Pr 1935
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1935 - Dharamatma.
The film was on the life of the Marathi saint Eknath who preached against untouchability. The original title Mahatma had to be changed and certain scenes cut because of the similarity to Gandhiji's 'name' and his teachings. Shantaram refused to oblige the censors. The film was finally released by its distributors who brought about the required changes.
Bal Gandharva, a theatre legend, was cast as the saint Eknath.
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