‘Marzee’ a short film by Mrunalini Patil focuses on human trafficking and child prostitution!

#Mrunalini has been doing many things for the social welfare of society since the pandemic. She has made many videos on how to cope with issues during the pandemic and they are getting quite popular among the masses. #Filmmaker #MrunaliniPatil has always delved with social messages when it comes to making a film. Her latest short film #Marzee revolves around the subject of human trafficking and child prostitution. The society is afflicted with many problems of child abuse and her short film is inspired from a real life incident.

Mrunalini said, “Marzee is a short film based on true events. My school’s junior is a judge and the entire case was taken from her. I feel content when people connect with the film.” Marzee features Hima Singh, Anand Mishra, Madhu Rawal, Alok Verma, Nibha and Kavita Kumari Jha in important roles.

The filmmaker, who has produced films like Kagaar: Life on the Edge and directed films like Manthan: Ek Amrut Pyala, Raakhandaar and Kaay Raav Tumhi, said, “I am receiving great responses for attempting a film on an important cause.”

Recently, she made a series Parichay Baton Baton Mein, which features people from all walks of life, who have contributed towards education, films and art. She said, “We wanted to highlight and bring to people’s attention the efforts of many creative people who have contributed towards education and art.”

Mrunalini’s film Kagaar, which had actors like Om Puri and Nandita Das, was critically acclaimed. She said, “The film was a big hit and Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary star came for the launch of the film. Gulzar saab had written a song for the film. He had also written the song for one of my TV series. I have worked as an assistant on the sets of his film Maachis. I have learnt a lot from Tigmanshu Dhulia, Imtiaz Ali and many such interesting and creative filmmakers.”

Mrunalini says, “Filmmaking is a passion. I have learnt a lot, while working and contributing to cinema. The last one year has been tough and though I have not been able to start any film project, I have a few scripts in my hand. Hopefully, I will start work on it soon”.

Mrunalini’s hindi film Karbonn is based on pollution, global warming and corruption. It has Lakshmi Gopalaswami, who is a critically acclaimed star from South and noted Bharatnatyam dancer as protagonist and will release soon.

The film was released on MX Player and Hunagam.com.