Navardev BSc Agri Review
Rating: 
️️️1/2
Plot: Rajvardhan, a modern day young farmer, is forced to get married after completing his degree of BSc Agri. But Raja faces a series of rejections because of his profession.
Team
Cast: Kshitish Date, Priyadarshini Indalkar, Makrand Anaspure, etc.
Director – Ram Khatmode
Music – Kunal Karan
Navardev BSc Agri Review:
I absolutely love this spirit of Marathi Cinema trying to weave stories that are a mix of realism and fantasyland for mainstream audiences. Navardev BSc Agri is one such film rooted in Maharashtra’s agricultural society and issues that specifically revolve around marriage. Societal prejudices faced by farmers nowadays are shown with a hint of laughter and will definitely resonate with the rural masses.
The film starts with Rajvardhan Patil a.k.a. Raja (Kshitish Date) returning to his hometown after completing BSc Agri. He dreams of equipping the whole village with modern day technology to help the farmers in farming efficiently. But instead, his mother immediately forces him into getting married. Now begins the search for a bride willing to marry this young farmer.
After a series of rejections, Raja finally likes a girl who is educated and willing to marry him as well. Sukanya (Priyadarshani Indalkar), a college student aspiring to work after marriage, agrees to marry Raja but their love story ends quickly because a PSI Officer (Hardik Joshi) also agrees to marry her. Sukanya’s parents force her to marry this PSI. Now begins the journey of twists and turns as Raja struggles to find a bride. Parallely runs an arc of Raja’s farming struggles along with a big loan to repay.
The film is deeply rooted in rural culture. It raises questions about the lack of support to farmers not only from the government but also from the general people. Ram Khatmode demonstrates his directorial skill by harmonizing romance and realism. The subtle narrative enables viewers to connect with the characters, highlighting the frequently disregarded challenges faced by those in the agricultural sector.
The first half tilts towards situational comedy whereas the second half is completely focused on the struggles of farmers. This is where the film excels most. The rap song clubbed with the slo-mo shots hit the right spots. However, the background music could have been better. It doesn’t really do justice to such an emotional journey. I disliked the part where the film resorts to fat shaming and racist stereotypes in order to pull out a few laughs.
Kshitish Date’s performance is strong. He excels in both the shades, comedy and emotion. Makrand Anaspure as Raja’s father is back at his comic best. Other supporting actors also play their parts to perfection. They really flesh out the story poignantly. Hardik Joshi doesn’t really have much screen time but he does well. Pravin Tarde’s cameo is powerful. Priyadarshani Indalkar plays the bold bride beautifully.
All in all, Navardev BSc Agri is a funny entertainer but also serves as a touching reminder of the importance of farmers. It will resonate with the masses and also may leave some with a sense of motivation walking out that door.
