Marathi Movie : Lokmanya - Ek Yug Purush

Description

HMM will be screening the Marathi movie "Lokmanya - Ek Yug Purush" in Houston. The film is based on the thoughts and teachings of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, the visionary and revolutionary leader and political philosopher, who waged war against the British rule in India in early years of 20th Century. Lokmanya, aptly described as 'Father of Indian Unrest' was a multifaceted intellectual. He was a politician, historian, Sanskrit scholar, teacher, journalist, astrologer and a rebel revolutionary.

The director Om Raut skillfully has filmed Lokmanya's thoughts and their relevance in today's times. Lokmanya is portrayed by eminent actor of Marathi stage, films and TV screen, Subodh Bhave.