Shevatcha Malusara (1965)

Shevatcha Malusara (1965) poster

An unusual Marathi war movie which mobilises and updates a historical/regional chauvinism associated with 17th-C. Maratha emperor Shivaji. Major Subhanrao Malusare, a direct descendant of Shivaji’s legendary lieutenant Tanaji Malusare, continues a proud family tradition by winning the Victoria Cross as an Allied officer fighting against Italian fascists in WW2. When he dies, his wife Savitri (Uma) vows that their son will never join the army. However, during the India-China conflict (1962), when her son’s friend is killed, she enjoins her son to fight for the nation even though the boy’s death would mean the end of the ancient clan. The film updated the rousing sentimentalism associated with Shivaji historicals into the present via songs such as He bharatiyano aika balidan katha veeranchi.

Director: Vasant Joglekar
Genre: War
Runtime: 144 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Datta Davzekar
Editing: Bal Korde
Production: Panchdeep Chitra
Country: India
Language: Marathi
Original Language: mr
More Films by Director: Vasant Joglekar
More Films in Genre: War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shevatcha Malusara about?
An unusual Marathi war movie which mobilises and updates a historical/regional chauvinism associated with 17th-C. Maratha emperor Shivaji. Major Subhanrao Malusare, a direct descendant of Shivaji’s legendary lieutenant Tanaji Malusare, continues a proud family tradition by winning the Victoria Cross as an Allied officer fighting against Italian fascists in WW2. When he dies, his wife Savitri (Uma) vows that their son will never join the army. However, during the India-China conflict (1962), when her son’s friend is killed, she enjoins her son to fight for the nation even though the boy’s death would mean the end of the ancient clan. The film updated the rousing sentimentalism associated with Shivaji historicals into the present via songs such as He bharatiyano aika balidan katha veeranchi.
Who directed Shevatcha Malusara?
Shevatcha Malusara was directed by Vasant Joglekar.
Who stars in Shevatcha Malusara?
Shevatcha Malusara stars Ramesh Deo, Shrikant Moghe, Ashok Kumar, Chandrakant Gokhale, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Madhu Apte.
How long is Shevatcha Malusara?
Shevatcha Malusara has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
What genre is Shevatcha Malusara?
Shevatcha Malusara is a War film.
Where was Shevatcha Malusara produced?
Shevatcha Malusara was produced in India.