Don't Worry Be Happy (play)
| Don't Worry Be Happy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Adwait Dadarkar |
| Produced by | Nandu Kadam (Sonal Productions) |
| Written by | Mihir Rajada |
| Starring |
Umesh Kamat Spruha Joshi Mihir Rajada |
| Music by | Saiprasad Nimbalkar & Piyush Kulkarni |
| Language | Marathi |
Don’t Worry Be Happy is a Marathi drama by Mihir Rajda, which was produced on stage in Mumbai, India, in 2016, starring Spruha Joshi and Umesh Kamat in lead roles. Don’t Worry Be Happy is produced by Nandu Kadam under the banner of Sonal Productions and directed by Adwait Dadarkar.[1]
Don’t Worry Be Happy is a gen-next drama which tells the problems of E-generation and tries to find solutions to it.[1]
Plot
The story of 'Don’t Worry Be Happy' revolves around Akshay (Umesh Kamat) and Pranoti (Spruha Joshi), a 21st-century typical marathi couple immersed in their career with proper family planning and a no kids policy for 5 years of marriage. The story unravels as Pranoti is diagnosed with PCOD a common women issue today due to stress levels of our generation and this changes the entire story of this couple.
The reason for PCOD is stated as ‘stress’ and the couple try to figure out what exactly is the reason behind this ‘stress’ in their life and how to avoid it with a tinge of humour. The story which unfolds is a tale which is common in many of the households today. Infertility, marriage woes, extended family issues – everything is showcased in a delicate manner in the play.[2]
Cast
- Umesh Kamat As Akshay
- Spruha Joshi As Pranoti
- Mihir Rajada As Chintan
Production
| Department | Artists |
|---|---|
| Music | Saiprasad Nimbalkar & Piyush Kulkarni |
| Art Director | Pradeep Mulye |
| Light Designer | Amogh Phadake |
| Manager | Nandu Panashikar |
| Production Manager | Prasad Cheulkar |
List of accolades received by 'Don’t Worry Be Happy'
'Don’t Worry Be Happy' garnered many awards and nominations in several categories with praise for Spruha-Umesh's acting.
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanskruti Kaladarpan Awards 2016 | Best Drama | Don't Worry Be Happy | Won | [3] |
| Best Actor | Umesh Kamat | Won | [3] | |
| Best Actress | Spruha Joshi | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Director | Adwait Dadarkar | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Actor in supporting role | Mihir Rajada | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Writer | Mihir Rajada | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Lights | Amogh Phadake | Nominated | [3] | |
| Mata Sanmaan Awards 2016 | Best Actor | Umesh Kamat | Nominated | [4] |
| Best Actress | Spruha Joshi | Won | [5] | |
| Best Director | Adwait Dadarkar | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Writer | Mihir Rajada | Nominated | [7] | |
| 28th Maharashtra State Marathi Commercial Drama Competition | Best Drama | Don't Worry Be Happy | Won | [8] |
| Best Actor | Umesh Kamat | Silver Medal | [8] | |
| Best Actress | Spruha Joshi | Silver Medal | [8] | |
| Best Writer | Mihir Rajada | First Prize | [8] | |
| Best Director | Adwait Dadarkar | Second Prize | [8] | |
| Best Lights | Amogh Phadake | Third Prize | [8] | |
| Best Set | Pradeep Mulye | Second Prize | [8] | |
| Best Costumes | Chaitrali Dongare | Second Prize | [8] | |
| Best Makeup Artist | Mahendra Zagade | Third Prize | [8] | |
| Best Music | Sai-Piyush | Second Prize | ||
| Akhil Bharatiy Marathi Natya Parishad 2016 | Best Actor | Umesh Kamat | nominated |
Reception
According to Stylewhack.com, "the drama nevertheless is heart warming, laughter stimulating and of course giving goosebumps during certain scenes. You can feel the audience’s pulse as they laugh, whistle, clap and sob with Akshay and Pranoti." [2]
References
- 1 2 Kulye, Ajay. "Don't Worry Be Happy completes Silver Jubilee Shows - Marathi Cineyug". marathicineyug.com. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
- 1 2 Pradnya (2016-03-31). "Marathi Theatrical Play Review – Don't Worry Be Happy (4/5) - Style Whack". Style Whack. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "'डोंट वरी', 'कटय़ार', 'अस्सं सासर'ची बाजी". Loksatta. 2016-04-26. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- ↑ "Mata Sanman 2016 Awards, Nominations, Winners". Marathi.TV. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- ↑ "Mata Sanman 2016 Awards, Nominations, Winners". Marathi.TV. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- ↑ "Mata Sanman 2016 Awards, Nominations, Winners". Marathi.TV. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- ↑ "Mata Sanman 2016 Awards, Nominations, Winners". Marathi.TV. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "'Don't Worry Be Happy' Scores A Hattrick! | Marathi Dhamaal". Marathi Dhamaal. Retrieved 2016-06-04.