State Award winning film ‘Copy’ to release on Ultra Jhakaas on 8th January
Marathi film ‘Copy’ which has won many awards besides the prestigious 55th Maharashtra State award for best debut film has already invited the attention of many film lovers, for presenting and exposing some of the schools encouraging the students to ‘Copy [read review]‘ during the 10th and 12th exams. The World Digital Premiere of this film will be on Ultra Jhakaas OTT platform on 8th January 2024.
Starring renowned artistes Milind Shinde, Anshuman Vichare, Kamalesh Sawant, Anil Nagarkar and Jagannath Nivangune alongwith Vipul Salunkhe, Rahul Belapurkar, Ashutosh wadkar, Poonam Rane, Saurabh Sutar, Pravin Kapade, Ravi Virkar and Shraddha Sawant in lead roles. The trio comprising of Daya Prabha,Aashru Wankhede and Hemantkumar Dabhade have directed this film.
The film has exposed corruption in education system by school management at the rural level. How this affects the education of poor children sincerely studying in such schools by travelling long distance, is what the film has tried to present through its sensitive subject.
Teaser of ‘8 don 75′ launched; Film wins 90+ awards
Teaser of forthcoming Marathi film ‘8 don 75′ with a tagline ‘Fakta Icchashakti Havi’ was launched recently. The release date of this film has also been announced as 19th January 2024. The highlight of this film is its fresh subject, which has invited the attention at various film festivals in India and abroad, where this film was screened. So far, the film has won 90+ awards at these film festivals before its official release.
Starring Shubhankar tawde and Sanskruti Balgude in the lead, the film also stars renowned artistes like Sharvani Pillai, Sanjay Mone, Anand Ingale, Radhika Harshe- Vidyasagar, Ashwini Kulkarni, Vijay Patwardhan, Chinmay Sant, Dr. Nikhil Rajeshirke , Seema Kulkarni and Pushkar Shrotri in guest appearance. Directed by Sushrut Bhagwat, the screenplay of this film is written by Sharvani- Sushrut and dialogues are penned by Sanjay Mone. Lyrics by Vaibhav Joshi and music by Avadhoot Gupte are the other credits.
Jitendra Barde receive Red Carpet welcome in London for Morrya
For the first time a premiere of a Marathi film ‘Morrya (मोऱ्या)’ was held in London’s Sohowala Cinema, Courthouse Hotel Cinema, recently, where Jitendra Barde who plays the title role of ‘Morrya’ received red carpet welcome. This grand premiere was organised by Maharashtrian community in U.K. and the tickets of this show were sold out as soon as the announcement was made.
This show was organised by Sachin Patil Cinema lover and Managing Director of Unique Air Express Couriers along with Kuldeep Shekhawat, Tushar Jogi, Santosh Parkar and Pravin Karuna. Writer- director and lead actor Jitendra Barde was the main attraction on this occasion. This film had invited attention of film lovers at different international film festivals and therefore these enthusiastic film lovers in London were keen to watch this film.
‘Morrya’ which is an emotion filled story of a Municipal sweeper and besides the lead character of Jitendra Barde this film also stars Umesh Jagtap, Sanjay Bhadane, Dhanashree Patil, Rahul Rokade, Suraj Ahivale, Rudram barde, Kunal Punekar, Shivaji Gaikwad, Deepak Jadhav, Vijay Choudhary, Avinash Pol, Rupali Gayake, in lead roles.
sunidhi chauhan’s song ‘Mann He Guntale’ receives good response
Recently, her song ‘Aata Pitaa (आटा पिटा)’ was well accepted by the audience all over Maharashtra. And now, Sunidhi Chauhan’s latest song ‘Man He Guntale (मन हे गुंतले)’ from the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Chhapa Kataa’ (छापा काटा) has also been receiving equally good response. This song which is written by Shivam Barpande is composed by music director Gaurav Chati.
