Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) User Reviews

Best Comedy Marathi Has Ever Produced

[vinitvsankhe · 9/10 · 12 April 2008]

I feel that this film rock for ages. It has now become a cult classic in Marathi. I recommended this film to my non Marathi friends. And Now they all fell in love with it. Sachin you have given us the best Indian comedy film ever.

Laxmikant Berde and Sachin perform a drag queen comedy drama to the fullest. Their presence along with Ashok Saraf, Sushant Re, Nivedita Saraf, Ashwini Bhawe, Priya Arun is just priceless.

I yet have to see a comedy as hilarious as this one in other films.

Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde & Sachin guys rock. Waiting for a sequel or a remake at least.

An ardent Ashihi Banwabanwi Fan. Vinit.

Best marathi/non marathi comedy movie ever

[pratik-104868 · 10/10 · 5 April 2013]

First of all,I don't understand how this movie got such a low rating here. movie story u can get from anywhere so will not be discussing here. Just some of the features of this best comedy movie are: 1.excellent real time jokes 2.Best acting from ashok saraf and laxmikant berde 3.You will never get bore at anytime while watching this movie 4.All jokes are still fresh and you will not find them in any other movie 5.If you are in depression,please watch this movie again and again..it will help you greatly to come out of it. 6.Lot of laughing exercise while watching.

Just enjoy this movie and watch again and again..

One of the finest comedies ever to come out of the country.

[the_wrinkled_mind · 9/10 · 3 November 2011]

We realise the true worth of movies like Ashi Hi Banava Banavi, Chupke Chupke, Gol Maal(1979)now, when the movie industry today subjects us to movies with toilet humour.To think that there was a time when people actually made movies with proper scripts containing good clean humour which never involved poking fun at farts, sexuality etc shows how terribly the standards have fallen recently.

Coming back to this movie. After getting kicked out by his landlord Mr. Sarpotdar(brilliantly played by the late Sudhir Joshi), Dhananjay Mane(Ashok Sharaf)and his brother and two friends(Sachin and Berde) try to find new accommodation.But four bachelors are not the most welcome entity by everyone.They finally do find one such home which belongs to the semi-blind Nayantara, who though wants to strictly let in couples.So taking an inspiration from Balgandharva(celebrated Marathi theater actor whose portrayal of female roles was legendary) and utter desperation, the four decide that Sachin and Berde must disguise themselves as their(Dhananjay & his brother) wives, until they find a new home.

The rest of the movie involves their efforts to hide the truth from their new landlady Nayantara,her greedy nephew(Khote),the evil maid and their own girlfriends.What ensues is a complete laugh riot, which doesn't let you rest for even a minute.May it be the brilliant dialogues, situations or just the sight of the late Laxmikant Berde in Navaari Saree etc the humour doesn't stop.A special mention must be made about Joshi's portrayal of Sarpotdar -- the quintessential Punekari(resident of Pune), Brahmin man.Even the great Pu La Deshpande would have been proud of him.That has to be one of the greatest characters in comedy films in spite of the short length of the role.

Like I said before, one of the finest comedies ever to come out of India.And it never get old.

One of the best Marathi comedy move

[jayeshbhagat-43198 · 10/10 · 6 April 2018]

Its year 2018....

But still this movie is gem for current generation of comedy movies. Dialogues,acting are timely done by all 4 actors they killed it from every corner...

Best Comedy movie ever

[pramila-18308 · 10/10 · 24 January 2020]

The first time I saw this movie was when I was 10 years old and recently caught it on amazon prime. I think I enjoyed it more than I did before. Even my husband who cannot understand marathi and read subtitles appreciated it. Wow what a superb script, direction, starcast, music and choregraphy !! Everything is just perfect.

Best marathi comedy movie

[ajinkyaboradeab · 10/10 · 6 August 2020]

Favourite actor from this movie for me is Ashok Saraf. What comic sense and what dialogue delivery with perfect timing. I just love this movie.

