Ata Thambaycha Naay is an inspiring Marathi film based on a true story from Mumbai. It follows a group of BMC sanitation workers in their 40s and 50s who make the extraordinary choice to return to school and appear for their 10th standard exams. Balancing demanding jobs, family responsibilities, and societal ridicule, they embrace courage over compromise, proving that its never too late to reclaim self-worth and dignity. Beyond exams, the film celebrates resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education. It is a heartfelt tribute to ordinary people achieving extraordinary feats, highlighting that learning and personal growth have no age limit.
Shivraj Waichal is a young actor from Pune. In 2015, he was also seen in a lead role for the movie titled Phuntroo. Shivraj also worked with Pune - based theater group called Theatron Entertainment. His other works include being a director for 'Kettakatha" at NCPA's Centre stage Festival in 2012 and being a writer, director and actor for the played titled Ullagaddi, based on the Uttarakhand floods.
