What is superboys of malegaon?

Supermen of Malegaon is a 2012 documentary film directed by Faiza Ahmad Khan. It chronicles the journey of a group of passionate filmmakers in Malegaon, India, who create low-budget, spoof movies, often parodies of popular Bollywood films, using limited resources and incredible ingenuity. The film focuses primarily on Shaikh Nasir, a power loom worker by day and a dedicated filmmaker by night, and the making of his spoof, Malegaon Ke Sholay (a parody of the Bollywood blockbuster Sholay).

Key subjects explored in the documentary include:

  • Independent Filmmaking: The film highlights the challenges and creative solutions involved in producing movies outside of mainstream Bollywood, with almost no budget.
  • Parody: Supermen of Malegaon demonstrates how the filmmakers use parody to entertain their local audience, commenting on social issues and celebrating the films they love.
  • Bollywood: The documentary showcases Bollywood's significant influence on the Malegaon film industry and how it is reinterpreted and adapted to suit local tastes.
  • Indian Cinema: The film presents a unique perspective on Indian cinema, exploring how it extends beyond the big studios and reaches smaller communities with limited resources.
  • Malegaon:The film introduces the viewers to the unique culture of Malegaon, a small town in Maharashtra, India, and it's inhabitants and their passion for film making.