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{{short description|2018 Marathi language epic historical drama film}}
{{Use Indian English|date= August 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Farzand
| image = Farzand_Film_Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|mr|फर्जंद}}
| director = Digpal Lanjekar
| producer = Anirban Sarkar
| writer = Digpal Lanjekar
| story = Digpal Lanjekar
| screenplay = Digpal Lanjekar
| starring = [[Prasad Oak]] [[Ankit Mohan]] [[Chinmay Mandlekar]] [[Mrinal Kulkarni]] [[Mrunmayee Deshpande]] [[Pravin Tarde]]
| music = [[Amitraj]]
| cinematography = [[Kedar Gaekwad]]
| editing = Pramod Kahar
| studio = Swami Samarth Creations LLP
| distributor = [[AA Films]]
| released = {{Film date|2018|06|01|df=y}}
| runtime = 155 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| budget =
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}10 crore
}}

'''''Farzand''''' ({{translation|Son}}) is a 2018 Indian [[Marathi-language]] [[historical drama]] [[War film|War]] film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Anirban Sarkar under the banner of Swami Samarth Creations LLP. The film was co-produced by Sandip Jadhav, Mahesh Jaurkar and Swapnil Potdar. The film stars [[Prasad Oak]], [[Ankit Mohan]], [[Chinmay Mandlekar]], [[Mrinal Kulkarni]], [[Mrunmayee Deshpande]], [[Neha Joshi]] and [[Sameer Dharmadhikari]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/farzand-poster-unveiled/articleshow/61575532.cms |title=Farzand poster unveiled |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2018-01-05}}</ref> It's the first of the series in an eight movie series on Maratha Empire. It was followed by the movie [[Fatteshikast]].

''Farzand'' follows the story of warrior Kondaji Farzand, who along with 60 warriors defeated 2500 soldiers of the enemy to win the [[Panhala fort]] in just three and half hours in 1673.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/chinmay-mandlekar-celebrates-farzand-first-anniversary-with-the-films-poster/articleshow/69611219.cms |title=Chinmay Mandlekar celebrates 'Farzand' first anniversary with the film's poster|work=[[The Times of India]] |date=2019-06-01}}</ref> The film was released on 1 June 2018. The film received generally positive reviews and was declared a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/marathi/world-television-premiere-of-farzand-soon/articleshow/67947478.cms|title=World Television Premiere of Farzand soon|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 February 2022}}</ref>

==Plot==
The story begins with the fall of [[Tanaji Malusare]] (Ganesh Yadav), in capturing [[Sinhagad|Kondana fort]] near [[Pune]] from a Mughal garrison in 1670. Three years later, when [[Shivaji]]'s coronation to be held, Shivaji ([[Chinmay Mandlekar]]) wishes that he is crowned only when his kingdom and his people have peace and security. [[Panhala fort]] is still under the command of a cruel general, Beshak Khan, of the [[Adil Shahi dynasty|Adil Shah]] of [[Bijapur]], whose forces harass the peasantry. The previous attempt to capture the fort in 1666, which he had held briefly in 1660 had failed. To recapture the fort, a mission is planned and Shivaji appoints Kondaji Farzand ([[Ankit Mohan]]) general for the mission. Farzand picks 60 soldiers for an assault on the fort defended by the 2500-strong garrison. Bahirji Naik ([[Prasad Oak]]), the spy, and an informer Kesar ([[Mrunmayee Deshpande]]) helped in defeating 2500 soldiers of the enemy to win the Panhala fort in just three and half hours.

== Cast ==
* [[Chinmay Mandlekar]] as [[Shivaji Maharaj]]
* [[Prasad Oak]] as [[Bahirji Naik]] the spy
* [[Mrinal Kulkarni]] as [[Jijabai]]
* [[Ankit Mohan]] as Sardar Kondaji Farzand (voice dubbed by [[Sachit Patil]])

* [[Mrunmayee Deshpande]] as Kesar
* [[Neha Joshi]] as Kamali (wife of Kondaji)
* [[Sameer Dharmadhikari]] as Sardar Beshak Khan
* Ganesh Yadav as Subhedar [[Tanaji Malusare]]
* [[Nikhil Raut]] as Kisna
* [[Pravin Tarde]] as Martya Ramoshi
* Ajay Purkar as Motyaji Khalekar
* Astad Kale as Gundoji
* [[Pradhuman Singh]] as Kamad Khan
* Harish Dudhade as Ganoji Kawle
* Rahul Mehendale as Anajipant Surnis
* Rajan Bhise as [[Hiroji Indulkar|Hiroji Indalkar]]
* Ganesh Tidke as Budhaji

==Production==
The principal photography began in November 2017.<ref name=":p1">{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/prasad-oak-to-sport-six-looks-in-farzand/story-oE1jWnnm0EJSzIeAtLUj2L.html|title=Prasad Oak to sport six looks in Farzand|work=The Hindustan Times |date=25 May 2018|access-date=29 August 2022}}</ref>

==Release==
The film was theatrically released on 1 June 2018.<ref name=":r1">{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/878298/farzand-trailer-shivajis-maratha-warriors-fight-for-the-panhala-fort|date=8 May 2018|number=1166923481981677573?s=19|title='Farzand' trailer: Shivaji's Maratha warriors fight for the Panhala fort|website=Scroll.in}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Farzand
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Amitraj]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2018|5|16}}
| recorded = 2018
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 20:12
| language = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Deva (2017 film)|Deva]]
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = [[Party (2018 film)|Party]]
| next_year = 2018
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|vC6pQAHESDE|Audio Jukebox}}}}
}}

The songs for the film are composed by [[Amitraj]] and lyrics by Digpal Lanjekar and Kshitij Patavrdhan.

