Gharat Ganpati

Gharat Ganpati is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language family drama film co-written and directed by Navjyot Narendra Bandiwadekar under the production and distribution of Panorama Studios in association with Navigns Studio. The film stars an ensemble cast with Nikita Dutta, Bhushan Pradhan, Ajinkya Deo, Ashwini Bhave alongside Sanjay Mone, Shubhangi Latkar and Shubhangi Gokhale. Set in Konkan, the film showcases the Gharat family's annual tradition of welcoming Gauri Ganpati, highlighting how this cherished practice spans three generations and brings the family closer together by navigating generational differences and strengthening their bonds. Principal photography began in December 2022 and was completed in June 2023, with filming taking place across the states of Maharashtra and Kerala. Gharat Ganpati was released on 26 July 2024 and received critical acclaim along with a commercial success, grossing over ₹4.75 crore (US$490,000) worldwide. At the 72nd National Film Awards, Abhay Jodhpurkar won Best Male Playback Singer for the song Navasachi Gauri Mazi. At Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar the film received 16 nominations and won two awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Bhave, while at 9th Filmfare Awards Marathi it received 12 nomination and won for Best Director Debut for Bandiwadekar.