Sudhir Phadke remains a prominent figure in the realm of Marathi sugam sangeet, his influence still resonating strongly today. However, his journey to prominence was anything but easy. Now, his life story is set to captivate audiences, with the announcement of the biopic Swaragandharva Sudhir Phadke. The trailer release has generated immense excitement among viewers, especially with the film scheduled to premiere on Maharashtra Day, May 1, with two shows ‘Houseful’ already booked in advance. This overwhelming response indicates the audience’s love for the iconic figure portrayed in the film.
Director Yogesh Deshpande expresses, “Receiving such a response from audiences outside Maharashtra is immensely gratifying. Sudhir Phadke’s persona isn’t limited to Maharashtra; he is celebrated nationwide. I am confident that ‘Swaragandharva Sudhir Phadke’ will receive an equally enthusiastic response in Maharashtra.”
Produced by Saurabh Gadgil under the banner of Redefine Productions, the film features Saurabh Gadgil and Yogesh Deshpande as producers. However, Yogesh Deshpande takes on the responsibilities of writing, direction, screenplay, and dialogue for the film. The cast includes Sunil Barve, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Sagar Talashikar, Milind Phatak, Adish Vaidya, Sukhada Khandkekar, Apurva Modak, Avinash Narkar, Sharad Ponkshe, Uday Sabnis, Chinmay Patwardhan, Nikhil Raaut, Vibhavari Deshpande, Dheeresh Joshi, Paritosh Pradhan, among others.