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‘Athang’ trailer launched in a grand way

Athang movie,  Raj Thakare, Tejaswini Pandit
Athang movie, Raj Thakare, Tejaswini Pandit

Now days trailers of the Marathi films are launched in big ways to generate interest among the film lovers. Makers of Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Athang’ launched the trailer of their film also in a big way. They recreated the period of 1800 with all the artistes of this film along with Ashok Saraf, Director Abhijit Panse, Siddharth Jadhav, Sayali Sanjeev and Shreya Bugade dressed up in traditional attire. A specially erected horror filled set invited the attention of all the invitees.

Tejaswini Pandit, Ashok Saraf
Tejaswini Pandit, Ashok Saraf

Highlight of this event was the presence of MNS Chief Mr. Raj Thackeray who interacted with Producer Tejaswini Pandit in an interesting talk show. This talk show brought to the notice of the invitees Mr. Raj Thackeray’s  love for art. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Raj Thackeray said, “ I came into politics accidentally. My first love was for art. I am a film lover. And, I see web series very rarely. But, I will surely watch ‘Athang’. It is really challenging to show the olden period on screen. And, you have accepted this challenge.”

MNS Chief Mr. Raj Thackeray with 'Athang' movie's cast and crew.Sandeep Khare, Nivedita Saraf, Bhagyashri Milind, Urmila Kothare, Rutuja Bagve, Deepak Kadam,Omprakash Shinde, Ketki Narayan, Shashank Shende, Yogini Chouk, Rasika Vakharkar a
MNS Chief Mr. Raj Thackeray with ‘Athang’ movie’s cast and crew.Sandeep Khare, Nivedita Saraf, Bhagyashri Milind, Urmila Kothare, Rutuja Bagve, Deepak Kadam,Omprakash Shinde, Ketki Narayan, Shashank Shende, Yogini Chouk, Rasika Vakharkar a

The trailer of this film clearly gives a glimpse of picturesque Konkan, the mystery filled house and the suspense generated inside that big house. Starring Sandeep Khare, Nivedita Saraf, Bhagyashri Milind, Urmila Kothare, Rutuja Bagve, Deepak Kadam,Omprakash Shinde, Ketki Narayan, Shashank Shende, Yogini Chouk, Rasika Vakharkar and Dhairya Gholap in lead roles, this web series presented by Akshay Bardapurkar will be released on Planet Marathi OTT platform on 25th November 2022.

महानायक अशोक सराफ यांची ‘कोण होणार करोडपती’च्या मंचावर उपस्थिती!

Sony Marathi 'Kon Honaar Crorepati', Ashok Saraf and Sachin Khedekar
Sony Marathi ‘Kon Honaar Crorepati’, Ashok Saraf and Sachin Khedekar

दोन आठवड्यांपूर्वी  सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवर ‘कोण होणार करोडपती (kon honaar crorepati)’ या कार्यक्रमाचं नवं पर्व सुरू झालं.मनोरंजनसृष्टीतील अथांग सागरामध्ये अभिनयाचं स्वतंत्र बेट असणारे विनोदाचे बादशाह अशोक सराफ  ज्ञान आणि मनोरंजनाच्या अद्भुत खेळात म्हणजे  ‘कोण होणार करोडपती’च्या मंचावर सहभागी होणार आहेत.

‘कोण होणार करोडपती’च्या आगामी भागात मराठी मनोरंजनसृष्टी ज्यांना ‘अशोक मामा’ म्हणून ओळखते असं अभिनयाचं स्वतंत्र बेट असणारे ज्येष्ठ अभिनेते अशोक सराफ (Ashok Saraf) उपस्थित राहणार आहेत. त्यांना या मंचावरून ऐकणं ही प्रेक्षकांसाठी निश्चितच पर्वणी ठरणार आहे. अशोक मामांनी वयाची पंच्याहत्तरी नुकतीच पूर्ण केली असली, तरी त्यांचा या वयातला उत्साह दांडगा आहे. अशोक सराफ यांच्याबरोबर त्यांचे धाकटे बंधू सुभाष सराफ आणि पत्नी निवेदिता सराफ यांच्या भगिनी डॉ. मिनल परांजपे हेही सहभागी होणार आहेत.

