Rama Madhav

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Rama Madhav
Directed by Mrinal Kulkarni
Story by Mrinal Kulkarni
Starring
Edited by Jayant Jathar
Music by Anand Modak
Release date
  • 8 August 2014 (2014-08-08)
Country India
Language Marathi

Rama Madhav is a 2014 Indian Marathi-language historical drama directed by Mrinal Kulkarni, It takes place during the Peshwa era. [1] [2] Rama Madhav was released on 8 August 2014.

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Plot

The story starts from where Chhoti Rama is playing. All she knows as a child is that she was married to the son of a Peshwa. As a child, Rama enters Shaniwarwada for the first time wearing saree and at a very young age she has a responsibility. Nanasaheb Peshwa, who was devastated by the defeat at Panipat and was disappointed by Vishwasrao's death, Madhavrao gets the post of Peshwa at very young age.

Cast

Critical response

Namita Nivas of Indian Express praised Kulkarni's direction as well as the cinematography, costuming and set design, but felt that the second half of the film was paced too slowly. [4]

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References

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  2. "Marathi Film Review: Rama Madhav is an interesting take on the life of Peshwa women through a young girl's eyes - Latest News & Updates at DNAIndia.com". dnaindia.com. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  3. "How did Aditi get a role in Rama Madhav? - Times of India".
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