Aatmapamphlet

Aatmapamphlet
Aatmapamphlet
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ashish Avinash Bende
Screenplay by	Paresh Mokashi
Produced by	Bhushan Kumar; Krishan Kumar; Aanand L. Rai; Kanupriya A. Iyer; Madhugandha Kulkarni; Shariq Patel
Starring	Om Bendkhale; Pranjalii Shrikant; Chetan Wagh; Manas Tondwalkar; Khushi Hajare; Bhimrao Mude; Ketaki Saraf;
Cinematography	Satyajeet Shobha Shriram
Edited by	Faisal Mahadik
Music by	Saket Kanetkar
Production; companies	T-Series; Colour Yellow Productions; Zee Studios;
Release dates	22 February 2023 (Berlin); 6 October 2023 (India);
Running time	90 minutes
Country	India
Language	Marathi

Aatmapamphlet (transl. Autobio-Pamphlet) is an Indian Marathi-language coming of age film directed by Ashish Avinash Bende in his debut. Screenplay is by Paresh Mokashi and cinematography is by Satyajit Shobha Sriram. The film is jointly produced by T-Series, Colour Yellow Productions and Zee Studios.^[1]

Atmapamplet was screened at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, where nominated to compete for the Generation 14plus Award.^[2]^[3] The film was theatrically released on 6 October 2023.^[4]

Ashish Bende received the Best Debut Film Director award at the 71st National Film Awards.^[5]

Plot

Aatmapamphlet, a satirical biographical film, unveils 10-year-old Ashish in India of 1990s. His accidental hand-hold with Srushti sparks innocent love. Amidst socio-political shifts, the story navigates personal, familial, and societal transformations. Join Ashish's introspective quest for life's purpose, humorously presented through a child's eyes. A roller-coaster of soul-searching in a nostalgic tale.

Cast

Om Bendkhale as Ashish
- Manas Tondwalkar as young Ashish
Roomani Khare as Srishti
- Pranjalii Shrikant as younger Srishti
- Khushi Hajare as youngest Srishti
Chetan Wagh as Borya
Bhimrao Mude as Baba
Ketaki Saraf as Aai

Production

Development

The film originated from the personal anecdotes shared by Ashish Avinash Bende, reflecting his experiences as a Dalit boy in Pune. Encouraged by Paresh Mokashi and Madhugandha Kulkarni, Bende translated these stories into a script, spurred by an ultimatum from Kulkarni.^[6]

Casting

Bende drew inspiration from his own circle of friends, ensuring a genuine representation of the characters' dynamics.^[6]

Filming

Principal-photography was begun in March 2021. Shooting of the film amidst the COVID-19 pandemic posed logistical challenges. Using live streaming technology, Bende remotely supervised the shoot, maintaining real-time communication with the crew. The half of shooting was completed before second lockdown. The film was shot over 36 days around 37 locations.^[6]

Reception

In the "Generation 14plus" section, the film was competed for the Crystal Bear and the film prize AG KINO GILDE 14plus.^[7]

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Nominee(s)	Result	Ref.
2023	Asia Pacific Young Audience Award	Young Audience Award	T-Series, Colour Yellow Productions & Zee Studios	Won	^[8]
2023	Berlin International Film Festival	Generation 14plus – Best Film	Ashish Avinash Bende	Nominated	^[9]
2023	Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Best Indie Film	T-Series, Colour Yellow Productions & Zee Studios	Nominated	^[10]^[11]
2023	Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Best Director	Ashish Avinash Bende	Nominated	^[10]^[11]
2024	Filmfare Awards Marathi	Best Film	T-Series, Colour Yellow Productions & Zee Studios	Won	^[12]
		Best Director	Ashish Avinash Bende	Won
		Best Story		Won
		Best Critics Movie		Nominated
		Best Dialogue	Paresh Mokashi	Won
		Best Screenplay	Paresh Mokashi	Nominated
		Best Editing	Faisal Mahadik	Won
		Best Cinematography	Satyajeet Shobha Shreeram	Nominated
		Best Art Direction	Baban Adagale	Nominated
		Best Background Score	Saket Kanetkar	Nominated
		Best Costume Design	Sachin Lovalekar	Nominated

