Rasika Agashe’s Marathi Drama ‘Ticha Shahar Hona’ Highlights Mumbai’s Untold Stories; WATCH
Sonali Kulkarni leads a critically acclaimed cast in this social-realist film exploring Mumbai’s contrasts, resilience, and human connections.
Mumbai, Dec 03 : Mumbai’s layered cityscape of glimmering skyscrapers and sprawling slums takes center stage in the Marathi drama Ticha Shahar Hona, directed and written by Rasika Agashe. The 98-minute film delves into the lives of the city’s often unheard residents, showing how Mumbai shapes its people and how they, in turn, transform the city.
At the heart of the story is Archana (Sonali Kulkarni), an upper-middle class working woman whose life in a luxurious high-rise seems perfectly balanced with a loving husband and six-year old daughter. But her routine is disrupted when she meets Kiran Pawar, a fearless and outspoken house help who challenges social norms. Kiran’s sudden death in a road accident leaves Archana haunted by guilt, prompting her to explore Kiran’s world in the slums a world of struggle, dreams, and resilience that transforms her perspective.
The film features a talented ensemble cast including Prasad Dak, Chhaya Kadam, Omkar Gowardhan, Hemangi Kavi, and Sagar Deshmukh. Cinematographer Harshvardhan Waghdhare captures Mumbai’s stark contrasts, while the score by Vijay Gavande, Chaitanya Adkar, and Rahul Ranade, complemented by Roby Abraham Daniel’s background music and sound design from Abhijeet Shesh and Abhishek Kothari, enriches the viewing experience.
Ticha Shahar Hona has already earned international acclaim, winning awards at film festivals in Istanbul, Vancouver, Sweden, and Bhutan. It also received multiple Maharashtra State Awards, including Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay, and Best Debutant Director.
The film is available to watch on Bharatiya Digital Party’s official YouTube channel.
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Movie Details:
Runtime: 98 minutes
Language: Marathi
Genre: Drama / Social
Director: Rasika Agashe
Producers: Siddharth Miskra, Ajay G Rai
Co-Producers: Sonali Kulkarni, Rasika Agashe
Accolades:
Istanbul Film Awards: Best Narrative Feature, Best First-Time Director, Best Actress
Druk International Film Festival, Bhutan: Best Film
DIFF, Sweden: Best Film
Florence Film Awards: Special Mention
Multiple Maharashtra State Awards for acting, screenplay, and direction
This narrative-driven drama offers a poignant look at Mumbai’s social contrasts and the transformative power of human connections.
