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Sayali, Suvrat speak about their roles in ‘Goshta eka Paithanichi’

Sayali Sanjeev
Gosht Eka Paithanichi, Sayali Sanjeev

Much awaited Marathi film ‘Goshta eka Paithanichi’ is all set to release this Friday and therefore there is a lot of curiosity to know what the film is all about ? Lead artistes of this film Sayali Sanjeev and Suvrat Joshi have tried to explain about their characters in this film and how they prepared for these roles.

Actress Sayali Sanjeev in Marathi movie 'Goshta Eka Paithanichi'
Actress Sayali Sanjeev in Marathi movie ‘Goshta Eka Paithanichi’

Sayali who plays a woman stiching blouses and making fall bidding for the sarees says that she always wants to study her characters and prepare for the same before the shooting. And therefore when she was offered this role, she actually joined a stichting class to understand the techniques of stitching so that she could portray her character naturally.

Actor Ssuvrat Joshi in Movie 'Ggoshta Eka Paithanichi'
Actor Ssuvrat Joshi in Movie ‘Ggoshta Eka Paithanichi’

Suvrat who plays a flower vendor in this film, says that he prepared himself by standing next to flower vendors on the street and observed their body language closely. These characters though look simple, are very challenging to portray and that is why both these lead artistes studied them in their own ways. Produced by Akshay Vilas Bardapurkar, Piyush Singh, Golden Resho Films and Planet Marathi and directed by Shantanu Ganesh Rode, this film also stars renowned artistes like Mrunal Kulkarni, Suhita Thatte, Milind Gunaji, Madhura Velankar, Girija Oak, Aditi Dravid in lead roles.

Unique tribute by Team ‘June’ on the occasion of Father’s day

On the occasion of Father’’s day, the entire team of forthcoming Marathi film ‘June’ has paid unique tribute in the form of a song on ‘‘Father’ which is a reprise version of a song titled ‘Baba’ from this film. This song has been penned by Nikhil Mahajan on the music of Shalmalee Kholgade and rendered by Anandi Joshi. For the reprised version, this song has received support from Anandi Joshi , Neha Pendse Bias, Shalmalee, Resham Srivardhan, and group of common friends comprising of Amruta Khanvilkar, Priya Bapat, Girija Oak Godbole, Mrunmayee Godbole, Parna Pethe, Gaura Nalawade &  Sanskruti Balgude .

June Picture, Girija Oak-Godbole, Neha Pendse, Sanskruti Balgude, Shalmali Kholgade, Amruta Khanvilkar
June Picture, Girija Oak-Godbole, Neha Pendse, Sanskruti Balgude, Shalmali Kholgade, Amruta Khanvilkar

Speaking on this occasion Music director of this film Shalmalee said, “We don’t give as much of importance to our Fathers, which they actually deserve. This particular song ‘Baba’ in the film is a solo female track very well rendered by Anandi. Whenever I listen to this song , I get emotional. I am sure, even the audience will experience the same.” While the leading lady of this film Neha Pendse Bias feels ,  “ All the relevant things like Sincerity, hard work, honesty, ethics in my progress, I have acquired from my father and I am grateful to him.

Marathi Film 'June' , Neha Pendse
Marathi Film ‘June’ , Neha Pendse

‘June’ starring Neha Pendse Bias, Siddharth Menon, Kiran Karmarkar, Resham Srivardhan, Nilesh Divekar in lead roles, is due for release soon

Girija Oak Godbole starrer short film ‘Quarter’ delivers a good message

Starring Girija Oak Godbole in the lead role the 15 minute length short film ‘Quarter’ has been inviting attention of audience all over the world. This Marathi film which can be viewed on Youtube has already received 22 nominations at the International film festivals and has won seven international film awards . Produced and directed by Navjyot Bandivadekar this film revolves around a 30 year young lady Ashvini Satish Ranade who has been declared certified alcoholic.

'Quarter' Marathi Short film, Girija Oak Godbole
‘Quarter’ Marathi Short film, Girija Oak Godbole

Having filed a petition for divorce with mutual consent, she is shown living a lonely life and is in a state of soliloquy, when we see her talking to herself and calling out the name of her husband Satish, and talking to the plants in the garden, while consuming her drink. The next morning we find her in a different mood, when we see her tearing off and burying her latest medical report and divorce papers into an earthen pot, while planting a new variety in her garden. And then she utters a very meaningful dialogue which relates to how important is life for all of us and we are addicted to it too.

Technically, it is a well made short film, with story and dialogues by Aalap Bhagwat and wonderful photography by Yash Khanna.

Poster and trailer launch of Marathi short film ‘Quarter’

Marathi film 'Quarter'
Girija Oak Godbole, Navjyot Bandiwadekar & others Marathi short film ‘Quarter’

The launch of posters and trailers of feature films is very common, but for the very first time in the history of the Marathi Cinema, the poster as well as the trailer of a short film has been launched, making a big news in the Marathi Cinema.

