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'''Shwaas''' is an award-winning movie made in the [[Marathi language]] in [[India]], released in [[2004 in film|2004]]. The film won the national award in that year. It was also [[India]]'s official entry to the [[77th Academy Awards]].<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/sep/24shwas.htm Shwaas is India's Official Entry to Oscars]</ref>.
It was ranked 6th in the foreign entry category at Oscars.


'''Shwaas''' (meaning ''breath'' in [[Marathi]]) is an award-winning movie made in the Marathi language in [[India]], released in 2004. The film won the [[Golden Lotus Award]] that year. It was also India's official entry to the 77th [[Academy Awards]]. It was ranked 6th in the foreign entry category at [[Oscars]]. Story is based on true incident that happened in Pune<ref name="Shwaas: A must watch!">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/sep/29shwas.htm|title=Shwaas: A must watch!|last=Pawar |first=Leela |date=September 29, 2004 |work=www.rediff.com/movies|publisher=www.rediff.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>. Film had modest budget of [[Indian rupee|INR]] 60 [[lakhs]]. Shwaas has won the National Award for best film and it was after 50 years after [[Shyamchi Aai]] that Marathi film won it<ref name="Shwaas: A must watch!" />. Film was debut of director Sandeep Sawant. Film was shot in 30 days in locations in [[Sindhudurg]], [[Konkan]], [[Pune]] and at the [[KEM Hospital]] in [[Mumbai]]. It took one and half years to complete the post-production and release the film. Shwaas heralded a significant turn for Marathi cinema which had been going through a low patch. Movie was also released in [[Hindi]], [[Bengali]] and [[Tamil]] languages<ref name=" Marathi movie “Shwaas” in Hindi">{{cite web|url=http://bollywood-buzz.com/news/3576/marathi-movie-%E2%80%9Cshwaas%E2%80%9D-in-hindi.html|title= Marathi movie “Shwaas” in Hindi|first=Neha|date=29 april 2008|publisher=http://bollywood-buzz.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>.
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==Plot outline==


==Background==
A villager (Arun Nalawade) and his son (name not known) bring grandson Parshuraam (also known as Paarsha) (Ashwin Chitale) to a doctor (Sandeep Kulkarni) in [[Mumbai]] only to learn that the child is a victim of the rare retinoblastoma -- a rare retinal cancer. The operation will save his life but leave him blind.
This film was conceived as result of some amazing chain of events. Vishwanath Nayak, one of the eight producers and a chartered accountant, had [[Arun Nalawade]], a Marathi stage actor and his wife as clients for filing their income tax returns of several years. While chatting he suggested Arun to make a film. Arun came across a story by Madhavi Gharpure, published in a Diwali edition of a magazine and thought that it would make a wonderful film. Things started from there and people came on with the idea<ref name="Shwaas aims for an Oscar " />. In fact, the distribution plan for Shwaas was in place even before production began. In the initial stages, the film was taken to as many villages as the team could manage; marriage halls, school auditoriums and makeshift venues were all used for screening. All this despite the fact that the film has no songs, no heroes, heroines or recognizable stars of Marathi film industry<ref name="Production plans">{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/03/18/stories/2005031802410300.htm|title=Production plans|publisher=www.hinduonnet.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>.


==Cast==
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The film talks about the grandfather's struggle to accept that the only way to save his grandson is that he'll be blind for life. In one of the various emotions he goes through, it shows how he handles so many different situations, like explaining to the kid whats happening, and his desire to show him everything possible , before he loses the power to see for life.
*Ashwin Chitale (Parashuram Vichare - the child suffering from retinal cancer)
The film also features a social worker (Amruta Subhash) who helps the doctor in convincing the grandfather and the grandson.
*Arun Nalavade (Grandfather of Parashuram who takes him to Mumbai)
*Sandeep Kulkarni (Dr. Milind Sane who operates on Parashuram)
*Amruta Subhash (Medical Social Worker named Asawari - she helps grandfather, child and doctor to understand each other)
*Ganesh Manjrekar (Divakar - Parashuram's uncle who accompanies child and grandfather to Mumbai)
*Ashwini Giri (Parashuram's Mother - she stays back in village).