अशोक सराफ यांच्यासारख्या दिग्गज अभिनेत्याला आणि दिलदार माणसाला  ‘कोण होणार करोडपती’च्या मंचावर पाहणं, ही प्रेक्षकांसाठी अभिमानास्पद आणि आनंददायी गोष्ट असणार आहे. पाहायला विसरू नका – ‘कोण होणार करोडपती’ – विशेष भाग, 25 जून, शनिवारी रात्री 9 वा. आपल्या सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवर.

More awards for Marathi film ‘Prawaas’

Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure in 'Pravas'
Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure in ‘Pravas’

Actor and film maker Shashank Udapurkar is a happy man today. He was lucky to find his film’s release and success thereafter in theatres last year, before the lockdown began by end of March 2020. Now, he is enjoying more fruits from his film’s success at different international and National film festivals. Recently, at the seventh Rajasthan International film festival held at Mehrangad Fort ,Jodhpur Shashank Udapurkar won the best director award besides his film ‘Prawaas’ (movie review) winning the Special Jury award for best regional film. The film’s producer Om Changani also won the Pride of Rajasthan award for the selection of ‘Prawaas’at the IFFI 2020 .

Shashank Udapurkar, actor director, Pravas Movie
Shashank Udapurkar, actor director, Pravas Movie

Reacting to this big success, director- actor Shashank Udapurkar said, “It was a big honour to screen this film to conclude this festival and the standing ovation given by the audience after watching this film, was more than an award.” ‘Prawaas’ has also been selected for screening at the Trichur International film festival in Kerala. So, there are many more awards expected to come. The film stars popular Marathi artistes like Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure, Vikram Gokhale, Shreyas Talpade and Shashank Udapurkar.

‘Shejari Shejari’ celebrating 30 years down memory lane

Ashok Saraf, Nishigandha Wadh, Varsha Usgaonkar, Laxmikant Berde in movie 'Shejari Shejari'
Ashok Saraf, Nishigandha Wadh, Varsha Usgaonkar, Laxmikant Berde in movie ‘Shejari Shejari’

Amol productions’ ‘Shejari Shejari’ will be celebrating 30 years on 25th January 2021. Produced by Sachin and Sanjay Parekar and directed by Dilip Kolhatkar this film was released at main theatre Plaza. With Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde in the lead opposite Varsha Usgaonkar and Nishigandha Wad, this comedy film also comprised of a team renowned artistes like Shrikant Moghe, Sanjay Mone, Nayana Apte, Kishore Nandalskar, Kishore Pradhan, Arwind Sarfare, Ravindra Berde, Ram Kolhatkar, Ravi Patwardhan, Mukund Biwadkar, Maya Gurjar, Vinay Sawant and Jayant Savarkar.

'Shejari Shejari' Marathi film poster
‘Shejari Shejari’ Marathi film poster

The highlights of this film were its fine presentation, wonderful  performances best production values and good publicity. It may be recalled that Pradeep Deshpande had won the Best Sound Recordist award for this film in the Maharashtra State awards. Popular songs of that period rendered by Anuradha Paudwal, Suresh Wadkar and others for this film, penned by Praveen Dawane on the music of Vishwas Patankar were the other highlights of this film. Today, after 30 years, the team is missing some of their team members, including the director. But, the memories of this film are still fresh in their memory.

