Bollywood seldom tells stories of Dalit assertion. It mostly sees the marginalised as victims who need the compassion and cover of an upper caste saviour. Perhaps, that’s why the inspirational story of Jyotirao (Pratik Gandhi) and Savitribai Phule (Patralekhaa) remained off the radar of commercial filmmakers. Known to pick up challenging subjects, this week, writer-director Ananth […]
Pratik Gandhi has been receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule in Ananth Mahadevan’s Phule. The film sees Patralekhaa in the role of his wife Savitri Phule. Pratik spoke about the film and the controversies surrounding it in an interview with us. Pratik Gandhi on the controversies surrounding Phule, “In today’s times, […]
Anant Mahadevan interview for Phule | Video Credit: The Hindu ‘Phule’, the biopic on social reformers Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and Savitribai Phule, is set to release in theatres on April 25. It was originally supposed to release on April 11, but it has been delayed due to objections raised by the Brahmin community and not […]
Patralekhaa will portray social reformer Savitribai Phule in the upcoming film Phule, starring alongside Pratik Gandhi as Jyotirao Phule. Directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, the film explores the journey of the Phules and their work in promoting women’s education and challenging social inequalities. Patralekhaa talks about portraying Savitribai Phule in Phule; says, “That decision actually […]
Director Anurag Kashyap arrives ahead of the screening of “Husband Material” during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. | Photo Credit: CHRISTOPHER KATSAROV Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has apologised on social media for a remark against the Brahmin community, saying his daughter, family members and colleagues were getting rape threats […]
Ironically, your film is being excoriated for referring to the caste system during a time when we are celebrating Dr. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary.Yes, Babasaheb Ambedkar drew inspiration from Jyotiba’s doctrine and even considered the couple his gurus. In fact, it was Savitribai who coined the term “Dalit” to replace “Shudra.” Yes, it’s a strange irony […]
The release of the much-anticipated biographical film Phule, based on the life and legacy of social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, has reportedly been postponed. This delay follows alleged demands by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to remove or alter references to caste in the film — a move that has stirred widespread […]
A still from ‘Phule’. | Photo Credit: Zee Studios/YouTube Phule, based on the lives of social reformers Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and Savitribai Phule, has been delayed due to objections raised by the Brahmin community and not because of the censor board-suggested amendments, film’s director Anant Mahadevan said on Friday. The biopic, featuring the Scam 1992 […]
The historical social drama Phule faced some issues recently when sections of the Brahmin community raised doubts over their representation in the film. Director Ananth Narayan Mahadevan sorted this issue by having a conversation with the aggrieved parties. Now, the film has come across another hurdle after a financier has alleged non-payment of dues. BREAKING: […]
Ananth Mahadevan’s Phule, based on the life of Jyotirao Phule and his wife Savitri Phule, which was to release this Friday, has been pushed ahead to the end of the month to April 25. Confirming this change of plan, the producer Ritesh Kudecha said, “Yes, the film has been postponed to 25 April. We took the […]
