Tips Films is set to make a biopic on the legendary Marathi Cinema Superstar Nilu Phule

 

Mumbai: "Tips Industries" plans to produce a biography on the renowned Marathi film icon Nilu Phule. The motion picture will follow his development as an actor and social activist. He made his stage debut in 'Katha Aklechya Kandyachi', a Marathi folk play, and went on to become a well-known figure in the Marathi Cinema Industry. In addition to Amitabh Bachchan in 'Coolie', Anil Kapoor in 'Woh 7 Din', and Dilip Kumar in 'Mashal;, the eminent actor has appeared in over 250+ Marathi & Hindi films.

 
Known for playing negative characters, the audience will now have the opportunity to follow him on his journey to better appreciate the ups and downs of acting as well as the sacrifices he made to pursue his passion for entertaining audiences. This biopic gives a perspective as to how he got stardom by playing grey roles while playing the role of a husband and father in reel life.
 
Kumar Taurani, MD - Tips Industries talking about the film said, "Nilu Phule Ji has been a great contributor to the Marathi Film Industry and the film is an ode to him. We have acquired the Life Rights from his daughter Gargi Phule and soon are going to commence shooting for the film."

Gargi Phule, daughter of Nilu Phule quotes saying, "Prasad has spent a lot of time with my father, and was very keen on making a film on him. We've got massive support from Tips and believe in their power of storytelling and creative abilities."

While the makers are scouting for an actor to play the lead role, the actor-director Prasad Oak will be directing the biopic and it will be written by Kiran Yadnyopavit.

Prasad Oak told us, "Working with Nilu Phule Ji has been the most enlightening experience in my life. And now, to be able to make a movie on him is the biggest achievement. He's been like a Guru to me and I hope we can do justice to the person he was."
 
Dilip Advani & Neha Shinde are the creative producers with associate producers being Avinash Chate, Arijeet Borthakur & Tannaz Bandukwalla.
 
The biopic is slated to hit cinemas in 2023.

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