Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Rege’ based on a recent notorious encounter, to be screened at 12th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) and 2nd Indian International film festival of South Africa (IIFFSA). This film Written and directed by Abhijit Panse, which was lauded by critics and audience during MAMI Festival, is believed to be based on a notorious fake encounter, which has seen many encounter specialists from Mumbai police force going behind bars. Some of them have even been convicted by a Mumbai court in a recent ruling.

After dabbling many years in politics, Initially as the president of ‘Bhartiy Vidyarthi Sena’ and then as the president of ‘Bhartiya Chitrapat Sena’, Abhijit Panse has turned director with this ambitious project ‘Rege’. Panse says, “The film has all real life experiences. I have even used real names like Pradeep Sharma, Sachin Waze or D.K. to give the film much required authenticity.”

‘Rege’ stars Mahesh Manjrekar, Pushkar Shrotri, Santosh Juvekar, Aaroh Velankar and many others, with a sound theatre background in pivotal roles. Cinematography is by Mahesh Limaye, while background score has been composed by ‘Saawariya’ fame Monty Sharma. During the competition at festivals, ‘Rege’ will lock horns with films like Fandry, Tapaal, Astu & Naarbachi Wadi. PIFF will begin in Pune from 9-16 January, 2014 and thereafter, ‘Rege’ flies to South Africa to compete in the prestigious IIFFSA; a multi-city event between Jan 16-23, 2014.