Balak-Palak

Balak-Palak (meaning Children-Parents) (BP) is a 2013 Marathi language comedy-drama film on the topic of sex education. The film is directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Riteish Deshmukh, Uttung Thakur and Ravi Jadhav. This is the first film produced by actor Riteish Deshmukh. The story was written by Ganesh Pandit and Amber Hadap. Balak Palak was shot by Mahesh Limaye.

Balak Palak [BP]
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRavi Jadhav
Produced byRiteish Deshmukh,
Uttung Thakur
Screenplay byRavi Jadhav,
Amber Hadap,
Ganesh Pandit
Story byAmber Hadap,
Ganesh Pandit
StarringShashwati Pimplikar,
Madan Deodhar,
Bhagyashree Shankpal,
Rohit Phalke,
Prathamesh Parab,
Sai Tamhankar,
Kishor Kadam
Music bySongs:
Vishal–Shekhar
Background Score:
Chinar - Mahesh
CinematographyMahesh Limaye
Edited byJayant Jathar
Production
company
Mumbai Film Company
Release date
  • 4 January 2013 (2013-01-04)
Running time
109 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Budget₹2.5 crore (US$350,000)
Box office₹12 crore (US$1.7 million) (lifetime)[1]

The initials formed by the title of the film (BP) also make a secondary reference to a 'blue picture' or low-quality pornographic videos that were available on videotape in the 1980s in South Asia. The film deals with the topic of sex education of adolescents [2] and is rated UA (Parental Guidance).[3] With the positive reviews the film received, Deshmukh plans to make a Hindi language remake of the film.[4][5] This film is being made into Tamil and Telugu by Director Srikanth Velagaleti. Uttung Thakur will co-produce the remake with Mohan S. Devanga of Kangaroo Motion Pictures.the movie has been the inspiration for Malayalam movie Swarnamalsyangal directed by popular quizmaster G S Pradeep.[6]

The film was released with English subtitles. Shivkumar Parthasarathy did the subtitling.

Cast
Film's star cast.
  • Shashwati Pimplikar as Dolly Gavaskar
  • Madan Deodhar as Bhagya/Bhagyesh Rege
  • Bhagyashree Shankpal as Chiu/Aarti Puranik
  • Rohit Phalke as Avya/Avinash Gandhe
  • Prathamesh Parab as Vishu
  • Kishor Kadam as Kadam Kaka
  • Avinash Narkar as Vidyadhar Gandhe, Avinash's father
  • Sai Tamhankar as Neha Sawant
  • Vishakha Subhedar as Pednekar Kaku
  • Supriya Pathare as Mrs. Puranik, Aarti's mother
  • Anand ingale as Pandharinath Rege, Bhagyesh's father
  • Anand Abhyankar as Ashok Gavaskar, Dolly's father
  • Madhavi Juvekar as Mrs. Gavaskar, Dolly's mother
  • Subodh Bhave as older Avya
  • Amruta Subhash as older Dolly
  • Satish Tare as Ramesh
  • Dhanashree Parab as Sampada

Music

The songs of the film are composed by the duo Vishal–Shekhar. Known for their music compositions in Bollywood films, this is the first Marathi film venture of the duo.[7]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kalla"Guru ThakurVishal Dadlani3:29
2."Haravali Pakhare"Guru ThakurShekhar Ravjiani3:02
3."Susangati Sada Ghado"TraditionalSanika Indulkar, Isha Gaikwad, Veda Londhe, Rushikesh Pawar, Prathamesh Shinde2:56
4."Dhinchyak"InstrumentalChinar Kharkar3:02
5."Gale Lag Ja"Ravi JadhavChinar Kharkar
Chorus: Ravi Jadhav, Shivkumar Parthasarathy, Chinar Kharkar, Kedar Kadam, Rohan Agashe		1:54
6."Jhoom"Ravi JadhavNeha Rajpal1:25
7."Paisa"Ambar HadapChinar Kharkar1:11
8."BP Theme"InstrumentalChinar-Mahesh2:26
9."Neha Dream Theme"InstrumentalChinar-Mahesh1:17
10."Avya Love Theme"InstrumentalChinar-Mahesh3:23
11."Chiu Love Theme"InstrumentalChinar-Mahesh3:19
12."Zaakani Theme"InstrumentalChinar-Mahesh1:26

Reception

The film was screened at the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) in New York City in November 2012.[8]

The newspaper Daily News and Analysis gave 3.5 stars out of 5 in their review and called it a "must watch for parents!"[9] The newspaper Mint appreciated Jadhav for the direction of the film and keeping it on a UA-rated course despite the boldness of the subject".[10]

Feature

On 3 January 2013, Riteish Deshmukh announced they are planning Hindi remake of Balak Palak.[11][12][13]

gollark: Do you mean you actually focused on those things in some way and you think school usefully taught them, or they just did classes which claimed to be helpful for those?
gollark: As if it can't mess those up too.
gollark: Also "point them at walls and do not let people go in front of them".
gollark: Very basic laser safety is under physics here, since you use lasers in some practicals.
gollark: There are many things people should know. But some of them school is effectively unable to teach, and others really should be easy to learn independently for competent sane people.

References
  1. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/marathi-cinema-movies-bollywood-players-riteish-deshmukh/1/340996.html
  2. "Balak Palak to stress on need for sex education". Times of India. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  3. Deshmukh, Gayatri (1 September 2012). "U/A certification for Balak Palak". Times of India. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  4. "Riteish planning Hindi remake of 'Balak Palak'". Times of India. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  5. "Riteish Deshmukh plans Hindi remake of his Balak Palak". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  6. http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/marathi-film-balak-palak-set-for-southern-remake/
  7. Chatterjee, Suprateek (27 September 2012). "Balak Palak, a teenage film on sex". Hindustan Times. Mumbai. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  8. "Riteish Deshmukh's 'Balak Palak' to be premiered at SAIFF". Delhi: IBN Live. 26 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  9. Salgaokar, Shakti (5 January 2013). "Film review: Balak Palak (Marathi)—a must watch for parents". DNA. Mumbai. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  10. Ramnath, Nandini (4 January 2013). "Film Review – BP (Balak Palak)". Live Mint. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  11. "Riteish Deshmukh planning Hindi remake of Balak Palak - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  12. IANS. "Riteish Deshmukh to remake Marathi movie Balak Palak in Hindi". Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  13. "'Balak Palak': A Hindi remake of the film?". News18. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
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