Produced by Riteish Deshmukh, it courageously and humorously addressed the need for sex education among adolescents. Ravi Jadhav Romance / Comedy

: A gritty, realistic drama that follows a boy's journey across Maharashtra. It provides a stark look at the struggles of rural life and survival. Why was 2013 special?

of Marathi and Indian cinema. The very first Marathi and Indian feature film, Raja Harishchandra

Caste discrimination, adolescent love, and social realism. Balak Palak

Directed by Ravi Jadhav, this film broke taboos by openly discussing teenage sexuality, curiosity, and the awkwardness of "the talk" between parents and children.