- Vijaygiri Bawa is known for perfection in all his endeavours: PK Lahiri, Chairman, Somnath Temple Trust
- ‘Kasoombo’ eulogizing the rich Sanatana Dharma ought to be screened all over the nation before the Lok Sabha elections: Ashokbhai Rawal, general secretary, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Gujarat
GOWRI MANICKAVASAGAM
Having celebrated the golden jubilee, Gujarati periodic drama, ‘Kasoombo’ will be made in Hindi in a grand gala manner for the benefit of larger audience in the country, announced director Vijayagiri Bawa.
Retired Gujarat Chief Secretary and Chairman of Somnath Temple Trust PK Lahiri IAS has all praise for director Vijayagiri Bawa. Lahiri said, “Bawa had made a documentary on Somnath Temple over a decade ago. It turned out to be a huge hit in the virtual world in a short span of time. His dedication to the art of filmmaking coupled with hard work makes a perfectionist in all his endeavours. The golden jubilee celebration of is one more feather in his cap of glory.”
Commenting on the film’s success, Gujarat Vishwa Hindu Parishad general secretary Ashokbhai Raval said, “‘Kasoombo’ eulogizing the rich Sanatana Dharma ought to be screened all over the nation before the Lok Sabha elections to create a mass awakening among all Hindus. This film is a brilliant bid to propagate the heroics of Dadu Barot and his 51 valiant Barot warriors of Shatrunjay in Palitana.”
Sharing his struggles with the Censor Board, director Vijayagiri Bawa said, “The Censor Board had made him to cut some important portions of the film like Vedic Shlokas. Despite these hardships, the film has come out well. The art director has undertaken a lot of research to recreate the 13th century village, fort et al. And above all the dialogue writer has maintained the old and gold charm of chaste Gujarati. I am indebted to the Barot community for extending their solidarity and also the entire star cast and crew. I owe this success to team work. To cater to the larger audience, this film will be made in our national language Hindi in a grand and gala manner.”
Vijaygiri Bawa further said, “This was a very important project for us and we have taken care of every little detail for this film. I also thank the audience for supporting this film. Very nice response for this film on our Sanatana Dharma.”
Bringing to life the forgotten saga of bravery and dedication, the powerful film ‘Kasoombo’ has successfully completed 50 days in cinemas. The film was released on February 16, 2024 and proved to be a blockbuster film at the box office. There are very few Gujarati films that have run for 50 days in theatres. This is the biggest budget film of the Gujarati film industry, which has been very successful.
The film ‘Kasoombo’ is directed by Vijaygiri Bawa. Not only this but this film is an Indian historical drama film. Talking about the lead actors of this film, Ronak Kamdar, Dharmendra Gohil, Darshan Pandya, Chetan Dhanani, Shraddha Dangar, Monal Gajjar and Feroze Irani have played the lead roles.
Recently, the grand success party of the film, made under the banner of Vijaygiri Films, was organized at Courtyard by Marriott in Ahmedabad, where many dignitaries of the Gujarati film industries, including the lead actors of the film were present. On another note, every team member associated with ‘Kasoombo’ was felicitated at the event as everyone has worked tirelessly to take the film to the pinnacle of success.
This film is a monumental remembrance of Gujarat’s historical heritage. In the movie, Alauddin Khilji’s invasion of Shetrunjai mountain is depicted. The Barot community of Adipur village saved this holy Shetrunjay mountain from this Khilji. Brilliant acting, power packed performances leave an indelible impression on the movie goers.
People who want to know the history of Gujarat, the grandeur of Gujarat, the love of a mother, the sacrifice of a wife, the dedication of a hero, a movie that leaves all the juices flowing is Kasumbo. More than 100 artist-professionals have worked in this film. This story of Barot’s sacrifice, forgotten in history, inspired the Satyaghat which successfully completed 50 days.
