{{short description|2020 Indian film by Viral Shah}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2020}} {{Infobox film |name = Golkeri |image = Golkeri.jpg |caption = Golkeri Official poster |director = Viral Shah |producer = Manasi Parekh<br/>Parthiv Gohil |writer = Viral Shah<br/> Amatya |starring = {{Plainlist| * Malhar Thakar * Manasi Parekh * Sachin Khedekar * Vandana Pathak }} |music = Salil Amrute |cinematography = Vikas Joshi |editing = Parth-Gaurang | studio = Soul Sutra |distributor = Coconut Movies Release |released = {{film date|df=yes|2020|02|28}} |country = India |language = Gujarati |runtime = 128 minutes |gross = {{estimation|{{INRConvert|9|c}}}}<ref name="BOTOI" /> }}
'''''Golkeri''''' ({{Transliteration|en|Mango pickle}}) is a 2020 Indian Gujarati comedy drama film directed by Viral Shah and produced by Manasi Parekh and Parthiv Gohil under banner of Soul Sutra Studio. It is written by Viral Shah and Amatya. The film starring Malhar Thakar and Manasi Parekh is a remake of 2017 Marathi film ''Muramba''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://thegujaratifilms.in/gujarati-film-golkeri-is-a-remake-of-this-marathi-film/|title=Golkeri is a remake of this Marathi film|last=Soni|first=Rushin|date=2020-02-11|website=The Gujarati Films|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217071541/https://thegujaratifilms.in/gujarati-film-golkeri-is-a-remake-of-this-marathi-film/|archive-date=17 February 2020|access-date=2020-02-17|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The story of the film follows Sahil (played by Malhar Thakar) and his girlfriend and fiancé Harshita (played by Manasi Parekh) and their breakup. His parents (played by Sachin and Vandana) try to convince Sahil to get over his differences with Harshita. The film was released in India on 28 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/golkeri/movie-review/74461588.cms | title=Golkeri Movie Review: Sweet, sour, spicy, tangy: This Golkeri can be savoured by all | newspaper=The Times of India | access-date=6 March 2020 | archive-date=29 March 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329031424/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/golkeri/movie-review/74461588.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> The theatrical run was shortened due to COVID-19 pandemic and it was subsequently released for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.<ref name="BOTOI"/>
== Plot ==
Sahil and Harshita meet at a show of Harshita's. Sahil supports her the most and with his help and support, Harshita climbs great heights. From there, they get into a relationship but due to Sahil's constant lies about his unemployment, she is frustrated. Their three years of relationship is ruined overnight and their marriage is put in grave danger. On the day of the marriage anniversary of Sahil's parents, Sahil confronts his father and realizes his mistakes and hurries to meet Harshita. Sahil apologizes to Harshita and tells her his feeling and everything in his heart. Sahil falls to his knees and asks for one more chance. Harshita accepts him at last and then they once again get in a relationship.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/gol-keri-poster-malhar-thakar-and-manasi-parekhs-hilarious-film-to-release-on-february-28/articleshow/73963844.cms|title='Gol Keri' poster: Malhar Thakar and Manasi Parekh's hilarious film to release on February 28|last=|first=|date=2020-02-05|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-02-17}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/trailer-of-manasi-parekh-and-malhar-thakkar-starrer-golkeri-released-check-it-out/22572150|title=Trailer of Manasi Parekh and Malhar Thakkar starrer Golkeri released; check it out|date=2020-02-08|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2020-02-17|archive-date=15 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215152715/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/trailer-of-manasi-parekh-and-malhar-thakkar-starrer-golkeri-released-check-it-out/22572150|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Cast == The cast include:<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
* Malhar Thakar as Sahil Mohanbhai Sutariya * Manasi Parekh as Harshita * Sachin Khedekar as Mohanbhai Sutariya * Vandana Pathak as Jyotnsa Sutariya * Dharmesh Vyas * Dhwani Gautam
