Based on drought-stricken Vidarbha region, the film involves the theme of farmer suicides at its core. Translating to ‘The Damned Rain’ in Marathi language, this film brilliantly encompasses the unremarkable lives of a farmer family, dependent on the rain, yet resilient in pursuit. That, a film like this came along in a decade that didn’t much for Marathi cinema is in itself, noteworthy.Ĥ. The Sanjay Surkar directorial, along with a powerful message, delivers on the front of the plot as well. The film is, indeed, a testament to sensitive treatment of the subject matter in the realm of mental health. One year after its release, the film won earned Dilip Prabhavalkar a Maharashtra State Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a disabled boy.
They go on to encourage him to develop his skills, while dealing with their own instabilities on an internal level.
The film draws power not just from its rustic story, but also from its edgy writing (courtesy, Jabbar Patel, Vijay Tendulkar) and dialogue delivery.Ī tale of the many fruits of empathy, compassion and understanding for the society’s larger good, this film is based on a family which collectively shoulders the responsibility of a mentally challenged person. Samna boasts brilliant performances from Mohan Agashe, Nilu Phule, Shriram Lagoo, Smita Patil and Vilas Rakate. It became a landmark film in the history of Marathi film industry owing to its questioning of rural politics prevalent in Maharashtra whilst exploring the subgenres of thriller, crime and drama. The film earned a nomination for the Golden Berlin Bear at the festival, and was critically well received. Samna (1974) – thriller Image Source: ĭirected by Jabbar Patel, this film began its journey by entering into the 25th Berlin International Film Festival. Get ready to press the rewind button with Shala!Ģ. Questioning, while providing subtle answers, the film is a wholesome treat to watch. Thematically, the film plays around with the idea of how adolescent love pans out at its very core.
It follows four ninth grade kids who are keen on shaping their own destiny.ĭirected by Sujay Dahake, the film peeps into the life of a school boy, tracing his love for his classmate. Harking back to the nostalgia of school days and a sweet adolescence filled with naivete, the film is set in the turbulent era of Emergency. Here’s a look at the best Marathi movies on Hotstar, across genres, streaming right now:Īdapted from a novel of the same name by Milind Bokil, this romantic-drama claimed two National Awards the Silver Lotus for the Best Feature Film in Marathi category and the National Film Award for Best Screenplay. While the modern idea of Marathi cinema is synonymous to films like Sairat and Court, we believe there are a host of lesser known and under-appreciated gems available on platforms other than Amazon Prime and Netflix. In the era of OTT, Marathi cinema, too, has made its space across all streaming platforms.
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