Why do you think Bollywood has overshadowed Marathi films being? And we chose Dubai primarily because the Maharashtrians here have always patronised and supported good Marathi plays and cinema. Through MIFTA, we want to make people aware of the existence of good, top-notch Marathi films. Having said that, things are moving back on track with some local Marathi filmmakers churning out some interesting content. But of late with the Hindi culture getting into the scene, Marathi films have somehow lost their sheen. Dada Saheb Phalke made India's first feature film, and those were the glorious years. Tell us more about MIFTA and why you chose to spearhead it.Īt one point, Marathi films were a pioneer in bringing good cinema. Tabloid! caught up with one of the Award's key founders, Manjrekar, to know more about the award. Just like any other movie awards night, the glitterati will be present, with stars from Marathi film industry, including Nana Patekar, Atul Kulkarni, Vikram Ghokale and Sachin Khedekar, rubbing shoulders with the chief guest, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who will also screen his film Vihir during the three-day festival.
Regional films from Maharashtra have often lived under the shadow of Bollywood movies - their richer, glamorous cousin originating from the state's metropolis Mumbai.īut Indian director-actor Mahesh Manjrekar, who has dabbled in several Bollywood and international projects, such as Kaante and Slumdog Millionaire, is on a mission to raise the stakes for his native Marathi films.įor the first time, Dubai will play host to the Marathi International Film and Theatre Awards (MIFTA) on December 17 at the Palladium to bolster talent among his Maharashtrian film fraternity.
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