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Chirag and Kajal’s ‘Love Betting’ blossoms at the foothills of Himalayas

Love Betting Marathi Movie
Chirag Patil And Kajal Sharma, Marathi movie ‘Love Betting

Wonderful picturesque locations have always played an important role in presenting love stories on big screen. In Bollywood, Film maker Yash Chopra had paid more attention on this aspect. Today, our Marathi film makers are nowhere behind Hindi film industry, when it comes to selecting suitable locations for shooting of songs on the backdrop of love stories.

Recently, S.N Films Entertainment’s Lalchand Sharma and Sunita Sharma and director Raju Meshram picturised a song of their forthcoming Marathi film ‘Love Betting‘ in Kulu Manali and Solang valley located at the picturesque foothills of Himalayas surrounded by snow. The song was picturised on lead pair Chirag Patil and Kajal Sharma. Music of the film ‘Love Betting‘ is composed by Pravin Kunvar, while cinematography is by Aniket Khandagale

Will Gashmeer Mahajani and Spruha Joshi make a unique couple on screen ?

Spruha
Sameer Vidwans, Spruha Joshi, Gashmeer Mahajani

We have just seen the celebration of Valentine’s day on television screen and also at various events connected with Marathi entertainment. Many Marathi celebrities have expressed their love while promoting their films. Even otherwise, in Marathi films, we have seen few successful couples on screen, when it comes to expressing love. And, the most popular pair is Swwapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve. They not only made the home viewers happy but also succeeded in entertaining the Marathi film lovers with their fine chemistry.

In the recent past, the pair of Ankush Choudhary and Pooja Sawant and the young pairs of films like Time Pass and Sairaat also managed to entertain the audience, besides their tragic tales. But, now it remains to be seen, whether their next film will also click ? In the meanwhile, Marathi film makers are always trying to introduce new pairs . And, one such new pair is being tried by upcoming Marathi movie produced under the banner Filmy Keeda productions. And this unique couple is  Gashmeer Mahajani and Spruha Joshi. Produced by P. S. Chhatwal and directed by Sameer Vidwans.

Recently, the muhurat of this film  was held in presence of the makers and the artistes.  Saurabh, Rishikesh & Jasraj Joshi will compose music of this family drama & Prasad Bhende is the DOP for this film. So, all eyes will be on this couple, as the shooting progresses.

Mukta Barve turns Radio Jockey with ‘Mukta Barve Show’

Actress Mukta Barve
Actress Mukta Barve

Having already established herself as a renowned stage, television and film actress, Mukta Barve is now all set to turn a Radio Jockey through her new programme ‘Mukta Barve Show’ which will air shortly on My FM radio Channel in Western Maharashtra. We are all aware about the sacrifice of a woman in different roles as Grandmother, Mother, wife , sister and daughter. With change of time, their roles have also changed. Today’s woman has to perform balancing act as a housewife and also as a working woman.

Through this woman oriented programme, Mukta will create awareness about advancement of women in every field. This programme was made possible GISSIM’s karthik Nishandar and Arjun Baran and now both are keen to know the response for this programme. This is the first time such public awareness programme is being presented by MY FM radio channel, which will be aired from Monday to Saturday at 12 noon.

Savaniee Ravindrra attains popularity in Chennai

Savaniee Ravindrra Singer
Savaniee Ravindrra, Singer

Savaniee Ravindrra, a very talented Marathi singer, who was a ‘Idea SA RE GA MA PA‘ TV show finalist in the year 2011 , has shown considerable progress as a singer in films and television. Daughter of Dr. Ravindra Ghangurde and Dr. Vandana Ghangurde who are both singers, Savaniee Ravindrra did her schooling from Fergusson College, Pune. She has a strong classical background. Trained in Classical Vocals by Pandit Pandharinath Kolhapure, she was also trained in ghazal by Ravi Date.

Now, this wonder girl has now offered her Tamil song ‘Vennilavin Salaigalil‘ this valentines season and has attained popularity in Chennai. We have heard about some non Marathi singers singing for Marathi films. So, don’t be surprised, if Savaniee finds opportunity in south films, in near future.

