DR. SANJAY PATOLE
MBBS, MD,DCH, FRACP, Msc, DrPH
Professor Sanjay Patole is an internationally renowned academic neonatologist working at KEM Hospital for Women, University of Western Australia in Perth. Doctor Patole has devoted the past 25 years of his life to saving critically ill or premature newborn babies, and conducting world class research towards their feeding and nutrition. Professor Patole is a prolific academic whose scientific writings have been acknowledged by the inclusion of his name in the World’s Who’s Who.
DR. AJAY RANE
MBBS, MD, Msc, FRCS, FRANZCOG, CU
Dr. Ajay Rane is the Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the James Cook University School of Medicine in Townsville, Australia. He is internationally renowned for inventing new surgical techniques for women’s problems after childbirth. Prof Rane’s unique expertise has world. His contribution to the society has recently been recognized by a nomination for the “Pravasi Bhartiya” award.
RIWAYAT- When traditions kill
Young, beautiful, and friendly Anita is in love with Raj, the very handsome and shy son of millionaire Seth Desai. Soon after marriage a work related assignment takes Anita far away from Mumbai to a beautiful village. Raj reluctantly agrees for this separation given his soft and giving nature.
An emotional bond develops between Anita and Radha, her caretaker at the dak bungalow in the village. Anita is disturbed by the hardships faced by a heavily pregnant Radha in raising her two daughters while coping with her drunken husband Gangaram. Things take a turn for worse when Radha unexpectedly delivers at home. The shocking truth of female infanticide by Gangaram is concealed by the willingness of the PHC doctor to certify the death as “natural”, and the careless, casual approach of the police. Anita runs from pillar to post and succeeds in exposing the truth. Her victory in bringing Gangaram to justice is however overshadowed by the destruction and social isolation it brings to Radha and her daughters. Anita becomes the defence lawyer for Gangaram in an attempt to redeem herself.
Young and handsome Kabir is Anita’s driver in the village. He is a wise man of few words who writes poetry in his quite moments and has a caring nature and a beautiful voice. Given their instant chemistry and the proximity, a platonic friendship soon develops between Kabir and Anita. Kabir supports Anita in her battle by becoming her friend, philosopher, and guide. Just as she gets deeply involved in the emotionally disturbing case of Gangaram, Anita realises that she is pregnant. Complications of early pregnancy force her to return to the city.
Anita is shattered facing the shocking suggestion of aborting her baby girl by her own father in law and walks away from Raj who is unable to oppose his dominant father. Anita’s tremendous inner strength, compassion, and resolve for justice are tested when she overcomes her own emotional turmoil while defending Gangaram in the court. Anita wins the case but her victory is overshadowed by her own loss. Radha and Kabir provide her the much needed emotional support at these trying times. Love conquers when Raj returns to Anita after overcoming his dominating father and giving up everything to be with his wife. A new life begins after their tearful reunion.
ABOUT MUSIC
The melodious music of Riwayat takes us back to the golden era of Indian film music. Sushil is making his debut as a music director is Hindi films with Riwayat. He is the talented son of the well known rhythmist Lalji (of the famous duo Lalji-Sattar) who worked with legendary composers such as S. D. and R. D. Burman, Madan Mohan, Shankar Jaikishan, and Laxmikant Pyarelal. Lalji’s magic is obvious in songs of Classics such as Aawara, and Pakeezah. Sushil has composed for many jingles, regional albums and films. His gift for melody assures that his compositions will be memorable for years to come. For Riwayat, Sushil is blessed by proficient lyricists Sudhakar Sharma, and Nusrat Badr, and talented singers Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan, Kailash Kher, and the legendary Jagjit Singh.
Introducing SAMAPIKA, KHALID SIDDIQUE, SALIL ANKOLA ACHINT KAUR, SOURABH DUBEY,
MANGAL KENKRE,GAURI KULKARANI, ADITYA LAKHIA, NARENDRA JHA, RAJENDEA GUPTA, MAJOR VIKRAM RAKHI MISHRA,TANYA TIWARI & SAYAJI SHINDE
SUPPORTING CAST
KAMMAL ADIIB, JAIWANT WADKAR, JAIRAJ NAIR, MILIND JOSHI, ALPA JOSHI, MILIND YASHOD
CREW
ART YUNUS PATHAN SOUND SHRIKANT KAMBLE EDITOR DINESH MENGADE LYRICS SUDHAKAR SHARMA, NUSRAT BADR BACKGROUND SAMEER PHATERPERPEAR
MUSIC SUSHIL LALJI CHOREOGRAPHY KASH & SLA PRODUCTION COORDINATOR RAGHANV PRASAD CHAUHAN, MILIND YASHOD
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR NARSHIV PAL, KISHOR YASHOD PUBLICTY STILLS VINAY RANDIVE P.R.O FAME MEDIA STILLS PRASHANT PAWAR PUBLICITY DESIGN DIGILOOX
LEGAL ADVISOR GANESH IYER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT SUNDEEP F. JAIN & ASSOCIATES CASTING NARSHIV PAI WEB DESIGN SUSHANT ASHOK MADYE
OUR BANKER UCO BANK, ANDHERI [W] EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AJAY PATOLE ONLINE PRODUCER KISHOR YASHOD AND MILIND YASHOD STORY-SCREENPLAY DR. SANJAY AND AJAY PATOLE
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY SURESH SUVARNA DIALOUGES IMTEYAZ HUSSEIN CREATIVE DIRECTOR Dr. SANJAY PATOLE DIRECTOR VIJAY PATKA
VIJAY PATKAR
Vijay has been associated with Marathi and Hindi theatre and films, and the advertising industry for last 28 years as an actor and director. His very first feature film as a producer and director (“Ek Unad Diwas”) received critical acclaim. As a director his subsequent movies have performed very well at the box office. His creativity and skills as a director have resulted in him being one of the busiest and most successful directors in the Marathi film industry, the list of his awards as an actor and director is endless.
WINNER & NOMINATIONS
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Prix Special Du Jury
Culture and Cultures
Int. Film Festival
France
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Best Supporting Actress
Mavrick Movie Awards
Hollywood, USA
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Best Upcoming Film
3rd Jaipur International
Film Festival
• Yes India
Int. Film Festival
New Zealand
• Black Nights
International Film
Festival Tallinn,
Estonia
• Kolkata
International Film
Festival
• Chennai
International film
festival 2010
• Habitat
International film
festival ,
New Delhi
• 12 NOMINATIONS
Maverick Movie Awards
USA
• CAIRO
International film
Festival Egypt
• CINEFEST OZ
Australia
• FAMAGUSTA
International
Film Festival
Cyprus
• SOUTH ASIAN
Film Festival
Leicester