Indian film industry has completed 100 years. All these years, we have seen the contribution of women in this industry. Even in Marathi, we have seen few women film makers, presenting quality films. Recently, we saw actress Mrinal Kulkarni turning to direction through her debut film ‘Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asata’. Now, popular Marathi actress Kranti Redkar has also switched over to direction.

Kranti will be directing a new Marathi film ‘Kaakan’, which was launched with muhurat at Madh Island, on 7th May 2013. We have already seen Kranti’s acting talent through some of her films like ‘On Duty 24 Taas’, ‘Teen Baika Fajiti Aika’, ‘Fakta ladh Mhana’, ‘Jatra’ & ‘Pipaani’. Now, it remains to be seen how she proves herself as a director.

This film stars Jitendra Joshi and Urmila Kanetkar Kothare in lead role along with child actor Ashhutosh Gaekwad. It is a love story, written by Kranti herself. She is also involved in screenplay writing, dialogues and lyrics along with Omkar Mangesh Dutt. Music by Ajay Singha and cinematography by Bithin Das are other credits. The film’s shooting begins at Mumbai and Konkan areas shortly