Natrang

Natrang

Year: 2010

Runtime: 127 mins

Language: Marathi

Director: Ravi Jadhav

DramaMusic

Guna, a labourer from a remote Maharashtrian village, dreams of the vibrant tamasha theatre. Determined, he forms his own troupe, only to be cast not as the regal king he imagined but as a ‘nachya’—an effeminate, homosexual role. Accepting the part reshapes his life and strains his family's standing, pulling him between artistic fulfillment and societal respect.

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Timeline & Setting – Natrang (2010)

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Location

Maharashtra, India

The story unfolds in a rural village in Maharashtra, where Tamasha—the vibrant folk theatre—is the cultural heartbeat. The village is depicted as tight-knit yet fragile, with strong ties to tradition and family expectations. The backdrop of local politics and social tensions frames the community's response to the troupe's rise.

🎭 Tamasha 🏞 Village life 🗳 Local politics

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Main Characters – Natrang (2010)

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Gunvantrao Kagalkar (Guna) — Atul Kulkarni

A poor village labourer with an inexhaustible love for Tamasha, Guna channels personal pain into art. He is stubborn, relentless, and deeply committed to giving the troupe a chance, even when the odds are against him. His leadership helps the performances take off and eventually brings national and international attention to the troupe.

🎭 Protagonist 💪 Resilience

Naina (Sonalee Kulkarni)

Daughter of Yamunabai, Naina joins the troupe on one condition: the show must include a Nachya. She brings determination and warmth, helping the group grow while navigating social expectations.

🎭 Dancer 💃 Partner

Pandoba

The mentor who convinces the troupe to pursue theatre, guiding them through the initial struggles and risks involved in starting a new company.

🎭 Mentor 🧭 Guidance

Yamunabai

Naina's mother and Guna's former lover, her past relationship with Guna adds complexity to current loyalties and family dynamics within the narrative.

💖 Family ties 🛡 Complex relationships

Guna's Wife

Guna's family life becomes strained as neighbors harass them and tragedy looms, highlighting the personal costs of pursuing art and public attention.

🏡 Family life ⚔ Social stigma

Guna's Father

Guna's father dies in the village, and his death deepens the emotional stakes, testing Guna's resolve to keep the troupe going amid loss and hostility.

🫶 Family 💥 Tragedy

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Major Themes – Natrang (2010)

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🎭 Theater

Tamasha emerges as a powerful vehicle for personal dignity and communal identity. The film tracks how performance becomes a lifeline for characters facing poverty and social constraints. It explores the tension between traditional norms and modern artistic ambitions, challenging gender roles and public expectations through the troupe's journey.

🗳 Power Politics

Local politicians attempt to harvest the troupe's rising popularity for their own gain, revealing how art can become a political tool. The conflict highlights the friction between artistic integrity and political expediency. The story shows communities grappling with the impact when entertainment becomes a battleground for power.

👪 Family Ties

Family and communal relationships anchor the protagonist, even as hardship and social stigma strain them. The narrative underscored by the care and pressure from relatives reveals how loyalty and expectation shape decisions. The evolving dynamics add emotional depth to the pursuit of art and resilience.

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