Lalit Prabhakar to play Namdeo Dhasal in his biopic
Namdeo Dhasal was a well Known Marathi Poet ,writer and activist and founder member of Dalit Panthers. Now, a biopic is being made on his life by writer- director Varuna Rana in Marathi and Hindi languages , which is produced by Sanjay Pandey and Varun Rana. The highlight of this film is that today’s popular actor Lalit Prabhakar.
Makers of this film have made this announcement by releasing the poster of this film, on the occasion of 135th Birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. They also announced the release date of this film as 1st October 2026. Dialogues of this film are written by Pratap Gangavane and music is by legendary South Music director Illya Raja.
Speaking about this film director Varuna Rana said that Namdeo Dhasal was not just a personality but was a real hero of Dalits during 70s and 80s period, who fought for their rights. Actor Lalit Prabhakar also said that it was a challenge before him to play this character and said that he passed his first test of costumes and make-up, when Namdeo Dhasal’s wife saw him in that get-up and said he looked almost like her late husband .
Now, Biopic on Namdeo Dhasal
The Bioscope Films will present a biopic on Rebel Poet and Founder of Dalit Panther Movement Mr. Namdev Dhasal. This Marathi film titled ‘Dhasal’. The makers of this film Producer Sanjay Pande, writer Varuna Rana and director Pratap Gangavane have obtained official production rights from the family members of Mr. Namdev Dhasal and have done extensive research on this subject for the past two years. 
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The actual production of this film will begin in September 2024 and the film will be released in the year 2025. According to producer Sanjay Pande, “Padma Shri Namdev Dhasal was committed leader of Dalit Panther movement and he was the first poet to take Marathi literature at Global level. His life was like a burning torch. I am fortunate that I am making a film on his inspiring life.” Late Namdev Dhasal’s wife Mallika Amar Shaikh has wished all the good wishes with a salute to the team of this film.