Girish Wankhede launches his own film ‘Jhala Anant Hanumant’
Having gained a lot of experience in film distribution, Girish Wankhede has now launched his own Marathi film ‘Jhala Anant Hanumant’ under the banner of Entity One Pictures. The muhurat of this film was held in Kolhapur in presence of renowned personalities connected with Marathi film industry and the unit members of his film. The film presents the story based on Late Vijay Tendulkar’s play ‘Jhala Anant Hanumant’ which hits out at people opposing superstition. So, when this character of ordinary person suddenly attains divine power, what is the reaction of people around, will be presented through this black comedy.
The screenplay of this film has been written by Munavar Bhagat, who will be also directing ‘Jhala Anant Hanumant’ film. The director had earlier directed a film ‘Nivdung’ for Hridaynath Mangeshkar had received critical acclaims from press, besides good response from the audience. The lead artistes of this film are, Nandu Madhav, Mangesh Desai, Siya Patil, Shanta Tambe, Pooja Pawar & Sonakshi More.
‘Kaay Re Rascalaa’ promises good music
After establishing themselves as a producers of award winning Marathi film ‘Ventilator‘ , Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and her mother Dr.Madhu Chopra are getting ready with her next Marathi film ‘Kaay Re Rascalaa‘ as a producer. This time her associate producer is Kunickaa Sadanand and both of them seems to have paid more attention on the music of this film, by retaining the same music director duo Rohan-Rohan.
Recently, a romantic song from this film ‘Chehara Tuza Kohinoor‘ rendered by popular Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam and picturised on lead pair of Gaurav Ghatnekar and Bhagyashree Mote was launched on digital platform, the makers of ‘Kaay Re Rascalaa‘ film . Highlight of this song is that it has been shot in the amazing historic location in one of the oldest Portuguese fort. The picturesque beauty, alongside the magnificent 500 year old caves in Div, has also been captured in this song. Made under the banner of Purple Pebble Pictures and written-directed by Giridharan Swamy, this film is all set to release on 14th July 2017.
Team of ‘Conditions Apply’ interact face to face with media persons
Many a times, the makers of a particular film arrange a press conference, by traditionally welcoming the media persons and introducing their artistes to them who generally are seated on a dais. But, producer Dr.Sandeh Mhatre and director Girish Mohite thought it the other way. Today afternoon they preferred to sit among the media persons and faced them through direct interaction and this helped to understand the viewpoints of each one of them about this film suitably titled ‘Conditions Apply’.
And, this idea of interaction created the much required humor, instead of the routine boring function. So, after Girish Mohite briefed about the idea of making this film, written by Sanjay Pawar, he opened the debate to involve his team members comprising of lead pair Subodh Bhave, Deepti Devi, Radhika Vidyasagar, Milind Phatak, Dr.Utkarsha Naik and Vineet Sharma, who were present. They were later joined by the producer of this film.
Though the film is based on ‘Live in Relationship’ , director Girish Mohite explained as to why his lead characters had opted to prefer this lifestyle. But, as the media persons suggested that each one of them should speak on what they themselves in real life felt, about ‘Proper Marriage or Live in relationship’, most of them, including Girish Mohite and Subodh Bhave were frank enough to admit, how the proper marriage had helped them in their own lives. Actress Deepti Devi also opted for ‘marriage’ over ‘Live in relationship’, when she was asked to choose one of them.
Renowned Hindi TV actress Dr. Utkarsha Naik, who is playing an important role in this film, confessed that she and her actor husband had to remain in ‘Live in Relationship’ at least for one and a half year in the process of settling down in their life and then got married and are living happily for the past twenty years. Only person, who slightly differed his views was Vineet Sharma. He narrated his own story. Vineet said that after marriage, he separated from his wife, as they could not get along with eachother, in spite of being good friends. But, later preferred to live with the same wife in ‘Live in relationship’reaching an understanding between both of them and their near and dear ones. The remaining three important artistes, Atul Parchure, Rajan Tamhane & Atisha Naik could not attend this interesting press interaction.
