Maharashtra is known for the tradition of saints like Saibaba of Shirdi, Gajanan Maharaj, Sant Tukdoji Maharaj and Ghadge Maharaj. All of them tried to bring in the desired change in the society. There is one more name in this category and that is of Shankar Maharaj.

Based on his life and work, will be a new Marathi film ‘Jai Shankar’. The shooting of this film has just completed and it will be the first 3D film in Marathi. The film stars Sharad Ponkshe in the title role of Sahnkar Maharaj. The film is the creation of director Shekhar Naik, who has himself written the screenplay of this film. While Anand Modak has composed the music of the film, Dinesh Kandarkar has handled the camerawork for the 3D effect. The film is due for release during early 2012.