# Gharat Ganpati

Gharat Ganpati is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language family drama film co-written and directed by Navjyot Narendra Bandiwadekar under the production and distribution of Panorama Studios in association with Navigns Studio. The film stars an ensemble cast with Nikita Dutta, Bhushan Pradhan, Ajinkya Deo, Ashwini Bhave alongside Sanjay Mone, Shubhangi Latkar and Shubhangi Gokhale. Set in Konkan, the film showcases the Gharat family's annual tradition of welcoming Gauri Ganpati, highlighting how this cherished practice spans three generations and brings the family closer together by navigating generational differences and strengthening their bonds.

## Cast

* Nikita Dutta as Kriti Ahuja, Ketan's love interest
* Bhushan Pradhan as Ketan Sharad Gharat
* Ajinkya Deo as Sharad Gharat
* Ashwini Bhave as Ahilya Sharad Gharat
* Sanjay Mone as Bhau Gharat
* Shubhangi Latkar as Sunanda Bhau Gharat
* Shubhangi Gokhale as Kusum Aatya
* Sushma Deshpande as Maai
* Dr. Sharad Bhutadia as Appa
* Sameer Khandekar as Ashok Bhauji
* Ashish Pathode as Jitu
* Pari Telang as Dipali
* Rupesh Bane as Jeetu Bhau Gharat
* Rajasi Bhave as Neha Sharad Gharat
* Rupesh Bane as Ninad
* Divyalaxmi Maisanam as Aashna
* Atul Parchure as Ganapati Voice

## Production

Director Navjyot Bandiwadekar announced the film in November 2022 on his Instagram, sharing a photo of himself with Dutta and Pradhan. Additionally, a more than one-minute-long title and cast announcement video was released on YouTube. The film's story is written by Alok Sutar and Navjyot Bandiwadekar, with the screenplay by Bandiwadekar, Sutar, and Vaibhav Chinchalkar. Dialogues are by Chinchalkar and Chaitanya Saindane.
Bhave and Deo reunited after over twenty years, having last appeared together in the successful 1998 political thriller film Sarkarnama. This film also marks Dutta's debut in Marathi cinema. Bandiwadekar mentioned that casting for the film was challenging due to bringing together such prominent names from the industry. Principal photography began in the first week of December 2022 and concluded in June 2023. The team celebrated with a grand wrap-up party attended by numerous notable celebrities from the Marathi industry.

## Soundtrack

The songs and background music for the film were composed by Sanket Sane, with lyrics written by Sameer Samant, Alok Sutar, and Shradha Sunket Dalvi. Javed Ali and Vishal Dadlani have also lent their voices to one of the songs in the film. On 19 September 2023, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Bandiwadekar posted a video on his Instagram showcasing Ganesha along with a background song sung by Ali.

## Release and reception

On 30 April 2024, the release date was announced with a poster featuring the entire cast. The very next day, the makers released the first teaser introducing the film's star cast. On 21 June 2024, the first song titled "Maza Konkan Bhari" was released under the label of Panorama Music. The teaser launch event, attended by the cast and crew, occurred on 24 June. Prior to the teaser's debut, the team visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple.

### Critical reception

Gharat Ganpati was among the top six contenders being considered as Indian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

### Accolades

| Year | Award | Category | Nominee (s) | Result |
| 2024 | City Cine Awards | Best Director | Navjyot Bandiwadekar | Nominated |
| 2024 | City Cine Awards | Best Lyricist | Sameer Samant (song "Navasachi Gauri Mazi") | Won |
| 2024 | City Cine Awards | Best Singer Male | Abhay Jodhpurkar (song "Navasachi Gauri Mazi") | Nominated |
| 2024 | City Cine Awards | Best Singer Female | Sayali Khare (song "Vasarachi Aai") | Nominated |
| 2024 | International Film Festival of India | Best Debut Director | Navjyot Bandiwadekar | Won |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Film | Gharat Ganpati | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Director | Navjyot Bandiwadekar | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Supporting Actor | Sanjay Mone | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Supporting Actress | Ashwini Bhave | Won |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Supporting Actress | Shubhangi Gokhale | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Comedian – Male | Sameer Khandekar | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Music Director | Sanket Sane | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Background Music | Sanket Sane | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Playback Singer – Male | Abhay Jodhpurkar (song "Navasachi Gauri Mazi") | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Playback Singer – Female | Sayali Khare (song "Vasarachi Aai") | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Cinematographer | Shelly Sharma, Prasad Bhende | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Makeup Artist | Rajesh Walve | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Custom | Aparna Surve, Mahesh Sherla | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Art Director | Dr. Sumeet Patil | Won |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Story | Navjyot Bandiwadekar, Alok Sutar | Nominated |
| 2025 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Screenplay | Navjyot Bandiwadekar, Alok Sutar, Vaibhav Chinchalkar | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Film | Gharat Ganpati | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Director | Navjyot Bandiwadekar | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Bhushan Pradhan | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nikita Dutta | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Debut – Female | Nikita Dutta | Won |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Ajinkya Deo | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Ashwini Bhave | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Playback Singer – Male | Abhay Jodhpurkar (song "Navasachi Gauri Mazi") | Won |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Lyricist | Sameer Samant (song "Navasachi Gauri Mazi") | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Music Album | Sanket Sane | Won |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Background Score | Sanket Sane | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Story | Navjyot Bandiwadekar, Alok Sutar | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Screenplay | Navjyot Bandiwadekar, Alok Sutar, Vaibhav Chinchalkar | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Art Direction | Dr. Sumeet Patil | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Editing | Ashish Mhatre | Nominated |
| 2025 | NDTV Marathi Entertainment Awards | Best Custom Design | Aparna Guram, Mahesh Sherla | Nominated |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Film | Gharat Ganpati | Pending |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Director | Navjyot Bandiwadekar | Pending |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Supporting Actress | Ashwini Bhave | Pending |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Lyricist | Sameer Samant (song "Navasachi Gauri Mazi") | Pending |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Music Director | Sanket Sane | Pending |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Abhay Jodhpurkar (song "Navasachi Gauri Mazi") | Pending |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Playback Singer (Female) | Sayali Khare (song "Vasarachi Aai") | Pending |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Cinematography | Shelly Sharma, Prasad Bhende | Pending |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Editing | Ashish Mhatre | Pending |
| 2025 | MaTa Sanman | Best Art Direction | Dr. Sumeet Patil | Pending |