TOP 20 BEST MARATHI MOVIES OF ALL TIME
Maharashtra, a region that is always known for its mark in history, bravery, courage, richness in culture, prosperity, and always been progressive with times. Just like its deep-rooted culture, development with times, this land has always been a birthplace of many historical events and industrial advancements. this land is always been pioneers in all the major fields, such as Medicine, Education, art, Sports, or human rights, which played a significant role in the development of India. Marathi language which ranks 10th in the list of most spoken languages in the world. has some of the oldest literature of all modern Indian languages, dating from around 600 AD. The Marathi language is one of the most beautiful languages in the world with its legacy. It has moisture from Konkan's rains, the roar of Sahyadri mountain ranges, the broadness of five rivers, and nobility from its great cultural legacy. Just like this great land which is called Maharashtra and where people speak this affluent Marathi language, Marathi cinema also represents this Ideological wealth.
Marathi film industry is the oldest and one of the pioneer film industries in India. India's first full-length feature film Raja Harishchandra, which was directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was a Marathi film. Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the first pioneer and founder of Indian cinema. Sant Tukaram was the first Indian work to win the Best Film Award at the Venice film festival in 1937. In 1954 at the very first edition of the National Awards, Shyamchi Aai another Marathi film won the first President's Gold Medal for Cinema. It was directed by Acharya P. K. Atre, and it was an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Sane Guruji. This industry created many legends V. Shantaram, Master Vinayak, Bhalji Pendharkar, Acharya Atre, followed by Raja Paranjpe, G. D. Madgulkar, Sudhir Phadke, Raja Thakur, Dada Kondke, Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde. Dr. Jabbar Patel. Till 2018, the Marathi industry has a total of 5 National Film Award under the Best Feature Film category.
Marathi film industry is the oldest and one of the pioneer film industries in India. India's first full-length feature film Raja Harishchandra, which was directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was a Marathi film. Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the first pioneer and founder of Indian cinema. Sant Tukaram was the first Indian work to win the Best Film Award at the Venice film festival in 1937. In 1954 at the very first edition of the National Awards, Shyamchi Aai another Marathi film won the first President's Gold Medal for Cinema. It was directed by Acharya P. K. Atre, and it was an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Sane Guruji. This industry created many legends V. Shantaram, Master Vinayak, Bhalji Pendharkar, Acharya Atre, followed by Raja Paranjpe, G. D. Madgulkar, Sudhir Phadke, Raja Thakur, Dada Kondke, Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde. Dr. Jabbar Patel. Till 2018, the Marathi industry has a total of 5 National Film Award under the Best Feature Film category.
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- DirectorSandeep SawantStarsArun NalawadeAshwin ChitaleSandeep KulkarniThis story is about how an old man tried to show his grandson the preciousness and beauty of life in a no win situation such as cancer. It is about keeping a positive attitude towards life.The film is released in 2004, directed by Sandeep Sawant. A villager Vichare brings his 8-year-old grandson Parshuraam (also known as Parshya)to a doctor, dr. Sane in Pune to diagnose the child’s eyes. They are accompanied by Parshya’s maternal uncle Diwakar. During the first appointment with the doctor, dr. Sane quickly diagnose the child as a victim of retinoblastoma - a rare retinal cancer.
After consulting with other colleagues in the US and UK doctor finds that the only way to solve the child’s life is to perform an operation that will leave the child blind. The film depicts the struggle of grandfather to accept the reality that the only way to save his grandson is at the cost of his eyesight and difficulties faced by doctors and medical staff to explain grandfather and Parshya that the truth is inevitable. The emotional journey of a grandfather and Parshya is shown beautifully in this film. Ashwin Chitale as Parshuram Vichare will win your heart with his innocent performance. The film will leave you speechless and will leave a huge mark on your mind. The amazing screenplay, excellent direction, and cinematography are the best assets of this film.
