Gajaar: Journey of the Soul

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Gajaar: Journey of the Soul
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DVD cover
Directed byAjit Bhairavkar
Written byAjit Bhairavkar
Produced bySunil Khosla
Vibha Dutta Khosla
Starring
Cinematography Amol Gole
Music byShailendra Barve
Production
companies
Boutique Cinema Private limited
Anuradha Gole Story Board Films
Release date
6 May 2011
Running time
124 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Gajaar: Journey of the Soul is a 2011 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Ajit Bhairavkar and produced by Sunil khosla. [1] [2] The film is revolving around film director Parth (Chinmay Mandlekar) and capture devotional movements of Wari. [3]

Contents

Gajar is the first film in the history of Marathi cinema to be shot entirely using digital cameras. [4]

Plot

A passionate film director is determined to capture the pilgrimage sites of Pandharpur Wari where lakhs of devotees experience spiritual bliss as they walk all the way to meet their beloved Lord Vithoba.

Cast

Sukhada Yash, Chinmay Mandlekar and Sunil Khosla promoting 'Gajaar' Sukhada Yash, Chinmay Mandlekar, Sunil Khosla at Marathi film 'Gajaar - Journey Of The Soul' (19).jpg
Sukhada Yash, Chinmay Mandlekar and Sunil Khosla promoting 'Gajaar'

Production

Filming

Gajaar was shot in some pilgrimage centers of Maharashtra like Padharpur, Pune, Alandi due to its 'Wari' based story. [3]

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