Me Vasantrao
Me Vasantrao () is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language biographical film based on the life of the Indian classical musician Vasantrao Deshpande. The film is written by Nipun Dharmadhikari, Upendra Sidhaye and directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari. The film stars Rahul Deshpande, Vasantrao Deshpande's grandson, in the lead role. Me Vasantrao became the part of the eligibility list for the prestigious Academy Awards on 10 January 2023, which was a rare feat for Marathi cinema. The music of the film was released globally on 8 March 2022 under the music label OnClick Music which is a flagship music label of Movietone Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Plot 
The biographical film is based and portrays the story of Vasantrao Deshpande an Indian classical musician. He was known for his contribution towards Natya Sangeet. Cast 

 Rahul Deshpande as Vasantrao Deshpande
 Anita Date-Kelkar as Vasantrao's Mother
 Pushkaraj Chirputkar as Purushottam Laxman Deshpande
Durga Jasraj as Begum Akhtar
 Kaumudi Walokar 
 Amey Wagh as Deenanath Mangeshkar
 Sarang Sathaye
 Alok Rajwade as Mama

Music
Music for this film is composed by Rahul Deshpande. Reception

Critical reception 
Kalpeshraj Kubal of The Times of India gave the film 4.5 out of five stars saying, "An unmissable journey of a legend". Awards 
At 68th National Film Awards,
Rahul Deshpande was awarded as the Best Male Playback Singer

The film also won the National Film Award for  Best Audiography (Sound Designer) for Anmol Bhave. At the 7th Filmfare Awards Marathi, Me Vasantrao had 15 nominations and won the  most awards of the night including 7 Awards. Best Film Critics - Nipun Dharmadhikari. Best Playback Singer – Male - Rahul Deshpande. Best Supporting Actress - Anita Date Kelkar. Best Lyricist
Vaibhav Joshi for "Kaivalyagaan" – Me Vasantrao

References

External links 

2022 films
2020s Marathi-language films
Indian biographical films