This film was India's official entry to the 2004 Oscars, and it was ranked 6th in the academy award for the best foreign-language film category. The film received a national award for the best feature film and best child artist award for Ashwin Chitale. After watching all these films, definitely think about the quality of films we watch nowadays. If you really liked this film, then please subscribe to our channel for more videos like this. - DirectorUmesh Vinayak KulkarniStarsNana PatekarDilip PrabhawalkarJyoti SubhashKeshya, a simple villager believes that god has arrived in his village but everyone disbelieves him. Later when the politics plays its part things take a drastic change.This film released in 2011 and is a dark comedy directed by Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni and produced by Abhijeet Gholap. Starring Girish Kulkarni, Nana Patekar, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Sharvani Pillai, Sonali Kulkarni in lead roles. The movie won a maximum number of awards (3) at 59th National Film Awards in 2011 under Best Feature Film, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay category. The film is about the effect of globalization on India's small towns and the terrible state of Indian villages, with political surroundings. The story begins In a peaceful village called Mangrul, Maharashtra. Keshya (Girish Kulkarni), a simple villager youth, who works for Bhau (Nana Patekar) as a Cow stockman. One day he takes one of Bhau's cow named "KARDI", to one of the hills in the village where there is an Audumber (Ficus_racemosa/Indian fig tree) tree present. KARDI a cow scratches her head over that tree and by which Lord Dattatreya makes a presence and shows his Avtar to Keshya. Keshya by experiencing God's Avtar he makes a hue and cry in the village saying God Dattatreya made an appearance for him.
Anna (Dilip Prabhavalkar), the most respected figure of Mangrul, advises him against announcing such a personal matter as it's a question of faith. However, it is too late as a Journalist (Kishor Kadam) with the help of a few other village youths who involved more into politics, sensationalizes the news about Lord Dattatrey making an appearance in Mangrul. There is now a demand for a Dattatrey temple. Bhau doesn't approve it as he wants the funds to be used for a better purpose, as Anna also has the vision to build Hospital in the village. But since Bhau helpless looking at the village so demand, the temple is built. And slowly the village becomes a holy place. Mangrul goes through a 360-degree change due to commercialization but nobody is complaining except Anna. Soon, blinded by the commercial progress, God is forgotten. Every village has a right to progress commercially but how ethical it is to use a temple and it's good to achieve it?. Deool tells of every commercialized holy place. Faith is such a personal topic, but it is encashed and used only as a money-making tool nowadays. Deool highlighted this topic really beautifully. Girish Kulkarni has done a terrific job as Keshya in this film with excellent direction by Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni. Deool will surely leave you thinking about current scenarios of almost every holy place and politics involved in it. Globalization not only hit everyone but gods and holy places are also commercialized now. - DirectorJabbar PatelStarsSmita PatilGirish KarnadShrikant MogheAfter the passing of her husband, Mrs. Mahajan takes care of four institutions, and lives a comfortable lifestyle with her two sons - Dr. Mohan and his wife, Maya; and Advocate Subhash Mahajan, his wife, Savitri, and their daughter, Rani. Savitri is unhappy as she wants a career for herself. She finally gets a chance to prove her skills in social services when she gets a job offer as Superintendent of a Women's Reformatory Home in distant Sangamwadi. Although Rani and Subhash as well as the rest of the family oppose her going, she has made up her mind. She arrives there and soon gets actively involved in the day to day activities of the institute, which is home to many women with a criminal background; who have been abused and beaten by their husbands; those who have been sexually assaulted; and even some with mental problems. After several months of her active involvement, Savitri is faced with a crisis when the Managing Committee, led by Chairperson Sheela Samson blames her for the death of two inmates, who set themselves on fire; her inability to get along with local businessmen; her rude comments to the local M.L.A., Bane; her interference in the personal lives of inmates. And to make matters the State Government appoints a one-man Commission to look into the problems of this institution. Savitri now has a choice - to resign and return home - to a family of virtual strangers; or stay and face the onslaught of charges that may be brought out against her.The film is released in 1982, produced by D.V. Rao and co-produced and directed by Dr. Jabbar Patel. Again one more beautiful contribution by him to Marathi film industry. The film is based on the Marathi novel “Beghar” by Shanta Nisal.
