Known for his literary contributions deeply rooted in Marathi language, late P.L Deshpande will always be remembered also for his humour filled speeches. From 8^th November 2018 his birth centenary year will be observed all over the world. To celebrate this occasion three film production companies namely, Mahesh Manjrekar Movies, Phalke’s factory – a film management Company and The Great Maratha Entertainment Company will be offering a biopic ‘Bhai- Vyakti Ki Valli‘ on this legendary actor- writer , which will be directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Sagar Deshmukh, whom we saw in the lead role in the Marathi film ‘YZ‘ 2 years ago, will be playing the title role in this film and Iravati Harshe will play his wife’s role.

An official announcement about ‘Bhai- Vyakti Ki Valli’ film was made in Mumbai yesterday evening, when MNS Chief Mr. Raj Thackeray gave the muhurat clap. Speaking on this occasion the well known cartoonist turned politician said, ” I expect this to be a grand film, almost of the level of Richard Attenborough’s ‘Gandhi’ .I have seen this film ‘Gandhi’ 150 times, while I was a student of Sir. JJ School of Art.So much I liked this film. And, I am confident that the director in Mahesh Manjrekar will give the best treatment to this film.” Incidentally, Mr. Raj Thackeray will also be holding his exhibition of cartoons on the life of Late P.L Deshpande next year, to pay him tributes on his birth centenary.

According to Mahesh Manjrekar, the film will be released on 4^th January 2019 to coincide with P.L Deshpande’s birth centenary year events. Besides P.L.Deshpande and Sunita Deshpande, this film will also present other important characters like Jawaharlal Nehru, Balasaheb Thackeray, Baba Amte, Bhimsen Joshi, Durga Bhagwat,Vasantrao Deshpande & Kumar Gandharva and these characters will be played by versatile artistes.