Thackeray

Thackeray is a celebration of the great Marathi godfather Balasaheb Thackeray. The film has been shown in incidents, marking his achievements and his deeds for the Marathi people. It is patriotic in its tone and a puller for all Maharashtrians. The ideologies of Bal Thackeray have been portrayed strongly stressing on his sense of equality and fairness. Of course his work of discovering Marathi identity for Maharastrians and fueling it to fight for rights cannot be denied. Among the cheering and hooting audience one could feel the strong vibes of Maratha passion.

His stand that every person born in Maharashtra irrespective of his roots, is a Marathi and has the first right to the state and its resources goes on to show his ideology and values. Several instances of enforcing the right against the wrong people were facing, showing his godfather status is a good reason for all Maharashtrians, and Marathis, especially to watch this film.

But then the film has a documentary feel to it with not too much of passion and fire. Shiv Sena is a strong right wing aggressive ideology and the film could have held a more 'in your face' tone instead of the meager depiction of events. Nawazuddin has done a perfect imitation of Balasaheb as the silent and singular, orator and leader. Not a film that has to be watched but as a south indian born n raised in Maharashtra I still enjoyed watching the film for its almost jingoistic connect. Released on an opportune occasion it completes your Republic Day.

Rating : 3 / 5

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