The Disciple

 is an Indian Marathi-language drama film written, directed and edited by Chaitanya Tamhane. Alfonso Cuarón is an executive producer on the movie.

It was entered into the main competition section at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Indian film since Monsoon Wedding (2001) to compete at the festival. It was also screened at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was named a winner of the Amplify Voices Award.

On January 26, 2021, It was announced that Netflix acquired the distribution rights of the film.

Summary
"Self-doubt, sacrifice and struggle converge into an existential crisis for a devoted classical vocalist as the mastery he strives for remains elusive."

- Official Netflix synopsis

The drama charts the story of Sharad Nerulkar, who devoted his life to becoming an Indian classical music vocalist, diligently following the traditions and discipline of the old masters, his guru and his father. But as the years go by, Sharad starts to wonder whether it’s really possible to achieve the excellence he’s striving for.

Cast and Characters

 * Aditya Modak as Sharad Nerulkar
 * Arun Dravid as Guruji
 * Sumitra Bhave as Maai
 * Deepika Bhide Bhagwat
 * Kiran Yadnyopavit
 * Abhishek Kale
 * Neela Khedkar
 * Makarand Mukund
 * Kristy Banerjee
 * Prasad Vanarse

Awards
The film was awarded the FIPRESCI prize in Venice as well as the Best Screenplay award before going on to play at Toronto, where it won an Amplify Voices Award. The film was nominated at the Independent Spirit Awards in the best international feature category.