Pune: One of Marathi's blockbuster 'Anandi Gopal' has inspired a medical college for girls in Pune.

"Anandi Gopal" released in 2019 was directed by Sameer Vidwans is a biopic on the life of Anandi Gopal Joshi, who was one of India's first female practitioner of western medicine.

Dr Shantaram Balwant Mujumdar, founder and President of Symbiosis Society, has set up a new medical college only for girls. During its inauguration he revealed how the film encouraged him.

"I am inspired by the biographical movie about India's first lady doctor Mrs Anandibai Joshi, the idea of establishing a medical college exclusively for women was born. With an objective of women empowerment and contributing to the requirement of more women doctors in the nation, symbiosis established this exclusive college and the faculty of health science," Dr Mujumdar said.

Reacting to the development, the film's director Sameer Vidwana said: "It's a very big achievement for me and my team. This is a true success of 'Anandi Gopal'. There are almost 150 students who have already taken admission. We are very happy that this film has made a positive impact on society."

'Anandi Gopal’ was also nominated for laudable 16 categories at Filmfare Awards Marathi this year. The film also won the Best Film Award here. The film has received top accolades at multiple prestigious film festivals last year. The film stars Bhagyashree Milind and Lalit Prabhakar.

(With inputs from IANS)