''Rita'' (
Marathi
Marathi may refer to:
*Marathi people, an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group of Maharashtra, India
*Marathi language, the Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people
*Palaiosouda, also known as Marathi, a small island in Greece
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: रिता) is a Marathi language film directed by
Renuka Shahane
Renuka Shahane (born 7 October 1966) is an Indian actress working in the Bollywood film industry and in Indian television, best known as the co-presenter of the Doordarshan TV show ''Surabhi'' (1993–2001).
Early life
Renuka Shahane was born ...
starring
Pallavi Joshi
Pallavi Joshi (born 4 April 1969) is an Indian actress, writer, and film producer who works primarily in Hindi films and television. In a career spanning across films and television, Joshi is the recipient of such accolades as two National Film ...
,
Jakie Shroff,
Renuka Shahane
Renuka Shahane (born 7 October 1966) is an Indian actress working in the Bollywood film industry and in Indian television, best known as the co-presenter of the Doordarshan TV show ''Surabhi'' (1993–2001).
Early life
Renuka Shahane was born ...
,
Dr. Mohan Agashe,
Tushar Dalvi
Tushar Dalvi is an Indian film and television actor. He has acted in Marathi and Hindi films. His first film role was in ''Jivalaga''. He has won many awards and was nominated on several occasions. He has also done roles in various Hindi televis ...
, Suhasini Mule,
Sai Tamhankar
Sai Tamhankar (Pronunciation: əiː t̪aːmɦəɳkəɾ born 25 June 1986) is an Indian actress known for her work in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam language films and television. She is the recipient of two Filmfare Marathi Awards and one F ...
,
Makarand Deshpande
Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian actor, writer, and director in Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil cinema, and Indian Theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in various films like ''Jungle'', ...
, Medha Jambotkar, Tucha Vaidya, Rajashree Nikam.
The film was released on 4 September 2009. It is based on the book, ''Rita Welingkar'', written by Shahane's mother,
Shanta Gokhale
Shanta Gokhale (born 14 August 1939) is an Indian writer, translator, journalist and theatre critic. She is best known for her works ''Rita Welinkar'' and ''Tya Varshi''.
Early life and education
Born in Dahanu in Palghar district of Maharasht ...
.
Plot
Cast
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Pallavi Joshi
Pallavi Joshi (born 4 April 1969) is an Indian actress, writer, and film producer who works primarily in Hindi films and television. In a career spanning across films and television, Joshi is the recipient of such accolades as two National Film ...
as Rita
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Jackie Shroff
Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff (born 1 February 1957), popularly known as Jackie Shroff, is an Indian actor and former model. He has been in the Bollywood industry for over four decades, and , has appeared in over 220 films in 13 languages namely Hi ...
as Mr. Salvi
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Renuka Shahane
Renuka Shahane (born 7 October 1966) is an Indian actress working in the Bollywood film industry and in Indian television, best known as the co-presenter of the Doordarshan TV show ''Surabhi'' (1993–2001).
Early life
Renuka Shahane was born ...
as Saraswati
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Mohan Agashe
Mohan Agashe (born 23 July 1947) is an Indian psychiatrist and actor. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 in theatre.
Early life
Agashe was born in Bhor, Maharashtra. He studied in B. J. Medical College, Pune for his MBBS an ...
as Shanks
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Tushar Dalvi
Tushar Dalvi is an Indian film and television actor. He has acted in Marathi and Hindi films. His first film role was in ''Jivalaga''. He has won many awards and was nominated on several occasions. He has also done roles in various Hindi televis ...
as Sundaram
*
Makrand Deshpande
Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian actor, writer, and director in Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil cinema, and Indian Theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in various films like ''Jungle'', ...
as Eric
* Gargi as Young Sherry
* Medha Jambotkar as Susheela
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Sai Tamhankar
Sai Tamhankar (Pronunciation: əiː t̪aːmɦəɳkəɾ born 25 June 1986) is an Indian actress known for her work in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam language films and television. She is the recipient of two Filmfare Marathi Awards and one F ...
as Sangeeta
* Rucha Vaidya as Young Rita
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Pushkar Shrotri
Pushkar Sudhakar Shrotri is a Marathi, Hindi film & theatre actor, producer, and director.
Early life and education
Shrotri was born in Mumbai in 1970. He graduated with a commerce degree from M. L. Dahanukar College in Mumbai.
Career
Pushkar ...
Soundtrack
Release
The film was released on 9 September 2009.
Critical reception
References
External links
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2009 films
2000s Marathi-language films
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