Film ‘Chhapa Kataa‘ is produced by Sushilkumar Agrawal and directed by Sandeep Manohar Navare and stars Makarand Anaspure and Tejaswini Lonari in lead roles along with Mohan Joshi, Arun Nalawade, Ruturaj Phadke, Pankaj Vishnu, Sushrut mankani, Reena Agrawal and Vijay Patkar. Speaking about this song, Mr. Sushilkumar expressed his happiness and praised singer Sunidhi Chauhan for offering her melodious voice to this song.
मकरंद अनासपूरे आणि तेजस्विनी लोणारी (Tejaswini Lonari) यांनी मांडला आहे आईच्या नावाने गोंधळ!
महाराष्ट्रात लग्न समारंभाचा कार्यभाग म्हणून जवळपास सर्व समाजात कुलस्वामिनीला प्रसन्न करण्यासाठी गोंधळ घालण्याची जुनी परंपरा आहे. ही परंपरा मकरंद अनासपूरे (Makarand Anaspure) आणि तेजस्विनी लोणारी (Tejaswini Lonari) यांनी ‘छापा काटा’ (Chappa Kata) चित्रपटात लग्नाच्या शुभ प्रसंगी देवदेवतांच्या आगमनासाठी जागरण गोंधळ मांडत जपली आहे. मल्हारी मार्तंड आणि रूपसुंदरी म्हाळसा ते कारल्याच्या एकवीरा आईचा उदो उदो करणारं ‘आई तुझ्या नावानं गोंधळ मांडला’ (Aai tujhya navane gondhal mandala) गोंधळगीत ११ डिसेंबर २०२३ रोजी सर्व प्लॅटफॉर्मवर प्रदर्शित होणार असून अवघा महाराष्ट्र उत्साहाने झिंगणार असल्याचं दिसत आहे.
शशांक कोंडविलकर यांनी गीताला शब्दबद्ध केले असून गणेश सुर्वे यांनी उत्स्फूर्त संगीत दिले आहे. गौरव चाटी यांनी देवतांच्या भक्तीत सर्वांनी विलीन व्हावे असे स्वर या गीतास दिले आहेत. ‘छापा काटा’ चित्रपटाची निर्मिती श्री. सुशीलकुमार अग्रवाल यांनी केली असून पटकथा आणि दिग्दर्शन संदीप मनोहर नवरे यांनी केले आहे. येत्या १५ डिसेंबर २०२३ रोजी संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात चित्रपट प्रदर्शित होणार आहे. प्रेक्षकांना चित्रपटगृहात ‘आई तुझ्या नावानं गोंधळ मांडला’ या गोंधळगीताचा मनसोक्त आनंद लुटता येणार आहे.
World Digital Premiere of ‘Pathaam Valavu’ on Ultra Jhakaas OTT
The World digital premiere of Super hit Film’s director M. Padmakumar’s Malayalam film ‘Patham Valvu’ will be on Ultra Jhakaas Marathi OTT platform on 13th November 2023. This film which is based on a real story stars renowned artistes Indrajeet Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramudu in lead roles.
The story of this film revolves around S.I. Sethu who after finishing his duties is on his way to hospital to see his wife. He receives an emergency call from his Boss, who tells him to nab a murderer. When Sethu investigates this case, he comes to know the past history of Solomon and he turns emotional.
Ultra Jhakaas have been offering dubbed Marathi versions of many such super hit films from regional languages on their OTT channel and they are well accepted by the viewers.
Pathaam Valavu
Romantic song on Hansraj and Pooja Birari in musical film ‘Bajind’
The title song of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bajind’ was released recently and it has invited the attention of many music lovers. This film made by Shaan Films Creation, ‘Bajind’ is produced by Nandkumar Shinde-Sarkar and Shahaji Patil. The story of this film has been written by producers Shinde-Sarkar, Shahaji Patil, who have also handled the responsibility of direction along with screenplay, dialogues and songwriting. ‘Bajind’ is slated to release across Maharashtra on 8th December 2023.
