‘Dhamak’ promises wholesome entertainment

Ashok Samarth

C. S. Films first venture ‘Zale Mokale Aaksh’ gave an opportunity to businessman Rajendra Bandiwadekar to learn film direction, in the company of his co – director Yogesh Mahajan. This time, through his home production C.S.Films, he is independently directing forthcoming Marathi film ‘Dhamak’, starring renowned artistes Mohan Joshi, Aniket Vishwasrao, Ashok Samarth, Girija Joshi, Uma Sardeshmukh, Vidyadhar Joshi, Viju Khote, Jaywant Wadkar, Ajay Padhye, Dhananjay Mandrekar, Moushumi Tondvalkar, Girish Salvi & new villain Shoneel Shinde. The highlight of the film is special appearances by Meghana Naidu and Mumait Khan; who have performed an item song and lavani respectively.

On Wednesday evening the entire unit of ‘Dhamak’ presented themselves before the media; when some clippings from the film were shown, besides the director and main artistes of the film talking about their experience. After Mr. Rajendra Bandiwadekar briefed about his desire to make such a film, the lead artistes of the film- Aniket, Ashok, Girija, praised the dynamic film maker for his generosity, for not compromising on the budget of the film. Choreographer Umesh Jadhav , who was also present on the occasion; admitted that he received the amount, what he quoted. “Never before, I have come across a film maker, who agreed to pay, what I asked for. And, that was the biggest incentive for me, ” hesaid. Lyricist Rajesh Bamugade and music director Nirmal Kumar also spoke on the occasion.

The film’s cinematography is by Prasad Bhende and editing by ‘Duniyadari’ fame Ashish Mhatre and Apurva Motiwale. Scheduled for release on 25th april, the film promises wholesome entertainment, as noticed from the clippings of the film, including Meghana Naidu’s item number, romantic song on lead pair picturised at beautiful Konkan location and the action scenes. Best thing about the entire team was that all of them were dressed in specially stitched “Dhamak’ T shirts, clearly indicating their team spirit.