References

^ "Marathi film 'Aatmapamphlet' to screen at Berlin International Film Festival". The New Indian Express. 19 January 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ Walid, Shayeza (23 February 2023). "Berlin Selection 'Aatmapamphlet' Details the Coming of Age of a Boy and of India". Variety. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ Shackleton, Liz (20 February 2023). "Zee Studios' Shariq Patel On Push Into Web Series, Festival Films With Berlin Selections 'Brown' & 'Aatma Pamphlet'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ "Aatmapamphlet : अतरंगी, तिरकस, विनोदी प्रेमकथा सांगणाऱ्या 'आत्मपॅम्फ्लेट'चा ट्रेलर आऊट". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 17 September 2023. Archived from the original on 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
^ "Ashish Bende Wins Best Debut Director National Award For Aatmapamphlet, Aanand L Rai Reacts". News18. 2 August 2025. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ ^a ^b ^c Halve, Anushka (28 March 2024). "The Director Who Worked From Home: The Making of Aatmapamphlet". Filmcompanion.in. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
^ "Weitere Preise". www.berlinale.de (in German). Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ "'आत्मपॅम्फ्लेट' चित्रपटाला 'एशिया पॅसिफिक यंग ऑडियन्स अवॉर्ड', ७०हून अधिक देशांतील चित्रपटांमधून निवड". Time Maharashtra (in Marathi). 16 September 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
^ "Aanand L Rai, Bhushan Kumar, Zee Studios' Aatmapamphlet selected for Berlin International Film Festival 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 19 January 2023. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ "Darlings, Kantara, Sita Ramam, Ponniyin Selvan 2 lead nominations for Indian Film Festival of Melbourne awards". The Indian Express. 14 July 2023. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
^ "IFFM 2023 full winners list: Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, Rani Mukerji, Sita Ramam win top honours". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2023. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
^ Filmfare Awards Marathi 2024 at IMDb

External links

Aatmapamphlet at IMDb
Aatmapamplet at Berlinale

[1] "Marathi film 'Aatmapamphlet' to screen at Berlin International Film Festival". The New Indian Express. 19 January 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.

[2] Walid, Shayeza (23 February 2023). "Berlin Selection 'Aatmapamphlet' Details the Coming of Age of a Boy and of India". Variety. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.

[3] Shackleton, Liz (20 February 2023). "Zee Studios' Shariq Patel On Push Into Web Series, Festival Films With Berlin Selections 'Brown' & 'Aatma Pamphlet'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.

[4] "Aatmapamphlet : अतरंगी, तिरकस, विनोदी प्रेमकथा सांगणाऱ्या 'आत्मपॅम्फ्लेट'चा ट्रेलर आऊट". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 17 September 2023. Archived from the original on 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.

[Ashish_Bende_Wins_Best_Debut_Director_National_Award_For_Aatmapamphlet,_Aanand_L_Rai_Reacts-5] "Ashish Bende Wins Best Debut Director National Award For Aatmapamphlet, Aanand L Rai Reacts". News18. 2 August 2025. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[:2-6] Halve, Anushka (28 March 2024). "The Director Who Worked From Home: The Making of Aatmapamphlet". Filmcompanion.in. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.

[7] "Weitere Preise". www.berlinale.de (in German). Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.

[8] "'आत्मपॅम्फ्लेट' चित्रपटाला 'एशिया पॅसिफिक यंग ऑडियन्स अवॉर्ड', ७०हून अधिक देशांतील चित्रपटांमधून निवड". Time Maharashtra (in Marathi). 16 September 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.

[9] "Aanand L Rai, Bhushan Kumar, Zee Studios' Aatmapamphlet selected for Berlin International Film Festival 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 19 January 2023. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.

[:0-10] "Darlings, Kantara, Sita Ramam, Ponniyin Selvan 2 lead nominations for Indian Film Festival of Melbourne awards". The Indian Express. 14 July 2023. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.

[:1-11] "IFFM 2023 full winners list: Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, Rani Mukerji, Sita Ramam win top honours". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2023. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.

[12] Filmfare Awards Marathi 2024 at IMDb

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