''Unaad'' is a 2023 Indian

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-language musical drama film directed by

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, starring Abhishek Bharate,

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, Ashutosh Gaikwad,

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and Chinmay Jadhav. The film was released on 8 July 2023 on

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. The film was chosen for Zlin International Film Festival to compete international competition of

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s. Unaad is screened at

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(Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image).

Plot

The film based on the hardships and lifestyles of three young people from the

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community.

Cast

* Ashutosh Gaikwad as Shubham * Abhishek Bharate as Bandya *

as Bandya's mother *

as Swara * Chinmay Jadhav as Jamil * Avinash Khedekar as Parag * Pravin Prabhakar as Haldi song Andhor * Priyanka Tendolkar as Swara's sister

Production

The filming is completed in

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, where casting process was done.

Release

The film digitally premiered on 8 July 2023 on

Soundtrack

Reception

Kalpeshraj Kubal of ''

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'' gave three stars out of five stars, praised music, performances and cinematography. A reviewer from ''

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'' wrote that the film guides and introspects the children who are on the verge of

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. Reshma Raikwar of ''

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'' observed it is a very different experience, which tries to offer a lot along with smooth, pure entertainment, using the wonderful use of visuals, dialogues, acting, background music, to create a depth of understanding beyond what is shown."

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=13781812 2023 films 2020s musical drama films 2020s Marathi-language films Marathi-language musical films Indian musical films Films set on boats Films about fishermen Films about fishing Films about friendship Films directed by Aditya Sarpotdar 2023 musical films