In short, it was a good interaction, with some good humor exchanged by Subodh Bhave, when he was asked as to why he could not avoid release of both his films ‘Conditions Apply’ and ‘Hridayantar’ on the same day? With his presence of mind, he said, “Sometimes it is not in our hands, to stop such happenings. Can a mother prevent birth of twins? By the way, both these films have different subjects and should be welcomed by the Marathi film lovers.” The interaction concluded with the team requesting one and all to watch this film.
Programme in memory of Reema Lagoo
Popular actress Reema Lagoo passed away on 18th May 2017. If she were alive, her birthday on 21st June would have been celebrated in traditional manner by her close relatives and friends. But, on coming 21st June, this day a programme has been organized in her memory by her well wishers at 7.30 pm in Veer Savarkar Pratishthan Hall, Shivaji Park, Mumbai.
All those who had worked with Reema during the past 40 years, will recall their memories with Reema, on this occasion. Many of them will be her close relatives, writers, directors and co artistes with whom she had worked in Marathi & Hindi film industry, during her acting career. Prominent personalities known to Reema Lagoo will attend this programme. The programme is open to all and there is no entry fee.
‘Andya Cha Funda’ receives blessings from Nightingale of India Lata Didi
We are all aware of the famous dialogue from the popular TV serial ‘CID‘. But, did you know that the Nightingale of India Lata Didi is also a great fan of this serial? So, when the writer –director of this serial Santosh Shetty became ready with his Marathi film ‘Andya Cha Funda‘, it was Lata Mangeshkar, who came forward to offer her blessings for this film.
Recently, Lata Didi also released the song ‘Goshta Aata Thambali‘ from this film, which happened for the first time, in the history of Marathi film. This song rendered by Aadarsh Shinde on the lyrics of Kshitij Patrwardhan has music by Amit raj. Present on this occasion were, child artistes of the film Atharva Bedekar, Shubham Parab & Mrunal Jadhav, besides other important artistes in the film like Deepa Parab & Sushant Shelar. Lata Didi blessed them all and wished grand success for ‘Andya Cha Funda‘ film. Produced by Vijay Shetty, the film is all set to release on 30th June 2017.
Team of ‘Bus Stop’ celebrate birthday of Siddharth Chandekar
Many a times birthdays of stars are celebrated by their co stars of the film, which is due for release. Popular film and television actor Siddharth Chandekar‘s 26th birthday was also celebrated by his co stars in the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bus Stop‘ in a big way. And, it turned out to be a memorable evening for the birthday boy. The entire team of this film was present on this occasion.
Multi starrer ‘Bus Stop‘ is produced by Marathi rapper Shreyas Jadhav, along with Poonam Shende, Gajendra Patil, Aasu Nihalani the film is all set to release on 21st July 2017. Along with Siddharth Chandekar, the film stars Amruta Khanvilkar, Aniket Vishwasrao, Hemant Dhome, Pooja Sawant, Rasika Sunil, Akshay Waghmare, Madhura Deshpande, Suyog Gore, Avinash Narkar, Sanjay Mone, Sharad Ponkshe, Uday Tikekar and Vidyadhar Joshi. Camera by state award winner Abhijit Abde and music by Jasraj-Hrishikesh and Saurabh are the other credits.
Pooja Sawant, Rasika Dhabadgaonkar all praise for their father on father’s day
Father’s day is always very special for all those fathers in this world, as their children reciprocate the same love and affection towards them, through words of praise. And, our Marathi film industry actresses are nowhere behind. Even otherwise, we are all aware that daughters have special feelings for their fathers. Actress Pooja Sawant says that for every girl, her father is a strongman. “Whenever she is scared, she remembers her father. When her father is around, the daughter is never scared of anything. In my case, whenever I feel depressed or confused while taking difficult decisions, my first phone call is to my father. His timely advice has always boosted my confidence,” says Pooja.
