PremiumLooking forward to watching Munjya? Catch up with Aditya Sarpotdar’s lineup of genre-spanning films on OTT
From Uladhaal to Munjya, Aditya Sarpotdar's versatile journey showcases his talent for directing across multiple genres.
Last Updated: 03.42 PM, Jun 07, 2024
Released today, June 7, 2024, Munjya, the newest Hindi horror comedy from prolific director Aditya Sarpotdar, is just one more interesting addition to the director's extensive and varied oeuvre. In the film industry, he has made a name for himself as a multi-genre, multi-lingual filmmaker. His directing endeavours have enthralled audiences, from the exciting pursuit of a heritage shield in Uladhaal to the touching coming-of-age tale in Satrangi Re, from the riveting land war in Narbachi Wadi to the college political drama in Classmates.
The crime thriller Faster Fene and the action drama Mauli are two of his notable works that demonstrate his talent for creating captivating stories. Both The Sholay Girl and The Raikar Case showcase Sarpotdar's signature style of unusual narrative and high drama, with the former honouring India's first stuntwoman and the latter delving into a family's sinister secrets. The current zombie comedy Zombivli and the musical drama Unaad both showcase his talent for combining genres.
With its premiere, Munjya proves once again that Sarpotdar is a visionary and innovator in the cinema industry.
Aditya Sarpotdar films and series to watch on OTT
Uladhaal (Prime Video)
In Uladhaal, the villagers track down the burglar who steals a heritage shield from their hamlet in Goa. Lokesh Gupte, Nirmal Pandey, Aditi Sarangdhar, Sunil Dev, Siddheshwar Zhaadbuke, Siddharth Jadhav, Subodh Bhave, Ankush Choudhary, and Bharat Jadhav are starring in the film. It is produced by Vijayanti Vishwas Sarpotdar, and directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Aditya Sarpotdar, Vijay Patwardhan, and Rajesh Kolan wrote the script. In the film, a king would reward a brave fighter with a golden shield if he saved the king's life. Each succeeding generation continued the family's tradition of protecting this shield.
Satrangi Re (Prime Video)
The musically inclined senior class of Satrangi Re is a tight-knit group of friends. The way they interact with their parents, romantic partners, and peers goes through a transformation. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Bhushan Pradhan, Amruta Khanvilkar, Adinath Kothare, Shrirang Deshmukh, Supriya Matkari, Siddharth Chandekar, Pooja Sawant, and Madhav Abhyankar. It is produced by Ajay Naik and directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Kshitij Patwardhan, Hemant Dhome, and Milind Phatak collaborated on the screenplay. This film captures the tender moments experienced by young people—times that everyone can identify with and hold dear.
Narbachi Wadi (Prime Video)
Aditya Sarpotdar directed Narbachi Wadi, a Marathi film, in 2013, based on Manoj Mitra's Bengali drama Shajjano Bagan. The village landowner seeks to reclaim a grove that Narba's father received as a token of gratitude for saving his life. Is there any hope for Narba to rescue the grove that was his father's inheritance from the harsh landlord? What happens after this? Is Narba going to consume the poison? Will he take his own life? Instead, does he, as always, manage to defeat the most notorious dictator, 'The Death'?
Classmates (Prime Video)
In the 2015 Marathi romantic thriller Classmates, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Ankush Choudhary, Sai Tamhankar, Sachit Patil, Tushar Kamble, Sonalee Kulkarni, and Siddharth Chandekar were among the stars. It is a remake of the 2006 Malayalam film of the same name. Ankush Choudhary plays the collegiate party leader Satya, who develops feelings for Sonali Kulkarni's character, Aditi, who is the niece of a politician. The situation gets more difficult, though, when Aditi runs against Satya in the college elections.
Faster Fene (YouTube)
Aditya Sarpotdar directed the 2017 Marathi criminal thriller Faster Fene. The film stars opposite National Award-winning actor Girish Kulkarni in a villainous role and Amey Wagh in the titular role, which is adapted from the character developed by Bhaskar Ramachandra Bhagwat. Among the supporting cast members are Siddharth Jadhav, Parna Pethe, Chinmayi Sumit, and Dilip Prabhavalkar. Dilip Prabhavalkar plays Bhaskar Ramachandra Bhagwat.
