Marathi filmmakers to take up women abuse issue

Delhi���������s horrific gang-rape case has shaken the entire nation. In the Marathi film industry, filmmakers are using the powerful medium of cinema to reach out to the masses and do their bit for this issue. They are deviating from their tried and tested formulas to showcase the larger perspective of issues concerning women abuse.
Filmmaker Sanjay Jadhav (Checkmate) says, ���������I don���������t want to make a movie showcasing a solitary rape, assault or harassment case.We have seen many such fictional works by filmmakers in the past. My movie will tap the reasons why some members of the youth have such a warped mindset against women. It will raise questions like ��������� what goes into developing such a mindset, are mothers raising good sons, are they teaching them that women need to be respected? I will try to put together a story which addresses these issues.���������
The current scenario is motivating these filmmakers to take on some eye-opening projects. Director Satish Rajwade says, ���������Being a man, I cannot really feel what a woman goes through when she is molested, abused or assaulted, but the present situation has inspired me to think about what actually needs to be done to curb crimes against women. Especially now when it is dawning upon us that there is no point in waiting for outside quarters to offer help.��������� His film will talk about ways in which women and families can equip themselves to fight back. ���������I plan to study all the legal angles before making the film so as to make it technically sound,��������� he says. Rajwade���������s earlier box office successes likeMumbai-Pune-Mumbai, Badam Rani Ghulam Chor have shown women in leading and powerful roles.