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Marathi cinema is better, bolder than Bollywood: Akshay Kumar
Last updated on Jul 06, 2018, 06:43 pm
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Akshay Kumar, who has turned presenter for 'Chumbak,' believes Marathi cinema is way ahead of Bollywood when it comes to exploring complex stories.
"The content of Marathi-cinema is no doubt better than Hindi cinema. Also, they're much bolder. I've seen 'Balak Palak'. It's a bold film, they (Marathi cinema) create (good) content, and that too, bold," Akshay said at the trailer launch of 'Chumbak.'
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'Chumbak' star cast
'Chumbak' stars Swanand Kirkire, Sangram Desai and Sahil Jadhav
!['Chumbak' stars Swanand Kirkire, Sangram Desai and Sahil Jadhav]( "'Chumbak' stars Swanand Kirkire, Sangram Desai and Sahil Jadhav")
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'Chumbak,' directed by Sandeep Modi, stars Swanand Kirkire, teen actors Sangram Desai and Sahil Jadhav.
"This film has travelled to several film festivals and got a lot of acclaims. That hasn't happened with my films. My films haven't gone to festivals... I have been acting for 28-years but I haven't seen such a beautiful and real performance like that of Swanand," Akshay said.
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Regional cinema
Akshay believes regional cinema is growing
![Akshay believes regional cinema is growing]( "Akshay believes regional cinema is growing")
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Akshay believes the market for regional cinema is growing.
"'Sairat' has done great business. Even Ritesh Deshmukh's last Marathi film did well," Akshay said, adding he's keen to be a part of meaningful films.
"I could've done 'Rowdy Rathore' and earned thrice the money I earned for "Padman". The idea is not about earning but I thought of talking about women's problems," he added.
