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Satya Shodhak (सत्यशोधक)
August 8, 2026
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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About this event
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 8 August 2026 |
| Hall | BHIM Hall |
| Screening Time | 01:30 PM – 04:30 PM |
| Film Duration | 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes) |
| Interaction Session | 30 minutes |
| Director | Nilesh Jalamkar |
| Cast | Sandeep Kulkarni, Rajshri Deshpande |
| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Biography · Historical · Drama |
| Language | Marathi |
Synopsis
A biographical portrait of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule—pioneers of India’s fight against caste oppression and champions of women’s education—tracing their journey from reformers to revolutionaries who reshaped nineteenth-century Maharashtra.
About the Film
Satya Shodhak chronicles the extraordinary lives of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, whose social reform movement challenged deeply entrenched inequalities. Through their struggle for education, dignity, and social justice, the film celebrates one of the most transformative chapters in Indian history.
Themes
- Social justice and equality
- Women’s education
- Anti-caste reform
- Courage and resistance
- Legacy of social change
Awards & Recognition
- Widely regarded as one of the definitive cinematic portrayals of the Phule legacy
- Praised for its historical authenticity and performances
