Supermen of Malegaon

This film is kind of special, unique & different from all other films. I mean these filmmakers of 'Superman of Malegoan' is like they thought common lets make a movie , take a camera, use some simple techniques & a movie is done! Critics talk about the big budget film & 'Superman of Malegoan' is the least budget film or you can say at-least a least budget superhero movie ever made !

The location of the film is a small village where Superman lives & enemy of Superman are the one which chew kind of tobacco & the baddie itself is a manufacturer of tobacco. And yes, there is girlfriend of Superman also !

In all, it is worth watching !

This movie is so funny, moving, charming, intelligent - such a totally engaging illustration of the never-old truth that wit, ambition, creativity, and ingenuity can turn up anyplace at any time.

In a poor and, to most of the rest of the world, not-known part of India, some people make, screen, and enjoy their own low-budget, high-effort versions of famous movies, from Bollywood and, in the adventure narrated here, Hollywood - in this one they're filming the story of Superman, re-presented as a local superhero, retaining of course his distinctive caped costume. Highlights include an interruption for the (very skinny) actor to attend his own wedding, and the wonderful story of the crew solving the problem of making Superman fly.

Some stories entertain. Others educate. But then there are those rare stories that leave an imprint on the soul-stories that do not just pass through your mind, but settle in your heart and live there. The story in question is one such gem-a breathtakingly beautiful, deeply touching, and profoundly inspiring narrative that speaks to the very essence of what it means to be human.

From the very first sentence, this story wraps you in an emotional embrace. The prose is elegant yet accessible, crafted with a gentle precision that elevates every moment without ever feeling forced. It's the kind of writing that invites you to slow down and feel-each word chosen not just for meaning, but for resonance.

What truly sets this story apart is its emotional depth. The characters are not just figures on a page-they breathe, they hurt, they hope. Their struggles are authentic, their triumphs hard-won, and their growth gradual yet powerful. You find pieces of yourself in them, whether it's in their quiet doubts, their moments of courage, or their capacity for love in the face of loss.

The themes explored are universal-loss, resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring power of hope. Yet the story avoids clichés. Instead, it presents these themes with sincerity and nuance, often through small, everyday acts that carry great emotional weight. A whispered apology. A handwritten letter. A long-overdue embrace. These moments hit harder than any dramatic twist because they are so deeply real.

What makes the story truly inspiring is its message: that even in the darkest of times, light can find a way in. It doesn't offer a sugar-coated version of life. It acknowledges pain, grief, and failure. But it also reminds us that healing is possible, that redemption can be found, and that sometimes, the smallest act of kindness can change the course of someone's life.

The pacing is deliberate, allowing the reader to reflect and absorb the richness of each moment. The ending, when it arrives, is not just a resolution-it's a culmination of everything the story has quietly been building toward. It doesn't just satisfy; it uplifts.

In a world that often feels fractured and fast-paced, this story is a gentle reminder of the beauty that can be found in human connection, in persistence, and in the belief that we can be better-not perfect, but better. It's a story that you carry with you, one that encourages you to see the world-and yourself-with a little more compassion.

Final Verdict: 10/10.

A soul-stirring journey that stays with you long after the last page. Read it not just with your eyes, but with your heart.

Supermen of Malegaon. I thought this title to be misleading as why is it Supermen and not Superman? Obviously I had to be wrong. And how I was convinced to believe the title is the matter.

Malegaon is a small town in Maharashtra known for one of a kind film-making. No less than Hollywood. Due to the prevailing communal tension, Hindus and Muslims reside on the two other side of the town divided by a river. Though mainly Muslims are involved in the film-making, entertainment in the form of video theaters comes to all irrespective of the caste. Though the old orthodox Muslims consider it as a sin watching a film, it is amusing to see how these young cine goers of Malegaon enters a video theater that could give a winning competition to hundreds of crazy bulls left to kill. No wonder why even the gatekeepers fear opening the doors for them. This is the firing passion. Passion to watch cinema and to make them. Where dreams never compromise for big budgets. This is Mollywood.

Shaikh Nasir is the Ramesh Sippy of Malegaon. And to be Richard Donner. After his magnum opus Malegaon Ka Sholay and Shaan, he covets Hollywood as he worshiped its master style of camera angles, lights, and also it was untouched in Malegaon. Comedy has an eternal soul, he believes. And that's the reason he loves making parody films, with his upcoming Malegaon Ka Superman being one. But this time he aspires to be technically more sound and advanced. He needs to use Chroma (read Karoma) to shoot Superman flying. And you find yourself cheering for him when he succeeds in his attempt.

"What I do is known as editing," realizes Nasir after learning it from newspaper ads of Bollywood films. "Why do Bollywood films need so many people to make a single film? How do they connect themselves with the film which only the director visions?" Nasir reasons with passion. Yes, he does an entire film single-handedly. He's the cinematographer, editor and the director himself.

Farogh Jafri is their screenplay writer with his Urdu language and diction perfect (Believe me, I was stunned to see him ripping apart a pseudo journalist on his misuse of language, later the press screening). He had made a very strong and a clap-worthy point in this documentary: "Be it a film as grand as Titanic or as cheap as Malegaon Ka Superman, the real pain is suffered by the writer as he is the only one who lives with the characters. Only 20% of the writer's imagination finds way into the film, the rest 80% stays with him as a pain which no money can compensate." Mr. Jafri: RESPECT.

Like every film, Nasir says, this too has a hero (our superman Shafique), a villain (Akram Khan) and a heroine (Trupti). Where the villain wants to spread filth everywhere and wants every child to spit around, the match-stick thin Superman fights every odd, from bursting into a rickshaw to getting dragged into a gutter by the school bus, to save his heroine. Superman Shafique while shooting also does other odd jobs but aspire to make it as big as Amitabh Bachhan one day. Sad that he died the next day when Malegaon Ka Superman was screened. May his soul rest in peace.

Faiza Ahmad Khan's documentary delightfully portrays the parallel kind of film-making revolving around the shoot of Malegaon Ka Superman that is so engrossing that you'll forget that you are watching a documentary. And there you learn how ordinary looking men, working at hand-looms burns a fiery passion within themselves to earn a living and live their hobbies at the same time. Indeed, they are the Supermen of Malegaon.

Not hollywood, not bollywood just great writing, great setting, great acting and a great story. Definitely surprised me which proves you dont need "fluff" to make a great film. 9/10.

Film had zero of what we see in modern films the location and simplicity added a lot for the authenticity you felt like you were there. The regular actors " regular people" also made the film relatable.

Had zero profanity, violence or nudity and kept the viewers attention. Would love to see more of these types of films made where the writing is great and it isn't driven by violence, sex or special effects etc. Most films nowadays are so dummed down yet people support them. #foodforthought.