Popular television actress Rasika Sunil Dhabadgaokar ( Shanaya from ‘Majhya Navaryachi Baiko’) recalls the presence of mind of her father, during a particular moment which took place during her childhood. “When I was a kid, my father had taken me along with him and we were standing at Dombivali railway station. As there was rush on the platform and it was raining heavily, he was holding me in his arms with an umbrella above us. In that situation, I had turned naughty and jumped from his arms to attempt a thrill . To save me from falling, he quickly reversed his umbrella and held me into hit, avoiding injury to me. Even otherwise, my father has always been very supportive and even today, has been taking very good care of me. He is more excited than me, to wait for the release of my next Marathi film ‘Bus Stop’,” tells Rasika.
Arya Ajinkya Deo’s short film selected at LIFA Fest
Like his Grandfather Ramesh Deo and father Ajinkya Deo, Arya Ajinkya Deo has also entered the film industry. Arya has turned a short film maker and has directed a short film ‘Metanoia’ based on psychological disorder. And, the good news for Deo family is that it has been selected for screening at the prestigious London Independent Film Award( LIFA) Festival. On 29th July 2017 this 15 minute duration film will be screened at London’s Roxy Bar & Screen .
Incidentally, Arya doesn’t have much experience of film making, except for assisting his uncle Abhinay Deo during the making of his TV serial 24 part 2. Reacting on his son’s recent achievement, Ajinkya Deo said, “Arya is very hard working and focused. And I consider this a biggest gift from him on the occasion of ‘fathers’ day.” One doesn’t know, what will be Arya’s next plans. But, surely, we can expect him to direct his next home production.
‘Kachcha Limbu’ poster on social media received good response
Our social media has become a good way to promote a film. Recently, the poster of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Kachcha Limbu‘ uploaded on social media has been receiving very good response. And, there is a reason behind it, as it has interesting things to reveal. Even otherwise our net savvy people are always looking for something different.
The big news about ‘Kachcha Limbu‘ film is that it is produced by renowned director Mandar Deosthali and directed by actor turned director Prasad Oak. But, above all, the highlight of this film is that reputed award winning director Ravi Jadhav will be seen as an actor in this film . So, in short, Prasad Oak will have the privilege to direct Ravi Jadhav , an actor. Made under the banner of Teamwork Ultra Creations, this film will be presented by Swaroop Recreation and Media Pvt. Ltd.
Along with Ravi Jadhav, the other important artistes of ‘Kachcha Limbu‘ film are, Sonali Kulkarni, Sachin Khedekar, Manmeet Pem and Anant Mahadevan. The film will be released on 11th August 2017.
Ranveer Singh unveils the poster of Ganesh Acharya’s Marathi film ‘Bhikari’
We are all aware that Bollywood choreographer Ganesh Acharya has also done choreography for some Marathi films last year. Also at the end of last year he launched his own Marathi film ‘Bhikari‘ along with Sharad Devram Shelar in a big way, in presence of Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachchan and young popular star Tiger Shroff. Now, teaser poster of ‘Bhikari‘ film was launched recently by another popular Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on his social networking site. While releasing this poster Ranveer has also tweeted wishing all the best to the entire team of this film.
In this film Marathi film’s chocolate boy Swwapnil Joshi will be seen in a totally different image. And, if we observe the image of the person on the poster of ‘Bhikari‘ film, you are sure to get the hint about the kind of role he is playing in this film. Through ‘Bhikari‘ film Ganesh Acharya will be making his debut as a director in Marathi with the script and lyrics written by Guru Thakur, who will also play an important character in this film. The film also stars Rucha Inamdar, Sayaji Shinde, Milind Shinde, Kirti Adarkar, Sunil Pal & Pradeep Kabra. Highlight of this film is a song ‘Gajanana….’ Choreographed by Ganesh Acharya involving one thousand artistes and captured by cinematographer Mahesh Limaye. The film is all set to release soon.