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{{short description|2024 Indian film}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Malhar
| image = This is a poster for Malhar.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = Vishal Kumbhar
| writer = Siddharth Salvi Vishal Kumbhar Apurva Patil
| producer = Praful Pasad
| starring = [[Shrinivas Pokale]] Vinayak Potdar [[Sharib Hashmi]] [[Anjali Patil]]
| narrator =
| cinematography = Ganesh Kamble
| editing = Akshay Kumar
| music = T. Satish Sarang Kulkarni
| studio = V Motion Pictures
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|06|07}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi Marathi
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}
'''''Malhar''''' is an [[India]]n bilingual [[drama]] film released in [[Hindi]] and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] languages directed by Vishal Kumbhar and starring [[Shrinivas Pokale|Srinivas Pokale]], [[Sharib Hashmi]], [[Anjali Patil]], [[Rishi Saxena]], Vinayak Potdar, Mohammed Samad, and Akshata Acharya. This is produced by Praful Pasad.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Malhar trailer: Sharib Hashmi, Anjali Patil-starrer showcases love, friendship breaking societal boundaries |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-malhar-trailer-sharib-hashmi-anjali-patil-starrer-showcases-love-friendship-breaking-societal-boundaries-3090381 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Shrinivas Pokale]] as Bhairav
* Vinayak Potdar as Javed
* [[Sharib Hashmi]] as Mohan<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sharib-hashmi-anjali-patils-malhar-explores-unconventional-love-and-friendship-894401|title=Sharib Hashmi unveils poster of his upcoming heartwarming drama Malhar|date=17 May 2024|work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
* [[Anjali Patil]] as Kesar
* [[Rishi Saxena]] as Laxman<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/entertainment/rishi-saxena-took-some-time-to-understand-how-to-play-an-asexual-romantic-in-malhar|title=Rishi Saxena took some time to understand how to play an 'asexual romantic' in 'Malhar'|date=21 May 2024|work=Lokmat}}/</ref>
* [[Mohammad Samad]] as Jatin
* Akshata Acharya as Jasmin

== Plot ==
This collection of three interconnected stories takes place in the same village. In a remote, isolated community in Kutch, The story of this movie centers on the battle between two closest friends to have their broken hearing aid fixed. Jasmine, Javed's older sister, develops feelings for the Hindu man Jatin. The plot develops around their struggle to get together, how they leave the village to meet, their love, and the difficulties they encounter. Kesar, a recently married woman. The son of that village's sarpanch, Laxman, is her husband. She doesn't conceive after a few days of marriage, which is why her in-laws are always condemning her and how she escapes it.

==Release==
The film was theatrically released on 7 June 2024 in Marathi and Hindi languages.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sharib Hashmi's 'Malhar' to release in theatres on June 7 - The Week |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2024/05/22/ent10-hashmi-film-release-date.amp.html |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]}}</ref> Earlier, the film was scheduled to be released on 31 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-16 |title=Sharib Hashmi Unveils 'Malhar' Poster And Announces Its May 31 Release Date |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/sharib-hashmi-unveils-malhar-poster-and-announces-its-may-31-release-date |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]] |publisher=Outlook Publishing India Pvt. Ltd. |language=en}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated 3.5/5 and wrote "the film excels at balancing heartwarming moments with poignant realities, the pacing falters slightly in the second half. However this is a miner blip in an otherwise enriching journey that deserves to be experienced on the big screen.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Malhar Movie Review : An enriching story that will warm your heart |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/malhar/movie-review/110770058.cms |access-date=2024-08-07 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Abhilasha Rawat of [[Times Now]] rated 3.0/5 and wrote "Malhar is a film that deserves to be experienced on the big screen, offering a blend of heartfelt storytelling and social commentary that resonates long after the credits roll."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Malhar Movie Review: Vishal Kumbhar Weaves An Intricate Tale Of Friendship, Love And Societal Pressures |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/bollywood/malhar-movie-review-vishal-kumbhar-weaves-an-intricate-tale-of-friendship-love-and-societal-pressures-review-110780623 |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> Mahpara Kabir of ''[[ABP News]]'' wrote "'Malhar' intricately weaves together three interconnected storylines. Despite the complexity of narrating multiple tales within a single film, the director's adeptness shines through."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kabir |first=Mahpara |date=2024-06-03 |title=Malhar Film Review: Sharib Hashmi And Anjali Patil Starrer Has An Effective Narrative |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/malhar-film-review-sharib-hashmi-and-anjali-patil-starrer-has-an-effective-narrative-1693879 |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=[[ABP News]] |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|32370994}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|malhar-2}}

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