Project Marathwada(2016)
Project Marathwada is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Bhavin Wadia and produced by Prakash Patel. The lead cast includes Om Puri, Seema Biswas, and Dalip Tahil. Set in the drought-affected Marathwada region of Maharashtra, the story follows a farmer trapped in debt and failed government schemes. The film highlights the harsh realities of farmer suicides, corruption, and water scarcity in rural India. It received praise for its honest performances and social message. The movie was released on Netflix for streaming.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 June 2016
- Director
- Bhavin Wadia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A poor farmer in drought-hit Marathwada struggles to feed his family. He is drowning in debt from a cruel moneylender. A new government scheme gives him hope, but corruption blocks his path. He must fight the system to save his land and his life.
“A farmer's fight for survival”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Project Marathwada
Cast reunions in this film: Om Puri & Seema Biswas (2 films together), Om Puri & Dalip Tahil (2 films together), and Seema Biswas & Govind Namdeo (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot on location in rural Maharashtra and Mumbai to capture authentic settings.
- It was inspired by real-life farmer suicides and agrarian distress in the Marathwada region.
- Director Bhavin Wadia also wrote the screenplay, drawing from extensive research on rural issues.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on film festivals and social awareness screenings.
- It features Marathi and Hindi dialogue, reflecting the characters' migration from village to city.
- The cast includes several first-time actors from farming backgrounds to add realism.
- The film's title directly references the Marathwada region, known for its frequent droughts and farmer crises.