The film is a story of Sulbha Mahajan, a woman who dreams to step outside her four-walled home and bring a change in society. She wants to do something constructive for the abused, assaulted, neglected, and traumatized women folk of the society. She gets a job offer as superintendent of women’s reformatory. The job offer raised objections from her conservative mother-in-law and her lawyer husband Subhash played by Girish Karnad. Sulbha is also worried about her young daughter and her upbringing is taken care of by her supportive sister-in-law. Determined Sulbha then goes ahead with her dream job. She faces challenges in her new endeavors and starts bringing discipline at home by reducing frauds that were taking place previously. Soon on her journey, she discovers the harsh realities and how carelessly problems of these women are handled by the committee of the house. When she returns home back to her family, she finds out her husband is involved with other women during her absence even she’s not welcomed happily by her daughter. In the end, she finds her self all alone in this journey and empathizes with all those women despite being from a privileged background that even her situation is not different that of those women form the reformatory. The content of the film is still relatable and we can still see the issues of the women are neglected in current society. Smita Patil as Sulbha done an excellent job with her natural performance. The film received a national award for the best feature film in Marathi for a sincere cinematic statement on the theme of a woman seeking to establish her identity by pursuing a career, even at the risk of alienation from her family. - DirectorRajeev PatilStarsUpendra LimayeMukta BarveVinay ApteTwo strangers are forced into a life of servitude to the local deity. They fall in love and want to start a new life but will the wrath of a highly superstitious community let them live in peace?The film is released in 2009, directed by Rajiv Patil and produced under iDream Productions & Screenplay by Sanjay Krishnaji Patil. Starring Upendra Limaye and Mukta Barve in the lead roles.
Jogwa actually means alms given to a person, who are the devotees of Goddess Yellamma, known as "Jogtin" (female) and "Jogta" (male); They are forced by the society to give up everything and serve God. A Jogta has to give up the fact of being a man and suppress all his desires. A Jogtin is expected to give up herself, she cannot get married, have children, or have a life of her own. This tradition was followed in the rural areas in ancient times and like any tradition was flexible enough for those in power to misuse it. It is known to be still followed in some villages in Karnataka. Jogwa is a love story between Jogta played by Upendra Limaye and Jogtin played by Mukta Barve. A heart-wrenching tale that exposes the hypocrisies and exploitations of an oppressed society harrowed by archaic traditions and plagued by superstitions in the heart of rural India, Jogwa is a poignant tale of one woman’s inspiring journey to break free from the shackles of discrimination, sexual oppression, and servitude and find true happiness. Amazing performances by Upendra Limaye and Mukta Barve will leave you speechless along with its touching music. Amazing screenplay and portrayal of this discriminating ritual in India will make you wonder how pitiful these rituals are and misused by society.
The film received five awards at the national film awards. National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues, Best Actor for Upendra Limaye, Best Music Direction for Ajay Atul, Best Male Playback Singer for Hariharan, and for Best Female Playback Singer for Shreya Ghoshal for the song "Jeev Rangla". - DirectorJabbar PatelStarsNilu PhuleShreeram LagooSmita PatilA corrupt Hindurao believes drunken Master inquiring about Maruti Kamble could be a government official whose come to stop his wrong doings.He agrees to tell him about Maruti Kamble on a condition after hearing he will leave the village.The film was released in 1975, directed by Jabbar Patel is a crime drama. starring Nilu Phule and Shriram Lagoo in lead roles. A middle-aged, penniless drunkard (Shriram Lagoo) arrives at a quiet village on a bus. At the bus-stand people are talking something about some "Maruti Kamble" in a hushed tone. The news of his arrival reaches the sugar baron Mr. Hindurao Dhonde-Patil through his henchman who expresses his doubt that the drunkard may be a sleuth sent by the central government. Hindurao is worried. Hindurao invites the drunkard to his mansion and provides him space to live in order to keep an eye on him. This starts a very unusual bond between a penniless drunkard and a potentate. The film will strike you with strong and deep dialogues by Nilu Phule. The story of the film has so many layers that after watching this film, it'll hold a deep impact on your mind at least for a week. The film is filled with terrific performances by Nilu Phule and Shriram Lagoo. Some scenes are so wonderful that it'll leave you speechless. It's very difficult to keep showcase so many emotions and layers of characters in one frame and Dr. Jabbar Patel created magic with his direction and created a masterpiece. No doubt this film received a national award for Best Feature Film in Marathi.
