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Natrang (2010): Cast & Plot

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Natrang is a 2010 music drama directed by Ravi Jadhav, starring Atul Kulkarni as Gunvantrao Kagalkar, Sonalee Kulkarni and Kishore Kadam. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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Natrang (2010) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Ravi Jadhav
Genres
Drama , Music
Original language
Marathi
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The story

What Is Natrang About?

The premise of Natrang without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Guna, a labourer from a remote Maharashtrian village, dreams of the vibrant tamasha theatre. Determined, he forms his own troupe, only to be cast not as the regal king he imagined but as a ‘nachya’—an effeminate, homosexual role. Accepting the part reshapes his life and strains his family's standing, pulling him between artistic fulfillment and societal respect.

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Cast & crew

Natrang Cast & Characters

Atul Kulkarni leads the cast as Gunvantrao Kagalkar, with Sonalee Kulkarni as Naina and Kishore Kadam. Directed by Ravi Jadhav; 26 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ravi Jadhav

More films directed by Ravi Jadhav: Main Atal Hoon, Nude, Banjo and Timepass 2.

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Plot

Natrang Plot Summary

What happens in Natrang from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Gunvantrao Kagalkar, known as Guna, is a poor village labourer who nurtures a deep, enduring love for Tamasha, the vibrant folk theatre that’s a heartbeat of Maharashtra.

When his job disappears, he teams up with his friend and mentor Pandoba to start a small theatre company. To give the project a chance to thrive, Guna believes the troupe must have a female dancer. Pandoba finds Naina, the daughter of his former lover Yamunabai, who is willing to join on one condition: the show must include a “Nachya”—a man who performs in an intentionally effeminate way.

Full summary

The whole story of Natrang, scene by scene

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Videos

Natrang Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Natrang.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Natrang?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the main protagonist who dreams of staging Tamasha?

Details

Natrang Also Known As

Also known as “Natarang”.

Also known as
  • Natarang

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FAQ

Natrang FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Natrang, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Natrang?

Natrang runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Natrang released?

Natrang was released in 2010.

Who directed Natrang?

Natrang was directed by Ravi Jadhav.

More films by Ravi Jadhav

Who is in the cast of Natrang?

Natrang stars Atul Kulkarni as Gunvantrao Kagalkar, Sonalee Kulkarni as Naina and Kishore Kadam, among 26 credited actors.

Does Natrang have a post-credit scene?

No. Natrang has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Natrang in?

The original language of Natrang is Marathi.

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