenes, jarring background score, motivational speeches meant to evoke patriotism, caricaturish enemies and a stretched climax. A king may pave the way but it’s his army of legendary fighters that help him win the battles and the film succeeds in bringing them, their achievements and sacrifices to forefront. Also, while innumerable films, plays and television shows have been dedicated to Shivaji Maharaj, this film refreshingly brings the bravery of his celebrated warriors to light.

Ajay Devgn’s upcoming Bollywood film on Tanaji Malusare can prove to be another addition to the list. Its high time Indian films looked inwards for great stories instead of seeking inspiration from elsewhere and Farzand is a testament to that. The film’s story leads up to this iconic feat at Panhala along with giving us a glimpse into the leadership of Shivaji Maharaj, his beliefs, morals, values, concern for women’s safety and trademark war strategies like ganimi kawa (guerrilla warfare). This mission entailed the special 60 to scale the dangerously steep end of the Sahyadri mountain range and create an illusion of being a full-fledged army.

Shivaji chose Kondaji Farzand to take charge of this near impossible task of capturing the impenetrable Panhalgad. The king vowed to overthrow the Adilshahi reign in Panhala, owing to their atrocities on locals. Review: Despite knowing that they would be outnumbered by the Adilshahi army of Bijapur, the mavalas chose to put their lives on the line for Shivaji and Swarajya.

Story: This historical film pays tribute to the unsung hero of the Maratha empire - Sardar Kondaji Farzand, Shivaji Maharaj’s braveheart and disciple of the great Tanaji Malusare, who managed to conquer the fort of Panhala from the reigns of the Adilshahi empire, against all odds with just a bunch of 60 mavalas.

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