Ventilator - A Hilarious Journey Through Family Emotions

Written and directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, Ventilator is a 2016 comedy-drama that tells the story of the Kamerkar family. The film is about the eldest and most beloved member who goes into a coma and is put on a medical ventilator a few days before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebrations.

Mapuskar’s film is inspired by the true events of his life when one of his family members was hospitalized and put on a ventilator. The script resembles the reaction of his family members, trying to treat the difficult situation with humor. On its completion, he approached several producers, who were skeptical and tried to discourage him from making it in Marathi.

Produced by Priyanka Chopra under her production company Purple Pebble Pictures. The film was released on November 4, 2016, in Maharashtra and several other cities in India. Ventilator is now available to stream on ZEE5.

Ventilator Movie Plot- The Reality of Life with a Twist of Humour

Every year, the Kamerkar family has a heartwarming tradition of gathering in their ancestral village to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. However, this time, just a few days before the festive cheer, a beloved family figure, Gajanan Karmerkar, fondly known as Gajju Kaka, falls into a coma and is placed on life support in a Mumbai hospital.

Raja Kamerkar, a prominent Bollywood director and Gajju Kaka's nephew, receives the distressing news during a movie screening featuring Priyanka Chopra. The news prompts him to rush to the hospital. Gajju Kaka has always been a pillar of support for Raja, especially during challenging times with his father.

As Raja heads to the hospital, he informs the rest of the family, causing a mix of worry for Gajju Kaka's health and concern about the upcoming festivities. The family, along with neighbors, gather at the hospital, hoping and praying for Gajju Kaka's recovery. Amid the anxiety, Raja finds himself observing the family's reactions and attitudes, finding both solace and amusement amid the chaos.

Prasanna, Gajanan's son, struggles with a strained relationship with his father. He's deeply engrossed in his political pursuits and a competition to impress his boss. Meanwhile, Pritam, Prasanna's cousin from the village, is on his way to the hospital with other relatives.

The family learns about Gajju Kaka's reliance on a ventilator, and Prasanna decides to keep him on life support until the following afternoon. Raja, who has had his share of differences with his father, encourages Prasanna to visit Gajanan and make amends.

The family from the village arrives, bringing in a breath of fresh air. Lata, Raja's cousin from the United States, shares a touching family tree drawing, sparking emotional conversations within the family. Prasanna, moved by the moment, opens up about his feelings, revealing his insecurities and past grievances. However, he soon realizes the depth of his father's love and rushes back to keep Gajanan on life support.

This revelation leads to heartfelt reunions and embraces within the family. Despite the emotional rollercoaster, Gajanan, still on life support, is seen smiling—a symbol of peace and resolution within the family, bringing a sense of unity and hope during this challenging time.

The Finest Talents from Marathi Cinema

The film features Ashutosh Gowariker as Raja Kamerkar, Jitendra Joshi as Prasanna Kamerkar

Sulbha Arya as Manda (Prasanna's mother), and Sukanya Kulkarni as Sarika (Prasanna's sister) in pivotal roles.

It also stars Viju Khote as Shirish Appa, Sanjiv Shah as Ashwin, Nilesh Divekar as Sai

Kirti Adarkar as Lata, Tanvi Abhyankar as Rucha, Rahul Solapurkar as Nandan, Shashank Shende as Politician Zantey, Achyut Potdar as Bhau's younger brother, Usha Nadkarni as Akka, Nikhil Ratnaparkhi as Pritam, Swati Chitnis as Indu, Satish Alekar as Bhau (Raja's father), Deepak Shirke as Aatma Dhadke, Sumedh Mudgalkar as Karan, Abhijeet Chavan as Ajit, Roop as Jai, Narayan Jadhav as Anna Vinay's Father, Raja Bapat as Gajju Kaka, main patient in the hospital, Gautam Berde as Doctor, Vijay Nikam as Subhash Kaka, Purnima Ahire as Raja's Maid, Boman Irani as Dr. Shroff, Rohan Mapuskar as Jr. Doctor, Sonamoni Gadkari as Ms. Iyer (Nurse), Namrata Sambherao as Rashmi, Prabhakar More as Village Priest, Jayant Gadekar as Gurav, Rucha Inamdar as the Girl on the phone, Mukund Bhatt as Decorator, and Priyanka Chopra as herself, among others.

Watch Ventilator Full Movie Online On ZEE5

Ventilator was a commercial success and went on to be the 10th highest-grossing Marathi film in 2017. The film got an IMDb rating of 8.2 out of 10 and is available to stream on ZEE5.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Ventilator Movie

Q1. Who are the lead actors in Ventilator?

Ans. The movie features Ashutosh Gowariker, Jitendra Joshi, Sulbha Arya and Sukanya Kulkarni in lead roles.

Q2. What genre does Ventilator belong to?

Ans. The movie falls under the comedy-drama genre.

Q3. Who is the producer of Ventilator?

Ans. Priyanka Chopra produced the film.

Q4. Which language was Ventilator filmed in?

Ans. Ventilator is a Marathi language film.

Q5. Where to watch the Ventilator movie?

Ans. You can watch Ventilator movie online on ZEE5 Global.