- DirectorJabbar PatelStarsMohan AgasheSuresh BansaleRavindra BapatWhen Chief Minister of Maharashtra gets an anonymous call to warn him against possible rebellion in his party, all is not well. The current government is being questioned by opposition on a lot of issues such as health, education but the most important being the situation of drought. Finance Minister Vishwasrao wants to fall out of current government has an ambition to become CM but he is not the only one. There are others like Manikrao and Daulatrao who nurture the same aspirations. The CM has to foil this plan. At any cost. Intriguing tale of Machiavellian politics that's devoid of any values.The main character is a journalist named Digu Tipnis (Nilu Phule) who uncovers a network of telephone tapping, relations between trade unions and politicians, etc. The plot addresses Maharashtra's political corruption linked with Mumbai's entrepreneurial sector. This film showed the misery of the common man in a corrupt social and political environment. It outlines how the effect of selfish and voracious behavior of white collars and politicians on the common man. We will not go more details of the story because everyone should watch this film. The plot of the film is so well written and each aspect of the events is shot with absolute perfection. Arun Sarnaik as Chief Minister, Shriram Lagoo as the Finance Minister of the state has done an excellent job. As an audience to watch all these negotiations, compromises and Horse-trading that are happening in the political arena is unimaginable. The film is a trendsetter and one of its kind. People who are interested in politics and current affairs, you will fall into this movie instantly. The film is a perfect blend of reality, emotions, and politics. No doubt this film received a national award for Best Feature Film in Marathi. The film is one of the best contributions by Dr. Jabbar Patel to the Marathi Industry.
- DirectorAvinash ArunStarsAmruta SubhashDevadhar ArchitParth BhaleraoA 11-year-old Indian boy who has just lost his father is forced to adapt to a new school in a small village. The story is about how he copes up and how life has to move on transforming a young mind into an adult day by day.The film is released in 2014 and directed by Avinash Arun. It is a story of an 11-year-old 7th-grade boy who has just lost his father and is forced to adapt to a new school in a tiny village after his mother is transferred from Pune. The story is about how he copes with his transformation and coming of age on day by day basis. It is also about the pressures that his mother has to deal with, both as a single mother and as work. The film is shot in a tiny village on the Kokan coast of Maharashtra, beautiful cinematography enhances the screenplay and takes to another level of mastery. Beautiful performance by both the child artists Parth Bhalerao and Archit Deodhar makes this film even more beautiful. The bond between the mother played by Amruta Subhash, and the boy Chinmay is really special. The complexity in emotions and simplicity of the background is handled perfectly by Avinash Arun in this film. The film is a beautiful blend of cinematography, narration and realistic performances of lead actors.
The film was selected for the 64th Berline Film Festival where it won the Crystal Bear by the children’s jury in the generation KPlus selection. The film also received a national award for the best feature film in Marathi. - DirectorPralhad Keshav AtreStarsVasant BapatAshok BhatSaraswati BodasAbout the relationship between Shyam and his mother who teaches him how to stick to his ideals and beliefs in spite of them living in poverty.The film was released in 1953, directed by Acharya (P. K. Atre) Atre. The film is based on the
Shyamchi Aai written by Sane Guruji. Shyamchi Aai is an autobiography of social activist Pandurang Sadashiv Sane (known as Sane Guruji). It's regarded as one of the greatest tributes to a mother's love in Marathi literature.
The plot revolves around a boy called Shyam and his relationship with his mother. It shares the effect Shyam's mother has had on Shyam's life and upbringing, and how he is taught to stick to his ideals and principles, even in the face of poverty. The relationships of all the individuals in Shyam's family are explored. The film is a representation of the love of a mother for her child. The film beautifully showcases the bond of every member of the family, family settings in the rural Konkan. The film won the first national award for the best feature film in India. Just like the book, the film does complete justice to its adaptation, and performances by the lead characters make this film even more beautiful.
