Maherchi Sadi (1991)

Interesting facts

Maherchi Sadi is a 1991 Indian Marathi-language family drama film produced and directed by Vijay Kondke. The film stars Alka Kubal, Usha Nadkarni, Ramesh Bhatkar, Vijay Chavan and Ajinkya Deo played pivotal roles. The film grossed over ₹12 crore in its first three months of release, making it the fifth highest-grossing Indian film of 1991 as well as highest-grossing Marathi film of that time. Maherchi Sadi ran at Prabhat Talkies for more than two years.

Production

Dada Kondke had planned for his nephew, Vijay Kondke, to take over his production company. Vijay decided to remake a Rajasthani film based on its story and approached Mahesh Kothare to direct the project.

At the time, Mahesh and his father, Amber Kothare, met Dada to discuss the film. Mahesh agreed to direct it only on the condition that Dada Kondke would act in the lead role. Dada declined, as he wished to appear only in a co-starring role. Mahesh then withdrew from the project, stating that no other actor could do justice to Dada’s part.

After failing to secure another director, Vijay Kondke ultimately decided to direct the film himself.

Bhagyashree was initially offered the role by Kondke, but she declined due to scheduling conflicts. The following month, it was reported that Alka Kubal was in talks to play Laxmi after being approached by Annasaheb Deulgaonkar. Ajinkya Deo was cast in the role of Vicky.

Usha Nadkarni was selected to portray Laxmi’s mother-in-law, a role that was also considered for Shashikala. Ramesh Bhatkar was approached to play Laxmi’s husband, while Kishori Shahane was cast in a supporting role.

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