I saw three very good movies today at Marathi Film Festival. 'Gabricha Paus (The damned rain)' � directed by Satish Manwar, Gabricha Paus deals with the subject of farmer suicides in Maharashtra. Screened at several festivals not only in India but around the world too, the story of a family who thinks that the bread winner is contemplating suicide because he can�t make ends meet is a very touching social issue and the film talks about the human spirit and fighting against all odds. Shevari � produced by well known actress Neena Kulkarni, who also acts in the film and directed by Gajendra Ahire Shevari is the story about a woman who is coming to terms with life. This woman-centric film was the winner of the 54th National Award for Best Marathi Film and also stars Dilip Prabhavalkar.�
'Gandha '� directed by Sachin Kundalkar, Gandha is a rather unique film that uses smell as a common link three different stories. Starring Milind Soman, Sonali Kulkarni, Amruta Subhash and Girish Kulkarni, the film has been very well received by audiences for being different.� 'Harishchandrachi Factory '� directed by debutante Paresh Mokashi, this film tells us the story of how the legendary Dada Saheb Phalke made the first Indian film, Raja Harishchandra. Most of the films about film makers and film making have always turned out to be fascinating ones and with the best film and best director award at the 49th Maharashtra state film festival, this film should be a must watch for cinema lovers. Main actors and Director, Producer took part in discussion that followed after the screen. Also present were Amol Palekar and Nana Patekar. All three are new film of 2009. First two are Art film third may run commercially. All three will screened on Sunday at Kala Academy. Harischandarch Factory at 10.30 (95min) Gabricha Paus 2.00pm (100min) Gandha 4.30 pm (90min) Shrikant Vinayak Barve 9403175973 Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with Yahoo! India Travel http://in.travel.yahoo.com/