Sant Eknath, a 16th-century poet-saint who challenges caste discrimination by serving and dining with the untouchables. His actions provoke outrage from orthodox Brahmins, leading to his excommunication. Despite opposition, Eknath stands firm in his belief in equality and devotion, inspiring others to join his cause and defending his principles through his spiritual teachings.
Acting
Bal Gandharva's restrained dignity in the face of cruelty.
Direction
V. Shantaram frames oppression like a sacred tableau.
Production
1935 sets that feel honestly lived-in, not museum pieces.
Director
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bal Gandharva was a legendary Marathi stage actor; this was his rare film appearance, bringing theatrical gravitas to the saint's quiet resistance.
V. Shantaram made this during the Progressive Writers' Movement, using Eknath's 400-year-old story to quietly indict 1930s caste politics without British censorship catching on.
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