Malhar is a bilingual Indian drama film presented in both Hindi and Marathi, directed by Vishal Kumbhar. The film features a compelling cast including Srinivas Pokale, Sharib Hashmi, Anjali Patil, Rishi Saxena, Vinayak Potdar, Mohammed Samad, and Akshata Acharya. Produced by Praful Pasad, Malhar offers a powerful narrative brought to life by strong performances across languages.
Cast and crew
- Director: Vishal Kumbhar
- Writer: Siddharth Salvi, Vishal Kumbhar, Apurva Patil
- Producer: Praful Pasad
- Star Cast: Sharib Hashmi, Anjali Patil, Shrinivas Pokale, Vinayak Potdar
- Cinematography: Ganesh Kamble
- Editor: Akshay Kumar
- Production company: V Motion Pictures
- Genres: Drama
- Release date: 7 June 2024
- Country: India
- Languages: Hindi, Marathi
Malhar movie 2024 Trailer
Film Star Cast
- Shrinivas Pokale as Bhairav
- Vinayak Potdar as Javed
- Sharib Hashmi as Mohan
- Anjali Patil as Kesar
- Rishi Saxena as Laxman
- Mohammad Samad as Jatin
- Akshata Acharya as Jasmin
- Shubhangi Bhujbal
- Shruti Gholap
- Ravi Jhankal
- Binda Rawal
- Bhupesh Singh
Story of the film
The three stories in this anthology are set in the same hamlet. The film revolves around two best friends fighting to have their damaged hearing aid serviced in a secluded, rural Kutch hamlet. Javed’s elder sister, Jasmine, grows fond of the Hindu guy Jatin. Their battle to come together, how they leave the village to meet, their love, and the challenges they face are the main themes of the narrative. Kesar, who had just married. She is married to Laxman, the sarpanch’s son from that village. Her in-laws constantly criticize her and explain how she gets away with it since she doesn’t become pregnant within a few days of marriage.
Release
The Marathi and Hindi versions of the movie were released in theaters on June 7, 2024. Previously, May 31, 2024, was the film’s anticipated release date.
Review
Dhaval Roy of The Times of India, in his 3.5/5 review, stated that the film excels at balancing heartwarming moments with poignant realities, but the pacing falters slightly in the second half. Nevertheless, this is a minor setback in an otherwise rewarding experience that merits being seen on a large screen.
Malhar is a film that deserves to be seen on the big screen, offering a blend of heartfelt storytelling and social commentary that resonates long after the credits roll,” stated Times Now’s Abhilasha Rawat, who gave it a rating of 3.0/5.
‘Malhar’ deftly combines three interrelated tales, according to Mahara Kabir of ABP News. The director’s skill is evident despite the difficulty of telling several stories in a single movie.
References
- Wikipedia contributors. (2025a, February 23). Malhar (film). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malhar_(film)
- Malhar (2024) ⭐ 6.7 | Drama. (2024, June 7). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32370994/
