The Marathi music world cherishes the name of a legend, Sudhir Phadke, fondly known as Babuji to all. His life story, which captivates audiences with his melodious voice, is set to be portrayed in the upcoming biopic Swaragandharva Sudhir Phadke, slated to hit theaters on May 1. This film promises to be the most magnificent musical biopic yet. Through this movie, audiences will have the opportunity to experience anew the countless timeless melodies sung by Babuji and his companions.
Among those reminiscing about Babuji is the evergreen Asha Bhosle, who has shared some memorable anecdotes. Their heavenly voices have made each song unforgettable. Listening to their duets evokes a sense of wonder at their extraordinary artistry. Their collaborations in timeless classics such as Jagachya Pathivar, Ya Sukhano Ya, Dhakti Bahin, Lakhachi Goshta, Suvasini, and Lakshmichi Paule have left an indelible mark on Marathi cinema. These songs remain eternal favorites.
Reflecting on her memories with Babuji, Asha Bhosle reminisces, “Babuji was a versatile and dedicated artist. The song Ka Re Durava… has a memorable anecdote. While singing this song, Babuji conveyed that I give my best expressions. I couldn’t help but burst into laughter. If I gave such expressions, people would think I’m crazy. But his responses were always positive, ‘No… no… people will say it’s good,’ he would say. This is how he taught me these songs. That’s why we flourished. I respect Babuji immensely; he’s my guru. His life story is now coming to the screen. I extend my best wishes and blessings to the entire team of the film.”
The film Swaragandharva Sudhir Phadke is produced by Redefine Productions, with Saurabh Gadgil and Yogesh Deshpande serving as producers. The story, screenplay, dialogues, and direction are helmed by Yogesh Deshpande. The film features Sunil Barve, Mrinmayee Deshpande, Sagar Talashikar, Milind Phatak, Adish Vaidya, Sukhada Khandkekar, Apurva Modak, Avinash Narkar, Sharad Ponkshe, Uday Sabnis, Chinmay Patwardhan, Nikhil Raout, Vibhavari Deshpande, Dheeresh Joshi, and Paritosh Pradhan in prominent roles.
