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| Cup Bashi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vaibhav Chinchalkar |
| Written by | Chetan Saindane |
| Produced by | Kalpak Sadanand Joshi Nilesh Rathi |
| Starring | Nirmiti Sawant Pooja Sawant Rishi Manohar |
| Cinematography | Balu Dahifale |
| Edited by | Ashish Mhatre |
| Music by | Uttam Singh |
Production companies | Sukalp Chitra Big Brain Productions |
| Distributed by | Sunshine Studio |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Cup Bashi is a 2026 Indian Marathi-language comedy drama film directed by Vaibhav Chinchalkar and written by Chetan Saindane. The film stars Pooja Sawant and Nirmiti Sawant in the lead roles, alongside Rishi Manohar, Anand Kale, Vijay Mishra, Uma Sardeshmukh, Nayana Apte Joshi, Chinmay Shintre and Anant Jog in supporting roles.[1][2] The film follows an arranged marriage complicated by an unusual condition involving horoscope matching, resulting in humorous and emotional situations between the prospective bride and her future mother-in-law.[3]
The film was theatrically released on 19 June 2026.[4]
Plot
[edit]Jitu (Rishi Manohar), a 34-year-old bachelor, is eager to settle down and get married. His mother, Aruna (Nirmiti Sawant), is a firm believer in horoscope matching and, after an extensive search, considers Amruta (Pooja Sawant) to be a suitable match for her son. As their families, led by Shrikant Paradkar (Anand Kale) and Saudamini Paradkar (Uma Sardeshmukh), proceed with the marriage discussions, an unexpected issue concerning their horoscopes puts the proposed union in jeopardy. The situation leads to a series of comic misunderstandings, family discussions and emotional conflicts as Jitu and Amruta navigate the uncertainty surrounding their future together.
Cast
[edit]- Nirmiti Sawant as Aruna Karekar
- Pooja Sawant as Amruta
- Rishi Manohar as Jitu Karekar
- Vijay Mishra as Arun Karekar
- Nayana Apte Joshi as Aaji
- Chinmay Shintre as Donga
- Anand Kale as Shrikant Paradkar
- Uma Sardeshmukh as Saudamini Paradkar
- Anand Ingale as Prof. Alaukik
- Anant Jog as Sudesh Bhosle
Production
[edit]The project was announced in mid-2025 as a new on-screen pairing for Pooja Sawant and Rishi Manohar, with filming taking place in Mumbai.[5][6] A teaser was released in May 2026.[7][8] Kalyan Jewellers served as the jewellery partner for the film.[9]
Music
[edit]The film's music was composed by Uttam Singh, while the choreography was handled by Deepali Vichare.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Reshim Reshim" | Guru Thakur | Shaan, Bela Shende | 3:06 |
| 2. | "Vadhucha Shodh" | Guru Thakur, Vaibhav Chinchalkar | Sumeet Raghavan, Jaanvee Prabhu Arora | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Disla Bai Disla" | Guru Thakur | Purnima Shreshtha | 3:19 |
| 4. | "SAREGAMA" | Guru Thakur | Sudesh Bhosale, Purnima Shreshtha | 3:07 |
| 5. | "Bandha Na Ure" | Guru Thakur | Ravindra Sathe | 3:14 |
| Total length: | 15:43 | |||
Release and reception
[edit]Cup Bashi was theatrically released across Maharashtra on 19 June 2026 through Sunshine Studios.[10]
Sanjay Ghavre of Lokmat gave 3 out of 5 stars, calling it an engaging drama.[11][12] Anub George of The Times of India rated it 2.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as a "preachy yet true to genre ''saas-bahu'' story with a twist" and recommending it as a feel-good film.[13]
References
[edit]- ↑ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (15 June 2026). "मुलाची नाही, सासूची 'पत्रिका' पाहणार, मगच 36 गुण जुळणार; पूजा सावंतचा सिनेमा 'कप बशी' चर्चेत". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "पूजा सावंतने शेअर केले आगामी 'कप बशी' चित्रपटातील कलाकारांबरोबर खास फोटो". Loksatta (in Marathi). 10 June 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "उच्चशिक्षित नवरीची होणाऱ्या सासूसमोर चमत्कारिक अट, कप-बशी सिनेमात दिसणार निर्मिती सावंत अन् पूजा सावंतची धमाल". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Photos: 'कप बशी' चित्रपटाच्या प्रीमियरसाठी पूजा सावंत आणि ऋषी मनोहरचा यांचा खास लूक". Loksatta (in Marathi). 22 June 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ जगताप, नामदेव (19 May 2025). "लग्नानंतर पूजा सावंतचं मोठ्या पडद्यावर कमबॅक, 'या' सुप्रसिद्ध अभिनेत्यासोबत स्क्रिन करणार शेअर". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ Ahire, Sameer. "Pooja Sawant and Rishi Manohar kick off shooting for Cup Bashi". www.movietalkies.com. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Cup Bashi - Official Teaser". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Photos: 'कप बशी' चित्रपटाच्या टीझर लाँच सोहळ्यात अभिनेत्री पूजा सावंतचा मनमोहक साडी लूक!". Loksatta (in Marathi). 16 May 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ fernandes, zara (15 June 2026). "Kalyan Jewellers is jewellery partner for brand ambassador Pooja Sawant's movie 'Cup Bashi' - The Retail Jeweller". Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ Kadam, Shruti Vilas (12 June 2026). "Cup Bashi Movie: माझी आणि माझ्या सासूची पत्रिका जुळली पाहिजे; निर्मिती सावंत- पूजा सावंतच्या 'कप बशी'चा रंजक ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित". Marathi News | Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ Sanjay Ghavare (21 June 2026). "सासू-सुनेच्या नात्याची 'अटी'तटीची जुळवाजुळव! पूजा सावंतचा 'कप बशी' सिनेमा का पाहायचा? वाचा रिव्ह्यू". Lokmat (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "निर्मिती सावंत आणि पूजा सावंत यांची 'कप बशी'". Loksatta (in Marathi). 28 March 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Cup Bashi Movie Review: A feel-good but predictable saas-bahu story". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2026.