Marathi Cinema

In Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad, a house unfazed like mine stands as silent witness to a family's frenzy

This ensemble movie directed by Satish Rajwade unfolds over the course of one day, in one bungalow, and reaffirms my belief that a house is more than just brick and mortar; rather a powerful setting where countless stories are unfolding all at once.

Neena Kulkarni on stepping into the 'mother' trope, her long stint in theatre, and why she will never retire

Neena Kulkarni, admits she once embraced the 'mother' role, but is now happy to go beyond. Her solo lead film Photo Prem released earlier this week on Amazon Prime Video.

Veteran Marathi actor Avinash Kharshikar, known for his comic performances, dies of heart attack at 68

Avinash Kharshikar is survived by his daughter and wife.

Indian cinema and the Dalit identity: The groundbreaking defiance of Nagraj Manjule's Fandry

Fandry is a rigorous cinematic exercise for viewers to contemplate on: what kind of society we have become; what kind of cinema this society has produced; and what kind of society cinema has constructed, in which a man is denied love just because he is Dalit.

Paani movie review: This Priyanka Chopra-produced Marathi film is part 'message' drama, part oddball romance

On paper, Paani amounts to a linear tale of steely determination overcoming the odds. However, in Adinath Kothare’s hands, it’s a nuanced character piece.

Chunky Panday to make his Marathi film debut with Vikun Taak, directed by Sameer Patil

Chunky Panday's recent films in 2019 include Saaho, Prassthanam and Housefull 4.

National Awards 2019: Paani wins Best Film on Environment Conservation; producer Priyanka Chopra thanks jury

Priyanka Chopra is filled with praises for the team of her Marathi production Paani which won the Best Feature Film on Environment Conservation award.

Baba movie review: Raj Gupta's Marathi melodrama is visual storytelling at its most potent

There’s a clear love of silent movies running through Baba, the Sanjay Dutt-produced, Raj Gupta-directed Marathi melodrama about a hearing, speaking child raised by deaf-mute parents.

Deepak Dobriyal on upcoming film Baba, and why Bollywood can't ever match up to Marathi cinema

Deepak Dobriyal has become a household name with his comedic performances in films like Tanu Weds Manu series, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and Hindi Medium but he feels that Marathi cinema has allowed him to unleash his true talent.

Shah Rukh Khan on Vikram Phadnis' Smile Please: 'No better film in the world when it comes from the heart'

Shah Rukh Khan attended the trailer launch of designer-turned-filmmaker Vikram Phadnis' Smile Please on 26 June.