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DEATH AND DISTRESS | Farmer Suicides in Maharashtra

Maharashtra holds the unfortunate record for the highest number of farmer and farm labourer suicides in India, witnessing an average of 11 deaths per day as. This grim reality forces many women, including Sarika, to fend for themselves and their families. Despite facing adversity, Sarika persists with unwavering determination to provide for her children. However, agricultural distress and irregular monsoons in the region cast a shadow of uncertainty. Will Sarika be able to overcome these hurdles? The question lingers, underscoring the pressing issues affecting the lives of individuals like her in Maharashtra.

  • Surabhi Singh
    Director
  • Surabhi Singh
    Writer
  • Surabhi Singh
    Producer
  • Jyoti Shrivastava
    Producer
  • Newsreel Asia
    Producer
  • Sarika Ram Pawar
    Key Cast
    "Sarika Pawar"
  • Shruti Pawar
    Key Cast
  • Parth Pawar
    Key Cast
  • Sarika's elder daughter
    Key Cast
  • Sarika's Father-in-law
    Key Cast
  • Sarika's Mother-in-law
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Feature
  • Genres:
    Documentary, feature
  • Runtime:
    33 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 22, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Surabhi Singh

Surabhi Singh is a journalist and documentary filmmaker with five years of experience. A founding member of Newsreel Asia, she continues to tell stories that explore the realities of our times. She loves music, dance, and deep conversations, and dreams of a society that is more just and less unequal.

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