Marathi films based on true stories have always invited the attention of film lovers. Sanjay Krishnaji Patil who won the President’s award for best screenplay in the film ‘Dashakriya‘, is back again as a writer and presenter with his film ‘Bandishala‘ which is directed by Milind Lele. But, what is more important is that renowned Marathi actress Mukta Barve is playing the bold central character of a Lady Prison Officer in this film, which is the highlight of this film.

Incidentally, ‘Bandishala‘ which is based on a strong social subject has been selected by Maharashtra Government for the Cannes Film Festival in France. The film has also been nominated in seven categories in the 56^th Maharashtra State Film awards. Sanjay Krishnaji Patil, who has written the story, screenplay, dialogues, lyrics is also the presenter of this film, showing his total involvement in this film. Earlier, he was associated with two other award-winning films like ‘Jogwa‘ & ‘72 Miles‘ as a writer and presenter. Besides Mukta Barve, the film also stars Vikram Gaikwad, Sharad Ponkshe, Hemangi Kavi, Savita Prabhune, Asha Shelar, Pravin Tarde, Ashwini Giri, Ajay Purkar, Madhav Abhyankar and others.