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| Directed by | Jabbar Patel |
| Written by | Jabbar Patel Vijay Tendulkar |
| Produced by | Ramdas Phutane Madhav Ganbote |
| Starring | Mohan Agashe Nilu Phule Shriram Lagoo Smita Patil Vilas Rakate |
| Cinematography | Suryakant Lavande |
| Edited by | N. S. Vaidya |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Budget | ₹2.25 lakh[1] |
Samna (Marathi: सामना) is a 1974 Marathi-language crime drama film directed by Jabbar Patel and written by Vijay Tendulkar. The film starring Mohan Agashe, Nilu Phule, Shriram Lagoo, and Smita Patil in key roles. It was entered into the 25th Berlin International Film Festival and also won National Film Award for Best Marathi Feature Film at 23rd National Film Awards.[2]
Samna was Jabbar Patel's debut Marathi film, featuring a screenplay and dialogue by Vijay Tendulkar in his first independent project, initially struggled to engage audiences. However, a German delegation recognized the performances of Nilu Phule and Shreeram Lagoo, leading to the film's selection for the Berlin Film Festival. This international acknowledgment, combined with positive word-of-mouth, contributed to its successful re-release in 1975. Ultimately, the film garnered significant acclaim, winning three national awards, seven Maharashtra State awards, and three Filmfare awards.[3]
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- ^ Gokhale, Shanta (18 August 2015). "Why Jabbar Patel's 'Saamna' became a landmark film in 1975 – and remains one today". Scroll.in. Retrieved 22 October 2024.