‘Prawaas’ selected at IFFI in Indian Panorama Feature Film 2020

Padmini Kolhapure, Ashok Saraf, Prawas Marathi movie
Padmini Kolhapure, Ashok Saraf, Prawas Marathi movie

Shashank Udapurkar‘s Marathi film ‘Prawaas’ [read review] starring Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure and himself, in the lead roles; which was released early this year, has been selected for 51st The International Film Festival of India ( IFFI) in the Indian Panorama Feature Film 2020 section. The other two Marathi films selected by the Jury in this section comprising of 23 films are, ‘Karkhanisanchi Wari’ directed by Mangesh Joshi and ‘June’ directed by Vaibhav Khisti and Surhud Godbole.

It may be recalled that ‘Prawaas’ was lucky to reach out to the people through cinema halls, as it was released little before the closure of theatres due to spread of corona pandemic. And the film was highly appreciated by the critics and film lovers, for its sensible subject and fine performances by the lead artistes. Reacting to this news, writer- director of this film Shashank Udapurkar has expressed his happiness and has called it a big honour. Producer Om Changani feels that this film will make its presence felt even at this prestigious film festival.

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Prawaas (प्रवास)

Prawaas Marathi Movie Poster
  • Release Year: 2020 (14 February)
  • Genres:  Drama
  • Rating: ★★★★
  • Censor: U
  • Duration: 173 min
  • Studio/Presenter: Om Chhangani Films
  • Producer(s):  Om Chhangani
  • Executive Producer: Pavan Paliwal
  • Director: Shashank Udapurkar
  • Writer: Shashank Udapurkar
  • Screen Play:  Shashank Udapurkar
  • Dialogues: Shashank Udapurkar
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Cast & Crew

  • Producer(s): Om Chhangani
  • Executive Producer: Pavan Paliwal
  • Production Controller: Nilesh Gundale
  • production manager: Narendra Mudholkar
  • Co-producer: …
  • Director: Shashank Udapurkar
  • Assistant Director: Bhagyesh Rajendra Raut, Ankush Rameshrao Ubhad
  • Writer: Shashank Udapurkar
  • Screen Play: Shashank Udapurkar
  • Dialogues: Shashank Udapurkar
  • Lyrics: Guru Thakur
  • Music: Salim Sulaiman
  • Playback Singer: Sonu Nigam,  Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sukhvindar Singh
  • Cinematographer (DOP): Suresh Deshmane
  • Editor: Sanjay Sankla
  • Star Cast: Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure, Shashank Udapurkar, Vikram Gokhale, Shreyas Talpade, Rajit Kapoor, Girish Pardeshi
  • Art Director: Mahesh Salgaonkar
  • Costumes: Deepti Sutar
  • Casting Director: 
  • Makeup: Shrikant Desai
  • Sound : Aravind Vijayakumar
  • Background Score: Amar Mohile
  • Choreographer: …
  • VFX Studio: 
  • D.I. Colourist:  Andreas Brückl
  • Action Scenes: 
  • Post Production: 
  • Promos: Santosh Kumar
  • Marketing Director: …
  • Music Label: Zee Music
  • Digital: Vizual Junkies
  • Publicity Designs: Studio Link
  • Title Animation: Akshay
  • Publicity Photo shoot: Tejas
  • P.R.O.: Ganesh Gargote
  • Distributor : AA Films

Synopsis :

Prawaas :  The story of this film revolves around a retired senior citizen who is suffering from Chronic Kidney disease and is dependent on dialysis twice a week. Like any such patient Abhijat Inamdar ( Ashok Saraf) is depressed and feels that he has become totally dependent on his wife Lata ( Padmini Kolhapure) who takes very good care of him. His treating doctor in the hospital (Vikram Gokhale) is also not happy with him, for not following his instructions . Abhijat and Lata’s only son ( Shashank Udapurkar) lives in USA but is constantly in touch with his parents over phone.

