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Marathi film ‘Paani’ turns out to be the film of the year with 25 awards

'Paani' Marathi movie poster
‘Paani’ Marathi movie poster

Rajashri Entertainment’s first Marathi film ‘Paani’ produced along with Purple Pebble Pictures and Kothare Vision Pvt. Ltd, has turned out to be the film of the year, winning 25 awards at various film festivals in India and abroad. Directed by Adinath Kothare this film is a biopic on the life of Hanumant Kendre who is known in Maharashtra as ‘Jaldoot’, for his immense contribution in the field of ecosystem related to water conservation.

Adinath Kothare in National Award winning Marathi film, Paani
Adinath Kothare in National Award winning Marathi film, Paani

Starring Adinath Kothare in the lead role along with renowned artistes Rucha Vaidya, Subodh Bhave, Rajit Kapoor, Kishor Kanda, Nitin Dixit, Sachin Goswami, Mohanabai, Shripad Joshi and Vikas Pandurang Patil, this film which was released last year, is now available on OTT platform Amazon Prime, in Marathi and also Hindi language. This film has become the subject of discussion now, as till now this film has bagged 25 awards for best film and best direction. In the 66th National film awards, this film won the best film award on the subject of Environment protection.