Palshichi PT

Story: A young girl from a rural area of Maharashtra is on the brink of national recognition in sports. Will she succeed?


Review: We all have heard about 'Savarpada Express' Kavita Raut and 'Satara Express' Lalita Babar, the athletes who have put Maharashtra on the sports map. But there are many other names that never some forth, either due to lack of opportunities or for other societal reasons.

Palshichi PT is the story about one such girl. A fast runner, Bhaagi (Kiran Dhane) is often referred to as the PT Usha of Palshi village. She is someone who even looks at punishment as an excuse to do what she loves- running. Her talent is spotted by Bidkar sir (Rahul Belapurkar), who trains her for competitions. Soon, not only does Bhaagi win laurels at the state-level athletics competition, but also breaks the national record in the run. She is selected for the national-level competition, but at the same time, her marriage is fixed. What happens later? Does she continue to follow her passion or does she surrender to household chores? For that, you will have to watch the movie.

The film has its heart in the right place and presents a topic that is worth appreciating. However, it doesn't stand out as a film per se and looks more like a documentary. The actors have given their best but the story doesn't offer much scope for them to explore their potential. The film is made by a group of people from the rural parts of the state and the effort deserves mention. But that isn't an excuse for the juvenile treatment of Palshichi PT.