Major women of Marathi cinema: a decade of development and empowerment. Marathi film news

over the past decade, Marathi cinema A remarkable change is seen, especially in the representation of women on the screen. There was a time when female characters were re-charged to support the inactive figures in supporting roles, only love interests, or male-centered stories.
Now, modern Marathi cinema has adopted strong, independent and versatile women, which leads stories with depth, flexibility and authenticity. From hard-hitting social drama to lighthet romance and action-pack thriller, Leading women in Marathi films Now depicting those characters who reflect real -life struggles, aspirations and victory.
Women shaping the future of Marathi cinema
One of the major reasons behind this development is the increasing participation of women in various aspects of film production. More female directors, writers and manufacturers are stepping into the industry, bringing unique approaches and making women-centric stories champion. Filmmakers such as Sumitra Bhave, Sai Paranjpi, Shrabani Cedar, and Madhuri Dixit have contributed significantly to re -define how women are portrayed on screen.
In a practical conversation with ETIMES, National Award winning filmmaker Shrabani Devkhar reflected on the importance of his journey and women’s stories. He shared, “My first film, ‘Lapandav, as a director, was released in 1993. Then, I did’ Sarkarnama, a political film ‘. We should accept that all women have their own story to tell.”
Emphasizing the need to show various female experiences, she said, “I have great respect for all courageous women, and people should know their stories. But I also believe that women who cannot be seen as courageous have equally interesting life. Their stories should also be told.” Cedar expressed his desire to bring such narratives to the screen, allowing the audience to connect deeply with real -life experiences. Through her films, she forces women to tell the story, which highlights the prosperity of women in various areas of society.
The filmmaker said, “The presence of women in filmmaking – it is quite low – as directors, writers, or manufacturers. Despite the abundance of talent in the industry, the contribution of women behind the camera is still minimal. Enrich the story, but also bring fresh, varied approaches to cinema.”
“Today, we have actors like Sai Tamhankar, Priya Bapat, Amrut Subhash, and Sonli Kulkarni, who have played an important role in this change. Perspectives, spark conversations, and change the change.
No one can match Smita Patil’s aura
Shrubani recalls, “Smita Patil was my inspiration. I miss those days when I worked as an assistant director, looking at her performance with such grace and confidence. Her aura was really mesmerized, and I was fascinated by her powerful appearance on the screen. I believe that any charismatic and intuition were brought.
Marathi movies that celebrate women
‘Me Sindhutai Sapkal’

Mi Sindhutai Sapkal by Anant Narayan Mahadevan is a saga that will touch the heart and motivate every human to fight and succeed against all obstacles. Today, at the age and age, where films around the subject of women empowerment are gaining importance, the film is based on Sindhutai Sapkal and the real life story of their works, is amazing. Tejaswini Pandit’s performance will definitely take you from beginning to end. He has played the character so well that the audience will echo with it. The film was a major success at the box office.
‘Nude’

‘Nood’ was the story of a woman played by Jadhav’s Marathi film ‘Nude’ Kalyan Mule. But actress Chhaya Kadam also managed to make a concrete impact in the film through her character Chandra Akka. Her character encourages Mule to take the profession of a naked artist in JJ School of Arts. Inspired by a real -life naked artist, the film tries to be real and true for its original intention, and that is what makes it a wonderful watch.
‘Anandi Gopal’

Sameer is a biopic based on the life of scholarship ‘Anandi Gopal’ Anandi Gopal Joshi, known as the first Indian female doctor. It has stars like Bhagishri Milind, Lalit Prabhakar, Geetanjali Kulkarni and Yogesh Soman. In the film, the actress will be seen playing the role of India’s first female doctor Anandibai Gopal Rao Joshi. The first woman to live abroad in the eighteenth year of her life and the first woman to complete medical education, suffer from depression. Bhagyashree is playing a title role in the film and has given a great performance on the big screen.
Beyond the screen, the empowerment of women in Marathi cinema is evident in the changing mobility of the industry. Women-linked projects are getting significant and commercial success, proving that stories run by women are only compelling and commercially viable led by men. As the audience demands more realistic and strong illustration, Marathi cinema sets a benchmark to tell progressive story.