{{Track listing
| headline = Track list
| total_length= 20:12
| extra_column=Singer(s)

| title1 = Aai Ambe Jagdambe
| length1 = 4:17
| lyrics1 = Digpal Lanjekar
| extra1 = [[Adarsh Shinde]]
| music1 = [[Amitraj]]

| title2 = Tumhi Yetana Kela Eshara
| length2 = 4:20
| lyrics2 = Kshitij Patavrdhan
| extra2 = [[Vaishali Samant]]
| music2 = Amitraj

| title3 = Vajrabahu Mahabahu (Kondaji Theme)
| note3 = Theme by Kedar Divekar
| length3 = 2:14
| lyrics3 = Digpal Lanjekar
| extra3 = [[Chorus effect|Chorus]]
| music3 =

| title4 = Shivaba Malhari
| note4 = Theme by Kedar Divekar
| length4 = 4:19
| lyrics4 = Digpal Lanjekar
| extra4 = [[Prasad Oak]], Ajay Purkar, Nikhil Raut, Astad Kale, Harish Dudhade & Sachin Deshpande
| music4 =

| title5 = Shiv Mudra (Shivaji Theme)
| note5 = Theme by Kedar Divekar
| length5 = 1:58
| lyrics5 = Digpal Lanjekar
| extra5 = Chorus
| music5 =

| title6 = Jijau Saheb (Jijau Theme)
| note6 = Theme by Kedar Divekar
| length6 = 1:21
| lyrics6 = Digpal Lanjekar
| extra6 = Chorus
| music6 =

| title7 = Raigad Prashasti (Raigad Theme)
| note7 = Theme by Kedar Divekar
| length7 = 0:45
| lyrics7 = Digpal Lanjekar
| extra7 = Chorus
| music7 =
}}

==Reception==
=== Critical response ===
Renuka Vyavahare of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film with three and a half stars out of five and praised the casting. She noted that it lent credibility to this Marathi period film. Mentioning [[Ankit Mohan]], [[Chinmay Mandlekar]], [[Prasad Oak]], [[Mrunmayee Deshpande]] and [[Mrinal Kulkarni]], she praised their acting. She felt that lack of scale and [[Visual effects]], was made up by performances and intent. Concluding, she said, "Farzand turns out to be more informative than entertaining, but it does manage to fairly engage you, even more if you happen to be a history enthusiast, a vigilante or a rebel with a cause."<ref name="toirev">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/farzand/movie-review/64395611.cms|title=Farzand Movie Review|date=31 May 2018 |work=The Times of India|first=Renuka|last=Vyavahare|access-date=29 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Ganesh Matkari of ''Pune Mirror'' gave the film three stars out of five, concurring with Vyavahare he praised the ensemble. He criticized the clean approach to the film as he noted, "But as we see them entering the fort and even in the middle of a fight, there isn’t a spot of dirt on their bright uniforms." He concluded, "Farzand is an ambitious, but old-school film which promises an engrossing experience, if you are willing to adjust your expectations."<ref name="rev2">{{Cite news |url=https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi-reviews/film-farzand/articleshow/64405886.cms|title=FILM: FARZAND|first=Ganesh|last=Matkari|date=1 June 2018 |publisher=Pune Mirror India Times|access-date=29 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> ''Lokmat'' rated the film with three and half stars out of five.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://m.lokmat.com/marathi-cinema/farzand-movie-review-living-screener-ferganda/|title=Farzand movie review|date=31 May 2018 |publisher=Lokmat|language=mr|access-date=29 August 2022}}</ref> Abhay Salvi of ''Marathi Stars'' rated the film with three and half stars out of five and noted, "For all Maharaj devotees ''Farzand'' is the film they were waiting for! And for other Marathi audiences too for the first time you could experience a spirited historical epic that has great performances & which also shies away from too much jingoism."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://marathistars.com/reviews/farzand-marathi-movie-review/|title=Farzand Review: A Spirited Historical Epic!|first=Abhay |last=Salvi|date=1 June 2018 |publisher=Marathi Stars|language=en|access-date=29 August 2022}}</ref>

===Box office===
The life time collection of the ''Farzand'' was {{INR}}10 crores, and the film was declared a commercial success.<ref name=":box1">{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/photo-gallery/aapla-manus-to-mauli-10-marathi-movies-that-were-released-in-2018-and-have-earned-in-millions/333115|website= Times Now News 18|title= Flashback 2018: Aapla Manus to Mauli, 10 Marathi movies that were released in 2018 and have earned in millions|first= Pooja|last =Vichare|date=27 December 2018|access-date=29 August 2022}}</ref>

==Home video==
The film was made available as [[Video on demand|VOD]] on [[Hotstar]] in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Farzand |url=https://www.hotstar.com/1000229750 |date=2018 |accessdate=29 August 2019 |website=Hotstar}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|8396238}}

[[Category:2018 films]]
[[Category:Indian historical drama films]]
[[Category:Indian war drama films]]
[[Category:2010s historical drama films]]
[[Category:2010s Marathi-language films]]
[[Category:2018 war drama films]]
[[Category:Films set in the Maratha Empire]]
[[Category:2010s historical action films]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of Shivaji]]
[[Category:Indian historical action films]]
[[Category:2018 drama films]]

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