FPJ 98th Anniversary: Marathi Cinema Stays A Step Ahead With Offbeat Stories That Champion Inclusivity
Cinema as an art perfectly showcases human stories. And since its inception, socially-relevant Marathi cinema has redefined Indian cinema, with movies such as Kunku, Manoos, Samna, Sinhasan, and Pinjra. Recently, films like Fandry, Sairat, Court, Deool, Tighee, Dashaavtaar, Deool Band 1 and 2, Krantijyoti Vidyalaya Marathi Madhyam, Sthal, and Ata Thambaycha Naay! have revived interest beyond…
In 2022, Maharashtra celebrated the 98th anniversary of its film industry, Marathi cinema. Throughout its history, this cinema has showcased socially-relevant stories that have redefined Indian cinema. From classics like Kunku, Manoos, and Samna to more recent hits like Fandry, Sairat, and Ata Thambaycha Naay!, Marathi cinema continues to challenge societal norms and mirror the complexities of life.
Director Tighee-maker Jeejivisha Kale credits Marathi cinema's deep-rooting in people's lived realities, stating that films like Jait Re Jait, Saamna, and Aatmapamphplet resonate with audiences across boundaries. Actor Sandeep Kulkarni, who has starred in Shwaas and Dombivli Fast, echoes this sentiment, believing that good films serve as mirrors to life, highlighting its complexities and problems.
Recent successful films like Tighee and Ata Thambayacha Naay! have given Marathi cinema a much-needed boost, with Kulkarni seeing a significant rise in the audience's response to such performances. Kshitij Patwardhan, a young writer, director, and lyricist, emphasizes the content-driven nature of Marathi films, citing the success of Shwaas and Dombivli Fast as a turning point for the industry.
He acknowledges that while big films still draw large crowds, smaller films like Tighee and Sabar Bonda also cater to a dedicated viewership. Despite challenges, including the lack of dedicated Marathi theatres in major cities, the future of Marathi cinema appears bright, with a growing audience and increasing recognition on a national level.
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