Legendary actress Vanmala as Shyam's mother does complete justice with her calm and angelic face and performance. - DirectorSumitra BhaveSunil SukthankarStarsSadashiv AmrapurkarUttara BaokarSiddharth DaftardarChronicles the life of famous doctor (fictional) through a series of flashbacks, as he is travelling to his native place after decades where it all began in extremely modest circumstances.The film is released in 2002, directed by filmmaker duo Sumitra Bhave–Sunil Sukthankar and produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India.
It is a story of Bhaskar Deshpande (played by Mahesh Elkunchwar), who’s awarded the coveted Ramon Magsaysay award for his dedicated works in preventive medicine in the slums of Mumbai.
One day Bhaskar decides to visit his hometown village after 40 years and as he walks through the ruins of his old ancestral house, the events unfold in his memory.
How Bhaskar rises above his poor financial conditions and devotes himself to the poor people, for his mother who believes that their generations have been cursed by the Vasthupurush ( Guardian spirit of the house) for doing wrong to the people of lower castes.
The film is a perfect blend of struggle, strong will power, and emotions. Being from such a disturbing background on how Bhaskar achieves and becomes a doctor. Mahesh Elkunchwar as Bhaskar has done an excellent job. The film is loaded with splendid performances and a beautiful screenplay. The film also received a national award for Best Feature Film in Marathi. - DirectorNishikant KamatStarsSandeep KulkarniPournima AhireAudumber AphaleA common man fights against the corruption and injustice happening around him.The film was released in 2005, directed by Nishikanth Kamat. starring Sandeep Kulkarni, Shilpa Tulaskar, and Sandesh Jadhav in lead roles. It is the story of a middle-class bank employee, Madhav Apte, an ordinary, law-abiding, and honest citizen who faces constant frustration with the injustice and corruption that pervades in all walks of his life. Which leads to a mental breakdown as he reaches his breaking point, He goes on a rampage as a vigilante across Mumbai to set things right. ultimately ending in a tragic climax. The film leaves a strong mark on the audience and makes them think about their daily ignorance in social life. Sandeep Kulkarni has done an excellent job as Madhav Apte.
The film also received National Film Awards - Best Feature Film in Marathi. The film also received many awards in international film festivals. The film showcases the struggles of the common man because of corruption and Nishikant Kamat does not hesitate to show this on screen. That's what makes this film a bold with a social message. This film will open the eyes of every ordinary citizen and make them stand for injustice happening around them. Nishikant Kamat remade this film in Tamil as Evano Oruvan with R. Madhavan playing the lead. - DirectorJabbar PatelStarsMohan AgasheSatish AlekarLaxmikant BerdeAburao is a famous clown in Tamasha world, but will be soon addicted to the world of fame.The film was released in 1992, directed by Jabbar Patel and produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India. Starring Laxmikant Berde, Madhu Kambikar, Nilu Phule, Varsha Usgaonkar in lead roles, and Mohan Agashe and Dilip Prabhavalkar in supporting roles. The film is a heart-warming story of Aburao (Laxmikant Berde), a famous film-star in Maharashtra in flashbacks. Who is an illegitimate son of a tamasha dancer, Manjula, and later becomes a well-known artist? The film showcases all the personal emotional sacrifices an artist does for the entertainment of an audience. Despite their dilemma how artists get exploited but still they need to smile and be like a clown in front of an audience. Lazmikant berde who's always known for his comic roles has done a terrific job as Aburao in the film. It's a story of artists in a current society which is narrated so beautifully by Jabbar Patel. Excellent direction and outstanding performances make this film even more special. The film also received Best Feature Film in Marathi.
- DirectorMakarand ManeStarsShashank ShendeSahil JoshiAbhay MahajanIt is the heart-warming journey of father and son; the endearing pursuit of a 7-year old boy to find his dead mother, innocently mistaking her to be at God's abode and the tireless plight of his father, a farmer stuck in the vicious circle of drought and debt. With no one else to turn to, they travel to Pandharpur, God's abode, where each thinks they will find what they seek. But this search tests their harmony, morality, integrity and faith. Will this physical and emotional quest help them find a way to mend their bond? And will the underdog father and son redeem themselves to find a way out of this cycle of misfortune and emerge victorious?The film was released in 2017 and was directed by Makarand Mane. It is the touching story of father and son; the endearing pursuit of a 7-year-old boy to find his dead mother, innocently mistaking her to be at God's abode and the vigorous troubles of his father, a farmer stuck in the cruel circle of drought and debt. With no one else to turn to, they travel to Pandharpur, God's abode, where each thinks they will find what they seek. But this search tests their harmony, morality, integrity, and faith. Will this physical and emotional chase help them find a way to restore their bond? And will the underdog father and son redeem themselves to find a way out of this cycle of adversity and emerge victoriously? Shashank Shende and Sahil Joshi play the lead roles of father Arjun and son Abhimanyu. Both actors will win your heart with their real performances. Especially child artist Sahil Joshi.
