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Shyamchi Aai (film)
| Shyamchi Aai | |
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| File:Shyamchi Aai.gif Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Acharya Atre |
| Produced by | Acharya Atre Assistant producer: dattetrya bhairav sathe |
| Written by | Acharya Atre |
| Screenplay by | Acharya Atre |
| Story by | Sane Guruji |
| Based on | Shyamchi Aai by Sane Guruji |
| Starring | Vanamala Madhav Vaze Damuanna Joshi |
| Music by | Vasant Desai |
| Cinematography | C. M. Rele |
| Edited by | Narayan Rao |
Release date | 1953 |
Running time | 152 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Shyamchi Aai (1953) is a Marathi film, directed by P.K.Atre. It is based on the book Shyamchi Aai written by Sane Guruji in Marathi. The film was acclaimed upon release. It stars Damuanna Joshi, Vanamala and Madhav Vaze. Shyamchi Aai won the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film at the National Film Awards in 1954. It is First film to win the Golden Lotus Award (Swarna Kamal) for Best Film at the National Film Awards {President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film}[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The plot revolves around a boy called Shyam and his relationship with his mother. It shares the effect Shyam's mother has had on Shyam's life and upbringing, and how he is taught to stick to his ideals and principles, even in the face of poverty. The relationships of all the individuals in Shyam's family are explored.
The novel of the same name Shyamchi Aai was acclaimed upon release and is autobiographical. The author is Sane Guruji. Shyam is said to be the author in the book. The film ends with the illness and sad death of Shyampya's mother.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Damuanna Joshi
- Vanamala
- Madhav Vaze
- Arvind Rele
Awards[edit | edit source]
The film has won the following awards since its release:
- 1st National Film Awards (India)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "1st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
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