There were a lot of outdoor – as opposed to set up – shoots to do. Mostly with the children.

Aarti and Chinmay were the focus of a lot of the shoot today, as Nitin explored the dynamic between brother & sister

Chinmay Kambli & Aarti More in Jhing Chik Jhing

Pushpank Gawde, one of hte film’s producers’ watches the day’s proceeds.

Day 21 saw us shooting a lot of scenes with Dilipji and Chinmay. The day started with a bit of confusion. Dilipji arrived, but his costume & property (glasses) didn’t. The assistants & the dressman scampered to find it.

Srikanth, Tejas, Bharat Dhake, Tanmay,

Nitin used to the down time to brief Dilipji and Chinmay and get their timing correct.

Getting the Timing Right

And then Dilipji & Chinmay practiced on their own. Their chemistry between them is obvious even in a still photograph.

And, the scene :

Two to Tango

The shooting began for the film’s climax. The hustle and buslte and the fact that the schedule was almost at a close could be felt in the air

The Crew

A quiet moment for the family – Bharat Jadhav (Mouli), Madhavi Juvekar (Manda), Chinmay Kambli (Shyam) and Aarti More (Dipti)

Happy Families

Shooting with Dilip Prabhavalkar is a different trip. He is every one’s favourite uncle. And, he has a fabulous sense of humour. This was shot during makeup :

The Karela Face Pack

And, he is a consummate professional.

The Master at Work

On this day we had a lot of scenes to can.  The lighting team worked at breakneck speed to get things organised

Up Above the Sky So High

Bharat Jadhav & Dilip Prabavalkar got on like a house on fire, having worked in plays earlier. It is one of the rare times that such stalwarts of Marathi cinemna are together, sharing a frame and a film.

The Masters

Lunch was a blast. Madhavi Juvekar, Bharat Jadhav and Dilip Prabhavalkar

Lunch -

Shooting in Dhule. Key scenes in the film were shot in town of Dhule.

It is incredible as to how helpful everyone is in the shoot of the film. From Government officers, to local politicians, to shop keepers to people on the street. We all understand that a camera crew will severely disrupt everyone’s life – but the people of Dhule never once made us feel like outsiders. Warmth, friendship and good cheer -everyone in the Unit will carry home fond memories of this town and its people.

It was Chinmay’s day. Key scenes shot with him having a blast. And somehow i think that this photograph most captures the spirit of the film, the spirit of carefree innocence – that allows you to belive and overcome

Chinmay Kambli - I Rule

and this

A Sea of Cotton !

Getting the Trolley Shot Ready

Aah, the joys of shooting outdoors. The wonderful thing is that the moment a camera comes out, so do faces peering into it. and, people love to stand and watch the goings on. Which is great fun, in the sense of the city or town participating in your film, but a pain in terms of shooting.

Srikanth – one of the AD’s on a shoot created a diversion. He moved 180 degrees away from the shoot area with a small crew and a video camera. Stood on a stool and entertained the crowds. Soon the crowds were roaring away – a good distance away from where the unit was filming. And, the unit managed to take its shot !

The Director and the Producer

Nitin Nandan and Pushpank Gawde on location, Jhing Chik Jhing