‘Jait Re Jait’ (1977) - A Glance through Old Memories

Produced by Usha Mangeshkar and Hridaynath Mangeshkar, the film is directed by Jabbar Patel, the film excels in his treatment and succeeds in creating the tribal way of life on celluloid almost perfectly. Cinematography is a strong point of the film, seconded only by its immensely popular music. Performance wise, Jait Re Jait sees one of the best performances by Smita Patil, Mohan Agashe and Nilu Phule in their roles.

Jait Re Jait portrays life"s ultimate battle, and the price one has to pay to win it. It is the moment of glory for the Marathi Cinema. It is a poignant tale of love and loss in a society much different from the cities and leads the viewer to witness the trials and tribulations of the protagonists, their life and aspirations in a tribal setup.

'Jait Re Jait" still remains a cult film in the history of Marathi cinema and is still fondly remembered and evoked by the audiences.

Source: Marathidhamaal

Source: Marathidhamaal