Majha Chakula () is a 1994 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Mahesh Kothare. It stars Adinath Kothare (debut), Nivedita Joshi, Laxmikant Berde, Mahesh Kothare and Bipin Varti. The film was remade in Hindi as Masoom by same director.
Plot
Young Adi's life changes completely when he comes to Mumbai with his mother, but ends up getting kidnapped. He manages to escape from the kidnappers but is all alone in the city.
Cast Adinath Kothare as Adinath "Adi" Nivedita Joshi as Yashoda, Adi's mother Laxmikant Berde as Lakshya; a thief Mahesh Kothare as Inspector Mahesh Jadhav Bipin Varti as Gidhad; Main antagonist Vijay Chavan as Sakharam; Adinath's uncle and Yashoda's brother-in-law Pooja Pawar as Aavdi; Lakshya's love interest Hemangi Rao as Gauri Jadhav; Mahesh's wife Madhu Kambikar as Sakhu; Sakharam's wife and Yashoda's sister-in-law Ravindra Berde as Dholya; Aavdi's father Avinash Kharshikar as Parshya; Lakshya's friend Vijay Patkar as Bus Conductor
Supporting cast Udayraj Anekar Sangram Deshmukh Vilas Dighe Jayprakash Parulekar Ashok Mane Sachin Goswami
Casting Hemangi Rao was originally cast in a key role opposite Mahesh Kothare. However, during this period, Hemangi married Vinod Rao, and she also fell seriously ill. After shooting for a short time, she would fall ill again. As a result, Mahesh Kothare decided to reduce her role. Adinath Kothare, the son of Mahesh Kothare, made his debut as a child artist. Nivedita Saraf was eventually brought in as the lead actress despite Mahesh's wife Nilima's initial refusal.
Awards +YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef(s)1994Maharashtra State Film AwardBest Child ArtistAdinath KothareScreen AwardsBest Director Mahesh Kothare
Soundtrack Track listing no.SongSingerLyrics1"Kiti Karashi Khodya Phar"Lata MangeshkarPravin Davane2"Mi Dombari Adani Maina, Karin Mumbaichya Raghujichi Daina"Uttara Kelkar Pravin Davane3"Aai Ye Na Aai"Lata MangeshkarPravin Davane4"Maza Chakula Maza Sonula"Lata MangeshkarPravin Davane
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