Duniyadari

Duniyadari

Year: 2014

Runtime: 148 mins

Language: Marathi

Director: Sanjay Jadhav

Duniyadari is a 2013 Marathi film directed by Sanjay Jadhav. The story follows a group of friends as they navigate life's challenges and ultimately confront the realities of the world around them. The movie explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery, and has been well-received by audiences. Critical response has been positive, praising its engaging narrative and relatable characters.

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1

Shreyas arrives in Pune and starts life in a college hostel

Shreyas arrives in Pune and moves into a college hostel, stepping into a rhythm very different from Mumbai. He crosses paths with Digambar 'Digya' Patil and his colorful hangout crew, which immediately pulls him into a new social orbit. The stage is set for rivalries, friendships, and a complicated emotional landscape to unfold.

late-1970s Pune, S. P. College hostel
2

Shreyas becomes the voice of reason in Digya's circle

Within Digya's rowdy world, Shreyas earns respect as a calming, loyal presence. He watches tensions with Sai Dedgaonkar, the son of a local politician, unfold around the group. New loyalties begin to emerge, anchored by Shreyas' steady sense of duty.

late-1970s Digya's hangout, Pune
3

Pritam and Shirin enter Shreyas' orbit

Pritam and Shirin arrive from Kolhapur, adding a new energy to the circle. Shirin is a medical student who frequently visits the campus, while Meenu's subtle presence hints at an upcoming romantic tangle. Shreyas cautiously starts forming new bonds within this expanded world.

late-1970s Pune campus
4

Love triangle forms: Shreyas, Shirin, and Meenu

Shreyas finds himself drawn to Shirin, while Meenu also harbors feelings for him, creating a tense love triangle. The emotional stakes rise as Shirin's loyalties pull in opposite directions. Meenu and Shreyas' bond begins to alter the social dynamics around them.

late-1970s Pune campus
5

Shirin's birthday party and the arranged-marriage pressure

At Shirin's birthday gathering, it becomes clear that her father intends to wed her to Sai, pressuring her against her own wishes. Digya's crew nudges Shreyas toward Meenu, deepening their bond and stirring Shirin's dilemma. The party crystallizes the conflict between love and obligation.

late-1970s Shirin's birthday party, Pune campus
6

Digya's personal life strained by Surekha's marriage

Digya's world shakes when Surekha Bhate's impending marriage to a stranger strains his loyalty and belonging. The tension into the social circle mirrors the fragility of friendships under pressure. The subplot widens the stakes for Shreyas and his companions.

late-1970s Pune
7

Shreyas' mother reveals past love with Shreyas Gokhale

Shreyas' mother reveals she once loved a man named Shreyas Gokhale before being forced into a marriage. The revelation reframes Shreyas' understanding of love, memory, and obligation. He is pushed to rethink his own path and what binds a family together.

late-1970s Shreyas' family home
8

Shreyas returns to Pune with renewed resolve

Motivated by the family truth and a desire to fight for love, Shreyas returns to Pune with a heavier but more determined heart. He reconnects with his friends and steels himself for the challenges ahead. The campus becomes the arena where he pursues a higher personal mission.

late-1970s Pune
9

Meenu's father forbids romance; Meenu escapes to marry Shreyas

Meenu's father discovers her romance with Shreyas and forbids future meetings, heightening the stakes. Driven by love, Meenu escapes home to marry Shreyas, risking family and social disapproval. Shreyas grapples with guilt and responsibility toward her.

late-1970s Meenu's family home
10

Railway station confrontation and Kolhapur marriage plan

The tensions peak at the railway station as Shirin questions Shreyas about his true feelings, while Sai publicly announces his forthcoming marriage to Shirin in Kolhapur. The moment forces Shreyas to choose between competing desires and social pressures. The trajectory toward a definitive choice accelerates.

late-1970s Railway station, with Kolhapur announcement
11

MK's suicide and the Shreyas Gokhale revelation

Shreyas encounters MK, a depressed alcoholic whose life had briefly intersected his path. MK's suicide after a failed recovery shakes him to the core. In MK's wallet, Shreyas discovers a photo linking MK to his mother's former lover Shreyas Gokhale, reshaping his understanding of his own lineage.

late-1970s A local bar and environs
12

Kolhapur confrontation, Sai defeated, and Shreyas' illness

At the Kolhapur ceremony, Shreyas interrupts Shirin's impending marriage to Sai and leads a fierce confrontation against Sai and his henchmen. He defeats Sai, and he and Shirin walk away together, learning they must face an uncertain future. The couple learns Shirin is pregnant while Shreyas carries a terminal illness, turning their victory into a fragile, time-bound hope.

late-1970s Kolhapur
13

Final birthday wish: reunions at the campus hangout

Shreyas expresses a final wish that all his friends – old and new – reunite each year on his birthday at their beloved campus hangout. The film closes with the circle gathering years later, older but bound by shared memories and the enduring power of friendship and love. Their annual tradition becomes a living memorial to Shreyas' life.

annual birthday Campus hangout

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