==Production== The film was shot at various places in Ahmedabad.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} The film was shot in 24 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment/articles/cast-of-gujarati-film-golkeri-is-foodie-manasi-parekh-loves-relaxed-atmosphere-of-ahmedabad-malhar-thakar-describes-how-to-make-khichdi-113776|title=માનસી પારેખને મુંબઈની ફાસ્ટ લાઇફ કરતાં અમદાવાદની શાંતિ ગમે છે|date=2020-02-24|website=Gujarati Mid-day|language=gu|access-date=2020-03-12}}</ref> The film was produced under banner of Soul Sutra which is owned by Parthiv Gohil and Manasi Parekh Gohil.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="TOI">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/exclusive-manasi-parekh-gohil-on-gol-keri-as-an-actor-and-producer-the-responsibility-is-tremendous/articleshow/74058472.cms|title=Exclusive! Manasi Parekh Gohil on 'GolKeri': As an actor and producer, the responsibility is tremendous|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=10 February 2020 |last1=Rathod |first1=Vaishali }}</ref> It was a debut of Manasi Parekh in Gujarati cinema.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iflicks.in/News/2020/02/07153052/Manasi-Parekh-to-debut-in-Gujarati-filmdom-with-%27Golkeri%27.vpf|title=Manasi Parekh to debut in Gujarati filmdom with 'Golkeri'|first=|date=2020-02-07|website=Iflicks|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213064106/http://www.iflicks.in/News/2020/02/07153052/Manasi-Parekh-to-debut-in-Gujarati-filmdom-with-%27Golkeri%27.vpf|archive-date=13 February 2020|access-date=2020-02-17|url-status=live}}</ref> Sachin Khedekar reprise his role of a father from the original while Vandana Pathak played a mother. Both debuted Gujarati cinema with the film. Malhar Thakar played a role as their son.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/feb/8/24405|title=Golkeri trailer: Familiar story of a couple's break-up is explored once more in this Gujarati dramedy|last=Pandya|first=Sonal|website=Cinestaan|access-date=2020-02-17|archive-date=17 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217070032/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/feb/8/24405|url-status=live}}</ref> From the same production house they are coming up with new Gujarati movie Kuch Express starting Ratna Pathak Shah, Mansi Parekh, Dharmendra Gohil and Darshil Safary.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Jay |date=2022-11-09 |title=Upcoming Gujarati Movie Kutch Express's 1st Look Released |url=https://bingewatcher.in/gujarati-movie-kutch-express/ |access-date=2022-11-09 |website=Binge Watcher |language=en-US |archive-date=9 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109100010/https://bingewatcher.in/gujarati-movie-kutch-express/ |url-status=usurped }}</ref>
== Soundtrack == {{Infobox album | name = Golkeri | type = Soundtrack | artist = Mika Singh, Hrishikesh-Saurabh-Jasraj | cover = | alt = | released = {{start date|2020|01|27|df=y}} | recorded = 2019 | genre = Feature film soundtrack | studio = Aditya Dev Studio | length = {{Duration|m=05|s=37}} | language = Gujarati | label = Zen Music Gujarati | producer = | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = | misc = {{External media | audio1 = [https://www.saavn.com/p/album/gujarati/golkeri-2020/3sf-D9vc-,w_?referrer=svn_source=share&svn_medium=com.whatsapp Album] on JioSaavn}} }}
"Soni Gujarat Ni" was the first Gujarati song sung by Mika Singh. The song videos were choreographed by Prince Gupta.<ref name="DG1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deshgujarat.com/2020/01/31/mika-singhs-1st-gujarati-song-for-upcoming-film-golkeri/|title=Mika Singh's 1st Gujarati Song for upcoming film GolKeri|date=2020-01-31|website=DeshGujarat|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-17|archive-date=5 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205144204/https://www.deshgujarat.com/2020/01/31/mika-singhs-1st-gujarati-song-for-upcoming-film-golkeri/|url-status=live}}</ref> Social media influencers Aashna Hegde and Khushi Hegde appeared in "Soni Gujarat Ni" song.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/exclusive-khushi-hegde-working-with-gol-keris-soni-gujarat-ni-team-taught-me-so-much/articleshow/74113631.cms|title=Exclusive! Khushi Hegde: Working with 'Gol Keri's' 'Soni Gujarat Ni' team taught me so much|last=|first=|date=|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-02-17 |last1=Rathod |first1=Vaishali }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.missmalini.com/2020/02/06/aashna-khushi-hegde-star-in-mika-singhs-first-ever-gujarati-song-soni-gujarat-ni/|title=Aashna & Khushi Hegde Star In Mika Singh's First-Ever Gujarati Song, 'Soni Gujarat Ni'|website=MissMalini|date=6 February 2020|access-date=2020-02-17|archive-date=17 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217073027/https://www.missmalini.com/2020/02/06/aashna-khushi-hegde-star-in-mika-singhs-first-ever-gujarati-song-soni-gujarat-ni/|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{track listing | headline =Track listing<ref name="DG1"/> | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = 5:37 | title1 = Soni Gujarat Ni | extra1 = Mika Singh, Parthiv Gohil | lyrics1 = Kiran Parihar | music1 = Mika Singh | length1 = 3:07
| title2 = Amastu Amastu | extra2 = Parthiv Gohil | lyrics2 = Sneha Desai | music2 = Hrishikesh-Saurabh-Jasraj | length2 = 2:30
