COMPETITION SHORT FICTION
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Directors: Kiran Narayan Dhamale
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2025
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Marathi
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India
Aata Tu Motha Jhalas / आता तू मोठा झालास
Synopsis
Nine-year-old Ashish proudly wears his Janeyu after his Munj ceremony, believing it to be a symbol of honor and identity. But in today’s world of smartphones and social media, teasing at school and unanswered questions at home slowly fill his mind with confusion. What once felt sacred now begins to feel like a burden. Through Ashish’s innocent struggle, the film explores a child’s first conflict with tradition, identity, and the meaning of Sanskar in modern times.
Details of Crew
Parag Sawant (Cinematographer), Yashraj Awekar (Music), Kiran Narayan Dhamale (Editor), Kiran Narayan Dhamale (Co-producer), Prasad Pawar (Sound Recordist), Suyash Zunjurke (Other), Ketaki Tapre (Other), Hrishikesh Mhetre (Other), Swanand Behre (Other), Vaibhav Pandav (Other)
Producer Details
Madhura Tapre-Agarkar
Writer Details
Kiran Narayan Dhamale , Shardul Nimbalkar