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Now, Biopic on Namdeo Dhasal

Namdeo Dhasal, Panthar, Poet
Namdeo Dhasal, Panthar, Poet

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. Dhasaal movie title

Dhasaal movie title

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.     

Poster of ‘Shivputra Sambhaji’ launched

'Shivputra Sambhaji' Marathi Movie
‘Shivputra Sambhaji’ Marathi Movie

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the poster of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Shivputra Sambhaji’ was launched on social media. Written by Pratap Gangavane and directed by Ajit Shirole, the announcement of this film had already generated a lot of curiosity among the film lovers and now with the launch of the poster, the expectations of the film lovers about this film have also gone up.

Speaking about his film, director Ajit Shirole said that he was always inspired by the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, who at the age of 14 had learned many languages and had also done a lot of reading on different subjects and had also written books. “For me this film is a dream project and therefore for the past ten years I studied a lot on this subject. After watching the Hollywood film ‘300’ ten years ago, I was fascinated by the VFX effects and made up my mind that in my film too, I will use such quality effects.”

Made under the banner of Shivani Movies and Dhanraj Productions, Shooting of this film will begin soon after lifting of lockdown restrictions and will be shot at real locations like Raigad, Sangameshwar etc. It will be released in four different languages.