In Bollywood’s backyard, Marathi cinema finds a fresh voice

A young man living in Bombay at the height of colonial rule is determined to make a film.

Her journey is brought to life with intelligence and clarity by director Paresh Mokashi in his debut feature in Marathi. Harishchandrachi Factory. Dadasaheb Phalke, the young man who would go on to produce more than 90 features and 25 shorts in the film, embodies the spirit of the independent filmmaker: hustle, fail and learn on the go.