On the 197th birth anniversary of social reformer Jyotirao Phule, the team behind the movie ‘Phule’ revealed a new poster. The poster features lead actors Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa, portraying the iconic couple Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and his wife, Dnyanajyoti Savitribai Phule, looking towards the horizon, symbolizing the dawn of a new era – a representation of the educational revolution they initiated.
Director Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, a National Award winner, shared his intention to highlight the prevalent social issues that still affect society today through the film. “Mahatma and Jyotiba Phule fought against caste and gender discrimination, which unfortunately persists even today. I aim to reignite conversations about these pressing issues that demand our attention,” Mahadevan stated.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Jyotirao Phule, acknowledging the social reformer’s tireless efforts in the realms of education and women empowerment, which have made a lasting impact on society. PM Modi reaffirmed his government’s commitment to realizing the vision of the social reformer to empower the poor and marginalized.
“Today, we pay homage to the great Mahatma Phule on his Jayanti. A visionary social reformer who dedicated his life to fighting injustice and promoting equality, his thoughts give strength to millions. His relentless efforts in the field of education and women empowerment have left an indelible mark on society. Today is an occasion to reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision to empower the poor and marginalized,” PM Modi said.