Marathi movie ‘Deul Band 2’, directed Senior starhas put up an impressive show at the box office in recent days. According to industry tracker Saknilk, the film grossed Rs 82.19 crore in India, a remarkable feat considering that it had a production budget of only Rs 8–10 crore. The film is in the news for another reason as well — director Praveen Tarde recently claimed so Shah Rukh Khan The project came to the rescue at a critical time when the team was struggling with financial difficulties.
Pravin Tarde hits back at critics over Shah Rukh Khan controversy
However, his comments did not go down well with everyone and sparked a flurry of criticism online. Responding to the backlash, Tarde took to Instagram to post a video addressing the controversy. “I have been traveling across Maharashtra for so long, yet no one seems to notice me. But the moment I mentioned the name of a Bollywood star, everyone’s pens started moving in unison. Some people already tried hard to stop the film, but they could not. So now why are they fighting against it in an indirect way? The film has come this far without the support of any so-called big names or influential personalities, because the effort behind it was honest and sincere. Thank you all,” he said.
Praveen Tarde quotes Binda Karandikar about giving credit where it’s due
Tarde also drew from noted Marathi writer Binda Karandikar, quoting a line from one of his poems that roughly translates to: “You don’t grow in stature by denying someone their due. Always remember to give credit to those who deserve it. Be it Pitya (film character) or Shah Rukh Khan, it matters if someone is able to help you. Acknowledge it and appreciate them publicly.“
Pravin Tarde reveals how Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies helped DCP
For those who missed the backstory, Tarde had earlier talked about how the team approached Shah Rukh Khan’s production house Red Chillies Entertainment for Digital Cinema Package (DCP), the digital format required for a theatrical release. The makers had initially budgeted around Rs 12 lakh for it, but were alarmed when the revised quote came to around Rs 42 lakh, which was beyond their means. Sharing the details in an interview with elite Marathi filmi, Tarde said, “The bill came to Rs 42 lakh. We didn’t have that kind of money, nor did we have any source from where we could arrange it. We approached Red Chillies and explained our situation. We told them that it is a Marathi film, a regional film and our budget is limited. But we wanted to release it on a large scale and requested their support.”
Shah Rukh Khan has waived the bill for ‘Deul Band 2’, says Praveen Tarde
Tarde revealed that the request eventually reached Shah Rukh Khan, whose team informed him that while the film was a heartfelt and well-crafted emotional drama, the makers simply could not afford the DCP. According to Turd, SRK’s response came without hesitation. “He simply said, ‘Waive their bill.’ He told them, ‘This is a Marathi film. Give them DCP. We can sort out the payment later. If the film is good then give them DCP.They showed immense respect for Marathi cinema. Films were more important to him than money. I credit all these people for the film’s success.” Tarde also expressed his desire to personally arrange a screening of the film for Shah Rukh Khan.
About ‘Deul Band 2’
Directed by Pravin Tarde, ‘Deul Band 2’ features Snehal Tarade Starring veteran actor Mohan Joshi, who returns as Swami Samarth, a character he played in the original. The story tackles a deeply sensitive subject Farmer suicide Also while exploring the old conflict between faith and atheism.
