Paani (film)
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- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Madhu Chopra
- Neha Barjatya
- Rajjat Barjatya
- Mahesh Kothare
- Siddharth Chopra
Rucha Vaidya
Subodh Bhave
Kishor Kadam
Rajit Kapur
| Paani | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Adinath M. Kothare |
| Written by | Nitin Dixit |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Adinath Kothare Rucha Vaidya Subodh Bhave Kishor Kadam Rajit Kapur |
| Cinematography | Arjun Sorte |
| Edited by | Mayur Hardas Adinath Kothare |
| Music by | Gulraj Singh |
Production companies | |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Paani (transl. Water) is an Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Adinath Kothare[1] and produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas[2] and Madhu Chopra under the banner of Purple Pebble Pictures.[3][4] The film stars Addinath Kothare and Rucha Vaidya in Lead roles, While Subodh Bhave and Kishor Kadam appears in supporting roles. In 2019, the film won the National Film Awards for Best Film on Environment Conservation.[3][5][6] Paani was released theatrically on 18 October 2024.[7] The film is based on the real-life efforts of activist Hanumant Kendre to improve the water supply in his drought-prone village in the Marathwada district.
Addinath aka Hanumant Babu Kendre is an ordinary man living in a Nagderwadi, a village in Nanded, plagued with drought. Paani follows his journey towards making the village independent of water, all while dealing with local goons, a budding romance, and other disruptions of daily life.[1] Hanumant Kendre’s marriage got called off by the girl Suvarna’s family due to water crisis in his drought prone village. Hanumant promised the girl that he would marry her the day he resolves this crisis in his village. "Will you wait for me?" He asked. What unfolded ahead is a breathtaking true story of human endeavour driven by love.
Cast
- Subodh Bhave as Balaji Kendre
- Kishor Kadam as Tatya
- Adinath Kothare as Hanumant
- Rucha Vaidya as Suvarna
- Rajit Kapur
- Nitin Dixit
- Sachin Goswami
- Mohanabai,
- Shripad Joshi
- Vikas Pandurang Patil.
Release
The film was screened at New York Film Festival in the United States of America and was awarded the Best Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation at the 66th National Film Awards in 2019.[1][3] The film was theatrically released on 18 October 2024.
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Paani - Title Track" | Adinath Kothare | Gulraj Singh | Shankar Mahadevan | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Tujhya Sathin" | Adinath Kothare | Gulraj Singh | Gulraj Singh Shashaa Tirupati | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Nachnar" | Manoj Yadav | Gulraj Singh | Aanandi Joshi Adarsh Shinde | 3:14 |
| Total length: | 09:45 | ||||
Awards
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 66th National Film Awards | Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation | Producer:Purple Pebble Pictures
Director:Adinath Kothare |
Won | [3] |
| 2019 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Actor | Adinath Kothare | Won | |
| 2025 | Maharashtra Times Sanman Awards | Best Film | Won | ||
| Best Director | Won | ||||
| Best Writing | Nitin Dixit | Won | |||
| Best Music | Gulraj Singh | Won | |||
| Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Film | Paani | Won | [8] | |
| Best Director | Adinath Kothare | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Mayur Hardas | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Nitin Dixit | Won | |||
| Best Background Score | Gulraj Singh | Won | |||
| Best Sound Design | Amol Bhave | Won |