Ringan makes us realize the cruel reality of the poor farmer's face and is a great emotional experience to watch. This film was shown in many international film festivals. It also won Best Feature Film in Marathi for that year. - DirectorGajendra Vitthal AhireStarsTushar DalviAditi DeshpandeVikram GokhaleAditya Dandavate is not the public prosecutor in this case, instead he was Raghuvir Karkhanis's lawyer in a previous rape case.The film was released in 2003 is a crime drama film directed by Gajendra Ahire. starring Aditi Deshpande in the lead role as Mrs. Raut. Mrs. Vidya Raut murders her boss Karkhanis near Juhu Beach and surrenders herself to the police. She also submits the bloody dagger, the weapon of murder. Swati Dandavate, a promising advocate decides to fight her case. Her initial meetings with Mrs. Raut go waste as she keeps confessing her crime and is ready for the punishment. But this whole situation Convinced Swati that something is hidden, Swati decides to find it out and over the course of time she figures out the truth behind this crime. It's a story of two women's struggle against male exploitation and domination. No Doubt this film received National Award for Best Film in Marathi. Aditi Deshpande as Mrs. Raut did a great job. Her performance will leave you speechless.
After watching this film audience will definitely feel restless for days. Whether it is against society or family Swati and Mrs. Rout sets a strong example for taking a stand for their own rights in front of the audience. Undoubtedly this film received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi of the year. - DirectorRajduttStarsPrashant DamleSuhasini DeshpandeMeena DhotikarThe film is based on domestic violence and harassment of women. Exploitation after marriage and how women should take a stand for their own rights. How she's mentally and physically harassed by her husband and greedy mother-in-law.This film was released in 1986. Directed by Rajdutt. starring Ashalata, Yashwant Dutt, Nilu Phule, Prashant Damle in lead roles. The plot of the film is based on the domestic violence and harassment of women.
Exploitation after marriage and how women should take a stand for their own rights. It tells a story of Asha who is from a good family marries a boy who's only interested in her dowry she's getting from her father. How she's mentally and physically harassed by her husband and greedy mother-in-law. But somehow surviving with her only supporting father-in-law and neighbors. Her suffering makes the audience realize the situation of women in society and the cruel dowry system.
Nilu fule as a helpless father makes us realize how it feels to the father of a bride when in-laws keep on demanding despite fulfilling all their demands without the security of his daughter's happiness. This film also received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi of the year. - DirectorBipin NadkarniStarsShivaji SatamNeena KulkarniUttara BaokarUttarayan is a highly captivating adaptation of Jaywant Dalvi's Marathi play, "Durgi" . Raghuveer , a widower in his 50s has come to live with his computer engineer son Sanjay . He meets his childhood friend Babu Borkar and during their conversations they reminisce about Kusumavati a.k.a. Durgi , Raghu's first love . Raghu finds out Durgi's address and goes to meet her . Durgi is lonely after her marriage fell apart because her husband was a drunkard and a womanizer . Raghu and Durgi resume their old friendship and slowly a strong bond develops between them . Raghu thinks about asking Durgi whether she wants to marry him . But will Raghu gather enough courage to ask her? Will Durgi accept a proposal at such an old age? And finally , will Raghu's son approve of the marriage?This film was released in 2004, directed by Bipin Nadkarni starring Shivaji Satam and Neena Kulkarni in lead roles. This film is based on the Marathi play "Durgi" written by Jaywant Dalvi. It's a story of Raghuvir Rajadhyaksha (Raghu) moves to Mumbai after his retirement to live with his son Sanjay, who is now getting married and has plans of going to the USA. Raghu is a widower for the past 14 years meets Kusumawati, his teenage crush. Kusumawati is now known as Durgi, as she was named that after her marriage with a rich barrister from Pune. Durgi's lives with her old mother in a small house. Because she was abused & harassed by her husband after marriage. Her father died because of a heart attack and her brother sold all the property and now lived with his wife separately. Durgi is thus left alone without any support from his childhood friend and her brother. She works as a librarian for her daily expenses. Raghu, who saw always saw her happy and during all the family prosperity is devastated to see her struggle like this. Now Raghu, being all alone and finding Durgi also to be the same, falls in love with her again. Uttarayan is a beautiful story that describes there is no age limit to fall in love or be with your soulmate again. Shivaji Satam and Neena Kulkarni as Raghu and Durgi take the screenplay to the next level with their natural performances. The simplicity in the film makes this film even more beautiful to watch. The film received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi.