While in Pune for a medical examination, the charismatic, humorous, and exceptionally bright Banesh Fene observes a terrible event. He decides to dig further into the matter after suspecting foul play and enlisting the aid of his Aajoba, Aboli, and Bhubhu. He quickly learns that he has unwittingly endangered himself by facing Appa, a vicious criminal. The plot revolves around an amateur detective's ability to resist Appa's might.
Thodi Thodi Si Manmaaniyan (ShemarooMe [OTTplay Premium])
Shrenu Parikh, Arsh Sehrawat, and Mukesh Tiwari are in the Hindi film Thodi Thodi si Manmaaniyan. Param Kalra and Amjad Khan penned the screenplay, and Aditya Sarpotdar served as the director. In the film, his single mother, who aspires to migrate abroad, raises Siddharth Kaul as a young boy. Siddharth, a rock band member of "Antriksha," enters an event that alters the course of his life irrevocably. Moreover, he develops a deep affection for the social activist and folk singer Neha Datta. His father's death hits him square in the middle of it all. The village of Jaurasi in the district of Tauru, Haryana, serves as the setting for a brief scene. When does Siddharth expect to find out the truth? Will he follow his heart and find himself, or will his mother try to persuade him to forget his troubles?
Mauli (Netflix)
Genelia Deshmukh produced and Aditya Sarpotdar directed the 2018 Marathi action drama Mauli. Along with Saiyami Kher, the film stars Riteish Deshmukh as the title character. Based on the 2012 film Vettai, this one is a remake. Despite not being a sequel, the film shares many similarities with Lai Bhaari (2014), including its premise and plot points. After its release, critics divided on Mauli, with some praising the cinematography, Deshmukh's performance, the score, action scenes, and narration, while others criticised the writing and pacing. A daring, unorthodox police officer decides to put a stop to a vicious criminal's control over a small town.
The Sholay Girl (ZEE5 [OTTplay Premium])
Aditya Sarpotdar directs The Sholay Girl, a 2019 biographical period drama film, which Shrabani Deodhar, Sai Deodhar, and Shakti Anand produce. Written by Faizal Akhtar and Shrabani Deodhar, the film is based on India's first stuntwoman, Reshma Pathan. Bidita Bag portrays Pathan's role, while Chandan Roy Sanyal, Prince Rodde, and Aditya Lakhia appear in supporting roles. The title refers to Sholay, in which Pathan worked as a stunt double for Hema Malini. To prepare for the role, Bag trained in martial arts. She also said that she watched the tonga scene from Sholay at least 100 times to master the role.
The Raikar Case (JioCinema)
Aditya Sarpotdar directs the murder-mystery web series The Raikar Case, which Mautik Tolia, Persis Siganporia, and Sukesh Motwani produce. Neil Bhoopalam, Parul Gulati, Ashwini Bhave, and Atul Kulkarni play the lead roles. Tarun, the youngest son of Naik Raikar and a resident of the Goan village of Bicholim, takes his own life. Yeshwant Raikar, leader of the Naik Raikar family, is planning to join politics shortly, and the family is well-known for their cashew factory company. Since she did not return Tarun's calls prior to his passing, his daughter, Etasha, feels responsible for his death. While looking into the case, Inspector John Pereira finds out that Tarun wasn't slain a few years before Yeshwant's father Vinayak and his daughter Trupti died in a vehicle accident; instead, Tarun was murdered. Everyone in the Naik Raikar family is harbouring secrets and suspicions, so things aren't as they appear.
Zombivli (ZEE5 [OTTplay Premium])
In 2022, Aditya Sarpotdar directed the Marathi zombie comedy Zombivli. Cast members include Lalit Prabhakar, Trupti Khamkar, Amey Wagh, and Vaidehi Parshurami. Vishwas, a slum dweller, aspires for his people to receive dignity in the future, while Sudhir and Seema, a newlywed middle-class couple, enjoy comfortable lives. The terrifying sounds of zombies engulf the town, bringing their paths together!
Unaad (JioCinema)
Aditya Sarpotdar directed the musical drama Unaad in 2023, featuring Abhishek Bharate, Devika Daftardar, Ashutosh Gaikwad, Hemal Ingle, and Chinmay Jadhav in Marathi. The Zlin International Film Festival selected the film to compete in the international feature film competition. Unaad was screened at Mumbai's Moving Image Academy (MAMI). This film follows three Koli youths as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by their community.