In the recent past, few films like ‘Gabhricha Paus’ and ‘Pangira’ have already made a statement on farmer’s suicide and have succeeded in making the audience think about the existing situation in Maharashtra. They also blamed the corrupt system and the Government for their Agricultural policies. Now, Machhindra More through his latest directorial film ‘Mukti’ goes beyond the topic of suicides, to not only show how the family of the victim suffers in this so called corrupt state of India; but has shown some hopes to the farmers of this state, who form a sizable population.

‘Mukti’ is a tale of one such farmer Bhanudas (Nandu Madhav) living in a small village of Maharashtra, which is under drought prone area. The MLA of their area promises water from a dam located at a nearby place. But, Bhanudas alias Bhana (as he is popularly called) is not willing to wait. He is more eager to farm on his 12 acre land and tries his best to dig a well to arrange for water. He thinks big and on the advice of experts decides to use the blast method. Borrowing money from local moneylender Bhujang (Nagesh Bhosale )and taking loan from the bank, he goes ahead with his plans, only to fail in his mission. Dejected with the developments, he commits suicide, by jumping into the dry pit.

After her husband’s death, his wife Baijaa (Tejaswini Pandit) faces a tough challenge to look after her two school going children and old father-in law. She is also under pressure from the Moneylender to repay his loan or surrender herself before him. The local village Sarpanch (Milind Shinde) also plays all the tricks to come close to her, under the pretext of getting the compensation for her.
‘Mukti’ shows all those hardships, a helpless widow has to undergo, after her husband’s death. The film’s screenplay keeps on reminding all those male folks, as to how difficult the life would become for their family, in case they commit suicide.

Things change in the village, in just two years time, after Baija leaves the village with her two children, to escape humiliation at the hands of the moneylender and the village headman. Surprisingly, the film shows better image of the MLA, at a time, when we are witnessing the scams of politicians in Maharashtra. But, as they say, not all politicians are corrupt. The film has however blamed the system comprising of Talathi, tahsildar and the people working in such government offices. Without a bribe, you cannot get the work done. Even to get Rs. One lack compensation released, Baija is told to pay a bribe of 75% of the dues to her, declaring the share of all the Government officers including collector. The climax focuses attention on the Budget of Central Government, where the FM announces waiver of loans by farmers and a new policy to abolish the Moneylenders in villages.

The MLA himself, announces the release of water from the dam through a canal for the village, following which, the news about Baijaa and her children begging at a nearby town reaches the retired schoolmaster. But, the film does not end after return of Baijaa and her children to their village. She has to follow the rituals by offering food to the crow to liberate her husband’s soul. And, this time, the crow does come to eat the food offered. The director begins his film, narrating the significance behind this ritual through animated version, which relates to the happening at the end, when the film concludes with a meaningful poem.

‘Mukti’ is just not the another film on Farmer’s suicide; as it does not only present the dark side but also constantly reminds those farmers, about the repercussions of such drastic steps taken by them. It shows the hope, besides reminding the administration of their lapses. The film does create the required humour into this otherwise serious tragic tale, through the comedy character of Bajaa, played by Ajay Jadhav. Nadu Madhav has played his role with sincerity and so does Tejaswini Pandit, with her fine performance. Having played the character of Sindhutai Sapkal, she looks more confident, playing a village woman in distress. Milind Shinde, Nagesh Bhosale, Satish Salagare, Prashant Neman, Gauri Kamble &Charvi Sangkholkar have done their best in supporting roles. Music does not have much scope in this film, but B.A. Tupe’s music suits well to the village backdrop.

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Marathi films on Social themes have already invited attention at the national and international level. Films like ‘Deool’, ‘Mee Sindutai Sapkal’, ‘Valu’, ‘Gabhricha Paus’ and ‘Pangira’ have highlighted social issues in rural sector throwing light on exploitation of farmers. Now, the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Mukti’ to be released on 6th April 2012, is a story of a farmer from the draught prone district of Maharashtra..

The film talks about A life, a family, a dream and the aftermaths of a crashed dream. It raises a valid question as to how far can one endure sufferings? The draught prone Maharashtra has seen suicides of thousands of farmers in the recent past. The story of ‘Mukti’ revolves around Bhanudas (Nandu Madhav), a farmer with a dream of owning a well in his farm and flourish his land so that his children lead a happy life. He lives in one such small village called Bagadwadi, in western Maharashtra.

‘Mukti’ produced by Sachin Jankar is written and directed by Machhindra More. The star cast of the film comprises of Nandu Madhav, Tejaswini Pandit, Nagesh Bhosle, Milind Shinde, Satish Sal

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Writer-director Machhindra More has given a serious look at the most burning issue in our state and that is suicides by farmers. In his new film ‘Mukti’ he takes up this issue which has been taken previously by dozens of filmmakers. But, what’s so different that he has to convey through this film? If you ask him , he suggests you to see his film first.

Made under the banner of Placid Films and produced by Sachin Jankar, the film stars. Nandu Madhav (Harishchandrachi Factory fame), Tejaswini Pandit, Nagesh Bhosale, Milind Shinde, Satish Salagare, Ajay Jadhav amongst others. According to the makers, the film will just make one think before giving away their life. The scenario that when a farmer dies his family gets a compensation from the government has become so common that many farmers commit suicide just for the sake of compensation, which their family would receive to help them survive the after their death. The farmer does not does understand the struggle that his family would have to face after his death.

The movie has tried to show the struggle that Baija (Tejaswini Pandit) and her kids Raghu (Gaurav Kamble) and Ratna (Charvi Sangkholkar) face and what fate delivers them after Bhanudas (Nandu Madhav) the frustrated farmer with heavy debts commits suicide. The movie has been shot in Hinge a village in the district of Satara by Raaja Phadtare behind his camera. “Even if one farmer thinks before ending his life after seeing the movie, we have done our bit” says the serious looking Producer.

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We have seen many Marathi films based on farmer’s suicides, but they have only placed before the audience the issues related to such suicides. No one has tried yet to come out with solutions. Now, new Marathi film “Mukti- The Final Freedom” produced by Sachin Zankar, claims to have come up with a solution to such suicides.

Directed by Machhindra More, the film not only presents the story of a farmer but also shows how his family faces some difficult situations, when he commits suicide. Nandu Madhav (‘Harischandrachi factory’ fame) plays the lead role in the film, while Tejaswini Pandit plays the female lead. Other popular stars in the cast are Nagesh Bhosale, Milind Shinde and others. Music by B. A. Tupe and Camera by Raja Phadtare are the other credits.

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