Pistulya
Official release poster
Directed byNagraj Manjule
Written byNagraj Manjule (Story, Screenplay)
Produced byNagraj Manjule
Starring
CinematographyGargee Kulkarni
Kutub Inamdar
Edited byKutub Inamdar
Music bySantosh Khatmode
Production
companies
Release date
2009
Running time
18 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Budget₹1.5 lakh[1]

Pistulya is an Indian Marathi-language short film written and directed by Nagraj Manjule and jointly produced by Aatpat Production and New Arts DCS.[2] The film won National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Direction and Best Child Artist Award in Non-feature Film category at the 58th National Film Awards.[3][4]

Plot

The film is based on the life of an 8-year-old boy from the backward Wadar community, who struggles to educate himself.[5]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Ahmednagar over a two-days with a budget of ₹1.5 lakh, which was Manjule's friend's and family contribution. Suraj Pawar was offered the role when the director visited his school in Karmala.[1]

Accolades

Awards

National Film awards

Other

Nominations

References

  1. ^ a b "'My film reflects my own struggle for education'". The Times of India. TNN. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Marathi short film series explores mental health issues among youth, encourages discussions". The Indian Express. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  3. ^ "'Pistulya' wins debut short film award at 58th National film awards". DNA India. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Sairat fame actor Suraj Pawar to be probed in cheating case filed in Ahmednagar - details inside". Zoom TV. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  5. ^ "'Pistulya' wins debut short film award at 58th National film awards". DNA India. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  6. ^ "'Characters are more important than actors'". The Hindu. 3 May 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Nagraj Manjule to fly back to India ASAP - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  8. ^ "In Tough Times - Indian Express". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 January 2023.

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