Actress Shital Upare , Miss Heritage International 2014 , who made her debut through Marathi film ‘IPL’ has strongly reacted to the step motherly treatment given to Marathi Media.In her blog on social networking site, she has narrated the entire episode at Cinemax , Versova multiplex, where she was invited as celebrity guest, to watch the premiere show of Mrunalini Patil’s film ‘Kay Raav Tumhi’.

This is what Shital said, “I was invited as celebrity guest at ‘Cinemax Versova ‘ Mumbai for Mrunalini Patil’s film ‘Kay Raav Tumhi’ , Along with me, there were quite a few renowned stars of Marathi and the star cast of the film was also there at the event . During the film’s interval, we were called for a interview bite ; so , we went out in corridor, but there wasn’t camera or media. Then, we went down stairs; but, media wasn’t there either. So, the guard assisted us straight out of the gate of Cinemax ; Just along the roadside. And the media was standing there with a small flex of this film . When a senior artist asked the media people, as to why were standing on the street and not inside the theatre? But, the reply was horrifying . They said that the media for Hindi /English film only, were allowed inside ? But not Marathi media people.”

“Now, do you think I should write something more? I can just say, We Should raise our voice against such discrimination. It was neither my film, nor my friend’s film. I was just a guest invitee; but, still I felt hurt; because I am a Marathi. With such strange happening , I really doubt whether in Maharashtra, there is respect for Marathi ?” she added.

Dr. Mrunalini Patil, the director of ‘Kay Raav Tumhi’ has thanked Shital, for her support.