The success story of Renowned progressive National award winning farmer Dnyaneshwar Bodke has inspired many people in Maharashtra. Based on his success story is new Marathi film ‘Kali Mati’ produced and directed by Hemantkumar Mahale. The film has been inviting all the attention, prior to its release, for winning 52 various awards in different categories 42 of which have been for best film, 7 for best direction and one each for best actor, best music and best cinematography respectively, at the national and international film festivals.

The film has very well presented the role of Government and banking sector in helping the farmer to prosper in his business. Well known television actor Omprakash Shinde has played the lead character of Dnyaneshwar Bodke in this film, while the other important characters are played by Bhagwan Pachore, Poonam Patil, newcomer Etasha Sanzgiri and Disha Bhor.Screenplay by Mayur Aadkar, dialogues by Anil Raut, cinematography by Suresh Suvarna, music by Avinash Vishwajeet are the other credits of this film. ‘Kali Mati’ will be released soon in theatres.