Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero
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| Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero | |
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| Directed by | |
| Written by | Samruddhi Porey |
| Produced by | Samruddhi Porey, |
| Starring | Nana Patekar Sonali Kulkarni Mohan Agashe |
| Cinematography | |
| Music by | Rahul Ranade & Guru Thakur (lyrics) |
| Distributed by | Essel Vision Productions |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Budget | ₹2.5 crore (US$330,000) |
| Box office | ₹15 crore (US$2.0 million)[1][2][3] |
Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero is a Marathi film starring Nana Patekar, Sonali Kulkarni and Mohan Agashe in lead roles. It is a biopic on the lives of Dr Prakash Baba Amte, the son of the great social worker Baba Amte, and his wife Mandakini Amte. Dr. Prakash Amte is a dedicated doctor and social worker who devotes his life to the development and upliftment of the tribal people in the forests of eastern Maharashtra state.[4]
Release[]
The film was released in Maharashtra with overall positive reviews on 10 October 2014.
Plot[]
This movie showcases the life of Dr. Prakash Baba Amte, a man who dedicates himself to helping helping those in society who suffer from disadvantages. He was unaware of the extent to which his efforts were being noticed and became an inspiration to others by teaching the attitude of self-actualization.
After finishing his medical degree, Prakash's father Baba Amte, took him on a picnic to Hemalkasa. It was a turning point in Prakash's life. He became restless seeing that, while mankind had reached the moon, there were people who were living in abject poverty. They used to hunt and sleep under trees. Prakash moved there to treat them and help them by sharing in their privations.
Dr. Mandakini and Prakash had been in love since college days. Leaving her luxurious life behind, she accompanied Prakash without any conditions. This is where the real story begins in the dense forest of Hemalkasa. They struggle with tribal communities, wild animals, Naxalite insurgents and corrupt government officials. Today, after 45 years, Hemalkasa has become an example of positive development to the world.
Cast[]
- Nana Patekar as Dr. Prakash Baba Amte
- Sonali Kulkarni as Mandakini Amte
- Mohan Agashe as Baba Amte
- Mayuri Deshmukh
- Tejashri Pradhan as Young Mandakini Amte
- Ashish Chougule
- Vikram Gaikwad
- Bharat Ganeshpure
- Aniruddha Wankar
- Vinayak Patwardhan
- Kunal Gajbhare
- Sushant Kakde
- Sukumar Day
- Prasad Dhakulkar
- Naina Rani
- Krishna Dharme
- Vinod Raut
Filming[]
The film is shot in locations including Hemalkasa, Mumbai, United States, etc.[5]
Reception[]
The release clashed with two other Marathi films, Ishq Wala Love and Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra.
The acting of Nana Patekar, Sonali Kulkarni & was praised by audience and critics. Times of India gave it 3.5 stars stating that it's a must-watch film with whole family. It managed to do a business of ₹7.5 crore (US$1.0 million) in 2 weeks. Dr. Prakash continued its success and collected ₹12 crore (US$1.6 million) in 6 weeks, becoming one of the biggest Marathi hits of the year.
Awards[]
- Best Film (won)
- Best Actor - Nana Patekar (won)
- Best Actress - Sonali Kulkarni (won)
References[]
- ^ Jha, Lata (29 June 2016). "Essel's big vision for Marathi cinema".
- ^ "Dawn of new era in Marathi cinema".
- ^ "Here's why Marathi cinema is doing better than Bollywood".
- ^ "Nana loves pairing up with Sonali". indiatimes.com. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "Nana to make a film on Baba Amte". indiatimes.com. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "Winners of the Ajeenkya DY Patil Filmfare Awards (Marathi)". filmfare.com. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
External links[]
- 2014 films
- Marathi-language films
- 2010s Marathi-language films
- Indian films
- Indian biographical films
- 2010s biographical films