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STHAL
A MATCH
JAYANT DIGAMBAR SOMALKAR
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STHAL
A MATCH
JAYANT DIGAMBAR SOMALKAR
Country
INDIA
language
MARATHI
2023 year
104 Minutes

SCHEDULE

03.03.2024 / 12:15 PM/ Audi 8 PVR INOX ORION MALL
05.03.2024 / 03:10 PM/ Audi 8 PVR INOX ORION MALL

Synopsis

A determined young girl, Savita, yearns for education and a bright future. However, as her farmer parents anxiously struggle to find a suitable match for her, societal expectations place immense pressure on her to prioritize marriage over personal aspirations. Facing countless rejections from suitors, she must navigate a world where the pursuit of marriage overshadows the very sustenance of life. Shot with non-actors from the village, STHAL (A MATCH) is the director's debut feature film.

Producer(s) or Production Company: Dhun
Screenplay: Jayant Digambar Somalkar
Director of Photography: Manoj Karmakar
Editor: Abhijit Deshpande
Music: Madhav Agarwal
Sound: Sanjay Chaturvedi
Cast: Nandini Chikte, Taranath Khiratakar, Sangita Sonekar, Suyog Dhawas
Awards - Winner: TIFF (NETPAC Award), Ajanta-Ellora IFF (Best Film, Best Actress), Third Eye Asian FF (Best Film, Best Actress)
Awards - Nominations | Screened | Official Selection: Jio MAMI Mumbai FF (South Asia Competition)
Director's Biography
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JAYANT DIGAMBAR SOMALKAR

Jayant Digambar Somalkar, an engineering graduate with a creative flair for filmmaking, began as an assistant in TV ads and corporate films before venturing into writing for popular TV comedy and kid's animation shows. His debut short film, IYATTA-CLASS, garnered acclaim at national and international festivals, winning several awards. Co-writing and co-directing the Amazon Prime series GUILTY MINDS, recognized as one of the best Indian series of 2022, marked a significant milestone. Jayant's debut Marathi feature film, STHAL: A MATCH, which he wrote, directed, and co-produced, premiered at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival, securing the NETPAC award for the best Asian film.