Now, a Marathi film on Anna

Arun Nalavade of Shwaas fame to play Hazare in film Mala Anna Vhyaychay that's based on activist's work

Now, a Marathi film on Anna

Arun Nalavade of Shwaas fame to play Hazare in film Mala Anna Vhyaychay that's based on activist's work

Soon, Anna Hazare's exploits in real life will be immortalised on reel life. And playing Anna will be Arun Nalavade of 2004 Oscar-nominated film Shwaas fame. So excited is Nalawade about his role in the film that he affirms it will be a lifetime role. "By watching television, I have already started learning Anna's body language and am trying to imitate his voice," said Nalavade, who was one of the producers of Shwaas. "Playing Anna is the biggest challenge in my life and I am reading up on him. I shall try to give justice to the role."

I am anna: Arun Nalavade, who will play the role of Anna Hazare in the
Marathi film on the anti-graft activist

"Mala Anna Vhyaychay or I want to become Anna will be produced and directed by Ganesh Shinde. Shinde said he had recently completed live shooting at Ramleela Maidan in Delhi where Hazare had sat for the hunger strike.
Real life shots
"I have also taken some shots from Mumbai and Ralegansiddhi of the agitations supporting Hazare," Shinde said. "This film is about an unsuccessful heart-broken youth who goes to commit suicide, but gets inspired by Hazare's work and finds the real purpose of his life."

The film also stars Milind Gunaji, Mohan Joshi, Nagesh Bhosale, Anand Jog, Surekha Kudchi, Priya Berde and Usha Nadkarni. The remaining shooting work shall start during Ganeshotsav in Satara, Akluj and some parts of Pune district.

The story and script is by Pratap Gangawane and Shinde. The special effects will be created from Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. "We are planning to release the film by November this year after Diwali all over the state and outside," Shinde said. "The film shall also show some live discussion with Hazare and it shall be shot soon after seeking his (Hazare) permission."

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