Her journey began as an announcer with All India Radio in Pune, and today, life seems to have come full circle. For the very first time, legendary filmmaker Sai Paranjpye (89) will present a unique solo presentation Darwal (Fragrance) on October 11 at Jyotsna Bhole Sabhagriha.

A recipient of Padma Bhushan and several National and Filmfare Awards, Paranjpye has shaped Indian cinema and theatre in unforgettable ways with iconic films like Chashme Buddoor, Sparsh and Katha.

The first major woman filmmaker of contemporary India, Paranjpye told The Indian Express that in this programme, she will narrate an account of her creative journey.

She began her writing career when she was eight with a collection of fairy tales in Marathi. A graduate of National School of Drama, Paranjpye worked at

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