Pratik Gandhi, Patralekhaa attend ‘Phule’ screening; team wears black badges over Pahalgam terror attack

MUMBAI: The much-talked-about biopic ‘Phule’, based on the lives of social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, was screened in Mumbai on Thursday evening. The film stars Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa in the lead roles.

The cast and crew wore black pin badges and observed a minute of silence in memory of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack that has left the entire nation shocked. The event was attended by actors Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa. The actress was also joined by her husband, actor Rajkummar Rao.

Other B-town celebrities who attended the screening included director Ananth Mahadevan, lyricist Javed Akhtar, actors Huma Qureshi, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal, filmmaker Rahul Dholakia, and producers Suniil Jaiin and Ritesh Kudecha.

The film ‘Phule’ is not just a historical story, but a consciousness that connects us with the amazing struggle, ideology and sacrifices made by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Mata Savitribai Phule for the society.

Through this film, we can understand how they faced so

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— Aarav Gautam (@IAmAarav8) April 25, 2025

As per a press note shared by the team, producer Suniil Jaiin, while speaking at the event, said, “Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule were fearless reformers who challenged deep-rooted caste and gender inequalities. They championed education for women and the marginalized–this film is our humble tribute to their extraordinary legacy.”

‘Phule’ is produced by Dancing Shiva Films and Kingsmen Productions, with Zee Studios handling its theatrical release. ‘Phule’ is directed by Ananth Mahadevan, and the film stars Pratik as Jyotirao Phule and Patralekhaa as Savitribai Phule. The story highlights their fight against caste discrimination and gender inequality. (ANI)