#LADIES SPECIAL MARATHI ACTRESS TV#
This is an indication that there is an audience for diverse content, outside of the usual Brahmin household dramas that dominate the TV world in Maharashtra. Marathi serials on Ambedkar and Phule have been successful, like Mahamanavachi Gauravgatha on Star Pravah and Savitrijyoti on Sony Marathi. Newer TV channels like Colour TV Marathi and Sony Marathi have attempted to diversify their stories - if not the actors - but no substantial change has happened yet. She wrote: “Without going into the merits of Dahake’s argument, I have seen that for a long time, Marathi serials are based on Savarna family stories. Sonali Shinde, a journalist with Saam TV, concurred. Kadam said only after Dahake’s statement did she realise the Brahmin dominance in serials on Zee TV - a channel that was the real leader in making family drama serials reach the masses in Maharashtra. BBC’s Amruta Kadam wrote a piece on how her former landlord had expressed “pride” on how lead actresses in Marathi serials were Brahmin. Loksatta didn’t follow up on the story either it merely published statements that opposed Dahake’s views.
Sakal, one of the largest-selling Marathi dailies, reported only on how Dahake was trolled. Maharashtra Times published a story subtly condoning Gokhale, headlined “Dahake gets schooled by Gokhale”.
Most progressive writers, directors, and journalists from the Brahmin community chose to stay silent. Surprisingly, no one from the film industry condemned the Gokhale’s threat to Dahake. Also, listing eight out of hundreds of serials isn’t a strong argument - it reeks of denial. It should be pointed out that Nagraj Manjule is not a TV director.
He also cited the success of filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, who is from the backward community, and told Dahake to “concentrate on his work and not resort to such stunts”. But if you try to mix casteism and caste politics in a cultural field, you will get publicly slapped.” He wrote: “Self-proclaimed intelligent director Mr Dahake, you are not even worthy of a reaction. Saurabh Gokhale, a TV actor who is expected to play Nathuram Godse in a stage production, threatened Dahake in a Facebook post. Not just that, he also received threats of violence from established Brahmin actors. Instead, Dahake received harsh criticism and taunts for “bringing caste into the industry”. It’s a bold statement from a famous director, and should have started debates and introspection from members of the Marathi film industry. I hear murmurs like, ‘How come this young guy won a National Award, and why is his name not Kulkarni ’?” There is a white-collar class that is controlling the Marathi industry. “Casteism is real and a part of the Marathi industry, and we have to face it. It’s not just the casting of actors, he said. Kadam pointed out that there are many talented small-town stage actresses from underprivileged backgrounds who often ask her why they don't get work in TV serials - despite giving the best auditions.ĭahake turned to his main point. Loksatta’s interview-panel discussion had two others sitting alongside Dahake: actress Chhaya Kadam (who appeared in Sairat and Andhadun) and Vijay Paradkar (who had a cameo in Tazaab). He then listed a handful of popular TV serials - like Tujhyat Jeev Rangala, Raja Rani, Mazya Navryachi Bayko - and all the actresses in these shows are Brahmins. Try it.”ĭahake waited, as his interviewers struggled for answers.
#LADIES SPECIAL MARATHI ACTRESS MOVIE#
Now with three movies under his belt, including the Marathi movie Kesari, he appeared on Loksatta Live - owned by the Indian Express group - for an interview.ĭuring the course of the conversation, he gave Loksatta’s journalists some homework: “Try finding a non-Brahmin girl in a lead role in TV serials. At the age of 23, he won the National Award for direction and screenplay for his 2011 debut film, Shala. Sadly, Dahake faced severe backlash for calling out casteism in the Marathi industry last week.ĭahake is no ordinary man. This should be a welcome development in a journey towards a more inclusive entertainment industry. Nearly six months later, Marathi director Sujay Dahake reiterated the same point when he questioned the lack of diversity in Marathi TV serials. Late last year, filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan issued a call for diversity in the Hindi film industry by posting an advertisement specifically recruiting assistant directors and writers from DBA (Dalit, Bahujan, Adivasi) backgrounds. We have to find the courage take risks, even to fail, if the goal is worthwhile” - Kofi Annan
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