Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24: The much-anticipated biopic Phule, based on the lives of iconic social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, was screened in Mumbai on Thursday evening. The film stars Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa in the lead roles.
In a poignant gesture, the cast and crew donned black pin badges and observed a minute of silence to honour the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack that shook the nation.
The screening was graced by actors Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa, who was accompanied by her husband, actor Rajkummar Rao. Several notable figures from the film industry attended the event, including director Ananth Mahadevan, lyricist Javed Akhtar, actors Huma Qureshi, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal, filmmaker Rahul Dholakia, and producers Suniil Jaiin and Ritesh Kudecha.
Speaking at the event, producer Suniil Jaiin stated, “Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule were fearless reformers who challenged deep-rooted caste and gender inequalities. They championed education for women and the marginalized — this film is our humble tribute to their extraordinary legacy.”
Directed by Ananth Mahadevan, Phule is produced by Dancing Shiva Films and Kingsmen Productions, with Zee Studios managing its theatrical distribution. The film highlights the inspirational journey of the Phule couple in their battle against caste discrimination and gender inequality.