Speaking about her latest achievement, Savaniee Ravindrra says, ” Composer Sanjay Ravi did listen to one of my cover songs ‘Confluence of Indian Music’, he connected with me through Facebook & a friend Abhay who is the co-singer for the same song. He asked me to sing a tamil song for him and it was like a dream come true. So, without a second thought I flew down to Chennai and recorded my first Tamil song.

This song has been penned by Bala, Composed by Sanjay Ravi, beautifully sung by Savaniee Ravindrra & Keshav. The video is created by The Studio, and the song is being appreciated by many stalwarts like composer Ghibran, Hariharan jee & others.

Ramesh Bhatkar is still matchless

Veteran Actor Ramesh Bhatkar
Veteran Actor Ramesh Bhatkar

Having earned name and fame on television during late 80s, Ramesh Bhatkar became an actor in demand during early 90s, with more and more assignments coming from Marathi and Hindi films. He has also played lead role in detective Hindi serial ‘Commander’. But, Ramesh has always found himself comfortable with Marathi films and serials. Now, only difference is that he plays elderly characters. Yet, he invites all the attention with his style of delivering the dialogues.

When MarathiMovieWorld.com met Ramesh recently, we did ask him about his new assignments; and he quickly said that a PRO from Bollywood had approached him with few roles. “For a long time, I haven’t done any Hindi films. Moreover, I don’t exactly know, what will be my role in these films.   And, still the dates are not finalized.   On the other hand,  makers of Marathi films and serials very well know, which character will suit me and accordingly they come with their offers.” said Ramesh.

Ramesh has recently done a commercial for a Jewelers’ brand. “This ad film also came to me from a Bollywood PRO. The makers approached me, stating that the scene I was required to perform was in Marathi and filled with lots of emotions. I agreed. And, when they shot this film, they were highly impressed.” he said.

‘Premaay Namah’ to release on 24th February

Devendra Chougule, Rupali Krushnarao
Devendra Chougule, Rupali Krushnarao

Generally, films based on love stories don’t miss a chance to find their release date around Valentine’s day. But, makers of ‘Premaay Namah’ have decided to release their love story on 24th February 2017. Director of the film Jagadish Vatharkar has tried to give a different look to this love story, by picturising an underwater romantic song on lead pair Devendra Chougule and Rupali Krishnarao, which according to him is USP of this film.

Producer of the film Uttam Chorade has also started the promotion of this film in a big way, by launching a video game on Play store,  on the lines of some big budget Hindi films. Along with the lead pair, the film also stars Surekha Kudchi, Prachi Lalge,Prakash Dhotre, Bharat Daini, Saili Magdum and   Snehalraj.

Milind Gawali’s film ‘Hakk’ all set to release on 17th February

Hakka Marathi Film
Smita Shewale and Milind Gawali, Marathi movie ‘Hakk

Popular Actor of social films Milind Gawali is back again. His first film for the year 2017 is releasing on 17th February 2017 all over Maharashtra. Suitably titled ‘Hakk‘, this film is based on the lifestyle of Naxalites and their fight for their rights. Milind Gawali is playing the lead role in this film, shooting of which was shot around Aurangabad. Milind Gawali has spoken the Boli language in this film, which is spoken in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.

The film is produced by Paltu Shrivastav and Ashok Shrivastav and directed by Gorakh Jogdande, who has done extensive research on the lives of naxalites, before making this film. The film ‘Hakk‘ has already received awards and appreciation at various film festivals. Smita Shewale plays the female lead role in this film along with other artistes like Dilip Wagh, Ashok Kulkarni, Pradeep Patwardhan, Ravi Patwardhan, Hari Kokre , Shobha Dange and others.

पंधराव्या पुणे आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सवात प्रियंका चोप्राची फिल्म ‘व्हेंटिलेटर’ला मिळाला ‘सर्वोत्कृष्ठ पटकथा’चा पुरस्कार!