Made under the banner of Navigns Studio Private limited, the official launch of the poster as well as the trailer of the short film ‘Quarter‘ was held on a grand scale in Mumbai recently . Present on the occasion were producer Namrata Bandiwadekar, director Navjyot Bandiwadekar, Girija Oak Godbole, Aalap Bhagwat, Sameer Samant, Sandeep Kale, Yash Khanna, Aashish Mhatre, Vivian Richard, Anmol Bhave, Prashant Rane and several other celebrities including Rajeev Khandelwal,.

Young Navjyot Bandiwadekar, who has till date directed, edited, written and also handled the camera for several short films, documentaries and informative films has directed ‘Quarter‘ film. With ‘Quarter‘ , Girija Oak Godbole is making her debut as an actress in a short film, which is the biggest USP of this short film. Though it is difficult to fathom what the short film will set out to convey when you read its title, Navjyot Bandiwadekar says that he has tried to convey a lot of things through his film.

With this film, Girija has staged a comeback as for quite some time she was seen only in ad films. Says Girija, “Quarter , being my very first short film, I have mixed feelings over being a part and parcel of the short film. The story and my powerful character , which is entirely different are what I liked the best about the film.

Aalaap Bhaagwat has written the story and the dialogues for the film while Yash Khanna is the Director of Photography. Ashish Mhatre and Apoorva Motiwale are the editors while Vivian Richards has composed the music. The sound design is by Anmol Bhave.

Shreyas Talpade returns to small screen with ‘Gulmohar’ on Zee Yuva

Shreyas Talpade in Marathi serial 'Gulmohar'
Shreyas Talpade in Marathi serial ‘Gulmohar’

Ever since its launch Zee Yuva Marathi television channel has been offering some quality programmes with new subjects. And, the recently concluded limited episode serial ‘Rudram’ is the best example. In this serial we saw Mukta Barve & Kiran Karmarkar in different roles besides many talented artistes in the supporting cast. Even otherwise, this channel has presented serials with variety of subjects, to invite the attention of all age groups. Now, from 22nd January 2018 at 9.30 pm prime time, Zee Yuva will present a new serial ‘Gulmohur’ with series of stories revolving around love, relationship and emotions.

In the very first episode, there is surprise for the home viewers, as Former Marathi actor and present Bollywood star Shreyas Talpade will return to small screen through the first story in this serial. Along with him will be seen Girija Godbole in the lead role. Speaking about his return to small screen, Shreyas Talpade said that when director Mandar Deosthali approached him with this offer, he liked the story and immediately said ‘Yes’ to him. Now, it remains to be seen how the home viewers would respond to welcome Shreyas, who will be opening the innings for ‘Gulmohar’.

गश्मीर महाजनीच्या डान्स स्टुडियोच्या वार्षिक समारंभाला रसिकांचा उत्स्फुर्त प्रतिसाद

Gashmeer Mahajani, Dance Act
Gashmeer Mahajani, Dance Act

अभिनेता गश्मीर महाजनीच्या ‘जीआरएम डान्स स्टुडियो’च्या  डान्स स्टुडियो सुरू केला. यंदा त्याच्या डान्स स्टुडियोला १७ वर्ष पूर्ण झाली आहेत. शुक्रवारी ह्या डान्स स्टुडियोचा वार्षिक समारंभ झाला. ज्याला स्टुडियोच्या विद्यार्थ्यांसह पूणेकरांचा चांगलाचा प्रतिसाद लाभला.

यशवंतराव नाट्यगृहात आयोजित होणारा हा वार्षिक समारंभ भव्य आणि लॅविश करण्यावर त्याचा भर दिसून येत होता.  कथ्थक पासून ते बॉलीवूड डान्स नंबर आणि हिपहॉपपर्यंत सर्व डान्स प्रकार ह्या कार्यक्रमात पाहायला मिळाले. ह्या समारंभात ‘टॉलीवूड डान्स एक्ट’ आणि गश्मिरचा डान्स परफॉर्मन्स हे मुख्य आकर्षण ठरले.

Girija Oak, Gashmeer Mahjani
Girija Oak, Gashmeer Mahjani

वार्षिक समारंभाच्या सुरूवातीला जीआरएम डान्स स्टुडियोने सीमेवर लढणा-या जवानांना, अमरनाथ यात्रेत बळी पडलेल्या यात्रेकरूंना आणि शहिदांना आदरांजली वाहिली. कार्यक्रमाला स्पृहा जोशी, समीर विव्दंस, सीमा देशमुख, सतीश आळेकर, असे मराठी फिल्मइंडस्ट्रीतले अनेक कलाकार उपस्थित होते. अभिनेत्री गिरीजा ओकने कार्यक्रमाचे सूत्रसंचालन केले आणि गश्मिर सोबत छोटासा परफॉर्मन्सही केला.

