In a piece of good news for all the Marathi cinema lovers out there, Amazon Prime Video has announced the upcoming premiere of Marathi Direct-to-service offering, Picasso.
Produced by Shiladitya Bora under the banner of Platoon One Films and Everest Entertainment, Picasso is directed and written by Abhijeet Mohan Warang and features National Award-winning actor Prasad Oak alongside Samay Sanjeev Tambe and Ashwini Mukadam in the pivotal roles.
Talking about the same, writer Abhijeet Mohan Warang said, "The World of Dashavatara has always fascinated me since my childhood. I am thrilled to present Picasso, the first Marathi film documenting Dashavatara in its pure and original format. I was determined to make this film relatable for each artist, hence we shot the film in real locations. As per the folklore, the origins of this folk art originates from Lakshmi-Narayan Temple in Valaval town of Tal Konkan, where the film has been shot. With this film, we have tried to bring out the essence of the day-to-day challenges of an artist's life. The relentless, painful yet satisfying process of creativity- from doubting yourself to discovering new ways of facing it."
The story revolves around Gandharva, a young student from a remote village in the Konkan who is selected for the national level of the Picasso Arts Scholarship. The winner of the competition gets to travel to Spain – Picasso’s birthplace – to hone their art. What transpires next is for the audiences to find out on March 19.
Meanwhile, elucidating on the Marathi film industry, Producer Shiladitya Bora for Platoon One Films said, "There’s no doubt that Marathi film industry is one of the most progressive film industries in India creating some groundbreaking cinema in the recent decade. Many of these films have received critical acclaim internationally and broke box office records in India. Picasso is one such film that will inspire people across age groups and boundaries. Our entire team at Platoon One Films are glad to collaborate with Amazon Prime Video and introduce such stories contributing to this vibrant storytelling industry in our own little way. I am excited for the film’s World Premiere on the streaming service in India and across 240 countries and territories.”
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