Marathi cinema breaks language barrier, say stars at Filmfare Awards

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The Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026, held in Mumbai on August 6, honoured films including Ata Thambaycha Naay, Dashavatar, Sabar Bonda and Sthal, A Match. On the red carpet, actors Addinath Kothare and Renuka Shahane told timesnownews.com that subtitles and OTT platforms have demolished the language barrier for Marathi cinema. Kothare, who plays Bharat in the upcoming Ramayana Part 1, said OTT had changed the game. Shahane praised producers for backing new directors, noting that good scripts now find audiences anywhere.

Chhaya Kadam, star of Laapataa Ladies, said her character Manju Mai has inspired many women and men who wrote to her about living independently. Other attendees included Abhishek Banerjee, Priya Bapat, Vaibhav Tatwawadi and Ananya Panday, who wore a Paithani saree to present an award.