Paij Lagnachi () is a 1997 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Yashwant Bhalkar. It stars Varsha Usgaonkar, Avinash Narkar, and Prateeksha Lonkar in lead roles.
Plot The story follows Pooja (Varsha Usgaonkar), a wealthy and spirited college student with a compulsive habit of betting. Despite repeated warnings from her close friend Vaishali (Prateeksha Lonkar) about the consequences of her reckless behavior, Pooja refuses to change. In an attempt to teach her a lesson, Vaishali challenges Pooja to help Shambhu (Avinash Narkar), an intellectually disabled man, recover and lead a normal life within a month. The terms of the bet state that if Pooja fails, she must marry Shambhu. Confident in her abilities, Pooja accepts the challenge. However, as the month unfolds, her experiences with Shambhu profoundly transform her perspective on life, compassion, and love changing her forever, regardless of the bet’s outcome.
Cast
Varsha Usgaonkar as Pooja Avinash Narkar as Shambhu Prateeksha Lonkar as Vaishali Nilu Phule as Aaba Saheb Vijay Chavan as Professor Mahamuni Smita Oak as Damlebai Madhu Kambikar as Pooja's Mother Bal Dhuri as Pooja's Father Kishore Nandlaskar as Sanskrit's Professor Jagannath Nivangune as College Student Seema Chandekar as Akka Saheb
Soundtrack
The music is composed by Achyut Thakur and lyrics penned by Jagdish Khebudkar.
Awards
Maharashtra State Film Awards Best Film Best Director Best Actress Best Singer Female (Anuradha Paudwal for moharle mi sajna) Best Singer Male Best Music Director Best Story Best Screenplay Best Dialogue Best Cinematography Best Publicity Design
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