The mahurat was graced by Maharashtra’s Minister for Women and Child Development, Aditi Sunil Tatkare, who launched the shoot alongside director Hemant Dhome and producer Kshitee Jog.
The film takes a hard look at declining Marathi-medium schools, the transformations in the education system, and the long-term cultural impact of mother-tongue learning. By addressing these issues, Krantijyoti Vidyalaya – Marathi Madhyam aims to remind society that education in one’s native language is not a weakness but a source of empowerment, cultural preservation, and character building.
Speaking at the mahurat, Minister Aditi Tatkare said: "आपल्या प्रत्येकाच्या उन्नयनाची राळावे मोठे योगदान असते. मातृभाषेत होणारे शिक्षण विद्यार्थ्यांच्या सर्वांगीण लेखी व परिणामकारक होणार आहे. ‘क्रांतिज्योती विद्यालय- मराठी माध्यम’ या चित्रपटाद्वारे मातृभाषा काय संदेश घेऊन पुढे नेणार आहे हे स्पष्ट होणार ठरेल. रायगड जिल्ह्यात चित्रपटाचा मुहूर्त होत असल्यामुळे मला विशेष अभिमान आहे. दिग्दर्शक हेमंत ढोमे वा निर्माती भूमी जोग मेहनती समाजातील कारकिर्दीत आपल्याला आशादायक परिणाम देतील व हा नवा चित्रपट नक्कीच समाजाला सूर्योदय करणार ठरेल." (Schools play a crucial role in shaping every individual. Education in the mother tongue deeply influences a student’s values and cultural grounding. This film will deliver the right message to society and make people think. It is a matter of pride that such a socially significant film has its beginning in Raigad district. Hemant Dhome and producer Kshiti Jog consistently present meaningful cinema, and I am confident this film too will touch hearts.)
For Hemant Dhome, this film is personal. Reflecting on his own journey, he said: "Whatever I am today is because of my Marathi school. Learning in my mother tongue helped me understand my culture, traditions, and people. But it pains me to see the number of Marathi schools declining. Through this film, we want to underline that education in one’s mother tongue is not inferior, but in fact, enriches life in the truest sense. I am grateful to have the support of socially aware leaders like Aditi Tatkare at the mahurat."
The film is being produced under Chalchitra Mandali Productions, with Hemant Dhome himself writing and directing the project. While the core message and theme are clear, the makers have not yet revealed details about the star cast.
Why This Film Matters
In a rapidly globalizing world, the debate around language of education is more relevant than ever. With many parents shifting their children to English-medium schools, Marathi-medium institutions face an existential crisis. Through cinema a medium with mass appeal Dhome’s Krantijyoti Vidyalaya - Marathi Madhyam attempts to reignite pride in mother-tongue education while sparking dialogue on the future of regional schools.
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