Shyamchi Aai

Shyamchi Aai (1953) is a Marathi film , directed by P.K.Atre. The film is based on the book Shyamchi Aai written by Sane Guruji in the Marathi language, the film was acclaimed upon release. It stars Damuanna Joshi, Vanamala and Madhav Vaze. The film won the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film at the National Film Awards in 1954. The plot revolves around a boy called Shyam and his relationship with his mother. It shares the effect Shyam's mother has had on Shyam's life and upbringing, and how he is taught to stick to his ideals and principles, even in the face of poverty. The relationships of all the individuals within Shyam's family are explored. The novel of the same name Shyamchi Aai was acclaimed upon release, and is autobiographical....