''Baapjanma'' is a 2017 Indian Marathi social drama directed by

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. This is Dharamdhikari's second film although it released first. The story revolves around a retired and widowed intelligence officer who is estranged from his married children, who suddenly becomes terminally ill and then sets out to make amends using unconventional methods, with an unexpected ending. The film stars

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and

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. The movie was released on 29 September 2017 in India and received a positive response from both critics and audience.

Cast

as Bhaskar Pandit *

as Mauli *Sharvari Lohokare as Veena *Satyajeet Patwardhan as Vikram *

as Ashok Khurana

Reception

A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "Every film has a USP niversal selling pointbut ''Baapjanma'' has more than one. It is a team effort in the true sense of the term. This one is definitely worth a watch". A critic from ''Cinestaan'' wrote that "Overall, ''Baapjanma'' is a fine entertainer that will move you". A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "Nipun Dharmadhikari carefully balances the plot, never letting it lose the seriousness of the premise, allowing the moments of laughter and reflection alternately".

Nominations

*4th Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2018 - Best Actor (Male) -

References

{{Reflist Marathi cinema Indian drama films 2017 films