Don Special (दोन स्पेशल ) Marathi Natak

graceful marathi natak
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Opening Date: 20 June 2015
Production House: Atharva Production.
Producers: Santosh Bharat Kanekar, Jeetendra Joshi
Presenter : Atharva,Mishri Theaters
Writer: Kshitij Patwardhan
Director: Kshitij Patwardhan
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Producers: Santosh Bharat Kanekar, Jeetendra Joshi
Co-producer: na
Director: Kshitij Patwardhan
Writer: Kshitij Patwardhan
Dialogues: na
Artist : Girija Oak Godbole, Rohit Haldikar, Jitendra Joshi
Set Design: na
Lights: Pradeep Mulye
Costume: Geeta Godbole
Background Music: na
Make up: na
Costume Designer:  Diya Mehta
Hair Style: na
Art: na
Lyrics: na
Music: na
Playback Singers: na
Choreographer: na
Publicity Designs: Sachin Gurav

‘Don Special’Set in December 1989, this play takes place in a newspaper office in Pune between 9.30 pm to midnight.
It underlines a dramatic event in the life of Milind Bhagwat, the night shift’s chief sub editor.
While giving news about an accident that has happened at the city’s cultural centre, he finds himself in the middle of the most dramatic conflict of his life. Enduring values on one side and eternal love on the other,what does he do?
Based on a story by HM Marathe.

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Actress, Girija Oak Godbole

Biography: Girija Oak-Godbole

Actress, Girija Oak Godbole

Few years ago, we saw her making her debut as a heroine into Marathi films through Kanchan Adhikari’s film ‘Manini’. In that lead role Girija Oak proved that acting was in her blood. Her father Dr. Girish Oak, being a versatile popular stage, TV and film actor. With the background of medicine and science coming from the family (mother a Pharmacist) , Girija completed her graduation and is presently doing her MBA with distant learning.

Acting is not new to her. For the past fifteen years, she has been associated with it. After doing few Marathi films, for a long time she was looking for a suitable role in a Marathi TV serial. Finally, ‘Lajja’ offered what she actually deserved. It was a central role of Manu who struggles in her life at a very crucial stage when as young girl, she is exposed to good bad world of city life. Girija is happy that she got a chance to emote the true feelings of a girl under such circumstances and is trying to inspire others with her bold decisions. Till now, she has been able to attract viewers through her extra-ordinary acting skills. She communicates a lot through her eyes and brings in a lot of variation through her voice modulation, depending upon the circumstances in the scene.

Her much awaited Marathi film ‘Adgula Madgula’ opposite Subodh Bhave will be released in a month or two. She is also doing a film with Balaji productions, titled ‘Shor’ where she plays one of the three leading ladies, opposite US-based South Indian star Sendhil Ramamurthy. Tushar Kapoor is also there in this film. We have already seen her ability in Hindi, in Aamir Khan’s film ‘Taare Zameen Par’. But, watching her presently in the role of Manu, certainly goes on to say a lot about this talented actress.

Actress Girija Oak Photo

Girija Oak Godbole

Actress Girija Oak Photo
Actress Girija Oak

Biography / Profile:

Born : 27 December
Occupation : Actress

Few years ago, we saw her making her debut as a heroine into Marathi films through Kanchan Adhikari’s film ‘Manini‘. In that lead role Girija Oak proved that acting was in her blood. Her father Dr. Girish Oak, being a versatile popular stage, TV and film actor. With the background of medicine and science coming from the family (mother a Pharmacist) , Girija completed her graduation and is presently doing her MBA with distant learning. Girija Oak is married to Suhrud Godbole.

Acting is not new to her. For the past fifteen years, she has been associated with it. After doing few Marathi films, for a long time she was looking for a suitable role in a Marathi TV serial. Finally, ‘Lajja‘ offered what she actually deserved. It was a central role of Manu who struggles in her life at a very crucial stage when as young girl, she is exposed to good bad world of city life. She communicates a lot through her eyes and brings in a lot of variation through her voice modulation, depending upon the circumstances in the scene. We have already seen her ability in Hindi, in Aamir Khan’s film ‘Taare Zameen Par‘.

Filmography:

  • Marathi Movie(s)
  • 2 Premi Premache (2015)
  • Navara Majha Bhavra (2013)
  • Kasa Kay Mumbai (2013)
  • Adgula Madgula (2010)
  • Huppa Huiya (2010)
  • Chingi (2009)
  • Gulmohar (2009)
  • Goshta Choti Dongaraevdhi (2009)
  • Man Pakhru Pakhru (2008)
  • Manini (2004)
  • Juilee
  • Chanda
  • Hindi Movie(s)
  • Shor in the city (2011)
  • Taare Zameen Par (2008)
  • Cycle Kick
  • Zindagi
  • The Journey to Her Smile
  • Serial(s)
  • Ladies Special (Sony Entertainment)(Hindi Serial – 2018)
  • Ga Sahajani (Star Pravah)
  • Ekapeksha Ek – Apsara Ali (Zee Marathi)
  • Lajja (Zee Marathi)
  • Play(s)
  • Don Special

Award(s):

Interview(s):

I really enjoy playing Manu in ‘Lajja’. – Girija Oak