Nishani Dava Anghatha

Nishani Dava Anghatha
Directed byPurshottam Berde
Based onNishani Dava Angatha by Ramesh Ingle Utradkar
Produced byDilip Jadhav
Starring
  • Makarand Anaspure
  • Ashok Saraf
  • Nirmiti Sawant
Production
company
Ashtavinayak chitra
Release date
  • 2009 (2009)
Running time
2 hr
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Nishani Dava Anghata (transl. Symbol left thumb) is a 2009 Marathi satire Comedy film starring Makarand Anaspure, Ashok Saraf and Nirmiti Sawant in pivotal role.[1][2]

The film debunks the Indian government's adult literacy program of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. It is an adaptation of Ramesh Ingale Utradkar's novel of the same name.

Plot

In the quaint village of Savargaon, Maharashtra, the efforts of six male and female teachers to kickstart an adult literacy program are met with unexpected hurdles. Despite their determination, both reluctant participants and teachers stand in the way of progress, threatening the initiative's success.

However, with the ingenious intervention of the headmaster, teachers, and the benevolent support of villagers, a plan is hatched. Dukre Guruji, a volunteer with a knack for creative problem-solving. Together, they concoct a scheme to stage a faux adult literacy class, complete with dummy students—secretly literate villagers masquerading as learners.

As the plot unfolds, the village becomes a stage for hilarity and wit, showcasing the absurdity of the situation while delivering a poignant social message on the importance of literacy. Through laughter and light-hearted moments, the film sheds light on the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing education and the ingenious ways in which they navigate such obstacles.

Ultimately, the movie emerges not only as a comedy but also as a touching tribute to the resilience and resourcefulness of communities striving for a brighter, more literate future.

Cast

Production

The film is an adaptation of author Ramesh Ingale Utradkar's novel Nishani dava anghatha.[3] The novel tried to debunk the Adult education programme of Indian and Maharashtra government. The film, shot on location in real schools.[citation needed], portrays the debacle of the programme.[4]

Release

The film was released on television on Zee Talkies.[citation needed]

Reception

The Times of India places Nishani Dava Anghatha in its list of Marathi films about education, stating that "it brings out the irony of the Government's literacy campaign which aims at achieving 100 per cent literacy rate in the villages of Maharastra. It starred Ashok Saraf, Makarand Anaspure, Nirmiti Sawant and Mohan Agashe in pivotal roles."[5]

Screening

The film was screened at the Mumbai Academy of Theatre Arts in 2019.[6]

See also

See also: Movies about education system in India

References

  1. ^ "Nirmiti Sawant: Marathi movies of the actress you should not miss". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Nishani Dava Angatha (2009) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  3. ^ ऑनलाईन, सामना (4 February 2023). "नाटय़ क्षेत्रातून चित्रपट निर्मितीत…! | Saamana (सामना)". Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Zee Talkies celebrates Makarand Anaspure's 47th birthday". Our Nagpur. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Night School". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  6. ^ "11th "National Vasant Natyotsav 2019" By Academy Of Theatre Arts, Mumbai University... : www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 5 August 2023.