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About Davakhar Films

Reflecting reality through stories.

Seen from above at night, Gondhali performers in white and red dance with lit torches in front of a stone stage, surrounded by villagers.
Gondhali performers circle the stage with lit torches as the village looks on. · © Davakhar Films

Who we are

Our belief

We believe that cinema should always reflect society. The characters and stories we see on screen leave a deep and lasting impression on our minds.

Even today, life in our villages is caught in the shadows of politics, power, and prestige. The small, intricate traditions of a community are its very fabric—a way of life that, just a few decades ago, was the only way to survive.

We are driven by the strong conviction that by weaving these customs into realistic stories, we can make our culture immortal.

How we work

To create authentic, meaningful films is our one and only mission.

Our films
Black-and-white behind-the-scenes photo: crew members, most wearing face masks, watch a monitor on set.

Behind the scenes

On set

Santosh Davakhar, in an orange polo shirt, gestures with both hands as he directs on a dimly lit rustic barn set, a coil of rope hanging from a wooden post beside him.
Santosh Davakhar directing on set
During a night shoot outdoors, Santosh Davakhar speaks into a microphone beside a camera rig wrapped in a plastic rain cover.
Santosh Davakhar on a night shoot
Santosh Davakhar stands with his arms crossed in discussion with a crew member wearing headphones on the barn set, as other crew members look on behind them.
Santosh Davakhar in discussion with the crew
Santosh Davakhar, wearing a headset microphone, directs an elderly actor in a white turban on an interior set, with crew members gathered around them.
Santosh Davakhar directing an actor

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Timeline

Milestones

  1. National Film Award for Adnyat

    Adnyat wins the Rajat Kamal for Best Cinematography (Non-Feature Film) at the 64th National Film Awards, awarded to cinematographer Vishal Sangwai and shared with Kalpvriksha.

  2. Antar-19

    Santosh Davakhar writes and directs the short film Antar-19.

  3. Gondhal opens in cinemas

    Gondhal is released in cinemas across Maharashtra.

  4. Silver Peacock for Best Director

    Santosh Davakhar receives the Silver Peacock for Best Director for Gondhal at the 56th International Film Festival of India.

  5. Six Filmfare Awards Marathi

    Gondhal wins six Filmfare Awards Marathi, including Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.

  6. India’s official entry to the 99th Academy Awards

    The Film Federation of India selects Gondhal from 33 films as India’s official entry for Best International Feature Film.

Enquiries

Talk to Davakhar Films

For press, distribution and collaboration enquiries, write to us.

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