Maharashtra’s first-ever International Marathi Film Festival, ‘Chitrapataka,’ will be held from April 21 to 24 at the P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy in Mumbai. The festival will feature 41 Marathi films and include panel discussions, workshops, and an exhibition. Its goal is to celebrate and promote Marathi cinema worldwide, as per the report by Free Press Journal.
Announced by Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs Minister, Ashish Shelar, the festival is supported by the state's Cultural Affairs Department, the Maharashtra Film, Theatre and Cultural Development Corporation, and the Kala Academy. The festival aims to bring Marathi cinema to an international audience.
At the launch event, Shelar explained that ‘Chitrapataka’ means ‘a shining banner’ for Marathi cinema. The festival’s logo features a Mavla (traditional warrior) on horseback holding a banner and shield in the shape of a film reel, symbolizing unity within the Marathi film community.
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The festival will be free to attend, but prior registration is required. Tickets will be available soon, both online and offline. Attendees can register online or in person at the Kala Academy.
Over the four days, the festival will showcase 41 Marathi films from the past five years, covering various genres like social issues, rural life, history, women’s topics, children’s cinema, and comedy. There will also be five seminars, two interviews, and workshops, including one for cine journalists.
Shelar reflected on his first 100 days in office, highlighting the organisation of 170 arts-related events and workshops. Looking ahead, he plans to host 1,200 cultural programs across the state in the coming year.
Several well-known personalities from the Marathi film industry, including Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, and others, will attend the festival. The event will encourage discussions and learning, making it a significant celebration of Marathi cinema.
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