- DirectorSanjay SoorkarStarsPrashant DamleMohan JoshiSachin KhedekarWhen the government announces quotas to increase women's political representation, Annasaheb, an MLA, for the last thirty years compels his intelligent daughter Vasudha to take over from him and continue so that nothing changes for him and his family. In due course of time Vasudha realizes that she is a mere puppet in the hands of her father and that she has no power as an MLA. Even when her wayward brother's atrocities increase, the family turns a blind eye. However, Sameer Shinde, Vasudha's college friend, opposes, and the family doesn't take it too kindly resulting in, Sameer being murdered. Now Vasudha reaches her breaking point and vows to bring the killer to justice, even if it means breaking all ties with her family.This film was released in 1999, directed and produced by Ratan Madaan and directed by Sanjay Surkar.
The film begins with the government announcing quotas to increase women's political representation, Annasaheb (played by Mohan Joshi), an MLA for the past 30 years, compels his intelligent daughter Vasudha (played by Sonali Kulkarni) to take over from him and continue so that nothing changes for him or his family. Over period Vasudha realizes that she is a just puppet in the hands of her father and that she has no power as an MLA.
Even though belonging from a renowned, well respected, and privileged family Vasudha can see the double standards, biased, gender inequality. How the game of politics is played when a woman occupies a man's chair and how Vasudha takes a stand for human rights at all costs.
Gharabaher is an amazing screenplay with a strong social message. Double standards of society towards women and leadership are shown beautifully in this film. Sonali Kulkarni as Vasudha has done a great job. The director does not hesitate in showing the harsh realities and sufferings of society because of dirty politics. The overall content of this film is still relatable and we can still see these scenarios in day to day lives around us. The film also received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi. And eight Maharashtra State Awards (Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Art Direction, Best Costumes, Best Make-up and Best Screenplay). - DirectorShantaram Rajaram VankudreStarsKrishnakant DalviVatsala DeshmukhBabasaheb GawdeA respected village schoolteacher falls for a travelling dancer and faces a moral dilemma.This film was released in 1972, directed and produced by V. Shantaram. This film was loosely based on Heinrich Mann's 1905 novel. it is a story of a School Teacher named, Shridhar Pant (widely known as Guruji) is a man of high principles and ethics. He educates the children as well as the illiterate adults of that Village in the same school, where he stays. Because of his efforts, the village is declared as an Ideal Village in the entire district. One day, A Tamasha (folk art of Maharashtra) group comes to the village. But Guruji is righteously aggravated by their lack of ideologies. He strictly refuses them to have a place in the village for their performance, as it could spoil the villager's minds and their future. But after some turn of events, he gradually gets attracted to her and ends up falling in love with her. It's a multilayer screenplay of how a righteous man with high morals and how his one wrong step makes him lose all his reputation and good deeds in the past. Pinjra (meaning cage) is a tragic story of love and guilt and how these people get trapped in it. Dr. Sriraam Lagoo as Guruji has done an amazing job and of the best performances of his career. this film is always known for its hit music and dance numbers and pictured on actress sandhya. The film's soundtrack is composed by Ram Kadam, with lyrics by Jagdish Khebudkar. The film was the biggest commercial success of its time and ran for 134 weeks in Pune at the time. The film also received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi for the year. This film also leads to introducing color films in Marathi cinema.
