NAGPUR’S Dr Milind Mukteshwar Apte, the director of recently released Marathi movie ‘Case No 73’, believes that the cases involving child sexual abuse need timely intervention and right help, and ignoring them can cause permanent damage to the subconscious mind. Dr Apte made this statement during a press conference held at Vishnuji Ki Rasoi in Bajaj Nagar recently. While talking about the movie, Dr Apte, who is also a practising psychologist, informed that the story is inspired by the real-life cases he dealt with in his years of practice as a psychologist. Dr Apte also urged parents, teachers, social workers and social organisations to watch the film.

 

In the movie, the director, producer, screenplay-writer and music and background score producer, are all Nagpurians. ‘Case No 73’ explores the premise of the deeply sensitive and often neglected issue of sexual abuse at an early age and how it affects the human psyche, stated the director while interacting with media persons. “We want to see Nagpur as the next big independent film industry; for now we have to shoot films in the film studios in Mumbai-Navi Mumbai region. The local artists are talented but need more exposure as they still lack professional etiquette,” asserted Sharvari Watak, Producer of the film.

 

She also highlighted the grim fact that the amount of screens a Marathi movie gets in Vidarbha depends on how well it performs in western Maharashtra. Amey Kadu, music composer, has given an impressive score to the film that thoroughly matches the thrilling sequences. The gripping tale provokes thought even after the credits start rolling. Vishnu Manohar, celebrity chef; Dr Richa Yenurkar, screenplay writer; and Amey Kadu, Music producer were also present in the press conference.