Ventilator Ashutosh Gowarikar Marathi Film
Ashutosh Gowariker, Swati Chitnis & others in Marathi movie ‘Ventilator

प्रियांका चोप्राच्या पर्पल पेबल पिक्चर्स ह्या निर्मिती संस्थेची पहिली मराठी फिल्म ‘व्हेंटिलेटर‘ गेल्या वर्षी नोव्हेंबरमध्ये रिलीज झाली होती. डॉ.मधु चोप्रा निर्मित ह्या चित्रपटाला यंदाच्या पंधराव्या पुणे आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सवात (PIFF) सर्वोत्कृष्ट पटकथेचा पुरस्कार मिळाला आहे.

व्हेंटिलेटर‘ सिनेमाचे दिग्दर्शक राजेश मापुस्कर ह्यांनीच ह्या सिनेमाच्या पटकथेवरही काम केलं होतं. ह्या कौटुंबिक मनोरंजक चित्रपटात मराठी सिने आणि नाट्यसृष्टीतल्या अनेक मान्यवरांनी काम केलं आहे. आशुतोष गोवारीकर आणि बमन इराणी ह्यांच्याही सिनेमात मुख्य भुमिका आहेत.

चित्रपटाच्या निर्मात्या मधू चोप्रा म्हणतात, ” व्हेंटिलेटर‘ सिनेमाशी निगडीत प्रत्येकाचा हा सन्मान आहे. ह्या सिनेमाचा विषय माझ्या हृदयाला भिडला. सिनेमाचा विषय प्रियंका, राजेश आणि आम्हां सगंळ्यानाच खुप भावला होता. ह्या चित्रपटाची निवड न्युयॉर्क चित्रपट महोत्सवासाठीही झालीय.

राजेश मापुस्कर ह्या पुरस्काराविषयी प्रतिक्रिय़ा देताना म्हणाले, “पुणे आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सवात मिळालेल्या सर्वोत्कृष्ठ पटकथेचा हा पुरस्कार माझा पहिला पुरस्कार आहे. मला अतिशय अभिमान वाटतो, की आमच्या पटकथेला हा पुरस्कार मिळाला. माझ्या लेखनाचं कौतुक झाल्याचा हा अभिमान आहे. ‘व्हेंटिलेटर ‘चित्रपटाची टिम आणि पर्पल पेबल पिक्चर्सचा हा सन्मान आहे.”

‘Fugay’ sets a new trend

Subodh Bhave, Neeta Shetty, Prarthana Behere and Swwapnil Joshi
Subodh Bhave, Neeta Shetty and Prarthana Behere, Swwapnil Joshi

The Press shows of Marathi films are generally held two or three days before the film’s release. If there is no press show, the critics are invited for premiere show of the film a day before the film’s release. However, the latest released Marathi film ‘Fugay‘ has set a new trend. The film’s press show was held on the first day of its release i.e. Friday at 12:00 noon, followed by grand star studded premiere show at 8:00 pm at a different venue.

As a result of this, many critics could not submit their reviews on ‘Fugay‘  film before the deadline. Incidentally, there was another film ‘Dhyanimani‘ releasing along with this film on Friday, which had held its press show on Wednesday. It seems, the makers of ‘Fugay‘ believed more on word of mouth publicity, rather than depending on the reviews by critics. Now, it remains to be seen, whether their strategy works in their favour.

Yuvati Music launch their first Music video

Mrudula Sathe and Lavin Gothi, Bavari Saad
Mrudula Sathe and Lavin Gothi in music video ‘Bavari Saad

Now days new Music companies are coming forward to launch music videos keeping in mind the likings of new generation. Pramod Waghmare is one of them. Recently, he launched his first Music Video under the banner of ‘Yuvati Music‘ at Mumbai’s Plaza cinema. This music video has a love song ‘Bavari Saad‘ which narrates a story of a young girl who is all set to proceed to foreign country for her higher education and her dilemma of separation from her boyfriend.

Popular singers Mangesh Borgaonkar and Kirti Killedar have rendered their voices for this song , which is penned by Shalaka Deshpande with music composition by Nitesh More. The music Video has been directed by Rishav Agarwal, while cinematography is by Mayur Baradhe.