It is an Indian Marathi language drama film. Directed & written by Vikram Phadnis. Starring Mukta Barve, Lalit Prabhakar, Prasad Oak.
The film follows Nandini Joshi , a photographer, who is diagnosed with early onset dementia & struggles to find a sense of purpose & dignity.
Released on 18 July 2019. Hrithik Roshan gave muhurat ‘s first clap for the film. Riteish Deshmukh launched the first poster & Karan Johar unveiled the first teaser. Shahrukh Khan launched another teaser.
Devesh Sharma for ‘Film Fare’ gave it a 3.5 /5 stars. He recommended watching the film for it’s positive message.
Times of India gave 3/5 stars. A crisper editing would have been better. ‘Smile Please’ has it ‘s highs & lows. True to it’s title the climax brings a smile to your face.
Barve received Best Actress for the film, at the Film Fare Marathi awards in 2020. She dedicated it to Phadnis ‘s mother , whose life served as an inspiration for the film. Earlier she had received the award for ‘Hrudayantar’2017, which was also directed by Phadnis.
At 57th Maharashtra State Film Award, Best costume design Vikram Phadnis , Best screen play Vikram Phadnis & Iravati Karnik & Best Background score Prafful Swapnil along with Best Film Third were won.
From the title I did not think that it will go on a serious track. But it has been handled so well. Her doctor friend Aditi Govitrikar has just the right role. She appears to be a true friend.
I kept remembering ‘Still Alice’ 2014 . The protagonist Alice Howland ( Julianne Moore) battles with familial Alzheimer ‘s disease. She swept all the awards at various awards function.
Prabhakar comes in as a fresh breeze in her life. She is aware he is working hard for her But does want him to be too pushy. It ends at the right moment, one of the highs in her life!
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