At its heart is Gunvantrao "Guna" Kagalkar, a muscular village laborer with a dream: to revive Tamasha, Maharashtra's folk theatre. When the troupe demands a Nachya a male dancer in female guise Guna volunteers, driven by passion rather than convenience.. The film poignantly traces how his courageous choice challenges rigid gender norms, marginalizes him at home, and eventually makes him one of the finest performers ever.
Atul Kulkarni's Masterclass: he delivers the best performance of his career. His physical transformation-adding weight to appear robust, then shedding it to embody a lithe Nachya is extreme and effective.
Ajay Atul's Unforgettable Score:Ajay Atul's music is not just accompaniment-it is the soul of Natarang. Folk infused yet cinematic, the score-and especially "Apsara Aali," "Khel Mandala," and "Wajle Ki Bara"resonate with emotional clarity. Their work garnered sweeping awards, including the Zee Gaurav and National recognition, cementing their status as musical auteurs .
If you appreciate cinema that challenges gender conventions, stirs the soul, and stays long after the credits roll Natarang is essential.