- DirectorSanjay SoorkarStarsNayana ApteRajasi BhaireSulabha DeshpandeA family takes a person with disabilities under their wing and encourages him to develop his skills while the family members deal with their own instabilities.The film was released in 1991 which is directed by Sanjay Surkar and produced by Smita Talwarkar.
this film is a great emotional journey. It's a story of a family who adopts a mentally challenged person and encourages him to develop his skills, while dealing with their own problems. Chaukat raja is always known for its beautiful songs " Ek Jhoka Chuke Kaaljacha Thoka" and "He Jeevan Sundar Aahe".
This film is one of the best performances of Dilip Prabhawalkar as Nandu. All the lead performers took the screenplay to the next level. The complexity of emotions is shown with such simplicity in this film. Sulbha Deshpande as Durga mouse and Smita Talwalkar as Meenal has done total justice to their roles. Chaukat Raja will always hold a special place within all Marathi films for its beautiful performances and screenplay. - DirectorShrabani DeodharStarsVandana GupteAshok SarafVikram GokhaleLapandav is a sweet and sour tangle of relationships which is further complicated due to misunderstandings.The film is released in 1993 and is produced by Sachin and Sanjay Parekar. It was directed by Shravani Devdhar. The film is developed in a very interesting plot. It has many characters and how all these characters fall into chaos by simple love letters and doubts. A lazy owner of a gymnasium, Abhijeet lives a wealthy lifestyle in Pune along with his advocate wife, Asavari, and a college-going daughter, Rasika, who is in a relationship with a wealthy Corporator's son, Vikram. Abhijeet's friend, Advocate Anantrao also lives a wealthy lifestyle with his wife, Ulka, a son, Asim, a school-going daughter Chinni and his widowed mother.
Both Abhijeet and Anantrao along with Asavari get together every weekend to enjoy some drinks and share creative works like poetry. But soon Their tuneful lifestyle takes a hilarious turn when Abhijit comes across a love-letter addressed to his wife and suspects that she is having an affair. Well, this whole complexity in emotions is shown beautifully until the end of this film. How a simple suspicion can create an unnecessary mess in all the surrounding lives is shown with absolute humor in this film. Watching this complete chaos as the audience is really a great comic experience. All the lead performers Sunil Barve, Pallavi Ranade, Ashok Saraf, Vandana Gupte, Vikram Gokhale, Savita Prabhune, Varsha Usgaonkar, Ajinkya Dev & others have done an excellent job in this film. The film also received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi. - DirectorRaja ParanjpeStarsIshwar AgarwalBarchi BahdurBhavanaBalasaheb finds that his wife Asha is seriously ill.Upon his return from abroad Asha passes away in front of him.But few days later cops get hold of a Dacoit gang where the female member claims to be Asha.It was released in 1964 and is a suspense thriller film that was produced and directed by Raja Paranjape. It is an adaptation of the novel Asha Parat Yete (lit. 'Return of Asha') written by Jayant Devkule and its screenplay is written by G. D. Madgulkar. The film revolved around the life of renowned Indian lawyer Balasaheb Panse.
who goes to abroad, but receives a telegram informing him of the sudden death of his wife Asha. Balasaheb was madly in love with his wife Asha and is in shock by this news. After her cremation, a woman arrested as a member of a criminal gang by the police claims to be Asha, while he is still mourning. In the beginning, he doesn't believe it, as he was there at the time of cremation and he definitely saw that she is dead. Soon he calls her imposter who must claim all these for the sake of money. But, soon she starts about intimate details about their lives and this entire thing causes a major emotional dilemma for Panse. Courtroom drama and suspense will definitely keep you at the edge of your seat till the end. Well, the dialogues are a little weird for this generation but the overall plot of the film is really interesting. Kashinath Ghanekar who played the role of Balasaheb Panse has definitely done a great job. The film was a commercial success no doubt and even won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi. very popular Hindi film "Mera Saya" starring Sunil Dutt and Sadhana was also remade of this film. Pathlaag is no doubt one of the best classic films in Marathi Industry.