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A crow named ‘Martin’ is doing the promotion of the film ‘Funeral’

'Funeral' movie Promotion
‘Funeral’ movie Promotion

Ever since the poster of Marathi film ‘Funeral (फनरल)’ was launched in a crematorium, this film has been in the news. Now, this film is the topic of discussion for its unique promotion at different film festivals, including IFFI, for using a huge crow who is named ‘Martin’ in this film.

The film gives a valid message through its unusual tagline ‘Jagu Anande Nighu Anande’ which says a lot about living happily and departing happily. This film has been made by little known young film makers pair comprising of Producer and script writer Ramesh Dighe and director Vivek Dube. Crow, which is considered to be inauspicious among other birds in our religion, is presented as an important character in this film, with whom the lead character of Aroh Velankar communicates.

Marathi film 'Funeral' promotion activity
Marathi film ‘Funeral’ promotion activity

In short, the film makers have tried to explain the importance of a crow, during the 10th day of the post death rituals; when people are eager to feed the crow. This film starring Aroh Velankar, Tanvi Barve, Sambhaji Bhagat, Prema Sakhardande, Vijay Kenkre is now all set to release on 10th June 2022 .