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== Marketing and release == The songs were released on YouTube. The film released its poster and title on 5 February 2020.<ref name=":0" /> Two days later, the official trailer of the film was released by Zen Music Gujarati on 7 February 2020.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=RiQJw0znUjw|title=Golkeri- Official Trailer - Malhar - Manasi - Soul Sutra - New Movie Gujarati - In Cinemas Now|work=Zen Music Gujarati|publisher=YouTube|date=7 February 2020|access-date=17 March 2020|archive-date=14 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314100339/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiQJw0znUjw|url-status=live}}</ref>
The film was released in India on 28 February 2020.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="Mumbai Live">{{cite web |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/entertainment/gujarati-film-golkeri-with-malhar-thakkar-manasi-parekh-to-release-on-february-28-45127 |title=Gujarati Film 'Golkeri' To Release On February 28 |access-date=7 February 2020 |website=Mumbai Live |archive-date=12 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212185842/https://www.mumbailive.com/en/entertainment/gujarati-film-golkeri-with-malhar-thakkar-manasi-parekh-to-release-on-february-28-45127 |url-status=live }}</ref> The theatrical run was shortened due to COVID-19 pandemic and it was subsequently released for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.<ref name="BOTOI" />
==Reception== ===Box office=== The film grossed {{INRConvert|3|c}} in the opening weekend and {{INRConvert|4|c}} in the first week.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} The film had grossed over about {{INRConvert|9|c}} on the box office in 17 days before the theatres were closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name="BOTOI">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/malhar-thakar-and-manasi-parekh-starrer-golkeri-all-set-for-a-digital-release/articleshow/76014740.cms|title=Malhar Thakar and Manasi Parekh starrer Golkeri all set for a digital release|date=27 May 2020|last=Jambhekar|first=Shruti|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=27 May 2020|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119202814/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/malhar-thakar-and-manasi-parekh-starrer-golkeri-all-set-for-a-digital-release/articleshow/76014740.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Critical reception=== The film is received positively.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/exclusive-viral-shah-reveals-he-worked-on-gol-keri-while-suffering-from-dengue/articleshow/74453309.cms|title=Exclusive! Viral Shah reveals he worked on 'Gol Keri' while suffering from dengue - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-06 |last1=Rathod |first1=Vaishali }}</ref> Shreya Iyer of ''The Times of India'' gave it 3.5 out of 5. She praised the performances, production and background score while pointed out that the film is "bit too stretched at some places" but the second half is gripping.<ref>{{Citation|title=Golkeri Movie Review: Sweet, sour, spicy, tangy: This Golkeri can be savoured by all|first=Shreya|last=Iyer|newspaper=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/golkeri/movie-review/74461588.cms|access-date=2020-03-06|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329031424/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/golkeri/movie-review/74461588.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The VTV Gujarati team called the film family-friendly and predictable. They praised it for story, script and performances but criticised the dialogues of parents and the lack of clarity in the theme.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vtvgujarati.com/news-details/golkeri-gujarati-film-review|title=ખાટીમીઠી ગોળકેરી ના રસામાં તરબોળતી ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ એટલે 'ગોળકેરી'|website=VTV Gujarati|access-date=2020-03-06|language=gu|archive-date=20 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920114003/https://www.vtvgujarati.com/news-details/golkeri-gujarati-film-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Accolades === The film received the best film award at the Toronto Gujarati Iconic Film Festival 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive! Manasi Parekh Gohil: I think 'Golkeri' had a fabulous journey right from getting the biggest opening in the theatres - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/exclusive-manasi-parekh-gohil-i-think-golkeri-had-a-fabulous-journey-right-from-getting-the-biggest-opening-in-the-theatres/articleshow/78315942.cms|access-date=2020-10-01|website=The Times of India|language=en |last1=Rathod |first1=Vaishali }}</ref>
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Category:Films shot in Ahmedabad Category:Indian comedy-drama films Category:Gujarati remakes of Marathi films Category:2020s Gujarati-language films Category:2020 comedy-drama films Category:2020 films