Shyamchi Aai (film)

Infobox Film
name = Shyamchi Aai


director = P.K.Atre
writer = P.K.Atre
Sane Guruji (story)
starring = Damuanna Joshi
Vanamala
Madhav Vaze
producer = P.K.Atre
distributor =
cinematography =
editing = | released = 1953
runtime = 152 min.
language = Marathi
music =
imdb_id = 0155174

"Shyamchi Aai" (1953) is a Marathi film, directed by P.K.Atre. The film is based on the book Shyamchi Aai written by Sane Guruji in the Marathi language, the film was acclaimed upon release. It stars Damuanna Joshi, Vanamala and Madhav Vaze. The film won the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film at the National Film Awards in 1954.

Plot

The plot revolves around a boy called Shyam and his relationship with his mother. It shares the affect Shyam's mother has had on Shyam's life and upbringing, and how he is taught to stick to his ideals and principles, even in the face of poverty. The relationships of all the individuals within Shyam's family are explored. The novel of the same name "Shyamchi Aai" was acclaimed upon release, and is autobiographical. The author of the novel is Sane Guruji. Shyam is said to be the author in the book. The film ends with the illness and tragic death of Shyam's mother.

Shyamchi Aai is now available in English, translated by, Aaditi Kulkarni, who is a Canadian National currently residing in Mississauga, Ontario. The publication ceremony of the English edition book was held on the 22nd of May'08 in Pune, India.

Cast

*Damuanna Joshi
*Vanamala
*Madhav Vaze

Awards

The film has won the following awards since its release:

1954 National Film Awards (India)
* Won - Golden Lotus Award - Best Film - Shyamchi Aai - P.K.Atre

Trivia

*Became the first film to win the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film at the National Film Awards in 1954

External links

* [http://www.mumbaibuzz.com/Articles/Vanamala.html Obit to Vanamala(1915-2007)]
*imdb title|id=0155174|title=Shyamchi Aai
* [http://www.rudraa.com/main/Marathi_Shyamchi_Aai.htm Rudra Flims: DVD : Shyamchi Aai]