February 27 is celebrated as Marathi Bhasha Din every year. It marks the birth anniversary of Kusumagraj (Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar), an eminent Marathi poet and writer. To honour his contributions to Marathi literature, this day is marked as Marathi Bhasha Diwas or Marathi Language Day. Marathi is most widely spoken in the state of Maharashtra but in a country like ours, we can always be a part of other cultures through movies and books. On Marathi Language Day, you can watch some of the best Marathi films that have been made and be a part of the beautiful language. You need not be fluent in the language but you can enjoy the best films and definitely get the context and beauty of this language. The Marathi film industry has churned out some amazing content-oriented films in the past few years. If you are a cinema lover, then you definitely should catch up on these masterpieces of Marathi cinema. Marathi Bhasha Din 2019: Know Date, History and Significance of Marathi Language Day.

Films are a beautiful form of expression and as long as the content is good, it will always appeal to an audience. Marathi films off late have chosen subjects so close and local that even Hindi film industry hasn't really touched upon them. Marathi films are gaining praises all over the country and if you haven't watched the best ones made, let us help you out with a list. Marathi Bhasha Din 2019 Greetings in Marathi: WhatsApp Stickers, Instagram Photos, SMS and Messages to Wish on Marathi Language Day.

5 Marathi Films Every Cinema Lover Should Watch

Shwaas (2004): Portraying a terminal disease in films is not a very new plot. But the film Shwaas intertwines an emotional bond between a grandfather and his grandson. It revolves around a little boy who is suffering from a rare type of cancer that he will eventually lose his eyesight. But his grandfather ensures the kid gets to see the best of everything before he loses his eyesight permanently. A film that will tug at your hearts but also depict a positive attitude towards life, Shwaas is a beautiful film.

Jogwa (2009): The film deals with a sensitive topic of Devdasi tradition which is followed in rural areas. It shows how a woman liberates herself from the superstitions of religion. This film had won a National Award for Best Film On Social Issues in 2008. From love to oppression felt from society, this film is a beautiful ride of emotions existing in the rural villages.

Harishchandrachi Factory (2010): If you really love cinema then this is one film you definitely shouldn't miss. It tells the story of the beginning of the Marathi film industry by Dadasaheb Phalke. It shows how the first moving picture was made and takes you through the efforts that went in making the first Marathi film ever.

Balak Palak (2013): Parents are always hesitant to talk about sex with their children. And this film gives a comic turn to the topic of sex education. Without getting cheap, the film gives a nice angle to the topic and you should definitely watch how it covered.

Duniyadaari (2013): If you are not keen of watching films based on social issues and want an entertainer then you should watch this highly popular film Duniyadaari. A romcom based in college it takes you through the beautiful bond of friendship and love. The movie is a bit long but the song and dance combo can balance for the entertainment factor.

These are just some of the nicely made films in the Marathi industry. The Marathi cinema has been experimenting with new wave films and catering to all kinds of subject. From picking up relevant social issues to adopting the best of books and drama plays, Marathi cinema has churned amazing films in the last few years. You can also watch films like Katyar Kaljat Ghusli, Natarang, Natasamrat, Elizabeth Ekadashi, Dombivli Fast, Mumbai Pune Mumbai, etc which are some of the best entertaining and well-made films. On Marathi Language Day 2019, see if you can catch up on some of these films and relive in the beauty of the language through its cinema.

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