Bhojpuri cinema’s queen, Amrapali Dubey, herself calls this the best film of her career, and once again she has succeeded in deeply moving her audience. Her film Maatri Devo Bhavah has been released and has even entered its fifth week in several theatres. Directed by Machhindra Chate under the banner of Deoyani Movies, this film arrives as a soothing balm amid ongoing allegations of vulgarity in Bhojpuri cinema. The story is fresh, emotional, and intensely crafted. For its storyline, Maatri Devo Bhavah deserves a solid 4.5 stars.
The film’s treatment is outstanding. To convey the emotional depth of the story, the director raises the film to another level with powerful direction, dialogues, and music. Matchindra Chate, as Vasudev Kaka—the man who stands by the distressed family throughout—is the soul of the film. As the binding force and narrator, he not only carries the graph of the film but also excels as its director. Directing is a technical craft while acting is purely artistic, and Matchindra Chate shines in both.
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The film beautifully portrays the boundless love between a husband and wife and the sacrifice and devotion of a mother. Amrapali Dubey appears in a completely new avatar. The story revolves around Ganga (Amrapali Dubey) and Gautam (Dr. Mahesh Kumar), who are living a happy life with their children. Slowly, Gautam falls into alcoholism, and the land on which Ganga’s house stands is claimed by a nearby school. A husband lost to addiction and the fear of losing her home slowly crumble Ganga from within. Some objects on the screen become more than props—they become alive. The way the director has captured Ganga’s pain when her drunk husband returns home every night is sensitive and praiseworthy.
Meanwhile, the influential village Thakur, Subedar Singh (Dev Singh), casts a dirty eye on Ganga and attempts to violate her. At that moment, the extraordinary presence of mind shown by Ganga’s young children proves that wisdom is never bound by age. Child actors Aarav Verma, Sayesha Natekar, and Agastya deliver remarkable performances.
Things worsen when Subedar Singh causes an accident involving Ganga’s daughter Pinky. During her treatment, it is revealed that Ganga is suffering from blood cancer. The story then takes several dramatic turns. Subedar Singh doesn’t stop here; he finds Gautam alone one day and brutally murders him. As tragedies pile upon Ganga, she is left to shoulder all responsibilities alone. During the emotional sequences, Sajan Mishra’s background music gives the scenes a soul.
When a helpless mother cries, even the sky tears apart. Amrapali proves yet again why she is one of the finest actresses in the industry. The blend of helplessness and courage on her face will break you from within and make your heart pound. Life becomes even heavier when a woman loses her husband and learns that she herself has only a short time left. If you don’t shed tears by the end of the film, then what can one even say?
The film features many renowned actors from the Bhojpuri industry—Amrapali Dubey, Dr. Mahesh Kumar, Matchindra Chate, Anoop Arora, Manoj Tiger, Prakash Jais, Sanjay Pandey, Dev Singh, Bablu Khan, Hira Yadav, Rinku Arushi, and Sweety Singh Rajput. Dev Singh is exceptionally convincing as Subedar Singh. Sanjay Pandey fits his miserly character so perfectly that he feels real. Manoj Tiger delivers impressive comedy mixed with intense acting. A powerful ensemble cast and top-tier performances elevate the film tremendously. The writer is Sabha Verma, DOP Firoz Khan, editor Gurjant Singh and Pr Strategist are Sanchar shakti.
Film Expert Sarvesh Kashyaph says about film is The core storyline may be new, but films about strong yet helpless women are not. What sets this film apart is how it explores familial relationships and a mother’s boundless ability to do anything for her children. By the end, the emotional graph is so high that you leave the theatre wiping your tears. Overall, the film deserves 4.5 stars.
Film : Maatri Devo Bhavah
Producer–Director : Matchindra Chate
Rating : 4.5 Stars
Review : Shweta kashyap
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