''A Paying Ghost'' (Marathi :'' अ पेईंग घोस्ट'') is a Marathi language film, released in 2015. The story is based on the novel ''Badli'', by V. P. Kale. It was directed by Sushrut Bhagwat, with a screenplay by Sanjay Mone. It was produced by Lade Bros Films Pvt. Ltd. and was the first Marathi film with 70 minutes of visual effects. The visual effects were designed by Om Kamal.

Plot

The movie is based on a comic novel by Marathi novelist V. P. Kale. It tells the story of a typical Mumbai resident and a family of ghosts who help him to overcome the challenges of daily life. Madhav is a kind-hearted simpleton. He lives alone in Anand Ashram Chawl as he has no parents or siblings. Vrunda, the girl next door, likes him and is always trying to win his heart. But Madhav is pursuing a co-worker from his office, Madhavi. Madhav's friend Vasant tries to play cupid between Madhav and Madhavi leading to comical situations in the office. One night Madhav, returning home late from the office, encounters a family of ghosts: Gajanan Ekbote and Gamini Ekbote, and their six daughters. The ghost family have no place to stay and hence make a request to become paying guests at Madhav's house. In return, Gajanan Ekbote promises they will take care of all Madhav's housework and any renovations. Although scared and unsure of the future, Madhav is not used to saying no to anyone, and so he agrees. Madhav slowly becomes accustomed to living with this new, unconventional family. One day, Vasant tells him that Madhavi is getting married. Knowing Madhav's nature, Gajanan and Gamini set up Madhav with Madhavi; their efforts prove successful and the pair marry. Eventually, Madhavi begins to notice the presence of unseen people in her house and Madhav confesses the truth about the ghost family.

Releases

India

Prior to ''A Paying Ghosts public release, Lade Bros. Films PVT LTD hosted private screenings on 28 May 2015 at Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Pune, and other cities. Lade Bros. Films then showed ''A Paying Ghost'' to some of the Marathi and Bollywood industry's filmmakers and actors in a first-look screening at the Fun Republic Theatre on 29 May 2015. On the following day, the film was screened at 200 theatres nation-wide.

Overseas

''A Paying Ghost'' became the first Marathi film to screen overseas in more than 20 cities. It was screened in the UK (London, Birmingham, Leicester, Slough, Manchester), Europe (Germany, Switzerland, Holland), United States (San Francisco, Richmond), Australia (Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne), New Zealand (Auckland) UAE (Dubai) and Singapore. It was critically and commercially acclaimed by international audiences.

Home media

''A Paying Ghosts world television premiere was held on 20 March 2016 on

Star Pravah Star Pravah is an Indian Marathi language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. It primarily telecasts family dramas, comedies, reality shows and films. History ...

where it set a record for TRP ( Television Rating Point) on

Cast

Umesh Kamat Umesh Kamat (born 12 December 1978) is an Indian actor and model, who predominantly works in Marathi-language regional films, television series, plays and TV commercials. Kamat has been recipient of Maharashtra State Film Awards for film Samar ...

as Madhav *

Spruha Joshi Spruha Joshi (born 13 October 1989) is an Indian television, film, and theatre actress, the television anchor who works in the Marathi film and television industry. She is also a poet and lyricist for films. Early life and education Spruha Josh ...

as Madhavi *

Pushkar Shrotri Pushkar Sudhakar Shrotri is a Marathi, Hindi film & theatre actor, producer, and director. Early life and education Shrotri was born in Mumbai in 1970. He graduated with a commerce degree from M. L. Dahanukar College in Mumbai. Career Pushkar ...

as Gajanan *

Sharvani Pillai Sharvani Pillai is an Indian Maharashtra, Maharashtrian actress, well known for her role in the Marathi serial ''Avantika'' as Sanika and in the year 1998 film ''Tu Tithe Mee''. She is originally from Maharashtra, India and has also played role ...

as Gamini * Samir Choughule as Ganpule *

Anita Date-Kelkar Anita Date-Kelkar (née Date) is an Indian actress. She works predominantly in Marathi and Hindi television. She is best known for her role in Zee Marathi television series '' Majhya Navaryachi Bayko''. She is also widely known for her role in ...

as Vrunda *

Atul Parchure Atul Parchure (30 November 1966 – 14 October 2024) was an Indian actor who performed in films, television serials and on stage. He was mainly known for his comedic roles in Marathi and Hindi film industry. Mainly a film actor, he starred in ...

as Vasant *

Mahesh Manjrekar Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar (Marathi pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, əɦeːʃ maːɲd͡zɾekəɾ born 16 August 1958) is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter and producer who works primarily in Hindi films, alongside Marathi language, ...

as Sadanand *

Sharad Kelkar Sharad Kelkar is an Indian actor and voice actor who works primarily in Marathi and Hindi films, television and web series. Early and personal life Kelkar was born and brought up in Gwalior, his father was a PWD engineer in Madhya Pradesh Gove ...

Music

After winning an award for 'Best Background Score' at the Kalyan International Film Festival for the movie 'Rama Madhav', Marathi musician Narendra Bhide was chosen to compose the score and soundtrack for 'Paying Ghost.' :Music
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Soundtrack

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Paying Ghost 2015 films 2010s Marathi-language films