Paani (transl. Water) is an Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Adinath Kothare[1] and produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas[2] and Madhu Chopra under the banner of Purple Pebble Pictures.[3][4] The film stars Subodh Bhave and Kishore Kadam, with Addinath Kothare and Rucha Vaidya. In 2019, the film won the National Film Awards for Best Film on Environment Conservation.[3][5][6] Paani is set for a theatrical release on 18 October 2024.[7]
| Paani | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Adinath Kothare |
| Written by | Nitin Dixit |
| Produced by | Priyanka Chopra Jonas Dr.Madhu Chopra Neha Barjatya, Late Rajjat Barjatya |
| Starring | Subodh Bhave Kishore Kadam Adinath Kothare Rucha Vaidya Rajit Kapur Nitin Dixit Sachin Goswami Mohanabai Shripad Joshi Vikas Pandurang Patil |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Plot
editAddinath aka Hanumant Babu Kendre is an ordinary man living in a Nagderwadi, a village in Nanded, plagued with drought. Paani follows his journey towards making the village independent of water, all while dealing with local goons, a budding romance, and other disruptions of daily life.[1] Hanumant Kendre’s marriage got called off by the girl Suvarna’s family due to water crisis in his drought prone village. Hanumant promised the girl that he would marry her the day he resolves this crisis in his village. "Will you wait for me?" He asked. What unfolded ahead is a breathtaking true story of human endeavor driven by love.
Cast
editMain
editOther
edit- Addinath Kothare
- Rucha Vaidya
- Rajit Kapur
- Nitin Dixit
- Sachin Goswami
- Mohanabai,
- Shripad Joshi
- Vikas Pandurang Patil.
Screening
editThe film was screened at New York Film Festival in the United States of America and was awarded the Best Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation at the 66th National Film Awards in 2019.[1][3]
Awards
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 66th National Film Awards | Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation | Won | [3] |
Reception
editSiddhant Adlakha of Firstpost stated "On paper, Paani amounts to a linear tale of steely determination overcoming the odds. However, in Adinath Kothare’s hands, it’s a nuanced character piece."[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Adinath Kothare's 'Paani' goes international - Times of India". The Times of India. 25 May 2019. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra's Marathi film on water shortage titled 'Paani'". Scroll.in. 15 May 2018. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Priyanka Chopra congratulates team for Paani's National Award. Husband Nick Jonas says proud of you". India Today. 10 August 2019. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ a b Adlakha, Siddhant (3 June 2019). "Paani movie review: This Priyanka Chopra-produced Marathi film is part 'message' drama, part oddball romance". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra Writes a Lovely Note About Her Marathi Film Paani Winning The National Award For Best Feature Film on Environment Conservation". India.com. 10 August 2019. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Everything you need to know about Priyanka Chopra's Marathi film Paani". Filmfare. 15 May 2018. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ मेढे, जयदीप (20 August 2024). "सिनेइंडस्ट्रीतील तीन दिग्गज पहिल्यांदाच एकत्र, आदिनाथ कोठारेच्या दिग्दर्शनातील पहिल्या चित्रपटा". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 20 August 2024.
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