'Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli': Five Reasons to watch the Mahesh Manjrekar directorial film

Mahesh Manjrekar's directorial 'Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli' which stars Sachin Khedekar, Mrinmayee Deshpande, Hrishikesh Joshi, Sagar Deshmukh, Saksham Kulkarni, and Irawati Harshe has created a lot of buzz amongst the audience, making it one of the most anticipated films of 2019. Owing to the overwhelming response so far, the makers of the film have decided to release it in two series. The first part of the film is scheduled to release on January 4. Right from its quirky concept to the stupendous performances of the actors, we give you a rundown of reasons as to why you shouldn’t miss watching the film.

The long-awaited, 'Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli' directed by Mahesh Manjrekar has shown the world of Deshpande and his brand of humour, along with his best-known works like ‘Mhais’, ‘Ek Hota Vidushak’, ‘Tujha Aahe Tujapashi’ and ‘Batatyachi Chaal’ getting fleeting mentions in the film. The filmmaker has picturized the most memorable moment of PL Deshpande' childhood, his emotions, his love for music, literature, script writing, and acting. The film features some of the most prominent personalities of the time, the most noteworthy being celebrated writer and politician Prahlad Keshav Atre aka Acharya Atre and a young Bal Thackeray, who later went on to form Shiv Sena.

Mahesh Manjrekar's much-awaited film is a biopic on Purushottam Laxman Deshpande aka PL Deshpande's life. PL Deshpande was a legendary figure in Marathi literature, best known for his satirical take on socio-political happenings. Besides being a writer, he was a music composer, actor and scriptwriter as well. Sagar Deshmukh, whom we saw in the lead role in the Marathi film ‘YZ‘ two years ago, will be playing the title role in this film and Iravati Harshe will play the role of wife. The trailer of the film featured a lot of actual footage and some of them really manage to create an impact on the viewers.

Actor-director Mahesh Manjrekar is one of the renowned and respected names in the Marathi and Bollywood film industry, who gained name, fame, and love of the audience by his phenomenal performances. He has been a part of some super blockbuster movies, both as an actor and as a director. And either way, he has always won the hearts of the audience. Right from 'Kaksparsh' to ‘Lalbaug Parel’, Manjrekar has given several box-office hits. There are high expectations riding on 'Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli' which is considered as the most anticipated film of 2019.

Mahesh Manjrekar is set to create history in the Marathi cinema with his upcoming film 'Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli' a biopic on Purushottam Laxman Deshpande aka PL Deshpande's life by releasing the film in two parts. And this would be first Marathi film to release in two installments within a year. The first part of the biopic, 'Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli' is slated to release on January 4, 2019, and the second part of the film is set to release on February 8, 2019.

Sagar, who is known for his roles in films like 'Hunterrr' and 'YZ' will be playing the title role in this film. The actor had earlier shared his experience in one word - exhilarating. He further said that he had no idea that his name was being considered for Pu La’s role. He said Mahesh Manjrekar would have cast someone like Atul Parchure, Anand Ingale or Nikhil Ratnaparkhi in this role. But he was a taken to surprise when he received a call from Manjrekar in late December last year asking him to play therole.