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Durga Khote

Remembering Durga Khote on her birth anniversary

At the age of 26 she became a widow with the responsibility of bringing up her two young sons. Durga Khote decided to act in films during that period, around 1930, when female roles were performed by male actors. She soon joined Prabhat films and made a history of becoming the first heroine of a […]

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Marathi Cinema

Political Censorship blocking the progress of Marathi films

Last week it was ‘Zenda’ the marathi film, which was stalled for projecting a character resembling a Maharashtra Minister. Now, another marathi film ‘Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho’ faces a threat from a Political outfit, for using such a title to the film. It is rather surprising that Political censorship is coming in the way of a […]

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Bharatmata

‘Bharatmata’ needs our strong support for survival

At a time when Marathi film industry is prospering with quality films and good business in theatres, ‘Bharatmata’ the oldest theatre in Mumbai is facing the crisis. The theatre owners have been served notice by NTC after expiry of the lease. Though the Chief Minister of Maharashtra has assured all necessary help to save this […]

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Pangira

‘Pangira’ – Changing scenario of a village

‘Pangira’ is a film that explores the farmer’’s problem in the agricultural sector which accounts for 70% of country’s economy. The farmer is besieged with problems, in a village called ‘Pangira’ where crops like sugarcane and banana which require a lots of water to sustain . But the farmers don’t get the right price for […]

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Shreeram Lagoo

Lifetime achievement award for Dr Shreeram Lagoo

Dr. Shreeram Lagoo was bestowed with the Lifetime achievement award on the inaugural day of Pune International Film festival. At a glittering function held at Pune’s Balgandhrva Rangamandir on 7th January 2009 , the Bhishma Pitamaha of Marathi Movies and Dramas, received this honour from Evergreen Dev Anand, who was present as a chief guest […]

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