Dhyanimani

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Dhyanimani
Directed byChandrakant Kulkarni
Produced byAniruddha Deshpande
Medha Manjrekar
Starring
CinematographyAjith Reddy
Edited byParesh Manjrekar
Music byAjit Parab
Release date
  • 10 February 2017 (2017-02-10)
CountryIndia
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]

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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

Soundtrack

Dhyanimani
Soundtrack album by
Ajit Parab
Released2017
Recorded2017
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length8:28
LanguageMarathi
Official audio
Dhyanimani – Full Album on YouTube
Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Ashi Kashi Vedi Maya (Female)"Madhura Datar4:14
2."Ashi Kashi Vedi Maya (Male)"Ajit Parab4:14
Total length:8:28

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]

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