Gaiir is a 2009 Indian Marathi-language mystery-thriller film, directed by Satish Rajwade and produced by Hasmukh Hirani, G. Prashant and Santosh Navel under Kruti Films. The film stars Sandeep Kulkarni, Ankush Chaudhari, Amruta Khanvilkar and Tejaswini Pandit in the lead roles.[citation needed] It revolves around a man who sets out to find his look-alike after being pursued by his wife. The discovery about the same reveals a sinister plot of deception and treachery for all the people involved.[1]

Gaiir
Directed bySatish Rajwade
Screenplay byParag Kulkarni
Satish Rajwade
Story byParag Kulkarni
Shirish Rajwade
Produced byHasmukh Hirani
G. Prashant
Santosh Navle
StarringSandeep Kulkarni
Ankush Chaudhari
Amruta Khanvilkar
Tejaswini Pandit
Narrated bySachin Khedekar
CinematographySuresh Deshmane
Edited byRajesh Rao
Music byAvinash–Vishwajeet
Production
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Kruti Films
Release date
  • 9 November 2009 (2009-11-09)
Running time
148 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Plot

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Sameer Shroff (Kulkarni) is a business tycoon. Smart, young, attractive, and daring personality. He marries Neha (Khanvilkar), the daughter of an NRI Bhaskar (Vidyadhar Joshi). They, like most newly weds, had expectations for a bright future. Neha becomes aware that Samir's doppelganger lives in the same city. Samir's doppelganger targets Neha and attempts to disrupt both his personal and professional life. Inspector Avinash Sardesai (Chaudhari) assists Sameer in resolving the problem.

Cast

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Production

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The film is known for its expensive sets, beautiful locations, fancy cars, and choppers, all of which are unusual in Marathi films.

Soundtrack

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The film's songs were composed by Avinash–Vishwajeet.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Gaiir (Title Track)"  03:16
2."Ye Na Mithit Majhya"Vivek ApteHariharan03:35
3."Sahi Kya Hai (Remix)"Shrirang GodboleShreya Ghoshal04:19
4."Tu Ye Na"Ashwini ShendeKunal Ganjawala03:31
Total length:14:01

Release and reception

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The film was released in theaters on 9 November 2009, it received praise from critics and audience.[2] The film was a hit at box office.[3]

Awards

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Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2010 Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Favourite Actress Amruta Khanvilkar Nominated [4]
Favourite Villain Ankush Chaudhari Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "9 years of 'Gaiir': Sandeep Kulkarni shares a throwback poster as he reminisces his time on the Marathi film sets". The Times of India. 6 November 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  2. ^ "'Gaiir' is a well presented movie". 6 November 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Ankush Choudhari and Satish Rajwade together once again through 'Autograph'". 11 June 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? 2010 TV Serial - Watch Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? 2010 Online All Episodes (1-1) on ZEE5". ZEE5. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
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