Smile Please (2019 film)


Smile Please is an Indian Marathi language drama film, directed by Vikram Phadnis, presented by Everest Entertainment in association with Sunshine Studios and produced by Hashtag Film Studios & Krtyavat Production. The film follows the struggle of Nandini Joshi, a photographer, who is diagonesed with an early-onset dementia, to find sense of purpose and dignity.
The film was released on 19 July 2019. Hrithik Roshan gave muhurat's first clap for the film, whereas Riteish Deshmukh launched the first poster of the film and Karan Johar unveiled the first teaser. Shahrukh Khan launched trailer of Smile Please.

Cast

The official teaser of the film was unveiled on 11 June 2019 by Karan Johar.
The official trailer of the film was launched on 26 June 2019 by Shah Rukh Khan.
The film was released on 19 July 2019.

Critical response

Devesh Sharma reviewing for Filmfare rates the film with 3.5/5 stars. He praised performance of Barve and supporting cast. He wrote, "Mukta Barve makes you experience all the stages through her heartfelt performance." He recommended watching the film for its positive message, and concluded, “Watch this well-meaning film for its positive message about a disease which has been affecting around four million people in our country alone." Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India gave the film three stars out of five, and praised the performances of Mukta Barve, Prasad, Satish Alekar and felt that a 'crisper editing' would have been better for film. Concluding, he wrote "Smile Please has its highs and lows, the latter overshadowing the former at times, but as a complete film, this one is definitely better than Phadnis’ first. And true to its title, the climax brings a smile to your face."

Soundtrack

The soundtrack is composed by music composer duo Rohan-Rohan and lyrics are by Manndar Cholkar. Song "Shwaas De" sung by Singer Rohan Pradhan. "Chal Pudhe Chal Tu" is sung by Avadhoot Gupte, Mugdha Karhade, Bela Shende, Rohan Pradhan, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Gwen Dias. Song "Anolkhi" is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan.