Doctor Rakhmabai is a 2016 Marathi-language biographical drama film, produced by Swapna Patker and directed by Anant Mahadevan. It stars Tannishtha Chatterjee as Doctor Rakhmabai and the music was composed by Rohan-Rohan. The film follows the real life story of Doctor Rakhmabai and how she won one of India's first divorce cases and then travelled to the UK to get her medical degree to become India's first female practicing doctor.
| Doctor Rakhmabai | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Anant Mahadevan |
| Written by | Bikas Mishra |
| Screenplay by | Bikas Mishra |
| Story by | Mohini Varde |
| Produced by | Swapna Patker |
| Starring | Tannishtha Chatterjee |
| Cinematography | Alphonse Roy |
| Edited by | Anant Mahadevan |
| Music by | Rohan-Rohan |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Box office | ₹3.5 crore[2] |
Cast
edit- Tannishtha Chatterjee as Doctor Rakhmabai
- Prasad Oak as Dr. Sarkharam Arjun
- Kavita Lad as Jayantibai
- Santosh Juvekar as Dadaji
- Alexx O'Nell as Dr. David
- Bharat Dabholkar as Grandfather
- Sharad Ponkshe as Narayan Dharmaji
- Elena Kasnatcheewa as Dr. Edith
- Bhaktimahednra Pawar as Rakhmabai 11 years old
- Kristen Peterson as Rakhmabais Lawyer
- Aditi Sarangdhar as Vidya Oza
Film Festivals
edit- 2017 IndoGerman Filmweek (DCSAFF)[3]
- 2017 Dallas Fort/Worth South Asian Film Festival (DFWSAFF)[4][5][6][7]
- 2017 Marathi International Film Festival (MIFF)[8]
- 2017 Jagran Film Festival (JFF)[9][10]
- 2017 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM)[11][12]
- 2018 Lonavala International Film Festival India (LIFFI)[13][14]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Sound | Won | [15] | |
| Best Costume Design | Won | ||||
| Best Art Direction | Won | ||||
| Best Sound Design | Won | ||||
| Best Picture | Swapna Patker | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Anant Mahadevan | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Tannishtha Chatterjee | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Santosh Juvekar | Nominated | |||
| DC South Asian Arts Film Festival (DCSAFF) | Audience Poll - Best Feature Film | Swapna Patker | Won | [16] | |
| 17th New York Indian Film Festival | Best Actress | Tannishtha Chatterjee | Nominated | [17] | |
| Pune International Film Festival | Best Actress | Tannishtha Chatterjee | Won | [18][19] | |
| 2018 | 4th Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF) | Best Regional Film | Swapna Patker | Won | [20] |
| Best Regional Director | Anant Mahadevan | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Tannishtha Chatterjee | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Doctor Rakhmabai Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes".
- ^ "Small budget Big Bonanza: Marathi Cinema shines amidst fierce competition". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "IGFW 2017". Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "DFWSAFF". Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ "Doctor Rakhmabai featured at the Texas South Asian Film Festival". Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ "Doctor Rakhmabai finds entry at DFWSAFF". 5 March 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "2017 Texas South Asian Film Festival". Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ^ "MIFF". Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Movies to be screened at JFF". Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "What to watch out for at 8th Jagran Film Festival". Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Conversation Hour at IFFM". 5 August 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ "IFFM 2017 to promote women empowerment again". 29 July 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Lonavala International Film Festival India". Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Films screened at the Lonavala International Film Festival India". Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Marathi Films". Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "DCSAFF 2017". Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ "NYIFF 2017". Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ "PIFF 2017". Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Tannishtha Chatterjee bags Best Actress Award at PIFF". Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "4th RIFF 2018". Retrieved 23 January 2018.