Nishani Dava Anghatha
| Nishani Dava Anghatha | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Purshottam Berde |
| Based on | Nishani Dava Angatha by Ramesh Ingle Utradkar |
| Produced by | Dilip Jadhav |
| Starring |
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Production company | Ashtavinayak chitra |
Release date | 2009 |
Running time | 2 hr |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Nishani Dava Anghata (transl. Symbol left thumb) is a 2009 Marathi satire Comedy film starring Makarand Anaspure, Ashok Saraf and Nirmiti Sawant in pivotal role.[1][2]
The film debunks the Indian government's adult literacy program of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. It is an adaptation of Ramesh Ingale Utradkar's novel of the same name.
Plot
Cast
- Makarand Anaspure - Dukre Guruji
- Ashok Saraf - Headmaster Bhau Rathod
- Nirmiti Sawant - Bokil Madam
- Veena Jamkar
- Bharat Jadhav
- Sandip Pathak
- Dilip Prabhavalkar
- Purnima Ahire
Production
The film is an adaptation of author Ramesh Ingale Utradkar's novel Nishani dava anghatha.[3] The novel tried to debunk the Adult education programme of Indian and Maharashtra government. The film, shot on location in real schools.[citation needed], portrays the debacle of the programme.[4]
Release
The film was released on television on Zee Talkies.
Reception
The Times of India places Nishani Dava Anghatha in its list of Marathi films about education, stating that "it brings out the irony of the Government's literacy campaign which aims at achieving 100 per cent literacy rate in the villages of Maharastra. It starred Ashok Saraf, Makarand Anaspure, Nirmiti Sawant and Mohan Agashe in pivotal roles."[5]
Screening
The film was screened at the Mumbai Academy of Theatre Arts in 2019.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Nirmiti Sawant: Marathi movies of the actress you should not miss". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ "Nishani Dava Angatha (2009) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ ऑनलाईन, सामना (2023-02-04). "नाटय़ क्षेत्रातून चित्रपट निर्मितीत…! | Saamana (सामना)". Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ "Zee Talkies celebrates Makarand Anaspure's 47th birthday". Our Nagpur. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ "Night School". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ "11th "National Vasant Natyotsav 2019" By Academy Of Theatre Arts, Mumbai University... : www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
