Director Subodh Khanolkar shares the deeply personal story behind his ₹12 crore masterpiece "Dashavatar" - it all began in his grandmother's village Ajoli in Kokan! Every holiday, young Subodh would visit Kokuna and Ajoli, where he was mesmerized by the vibrant colors, dance entries, and songs of traditional Dashavatar performances. He reveals how every house in Kokan has a passion for Dashavatar, bhajans, and musical instruments like taal and mrudanga.
When college life interrupted his village visits, he lost touch with these roots for a few years. But when he reconnected with his heritage, those childhood memories of fascinating local variations and cultural richness became the foundation for this groundbreaking film. This 800-year-old folk theatre tradition from the Sindhudurg region captured his imagination as a child and eventually inspired him to create a cinematic tribute that has revolutionized Marathi cinema.
From a curious child watching midnight temple performances to a filmmaker preserving this precious cultural heritage - this is the beautiful journey of how personal memories transformed into a visual masterpiece that celebrates Kokan's artistic sou