Me Vasantrao

Me Vasantrao (transl. Myself Vasantrao) is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language biographical film based on the life of the Indian classical musician Vasantrao Deshpande. The film is written by Nipun Dharmadhikari, Upendra Sidhaye and directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari. The film stars Rahul Deshpande, Vasantrao Deshpande's grandson, in the lead role. Me Vasantrao became the part of the eligibility list for the prestigious Academy Awards on 10 January 2023, which was a rare feat for Marathi cinema. The music of the film was released globally on 8 March 2022 under the music label OnClick Music which is a flagship music label of Movietone Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

Me Vasantrao
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNipun Dharmadhikari
Written byNipun Dharmadhikari
Upendra Sidhaye
Produced byDarshan Desai
Mugdha Desai
Chandrashekhar Gokhale
Mrinal Gokhale
Ranjit Gugle
Niranjan Kirloskar
StarringRahul Deshpande
Anita Date
Alok Rajwade
CinematographyAbhimanyu Dange
Edited byFaisal Mahadik
Imran Mahadik
Music byRahul Deshpande
Production
company
Jio Studios
Release date
1 April 2022
Running time
178 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Cast

Music

Music for this film is composed by Rahul Deshpande.

Me Vasantrao
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Sur Sangat"Vijay Koparkar, Anjali Gaikwad6:17
2."Tere Dar Se"Himani Kapoor, Rahul Deshpande4:15
3."Punav Raticha"Rahul Deshpande5:36
4."Kaivalya Gaan"Rahul Deshpande5:47
5."Ram Ram Lori" (Male Version)Rahul Deshpande3:49
6."Lalana"Rahul Deshpande3:31
7."Sakali Uthu"Shreya Ghoshal1:14
8."Marwa"Rashid Khan4:02
9."Vitthala Darshan Deun Jaa"Rahul Deshpande4:34
10."Mai Patiya"Rahul Deshpande3:25
11."Bindiya Le Gayi"Priyanka Barve5:29
12."Pavan Chalat"Rahul Deshpande3:11
13."Le Chali Taqdeer"Rahul Deshpande3:38
14."Radhadhar Madhu Milind"Rahul Deshpande2:48
15."Aaj Sugandha"Rahul Deshpande4:19
16."Ghei Chand Makarand"Rahul Deshpande5:44
17."Ram Ram Lori - Female"Shreya Ghoshal4:15
18."Paravashta Pash Daive"Anand Bhate1:39
19."Vitari Prakhar"Anand Bhate1:33
20."Yuvati Mana"Anand Bhate1:52
21."Malini Kanwahi"Rahul Deshpande2:05
22."Jan Saare Majla"Rahul Deshpande1:43
Total length:1:20:46

Premise

The biographical film is based and portrays the story of Vasantrao Deshpande an Indian classical musician. He was known for his contribution towards Natya Sangeet.[1]

Reception

Critical reception

Kalpeshraj Kubal of The Times of India gave the film 4.5 out of five stars saying, "An unmissable journey of a legend".[2][3][4]

Awards

Rahul Deshpande won the National Award for Best Playback Singer in 2022.[5]

Me Vasantrao also won the National Award for Best Audiography (Sound Designer) for Anmol Bhave.[6]

References
  1. "Rahul Deshpande starrer 'Mee Vasantrao' is all set to hit theatres on April 1, 2022". The Times of India. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  2. Kubal, Kalpeshraj (6 April 2022). "Mee Vasantrao Movie Review: An unmissable journey of a legend". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  3. "'Me Vasantrao' review: A portrait of an artist as a diffident man".
  4. "'Me Vasantrao': A musical joyride". 5 April 2022.
  5. "Rahul Deshpande on winning the National Film Award: Awards not important but it feels good". Hindustan Times. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  6. "68th National Awards: Marathi films Sumi and Me Vasantrao win in two categories". The Indian Express. 23 July 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
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