The directorial debut of Paresh Mokashi was also selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars in 2009. If 'Shwaas' opened the doors of Marathi cinema, then 'Harishchandrachi Factory' ensured that visitors of all kinds were touched by it. Released in 2011, it is one of the biggest hits of Marathi cinema and was instrumental in getting corporate houses interested in producing Marathi films. 'Balgandharva' is a biographical film on famous singer and actor Narayan Shripad Rajhans who was rechristened Balgandharva by Lokmanya Tilak. 'Natrang' also began the trend of Marathi movies premiering in multiplexes in Mumbai and being attended by various stars from Bollywood. The movie, however, is known for powerful performances delivered by lead actors Atul Kulkarni and Sonalee Kulkarni. 'Natrang' is an emotional movie that speaks about the sacrifices of an artiste in 1970s Maharashtra and touches upon gender bias in small towns and villages. The heartwarming film tells the story of a young boy who is detected with retinal cancer and his grandfather who cannot come to terms with the fact that the boy may never be able to see the world. The success of 'Shwaas' literally kickstarted the reformation of the Marathi film industry. The movie made the nation proud after becoming India’s official entry to the Oscars as well. However, director Sandeep Sawant made the state proud by winning the National Award in 2004 for 'Shwaas'.

The Marathi film industry was in a sorry shape at the turn of the century. On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, we bring you 10 best Marathi films you should watch to make an impression on your Maharashtrian friends. However, regional films too are a treasure trove of information regarding our way of life.įrom the way we celebrate various life events such as life, marriage and death to the deeper socio-cultural mores that influence us, films made in Indian languages offer a peek into the country itself. Bollywood gets all the attention and applause in India.

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