National award winning actor Hansraj Jagtap is playing the lead role in the film. He is paired with actress Pooja Birari. The song has wordings like ‘Haatamadhe Haat Tuja, Shaharal Anga, Indradhanu Nabhamadhe Udhalto Rang…’, the love of the couple in the village can be seen in pink colors. The biggest feature of this song is the glimpse of simple village love. The song has been written by Nandkumar Shinde-Sarkar and composed by Agnal Roman in the voice of Prajakta Shukre.
Regarding this song, director Shahaji Patil said that the title song ‘Bajind’ has been taken in the film as per the need of the plot. “The song was to be filmed in a very simple manner. As it is made accordingly, it is loved by music lovers. Hansraj and Pooja’s good chemistry is another highlight of this song. Patil also said that this song, which evokes various colors of love, will touch the young and old.”
Along with Hansraj and Pooja, Sharvani Pillai, Siddheshwar Zadbuke, Anil Nagarkar, Madhuri Pawar, Usha Naik, Prema Kiran, Omkar Bhosle, Priyanka Rathod also have roles in the film. DOP Imtiaz Bargir has done the cinematography and Nikhil Gandhi has done the editing. Composer Agnal Roman has handled the production manager along with providing the background score, while Alok Gaikwad and Chandrakant Nikam are the principal assistant directors. Rajeev Sharma has done the art direction, Sanjeev Rai has done the stills and Santosh Tambe has done the casting.
Saregamapa fame Jayesh Khare to sing ‘Darav Darav’ song in ‘Naal 2′
‘Darav darav..’ song from the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Naal 2′ will be in the voice of ‘Saregamapa’ fame singer Jayesh Khare .This song which is pictured on little children Chaitu, Chimu and Mani is written by Vaibhav Deshmukh and music of this song is composed by A.V. Prafulchandra. Along with Jayesh Khare Master Avan has also given his voice for this song.
Film maker Nagraj Manjule has been offering scope to many newcomers through his films. And the selection of Singer Jayesh Khare was also done by him along with Prafulchandra and Sudhakar Yankati from the Saregamapa programme. In a short time this ‘Saregamapa’ competitor has won the hearts of many music lovers. ‘Naal-2’ which is produced by Zee Studios and Nagraj Manjule will be released during Diwali on 10th November 2023.
‘Fake Marriage’ World Digital Premiere on Ultra Jhakaas Marathi OTT
Marriage is always considered to be the most important event in a person’s life. It is a big gathering of relatives and friends to make it a memorable moment. But, what if this marriage turns out to be a fake marriage ? Based on this theme is forthcoming Marathi film ‘Fake Marriage’ which is suitably titled. This film starring Neha Mahajan and Bhushan Pradhan will be released with a World Television Premiere on Ultra Jhakaas Marathi OTT p;latform on 6th November 2023.
Directed by Swatantra( Savi) Goyal, this film presents the story of Avani( Neha Mahajan) who is highly ambitious and dreams of becoming a collector. She knows that her dream will be fulfilled only after going to Mumbai. Therefore she accepts a marriage proposal only to move to Mumbai. While following her dream, she reaches a certain stage, where she finds some changes in her relationship with near and dear ones. According to makers of this film, the story of this film will inspire others who are looking forward to settle down in their lives.
Sonali Kulkarni’s parents to make guest appearance in ‘Short and Sweet’
Versatile actress Sonali Kulkarni’s parents will be seen in her forthcoming film ‘Short and Sweet’. It so happened that Sonali Kulkarni’s mother and father had visited her during the shooting of her film ‘Short and Sweet’ in Pune. At that time, a scene was being shot in a bus. As Sonali’s parents were available there, the director of the film offered them an opportunity to act in that scene. And both of them agreed to do that scene willingly, as it was with their dear daughter.
Speaking about their first experience in front of the camera, her parents said that they were more than happy to work with their daughter. Even Sonali reacted stating that it was a great experience. The film is directed by Dinkar Kadam and besides Sonali the other lead artistes of this film are Harshad Atkari, Shridhar Vatsar and Rasika Sunil. Made under the banner of Shubham Productions and produced by Payal Ganesh Kadam and Vinod Rao, this film is all set for release on 3rd November 2023.