Bhera (film)
| Bhera | |
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| Directed by | Shrikant Prabhakar |
| Written by | Story: Prasad Khanolkar Screenplay and Dialogues: Prasad Khanolkar Shrikant Prabhakar |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Sameer Bhaskar |
| Edited by | Smita Phadke |
| Music by | Pradyumna Chaware Pranav Jantikar |
Production company | Shri Vaij-Prabha Chitra |
Release dates |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi (Malvani) |
Bhera (transl. The Deaf) is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Shrikant Prabhakar and produced under the banner Shri Vaij-Prabha Chitra.[1] Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic in a remote Konkan village, the film portrays a touching tale of loneliness, love, and resilience through the intertwined lives of two marginalized individuals.[2] It is based on the short story Sakaav by Prasad Khanolkar and is notable for being the first feature film entirely made in the Malvani dialect of Marathi.
The film was officially selected for several film festivals, including the 77th Cannes Film Festival.[3]
Plot
Cast
- Deepak Joil as Vishnu
- Shraddha Khanolkar as Anibai
- Akanksha Khot as Rekha
- Pramod Koyande as Dada Sarpanch
- Anand Pandav as Factory Boy
- Vivekanand Valke as Mama
- Gaurav Raul
- Shrikant Prabhakar
- Prajakta Nerurkar
Production
The film was shot completely in the Konkan region of Maharashtra and stars local actors.
Soundtrack
The film's music was composed by Shrikant Prabhakar, while Pradyumna Chaware and Pranav Jantikar created the background score. The sound design was managed by Dhananjay Sathe, and the lyrics were written by Shrikant Prabhakar and Prasad Khanolkar. The film's music was released under the Zee Music label.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mi Tuka Kay Dilay" | Bhagyashree Athalye, Amita Ghugari | 6:47 |
| 2. | "Gavacho Vangadi" | Shrikant Prabhakar | 3:08 |
| Total length: | 9:55 | ||
Release
Film festivals
Bhera was officially selected for several film festivals worldwide, including the Chennai International Film Festival, Indian Film Festival Stuttgart, Pune International Film Festival, Third Eye Asian Film Festival (Marathi Competition), and the Chandrapur International Film Festival.[4] The film was also officially selected by the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Limited for screening at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2024.[5]
Theatrical
The film's teaser was released on 4 February 2025, followed by the official trailer on 7 February 2025.[6] Bhera had special screenings on 28 February 2025 at various locations in Sindhudurg district, including Vengurla, Malvan, Kudal, and Devgad, ahead of its theatrical release on 21 March 2025.[4]
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune International Film Festival | 2024 | Special Mention Certificate – Best Director | Shrikant Prabhakar | Won | [7] |
| 2024 | Akhil Bharatiy Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal Best Film Director | Won | |||
| Third Eye Asian Film Festival | 2025 | Best Female Actor (Marathi Competition) | Shraddha Khanolkar | Won | [8] |
| Maharashtra State Film Awards | 2025 | Best Film I | Shri Vaij-Prabha Chitra | Won | [9] |
| Best Rural Film | Nominated | ||||
| Best Social Film | Nominated | ||||
| Best Director I | Shrikant Prabhakar | Won | |||
| Best Rural Film Director | Nominated | ||||
| Best Social Film Director | Nominated | ||||
| Best Debut Actor | Deepak Joil | Won | |||
| Best Debut Actress | Shraddha Khanolkar | Won |
References
- ^ "Bhera (2025) | Bhera Marathi Movie | Movie Reviews, Showtimes". NOWRUNNING. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Information, Film (21 March 2025). "'BHERA' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 21 March, 2025". Film Information. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ पोखरकर, मंजिरी (1 April 2024). "'कान्स आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सव'साठी राज्य शासनाकडून तीन मराठी चित्रपटांची निवड". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ a b narayan, kimaya (19 March 2025). "आंतरराष्ट्रीय महोत्सवांत गाजलेला 'भेरा' २१ मार्चपासून रसिकांच्या भेटीला". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "Know The Three Marathi Films To Be Screened At The Cannes Film Festival 2024". News18. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "Bhera : The Deaf - Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "22nd Pune International Film Festival: 'Sthal' Wins Best Marathi Film, 'Citizen Saint' Awarded Best International Film - Check Out Full List Of Winners". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ media, news and. "21st Third Eye Asian Film Festival concludes in Mumbai". www.en.etemaaddaily.com. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Dolare, Rahul (9 August 2025). "Marathi film 'Jaggu Ani Juliet' produced by Punit Balan Studios wins Second Prize for Best Film". Punekar News. Retrieved 5 October 2025.