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==Plot==
An old villager Vichare brings his 8 year old grandson Parshuraam (also known as Paarsha) to a doctor in Mumbai to diagnose the child's eyes. They are accompanied by child's maternal uncle Diwarkar. On the first day Vichare is asked to sign usual papers before admission in hospital. Upon asking, he learns papers say doctor would not be responsible if anything goes wrong. This is an usual practise in India but as the grandfather is from village he finds this unacceptable. Medical Social Worker named Asawari who is present there quickly comes in and explains the practice to Vichare. She calms down grandfather Vichare and accompanies them in cabin during the first appointment with the doctor. Dr. Sane quickly diagnoses child as a victim of the rare retinoblastoma - a rare retinal cancer. After consulting with other colleagues in US and UK doctor finds that only way to save child's life is to perform an operation that will leave the child blind. As per rule, doctor explains this and insists child be informed of this before surgery. He cannot be operated without this knowledge as it was against ethics.

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The film talks about the grandfather's struggle to accept that the only way to save his grandson is that he'll be blind for life. In one of the various emotions he goes through, it shows how he handles so many different situations, like taking second opinion, like explaining to the kid whats happening, and his desire to show him everything possible , before he loses the power to see for life. For some reason, the surgery has to be postponed by a day. That afternoon, grandfather and grandson disappear from the hospital ward. A mad search follows. Confronted by an angry surgeon on their return, the grandfather states quite simply that he wanted to show Parshya the sights of the city for one last time.

The film also features a social worker Asawari (Amruta Subhash) who helps the doctor in convincing the grandfather and the grandson. She tries to keep track of Vichare and pursues him not fall pray to other doctors promising false medicines. She tries to befriend Parshya in order to explain him what is going to happen but it is too difficult for her to explain he will be blind.

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The film speaks about the difficulty faced by the doctors to explain to grandfather and Parshya that nothing can be done and the truth is but inevitable. The film though shows the medical system in a very positive light, with the doctors and nurses being extremely supportive and doing the best they can, and helping the village with the best facilities. The last shot where Parshya returns home wearing dark glasses, waving to his family and friends from the boat, is quite a gem. Film brings out the contrast between village and city life<ref name="moview review">{{cite web|url=http://www.webindia123.com/movie/regional/shwaas/index.htm|title=moview review|publisher=www.webindia123.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>.

==Title==
Film Shwaas(breath) signifies life. Child has two options - eyesight or life. Film tries to emphasize that even with physical disability person can lead successful life. Title of movie conveys the importance of life and how we can cope up with challenges<ref name="deepak s chaudhari.">{{cite web|url=http://superblog.crazyengineers.com/2008/02/07/marathi-movie-shwaas/#comments|title=deepak s chaudhari.|last=chaudhari|first=Deepak |date=22 March 2008|work=Deepak s. chaudhari. Producer;SHWAAS|publisher= http://superblog.crazyengineers.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>. Even political parties like [[Shiv Sena]] came out to help the film's promotion<ref name="Sena chief hits out at cricketer’s gesture">{{cite news|url=http://news.google.com/archivesearch/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=23-0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcities.expressindia.com%2Ffullstory.php%3Fnewsid%3D106491&ei=aNhHSIWfHY3eqwOEy-2EBw&usg=AFQjCNFNy3ncFScvngJgYBnBKLZ6CzJ97g|title=Sena chief hits out at cricketer’s gesture|date=Nov 12, 2004|publisher=Newsline |language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>

==Awards==
Maharashtra State Film Awards and then topping it all by bagging top honours at the National Awards, bringing the coveted Golden Lotus to Marathi cinema for the first time since 1954, as well as a shared award for Ashwin Chitale for best child artist<ref name="Shwaas aims for an Oscar " />.

