Pistulya
| Pistulya | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Nagraj Manjule |
| Written by | Nagraj Manjule (Story, Screenplay) |
| Produced by | Nagraj Manjule |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Gargee Kulkarni Kutub Inamdar |
| Edited by | Kutub Inamdar |
| Music by | Santosh Khatmode |
Production companies |
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Release date | 2009 |
Running time | 18 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Budget | ₹1.5 lakh[1] |
Pistulya is an Indian Marathi-language short film written and directed by Nagraj Manjule and jointly produced by Aatpat Production and New Arts DCS.[2] The film won National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Direction and Best Child Artist Award in Non-feature Film category at the 58th National Film Awards.[3][4] The film features Suraj Pawar in the title role, Vaishali Kendale, and Nagraj Manjule in pivotal roles.
Plot[edit]
The film is based on the life of an 8-year-old boy from the backward Wadar community, who struggles to educate himself.[5]
Cast[edit]
- Suraj Pawar as Pistulya
- Vaishali Kendale
- Prashant Kamble
- Vitthal Bulbule
- Sanket Pavase
- Nagraj Manjule
Production[edit]
The film was shot in Ahmednagar over a two-days with a budget of ₹1.5 lakh, which was Manjule's friend's and family contribution. Suraj Pawar was offered the role when the director visited his school in Karmala.[1]
Accolades[edit]
Awards[edit]
National Film awards[6][7][edit]
- Best Non-Feature Film Direction - Nagraj Manjule
- Best Child Actor - Suraj Pawar[8]
Other[edit]
- Maharashtra Times - Best Short Film Award
- Aarohi Film festival Mumbai 2009 - Best Short Film and Best Actor Award
- Nashik International Film Festival 2009 - Best Actor and Golden Camera Award
- Hyderabad Film festival 2010 - Best Short Film Award
- 20th IDPA Film festival Mumbai 2009 - Certificate of Merit
- Pratibimb Short Film Festival, Ahmednagar 2009 - second best short film
Nominations[edit]
- Children Film Festival Lucknow 2010
- Goa Marathi Film Festival 2011
- Asian Film Festival 2009
- Kolkata International Film Festival 2010
- ICE Short Film Festival Pune 2010
- Mumbai international Film festival 2010
- Tathya Film Festival Hyderabad 2010
- Asiatica Film Mediate Film Festival
References[edit]
- ^ a b "'My film reflects my own struggle for education'". The Times of India. TNN. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Marathi short film series explores mental health issues among youth, encourages discussions". The Indian Express. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "'Pistulya' wins debut short film award at 58th National film awards". DNA India. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Sairat fame actor Suraj Pawar to be probed in cheating case filed in Ahmednagar - details inside". Zoom TV. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "'Pistulya' wins debut short film award at 58th National film awards". DNA India. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "'Characters are more important than actors'". The Hindu. 3 May 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Nagraj Manjule to fly back to India ASAP - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "In Tough Times - Indian Express". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 January 2023.