Towards the end, the director signaled with a single downstroke of a brass bell. Ruks walked to the gramophone and wound it until the record began to spin. The machine coughed a creaky monologue, then a child's voice reading a line from an old play about kings being more fragile than they looked. Ruks placed her palm over the brass key and let the old voice and the new motion collide.

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In the world of Marathi cinema, Ruks Khandagale is a name that's rapidly gaining recognition. This talented actress has been making waves with her impressive performances on screen, and her latest project is a testament to her versatility. As part of the 21st installment of a Shakespearean adaptation, Khandagale is set to bring the Bard's timeless classic to a new generation of audiences.