Baap Manus

Baap Manus (transl. Father Man) is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language family drama film directed by Yogesh Phulpagar (his directorial debut), from story screenplay and dialogues by Omkar Gokhale, Jeet Ashok and Virajas Kulkarni. It is produced by Anand Pandit and Pushkar Jog's production houses Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Goosebumps Entertainment respectively. The film stars Pushkar Jog, Anusha Dandekar, Kushal Badrike, Shubhangi Gokhale and child actor Keya Ingle in lead roles.^[2]

Baap Manus
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Yogesh Phulpagar
Produced by	Anand Pandit Roopa Pandit Pushkar Jog Vaishal Shah Rahul Dubey[1]
Starring	Pushkar Jog Anusha Dandekar Kushal Badrike Shubhangi Gokhale Keya Ingle
Production companies	Anand Pandit Motion Pictures Goosebumps Entertainment
Release date	1 September 2023 (2023-09-01)
Country	India
Language	Marathi

Cast

• Pushkar Jog
• Anusha Dandekar
• Kushal Badrike
• Shubhangi Gokhale
• Keya Ingle

Production

Baap Manus film is Anand Pandit’s sixth association with Pushkar Jog, previous collaborations are Well Done Baby and Victoria - Ek Rahasya.^[3] Yogesh Phulpagar is making his directorial debut with the film.^[4]

Pushkar Jog was joined the film after completed production of Victoria Ek Rahasya in Scotland.^[3] Anusha Dandekar joined in November 2022, made her debut in Marathi cinema.^[5] Kushal Badrike also confirmed for lead role in the film.^[6]

The shooting of the film was held in London.^[7]

Release

The film was theatrically released on 1 September 2023,^[8] previously it was scheduled to be released on 16 June 2023^[9] and then 25 August 2023.^[10]

Reception

Jaydeep Pathakjee of Maharashtra Times rated 3.0 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "It is an emotional film with a family twist. Those who are used to watching such movies may like Baap Manus."^[11] Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India rated 2.5 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "The concept is endearing, and the effort is heartfelt, but the outcome isn't as impactful as it should've been."^[12]

References

1. "Motion Poster of Marathi Movie "Baap Manus" Out on Father's Day". Deccan Chronicle. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
2. "'बाप माणूस' चित्रपट येणार प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीस". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 5 October 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
3. "After The Roaring Success Of Kabzaa, Producer Anand Pandit Makes A Comeback With A Marathi Entertainer Baap Maanus, Calls It "…Poignant & Sensitive Film"". Koimoi. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
4. "'Baap Manus': Pushkar Jog shares a BTS picture with Anusha Dandekar from the sets of the film". The Times of India. 16 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
5. "Delhi Belly actress Anusha Dandekar returns to cinema with Marathi film Baap Manus". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
6. "Actor-Comedian Kushal Badrike To Feature As Lead In The Marathi Film Baap Manus". News18. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
7. "Baap Manus is a heartwarming story of the precious father-daughter bond: Anand Pandit". WION. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
8. "Anand Pandit: 'Baap Manus' will break fresh narrative ground in Marathi cinema". The Times of India. 7 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
9. "'Baap Manus': Pushkar Jog and Anusha Dandekar starrer is all set to hit screens on 16 June 2023". The Times of India. 20 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
10. "आई होण्याइतकंच बापपण निभावणं कठीण असतं... 'बापमाणूस'चा आगळावेगळा ट्रेलर पाहून प्रेक्षक भारावले". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 September 2023.
11. "बाप-लेकीची भावनाप्रधान गोष्ट: बाप माणूस". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 10 September 2023.
12. "Baap Manus Movie Review : A heartwarming story that doesn't quite hit the mark". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 September 2023.

External links

• Baap Manus at IMDb