Aamne Samne – is a great comedy Marathi Natak that I recently had the opportunity to see. It is directed and written by Niraj Shirvaikar. The story has a very humorous take on the intricacies of marriage.
“Update as of 26 December 2024 – This review is based on my personal experience and opinions of watching this Marathi Natak in December 2022.”
Imagine this, what if people from two generations start living next to each other in the same building? One is just like as old as your grandparents, and the other two as a young couple in their mid-30s. These two couples begin to live side-by-side. One couple is younger, while the other adheres to more traditional values.
What could happen, when these two turn out as neighbours to each other? Either of the two can happen between them – a difference of opinion or an exchange of ideas when they see and meet each other. Taking this as the core plot, the writer has created the story of Aamne Samne.
I watched their show from the audience in December 2022, and this is my personal review blog of Aamne Samne Marathi Natak.
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Aamne Samne Natak Story
The story of Aamne Samne Natak revolves around 2 couples living next to each other as neighbours. One couple is in their mid-50s and the other one is in their mid-20s and 30s, kind of like a young couple. The first half of the Natak focuses on issues of the young couple. Whereas, the second half focuses on the old couple’s life issue. Both of the couples have something or the other going in their life. That is where the theme of the Natak “Aamne Samne” is justified for.

The old couple is played by Mangesh Kadam and Leena Bhagwat. They both are very satisfied and happy in their marriage. But the dad is worried about their son. Thier son is studying abroad and is married. As a caring father, he always believes that everything is going well with them. One day, out of the blue, he is shocked to learn that his son’s marriage is facing some hardships and difficulties. Moreover, they are also thinking about getting divorced. Listening to this, the lead actor Mangesh Kadam, the Dad is struck with sadness and shock.
The young couple are not yet married and are living in a live-in relationship. The role of the young couple is played by Rohan Gujjar and Ketki Vilas. Rohan is a writer and aims to pursue his career in the field of writing. Kekti works in a corporate firm and earns for both. In the first half, we get to see the perspective and issues faced by the young couple. Similarly, in the second half, we get to see how the old couple deals with issues in their family and life.
That’s when the actual story of this Natak begins. A comparison that will offer a good perspective on their marital relationship and the practical things around them. This Natak majorly showcases you the clash of ideologies and the exchange of ideas between these two couples, who are living next to each other, as neighbours.
It may appear through this story that this is something we have seen before, but no, this is where the genuine fun starts, as this show is displayed in an unexpected way. The narrative is unique and one-of-a-kind, which has never been done in commercial theatre until now. The way the story is presented to you in its own way is something very unique. And that’s why Aamne Samne became a very popular Marathi Natak.
Now what exactly their issues were, how the exchange of ideas happened, and what happens in the first half, or the second, is something you need to watch in one of their upcoming shows.
In addition to a very unique way of presenting this Natak, Aamne Samne has also completed more than 100 shows. Not only this, Leena Bhagwat was also granted as the Best Actor in Zee Natya Gaurav Awards for this particular Natak.
Why Should I Watch Aamne Samne?

This Natak is an essential need in the Marathi theatre because until now, there has been a conflict between the previous generation and the present generation, based on their thinking and ideologies. And then, there has been a trend to go ahead and listen to the thoughts of the present generation.
But this Natak aims that we should not only listen to the thoughts of the present generation but should inherit and move forward. Aamne Samne Natak aims to talk about the necessity to alter our viewpoint. Live-in-relationships or fights, divorce or staying together for a lifetime, this isn’t what Aamne Samne talks about. The idea of how necessary it is for the present generation and the previous generation to come together as one unit is presented in this Natak.
Last but not the least, this Natak actively engages the audience as well in their live act. There are various scenes where the audience actively communicates with the on-stage characters as part of the act, making it more interactive.
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