As we celebrate Marathi Language Day today, we speak to popular Marathi TV actors who share their vision for their matra bhasha and the pride they have for the same.
The pride and love for their mother tongue is evident among Marathi artists when we speak to them on the occasion of Marathi Language Day, which is celebrated today in Maharashtra and Goa. “I love Marathi literature and poems. They are very inspirational,” says actor Shalva Kinjavdekar, who describes Amche Ghar, a piece of Marathi literature, close to his heart.
Meanwhile, actress Bhagyashree Limaye, who is proud to act in her mother tongue, also believes that language is not a barrier to entertainment. “We are in a time when content is the boss; Even language is no barrier," she shares.
Happy to be a part of the current revolution in Marathi showbiz, actor Siddharth Jadhav, seen in Hey Taar Kahin Nay, says, “Marathi cinema has already gone international. We have the Oscar nominated film 'Shwas' (2004). Even in the olden days, Marathi films used to run for 50 weeks. There are four different types of Marathi films in theaters today and they are doing very well.”
Limaye agrees with Jadhav's sentiments. “I think Marathi cinema is dominating Hindi cinema… However, most Marathi TV shows need to catch up with this trend or they will lose out to the younger crowd. There needs to be more relatable content, and less kitchen drama. There is a need. I say this as a person and as an audience,” said the Boss Manjhi Ladachi actor.
Regarding the way forward, Kinjavdekar believes that the future of Marathi cinema lies in not entertaining at large. “I don't watch Marathi cinema in the glamor zone. It has always been unique, content-driven, with a loyal audience. I belong to authentic Marathi cinema, this is how I envision it,” says the Nandyala actor in U Kashi Tashi.