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Actress Padmini Kolhapure, 'Prawaas' moviestill
Actress Padmini Kolhapure, ‘Prawaas’ moviestill

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Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure, 'Pravas' Marathi Movie
Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure, ‘Pravas’ Marathi Movie

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'Prawaas' Movie
‘Prawaas’ Movie

Review

 Writer- director Shashank Udapurkar has handled this emotion filled universal subject in an effective manner to connect with the audience from all age groups… Read full review

‘Prawaas’ – What remains to be done is ‘special’ in journey of life

'Prawaas' Movie
  • Genres: Drama
  • Censor: U
  • Duration: 133 min.
  • Studio / Presenter: Om Chhangani Films
  • Producer(s):  Om Chhangani
  • Director:  Shashank Udapurkar
  • Writer: Shashank Udapurkar
  • Cast:  Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure, Shashank Udapurkar, Vikram Gokhale, Shreyas Talpade
  • DOP: Suresh Deshmane
  • Editor: Sanjay Sankla
  • Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke

Human activities are limited by time and death. Their personal power is the ability to take action. But in many cases it prevents them from taking action? The reason for the same is obviously ‘fear’. Sometimes after attaining certain age, disability or ailments prevents many people from doing what they actually intend to do. But, when such people interact with others who are worst sufferers, they find the solution to live life more happily by helping others.
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Latest released Marathi film ‘Prawaas’ produced by Om Chhangani and written- directed by Shashank Udapurkar is based on this simple philosophy. The story of this film revolves around a retired senior citizen who is suffering from Chronic Kidney disease and is dependent on dialysis twice a week. Like any such patient Abhijat Inamdar ( Ashok Saraf) is depressed and feels that he has become totally dependent on his wife Lata ( Padmini Kolhapure) who takes very good care of him. His treating doctor in the hospital (Vikram Gokhale) is also not happy with him, for not following his instructions . Abhijat and Lata’s only son ( Shashank Udapurkar) lives in USA but is constantly in touch with his parents over phone.

Time comes when Abhijat notices more underprivileged people living life full of hardships in spite of their sufferings. He decides to shift his focus from his own problems and does something worthwhile to make others happy. In the process, he finds his happiness. His wife who is initially against her husband’s plans, later supports him in his mission. The film presents a very sensible serious thought provoking subject, which is certainly inspiring. It delivers one important message – “What remains to be done is special, in journey of life”,

Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure,  'Pravas' Marathi Movie
Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure, ‘Pravas’ Marathi Movie

 Writer- director Shashank Udapurkar has handled this emotion filled universal subject in an effective manner to connect with the audience from all age groups. He has himself played the role of son who lives far away from his parents and has performed reasonably well. But, as a director he finds very good response from the versatile lead pair of Ashok Saraf and Padmini Kolhapure who have played their respective characters with complete understanding. This is a lifetime role for Ashok Saraf and he has put in his heart and soul into it. This is one of his best roles so far. Good support also comes from Vikram Gokhale through his limited role of a doctor. Other artistes like Rajit Kapoor with Shreyas Talpade and Girish Pardeshi in special appearances also make their presence felt .

Certainly an inspiring worth watch film timely released in today’s materialistic world. Technically also it is well made film of 133 minutes length with suitable music from Salim Sulaiman ,excellent cinematography by Suresh Deshmane and expert editing by Sanjay Sankla. Therefore certainly stands chance of winning not only awards at National level but also at international level.

Padmini Kolhapure finds a suitable role in ‘Prawaas’ to display her hobby

Besides acting many artistes are also good at something else. But, they pursue it as their hobby. Some are good at sports, some are good singers , photographers and so on. However, not all of them get an opportunity to display their hobby through the roles they portray in films. Popular Bollywood and Marathi film actress  Padmini Kolhapure is an exception. She has found a suitable role in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Prawaas’, which is due for release shortly.

Actress Padmini Kolhapure, 'Prawaas' moviestill
Actress Padmini Kolhapure, ‘Prawaas’ moviestill

Padmini is very good at painting and in this film she has found a lead role of a painting artist that too another versatile Marathi actor Ashok Saraf. When this role was offered to her by director Shashank Udapurkar, Padmini was in tears, after hearing the script. So much she was moved after hearing the story. More than that she was happy that she could do lot of paintings during the shooting schedule of this film.

