April 26, 2026 at 8:45:00 PM

AFS Cinema

North America Premiere

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay

India | Short

2024 | 15 mins | Marathi

Shown as part of the Sunday shorts program

TICKETS

Taiwan International Children's Film Festival-2026
Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth - winner Young Jury and Best film
Jharkhand National Film Festival (International) - winner Best Director and Best Film

Deva Aaj Pan Vhay follows the journey of Deva, a playful and inquisitive young boy living in a rural village. Each day he crosses rough terrain and faces unpredictable weather to reach his school. Through everyday experiences, relationships with his mother, teacher and mentor Dadu, he learns that education is not limited to textbooks but is shaped by life itself.

Restoration Process

Film restoration process

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Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation

About the Artist

Amol Jadhav is an award-winning advertising photographer and filmmaker based in Mumbai, India. He has created visual campaigns for brands including Tata Motors, Mahindra, Toyota, Volkswagen, Thums Up and Hindustan Unilever. With Deva Aaj Pan Vhay, he brings his visual storytelling experience into a heartfelt narrative about childhood, resilience and education.

Trailer

For English subtitles, make sure to turn on the YouTube closed captions.

Credits

Crew:

Director:

Amol Jadhav

Writer:

Amol Jadhav

Producer(s):

Jalandhar Jadhav

Madhuri Jadhav

Film Editor:

Pankaj Bangde

Featured Cast:

Dilip Prabhavalkar

Hrishikesh Joshi

Kalyanee Mulay

Devdatt Ghone