==Bid for Oscar==
Film faced financial problems to showcase and promote their film in Oscars<ref name="Cash-strapped and Oscar-bound">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_Buzz/Cash-strapped_and_Oscar-bound/articleshow/msid-873964,curpg-3.cms|title=Cash-strapped and Oscar-bound|date=5 Oct 2004|publisher=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>. People from all classes are came forward with contributions. They also approached multinationals and corporate biggies to get sponsorships<ref name="Shwaas aims for an Oscar ">{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041114/spectrum/main5.htm|title=Shwaas aims for an Oscar |date=2004-11-14|publisher=www.tribuneindia.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>. Marathi cricketer [[Sachin Tendulkar]] held an auction to help raise funds<ref name="Sachin promises to raise funds">{{cite news|url=http://www.cricketzone.com/news/off_the_field/20041113-0.html|title=Sachin promises to raise funds for 'Shwaas' through auction|date=13th Nov 2004|work=CricketZone Bureau |publisher=www.cricketzone.com|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>. Hindi actor [[Amitabh Bachchan]] donated [[Indian rupee|INR]] 1 lakhs for Shwaas Oscar bid<ref name="Bachchan donates Rs 1,00,000">{{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-5214426_ITM|title=Bachchan donates Rs 1,00,000|date=25-NOV-04|work=The Press Trust of India Ltd.|publisher=The Press Trust of India Ltd.|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>. Mumbai's [[Siddhivinayak temple]] had installed a drop box for people to donate money for Shwaas promotions at Oscars<ref name="Divine help for 'Shwaas' on Oscar road.">{{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-14088515_ITM|title=Divine help for 'Shwaas' on Oscar road.|date=17-OCT-04|work=Times of India|publisher=Times of India|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>. Government of [[Goa]] contributed [[Indian rupee|INR]] 21 [[lakhs]] <ref name="'Shwaas' producer gets a cheque">{{cite news|url=http://www1.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/946301.cms|title='Shwaas' producer gets a cheque|date=Dec-21-2004|publisher=timesofindia|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>. [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (India)]] committed Rs 50,000 and the [[Government of Maharashtra]] had given Rs 15 lakh towards the fund<ref name="Sachin promises to raise funds" />. However, the movie failed at oscar's and was ranked 6th<ref name="Shwaas fails at Oscars.">{{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-1080673_ITM|title=Shwaas fails at Oscars.|date=25-JAN-05|work=The Press Trust of India Ltd.|publisher=The Press Trust of India Ltd.|language=English|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref>.


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It also speaks about the difficulty faced by the doctors to explain to him that nothing can be done and the truth is but inevitable. The film though shows the medical system in a very positive light, with the doctors and nurses being extremely supportive and doing the best they can, and helping the village with the best facilities.


== References ==
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Shwaas
Title of Shwaas
Directed bySandeep Sawant
Produced byArun Nalavade
Sandeep Sawant
Devidas Bapat
Rajan Cheulkar
Mohan Parab
Nareshachandra Jani
V. R. Nayak
Deepak Chaudhri
CinematographySanjay Manane
Edited byNeeraj Voralia
Music byBhaskar Chandavarkar
Distributed byKathi Arts
Release date
2004
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Shwaas (meaning breath in Marathi) is an award-winning movie made in the Marathi language in India, released in 2004. The film won the Golden Lotus Award that year. It was also India's official entry to the 77th Academy Awards. It was ranked 6th in the foreign entry category at Oscars. Story is based on true incident that happened in Pune[1]. Film had modest budget of INR 60 lakhs. Shwaas has won the National Award for best film and it was after 50 years after Shyamchi Aai that Marathi film won it[1]. Film was debut of director Sandeep Sawant. Film was shot in 30 days in locations in Sindhudurg, Konkan, Pune and at the KEM Hospital in Mumbai. It took one and half years to complete the post-production and release the film. Shwaas heralded a significant turn for Marathi cinema which had been going through a low patch. Movie was also released in Hindi, Bengali and Tamil languages[2].

Background

This film was conceived as result of some amazing chain of events. Vishwanath Nayak, one of the eight producers and a chartered accountant, had Arun Nalawade, a Marathi stage actor and his wife as clients for filing their income tax returns of several years. While chatting he suggested Arun to make a film. Arun came across a story by Madhavi Gharpure, published in a Diwali edition of a magazine and thought that it would make a wonderful film. Things started from there and people came on with the idea[3]. In fact, the distribution plan for Shwaas was in place even before production began. In the initial stages, the film was taken to as many villages as the team could manage; marriage halls, school auditoriums and makeshift venues were all used for screening. All this despite the fact that the film has no songs, no heroes, heroines or recognizable stars of Marathi film industry[4].

Cast

  • Ashwin Chitale (Parashuram Vichare - the child suffering from retinal cancer)
  • Arun Nalavade (Grandfather of Parashuram who takes him to Mumbai)
  • Sandeep Kulkarni (Dr. Milind Sane who operates on Parashuram)
  • Amruta Subhash (Medical Social Worker named Asawari - she helps grandfather, child and doctor to understand each other)
  • Ganesh Manjrekar (Divakar - Parashuram's uncle who accompanies child and grandfather to Mumbai)
  • Ashwini Giri (Parashuram's Mother - she stays back in village).