The film also stars Vikram Gokhale, Rajit Kapoor & Shashank Udapurkar. The shooting of this film has taken place in America and Manali and the music has been scored by Bollywood music directors Salim Suleman, with lyrics by Guru Thakur. Popular singers like Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Sukhvinder Singh and Hariharan have rendered their voices for the songs in this film.

‘Pravas’ starring Ashok Saraf and Padmini Kolhapure

Forthcoming Marathi film Pravas starring Ashok Saraf and Padmini Kolhapure in the lead role had raised a lot of curiosity among film lovers. Now, with the release of this film’s teaser on social media, it received 10 lakh+ viewership in a short time. Both these veteran artistes are seen together spending happy memorable time together in their second innings journey. According to the makers, ‘Pravas’ will highlight the philosophy based on ‘What remains is something special’ in the life journey.

Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure in 'Pravas'
Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure in ‘Pravas’

Produced by Om Changani , written and directed by Shashank Udapurkar, the other main co travellers in this journey are, Vikram Gokhale, Rajat Kapoor and Shashank Udapurkar. The film is also likely to draw attention of non Marathi people, as both Ashok Saraf and Padmini Kolhapure have worked in many Bollywood films. Another highlight of this film is that Bollywood music directors Salim Suleman will be making their debut in Marathi by offering their music to this film.

Lyrics by Guru Thakur, art by Mahesh Salgaonkar, editing Sanjay Sakla, background music Amar Mohile and cinematography by Suresh Deshmane are other credits of this film, which is all set for release on 31st January 2010 all over Maharashtra.

‘Times Marathi Film Icon 2019′ felicitate Marathi on screen and back stage artistes

Marathi films with their out of the box scripts have already impressed the film lovers all over the world. So, it will not be surprising if the top media houses don’t take note of the talented Marathi artistes and people behind making such films with mind blowing subjects. One such media house in Times Group, which had organised a big event (Times Marathi Film Icon) on Tuesday to felicitate Marathi artistes for their on screen performances over the years and those behind the screen for their contribution in making quality award winning films.

Nivedita Ashok Ssaraf
Nivedita Ashok Ssaraf

The grand event titled ‘Times Marathi Film Icon 2019′ felicitated three prominent Marathi artistes like Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Mahesh Manjrekar on this occasion. But apart from these three other talented personalities like Subodh Bhave, Amruta Khanvilkar, Ajay- Atul, Guru Thakur Aadarsh Shinde, Vikram Gaikwad & Mahesh Limaye were also honoured.

Reena Agarwal, Sayali Sanjeev, Sonalee Kulkarni, Actress at Times Film Award
Reena Agarwal, Sayali Sanjeev, Sonalee Kulkarni, Actress at Times Film Award

Reacting on his felicitation legend of Marathi film industry Ashok Saraf said, “This award is like an acknowledgement for my work. I was always having a doubt whether what I perform is really appreciated by the audience? But, with this award that doubt has been cleared.” Renowned actor director Producer Sachin Pilgaonkar also thanked Times Group and recalled his memories of his film ‘Ashi Hi Banvabanavi’ which was made by him 31 years ago. He also paid tributes to late Viju Khote who passed away only few days ago.

Ajay Atul whose music had popularised among music lovers during the past decade entertained the audience singing in their melodious voice. Among others who entertained the invitees were singers Priyanka Barve, Aditi Bhagwat and the team of ‘Bharatiya Digital Party’ which presented their stand up comedy. Pushkar Shrotri anchored the show . Among those who present on this occasion were celebrities like Reena Agarwal, Sayali Sanjeev, Sonalee Kulkarni, Prasad Oak, Nivedita Saraf, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Shweta Shinde, Jayant Wadkar, Rajesh Mhapuskar, Vaishali Samant, Ashok Shinde, Shreyas Jadhav  and others.