Jyoti Chandekar

"Shyamchi Aai" is a cinematic re-telling of a classic novel that beautifully captures the essence of Marathi literature and culture. It is a heartwarming story of family, love, and resilience set against the backdrop of rural Maharashtra. The film delves into the timeless themes of motherly love and the enduring values passed down through generations.

An eternal bond between a father and daughter is beautifully captured through the journey of the protagonist. The father (Sandeep Khare) has a mysterious past and is very possessive about his daughter (Sanskriti Balgude). He identifies his daughter in every troubled girl he witnesses and wants to protect her. The story explores the contemporary social issues of women empowerment, child abuse and female foeticide through the journey of the protagonist.

A young and smart small-time conman earns his livelihood by manipulating rich people but is also the king of hearts in his neighborhood. However, one fine day, he happens to witness a murder that changes his life.

Dholki is the story of Lalya, a village buffoon who is a lazy, good for nothing and fun-loving person. Though he is the apple of his mother`s eye he is being constantly ridiculed and avoided by all villagers. His life takes a dramatic turn when one day he discovers a long forgotten Dholki over a series of hilarious events.

The biographical movie showcases the journey of survival of Sindhutai Sapkal, who grew up in the interiors of Vidharbha and had to beg for money and food to earn a living for herself as well as for her young daughter. While all was lost in the battles of life the only thing that propelled Sindhutai in the forward direction was the lamp of hope. Today, this sexagenarian is a proud mother to more than 1,000 orphaned kids who gives speeches to earn livelihood for the orphans as Sindhutai firmly believes `bhashan hai to rashan hai`. Her one big success (commitment towards the orphanage) made her wipe out all her previous failures.