Mumbai: A captivating new poster has been revealed for the upcoming film ‘Phule’, featuring lead actors Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa as the iconic couple Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and his wife, Dnyanajyoti Savitribai Phule. The poster showcases them gazing towards the horizon, symbolizing the dawn of a new era—a metaphor for the educational revolution initiated by the Phules.
National Award-winning director Ananth Narayan Mahadevan spoke about the film’s significance, expressing his desire to highlight the persistent social issues that continue to afflict society. “Mahatma and Jyotiba Phule fought against caste and gender discrimination, which unfortunately persists even today. I aim to reignite conversations about these pressing issues that demand our attention,” Mahadevan remarked.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Jyotirao Phule, acknowledging the social reformer’s relentless efforts in education and women empowerment that have left an indelible mark on society.
PM Modi took to his social media account to reaffirm his government’s commitment to realizing the vision of Jyotirao Phule to empower the poor and marginalized. “Today, we pay homage to the great Mahatma Phule on his Jayanti. A visionary social reformer who dedicated his life to fighting injustice and promoting equality, his thoughts give strength to millions. His relentless efforts in the field of education and women empowerment have left an indelible mark on society. Today is an occasion to reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision to empower the poor and marginalized,” PM Modi said.
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Patralekhaa shared the new poster on her Instagram, writing, “On his birth anniversary, our heartfelt tribute to India’s First Mahatma #JyotiraoPhule”.
Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa are set to star together in a biopic based on the lives of Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. These notable social reformers challenged the caste and gender prejudices of their era, with their groundbreaking initiatives leading to the establishment of India’s first girls’ school in Pune—a pivotal moment in history.
The film has been produced by Pranay Chokshi, Jagdish Patel, Anuya Chauhan Kudecha, Ritesh Kudecha, and Suunil Jaiin. However, the film’s release date is yet to be announced.