Plot

An old villager Vichare brings his 8 year old grandson Parshuraam (also known as Paarsha) to a doctor in Mumbai to diagnose the child's eyes. They are accompanied by child's maternal uncle Diwarkar. On the first day Vichare is asked to sign usual papers before admission in hospital. Upon asking, he learns papers say doctor would not be responsible if anything goes wrong. This is an usual practise in India but as the grandfather is from village he finds this unacceptable. Medical Social Worker named Asawari who is present there quickly comes in and explains the practice to Vichare. She calms down grandfather Vichare and accompanies them in cabin during the first appointment with the doctor. Dr. Sane quickly diagnoses child as a victim of the rare retinoblastoma - a rare retinal cancer. After consulting with other colleagues in US and UK doctor finds that only way to save child's life is to perform an operation that will leave the child blind. As per rule, doctor explains this and insists child be informed of this before surgery. He cannot be operated without this knowledge as it was against ethics.

The film talks about the grandfather's struggle to accept that the only way to save his grandson is that he'll be blind for life. In one of the various emotions he goes through, it shows how he handles so many different situations, like taking second opinion, like explaining to the kid whats happening, and his desire to show him everything possible , before he loses the power to see for life. For some reason, the surgery has to be postponed by a day. That afternoon, grandfather and grandson disappear from the hospital ward. A mad search follows. Confronted by an angry surgeon on their return, the grandfather states quite simply that he wanted to show Parshya the sights of the city for one last time.

The film also features a social worker Asawari (Amruta Subhash) who helps the doctor in convincing the grandfather and the grandson. She tries to keep track of Vichare and pursues him not fall pray to other doctors promising false medicines. She tries to befriend Parshya in order to explain him what is going to happen but it is too difficult for her to explain he will be blind.

The film speaks about the difficulty faced by the doctors to explain to grandfather and Parshya that nothing can be done and the truth is but inevitable. The film though shows the medical system in a very positive light, with the doctors and nurses being extremely supportive and doing the best they can, and helping the village with the best facilities. The last shot where Parshya returns home wearing dark glasses, waving to his family and friends from the boat, is quite a gem. Film brings out the contrast between village and city life[5].

Title

Film Shwaas(breath) signifies life. Child has two options - eyesight or life. Film tries to emphasize that even with physical disability person can lead successful life. Title of movie conveys the importance of life and how we can cope up with challenges[6]. Even political parties like Shiv Sena came out to help the film's promotion[7]

Awards

Maharashtra State Film Awards and then topping it all by bagging top honours at the National Awards, bringing the coveted Golden Lotus to Marathi cinema for the first time since 1954, as well as a shared award for Ashwin Chitale for best child artist[3].

Bid for Oscar

Film faced financial problems to showcase and promote their film in Oscars[8]. People from all classes are came forward with contributions. They also approached multinationals and corporate biggies to get sponsorships[3]. Marathi cricketer Sachin Tendulkar held an auction to help raise funds[9]. Hindi actor Amitabh Bachchan donated INR 1 lakhs for Shwaas Oscar bid[10]. Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple had installed a drop box for people to donate money for Shwaas promotions at Oscars[11]. Government of Goa contributed INR 21 lakhs [12]. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (India) committed Rs 50,000 and the Government of Maharashtra had given Rs 15 lakh towards the fund[9]. However, the movie failed at oscar's and was ranked 6th[13].


References

  1. ^ a b Pawar, Leela (September 29, 2004). "Shwaas: A must watch!". www.rediff.com/movies. www.rediff.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  2. ^ "Marathi movie "Shwaas" in Hindi". http://bollywood-buzz.com. 29 april 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ a b c "Shwaas aims for an Oscar". www.tribuneindia.com. 2004-11-14. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  4. ^ "Production plans". www.hinduonnet.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  5. ^ "moview review". www.webindia123.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  6. ^ chaudhari, Deepak (22 March 2008). "deepak s chaudhari". Deepak s. chaudhari. Producer;SHWAAS. http://superblog.crazyengineers.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ "Sena chief hits out at cricketer's gesture". Newsline. Nov 12, 2004. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  8. ^ "Cash-strapped and Oscar-bound". http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 5 Oct 2004. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite news}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ a b "Sachin promises to raise funds for 'Shwaas' through auction". CricketZone Bureau. www.cricketzone.com. 13th Nov 2004. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Bachchan donates Rs 1,00,000". The Press Trust of India Ltd. The Press Trust of India Ltd. 25-NOV-04. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "Divine help for 'Shwaas' on Oscar road". Times of India. Times of India. 17-OCT-04. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "'Shwaas' producer gets a cheque". timesofindia. Dec-21-2004. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "Shwaas fails at Oscars". The Press Trust of India Ltd. The Press Trust of India Ltd. 25-JAN-05. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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