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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kids in the spotlight as Marathi films shine at the National Awards
Marathi cinema shone brightly at the 71st National Film Awards, particularly celebrating child-centric narratives.. Marathi cinema made a strong mark at the 71st National Film Awards. This time, what stood out was the recognition of films that focused on child-centric stories. 'Shyamchi Aai', directed by Sujay Dahake, was awarded Best Marathi Feature Film. 'Aatmapamphlet', helmed by Ashish Bende , won him the Best Debut Film by a director. 'Naal 2', directed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti, was named Best Children's Film. In the Best Child Artist category (Feature Film), Treesha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale, and Bhargav for Naal 2, and Kabir Khandare for 'Gypsy', were jointly awarded for their performances. I enjoy working with children. Directing children is both easy and challenging. Plus, it's important to be patient with them — Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti, director of Naal 2 I was very young when I got my first National Award for Naal. This time, I truly understand the significance of this honour. This award is not just mine, it's a reward for the entire team and my parents, who have been a constant support throughout the journey — Shrinivas Pokale, actor, Naal 2 I am extremely happy as a father. Kabir may not understand how big this moment is right now but I am sure he will in time. I have closely witnessed how hard he worked to bring this character to life — Shashi Khandare, director of Gypsy and Kabir Khandare's father While it's encouraging to see national recognition, these awards also highlight the struggle to attract audiences to theatres. I believe Marathi cinema isn't lacking in content or technical quality, but we need to reflect on why it's not working commercially — Sujay Dahake, director of Shyamchi Aai
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marathi cinema wins multiple awards at 71st National Film Awards
Pune: Marathi cinema shone brightly at the 71st National Film Awards for 2023, winning several prestigious accolades. Aatmapamphlet, directed by Ashish Bende, won the best debut film by a director in the feature film category, while Naal 2, helmed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti, was awarded best children's film, both receiving the coveted Swarna Kamal and ₹3 lakh each. Additionally, Shyamchi Aai was declared the best Marathi feature film, directed by Sujay Dahake. Young Marathi actors also left their mark, with Naal 2 child artists Treesha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale, and Bhargav Jagtap, along with Kabir Khandare from Gypsy, jointly winning the best child artist award. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune The awards, announced on Friday in New Delhi, marked a significant achievement for Marathi filmmakers across categories, ranging from debut direction and children's cinema to feature films inspired by literary legends. Filmmaker Ashish Bende won the best debut film by a director for Aatmapamphlet, a coming-of-age drama that resonated with audiences and the jury alike. Overwhelmed by the recognition, Bende said, "Getting a national award was always a dream for me, but I did not know that my dream would be realised in my directorial debut. Though it is an award for direction, I feel that it is not a solo award but an award for the entire team of Aatmapamphlet. The film was made during the Covid-19 pandemic with a lot of effort, and today all those efforts have paid off." Bende will receive the Swarna Kamal for this award. He added, "The Marathi film industry has a long legacy of quality films, and today I feel proud that I am part of this rich tradition. The award will personally encourage me to keep doing quality work." A sequel to the much-loved Naal, Naal 2, directed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti, which won best children's film in the children's film category, impressed the audience with its sincerity and strong performances by its young cast. Its child actors — Treesha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale, and Bhargav Jagtap — were jointly honoured with the best child artist award, alongside Kabir Khandare for his role in another Marathi film, Gypsy. The film, Gypsy, was praised at various film festivals. The film's director, Shashi Chandrakant Khandare, said: "Kabir is inherently a very talented actor, and he is deeply passionate about acting. He also possesses great patience and endurance, which are essential for acting. During the shoot, we were filming in nearly 42-degrees heat near Solapur. According to his character, he didn't wear slippers in some of the early scenes. For almost 12 consecutive days, he walked barefoot through forests, barren fields, tar roads, and villages — without ever showing the slightest sign of pain on his face." The award for best Marathi feature film was announced for Shyamchi Aai, directed by Sujay Sunil Dahake. The film is based on the childhood of freedom fighter and writer Sane Guruji and is inspired by his autobiographical classic. Set in pre-Independence India, Shyamchi Aai is a moving portrayal of a mother's love through the eyes of her son. The film is also a creative reimagining of the 1953 classic of the same name. With three major awards — for debut direction, children's cinema, and regional feature — Marathi cinema has reaffirmed its cultural depth and artistic excellence at the national level. These wins not only celebrate past legacies but also pave the way for a promising future in regional storytelling.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marathi films win multiple nat'l awards
Pune: Marathi cinema shone brightly at the 71st National Film Awards for 2023, winning multiple accolades. Aatmapamphlet, directed by Ashish Bende, won the best debut film by a director in the feature film category, while Naal 2, helmed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti, was awarded best children's film, both receiving the coveted Swarna Kamal and Rs 3 lakh each. Additionally, Shyamchi Aai was declared the best Marathi feature film, directed by Sujay Dahake. Young Marathi actors also left their mark, with Naal 2 child artistes Treesha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale, and Bhargav Jagtap, along with Kabir Khandare from Gypsy, jointly winning the best child artiste award. — Swati Shinde Gole You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