10 on 10

Masterpiece!!!!

[korannetrusha · 10/10 · 24 June 2021]

Never get bored of watching this film. It remains fresh even if you watch it for the nth number of time. Such movies come out once in a millennium and they will be cherished forever and ever.....

Greatest of all

[solankeganesh · 10/10 · 11 July 2021]

This is bestest movie I have ever seen. From my childhood to till now, this movie has been there for me in every happy, sad situation. I have seen this so many times but every time it cracks me up. The cast is so perfect that while watching you think you are one of them. And, the innocent comedy is the core of this movie.

Best Marathi movie ever

[nsapre-74-376928 · 10/10 · 20 October 2020]

Cult comedy classic, watched it hundreds of timez since I was kid and still do. Ashok Saraf delivers an impeccable performance well supported by Laxmikant and Sachin

Best Comedy Movie I have ever seen

[sdl-37411 · 10/10 · 11 December 2020]

Awesome. No matter how many times you watch, it gives you laughter every time.

Best marathi movie ever

[mohitborate · 10/10 · 13 December 2020]

This movie is great funny loving and the best movie Ashok saraf is best in this movie

Bestest movie ever scene

[bhushanmankar-20375 · 10/10 · 23 August 2021]

Best in the world.mast ekdam bhari.kya bat KY bat kya bta.

Cult comedy....unique, simple still too entertaining...

[mayurpawar-17013 · 10/10 · 25 March 2020]

Every time this movie airs on TV ...entire family watches it even though we have watched it multiple times. Movie was released when I was 2 years old...when I grew up and saw it first time on TV, it became my favorite comedy movie since then. Whenever there is a mention of this movie in while gossiping with friends, big smile appears on face and automatically a scene from movie appears in front of eyes( Laxmikant knocking door- "Dhananjay Mane itech rahtat ka?")

Best movie

[priteshnile · 10/10 · 28 May 2021]

I have watched this movie for atleast 50 times still best movie to watch when bored or to smile.

Best Marathi Movie ever

[joshiraj-40800 · 10/10 · 27 April 2021]

Movie 10/10 Acting 10/10 Statcast 10/10 Story/Script 10/10.

Evergreen Movie

[mayurpardeshi-63067 · 10/10 · 14 September 2021]

You can watch this comedy movie multiple times without being boar.

Milestone in Marathi Cinema Industry

[lokhandegirish · 10/10 · 5 February 2021]

It wouldn't be wrong if we call this movie a milestone in marathi cinema industry. It's the best comedy movie of all time. The cast of the film specially Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde played their characters mind blowingly. It is a masterpiece. You should give it a watch.

Blockbuster. Evergreen. Incredible.

[ultimateswapnil-42868 · 10/10 · 16 April 2022]

This movie is full of comedy and best gags ever created in Marathi industry. It changed the scope of Marathi film industry and known as an important milestone. It's references are still used today in all forms of media. It is irreplaceable.

Great comedy...

[kondsmetkari · 10/10 · 1 April 2022]

Wow nice movie.. i have watched this movie more than 100 times since my childhood but still this makes me laugh.... All the actors done great job.. Very simple but still effective comedy....

Comedy Marathi film with superb actors

[rohitkokate · 10/10 · 16 January 2021]

Every Maharashtrian has watched this movie at least once in his lifetime. Really good movie. A cult of sorts in Marathi movie industry. Laxmikant berde and Ashok Saraf have given awesome performance.

One of the best comedy movies

[gauravgdt · 10/10 · 23 March 2021]

No reviews require, this kind of movie is made once in a millenium, cannot be recreated as that era, perfomers, actors, audience etc cannot be matched with current generation still all time watchable and awesome movie

Best Marathi movie ever

[lakshogle · 10/10 · 24 May 2021]

The performance of all actors was mind blowing. The best Marathi movie is ever.