Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero

Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero
डॉ. प्रकाश बाबा आमटे - दि रियल हिरो

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Samruddhi Porey
Produced by Samruddhi Porey, Essel Vision
Starring Nana Patekar
Sonali Kulkarni
Mohan Agashe
Ashish Chougule
Vikram Gaikwad
Bharat Ganeshpure
Tejashri Pradhan
Aniruddha Wankar
Vinayak Patwardhan
Kunal Gajbhare
Sushant Kakde
Sukumar Day
Prasad Dhakulkar
Naina Rani
Krishna Dharme
Vinod Raut
Music by Rahul Ranade & Aniruddha Wankar
Distributed by Essel Vision
Release dates
  • 10 October 2014
Running time
 137 minutes
Country India
Language Marathi
Budget INR2.5 crore (US$400,000)
Box office INR12 crore (US$1.9 million) ( 6 weeks)[1][2]

Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero (Marathi: डॉ. प्रकाश बाबा आमटे - दि रियल हिरो) is a Marathi film starring Nana Patekar, Sonali Kulkarni & Mohan Agashe in lead roles. The film is based on the life of Prakash Amte. The film is a biopic on the lives of Dr Prakash Baba Amte, the son of the great social worker Baba Amte, and his wife Mandakini Amte. It is a biopic on Dr. Prakash Amte, the selfless doctor and social worker who devoted his life towards the development and upliftment of the tribal people in the forests of eastern Maharashtra.[3]

Film Release

The film released overall in Maharashtra with positive reviews on 10th October 2014.

Plot

This movie showcases the life of Dr. Prakash Baba Amte. A man whose contribution to society is immeasurable. A storyline showcasing an individual who was unaware of his destination but became an inspiration to the world by teaching the epitome of self-actualization.After finishing his doctor degree, Prakash's father Baba Amte, took him on a picnic to Hemalkasa, but that was not only a picnic but a turning point in Prakash's life. He became restless seeing that, on one hand people had reached the moon while here still people were living as animals. They use to hunt and sleep under the tree. Prakash went there just to treat them but became a part of them. Dr.Mandakini and Prakash loved each other from college days. Leaving her luxurious life behind, she decided to accompany Prakash without any condition.This is where the real story begins in the dense forest of Hemalkasa. They struggle with tribals, struggle with wild animals, struggle with Naxalites and corrupt government officials. But today after 45 years of struggle, Hemalkasa has become an example to the world.

Cast


Filming

The film is shot in different locations including Hemalkasa, Mumbai, USA, etc.[4]

Reception

The film released clashing with two other Marathi films, Ishq Wala Love & Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra. The acting of Nana Patekar, Sonali Kulkarni & Mohan Aagashe was praised by both audience and critics. Times Of India gave it 3.5 stars stating that it's a must watch film with whole family. It managed to do a business of INR7.5 crore (US$1.2 million) in 2 weeks. The film continued its success and collected INR12 crore (US$1.9 million) in 6 weeks, becoming one of the biggest marathi hit of the year.

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