Cynicism, chicanery and political drama are not difficult to understand, even when the DVD offers no luxury of subtitles. This Marathi classic, scripted by the legendary Vijay Tendulkar, is a reflection of the times – the degenerative late 70s.
Said to be the most potent commentary on the Maharashtra politics of the day, ‘Sinhasan’ indeed shouts out from the top of Mumbai’s buildings: “Where is the exit?”
Veteran actor Nilu Phule plays the omnipresent reporter, covering the powerplays among the various coteries.
The movie begins with the Maharashtra chief minister getting anonymous phone call about brewing rebellion within the ruling party. The suave and ambitious finance minister, played by another veteran Shriram Lagoo, is the one looking to topple the CM, using a labour leader’s clout.
Then follows a series events, each a block in the overall power structure. At the end of the day, the CM saves his skin through some deft handling and also with the ample help from providence.
The maxim – the more things change, the more they remain the same – rules.
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