We need more inspiring Marathi serials for Women
Women’s day was celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm all over Maharashtra, with felicitation of women , who have achieved great heights in their respective fields. And, the work done by such women certainly inspire, today’s young women. Today, television plays an important role in passing a social message and majority of television viewers are women. But, is this medium being used properly, to inspire our women ?
There are many women related subjects on Marathi television; but, unfortunately many characters played by women are not convincing. Majority of female characters from serials telecast on different channels are not only bad, but worst. Some of us call them as negative characters, playing all their dirty or shameless games. As a result of this, a wrong message is being sent to the female audience. Actually, we need more inspiring Marathi serials for women, to boost their morale. We always hear that women are making progress in every field. Then, why there are no subjects to inspire young women ?
There was a serial ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari‘, especially for youngsters. But, after this serial said good bye, we are subjected to watch a serial ‘Ratris Khel Chale‘ which is nothing but promoting superstition. The subject of this serial is set on the backdrop of a village in Konkan. Simply making a statement before the start of every episode, that the intention of the serial is not to spread superstition, does not serve the purpose. The serial had in fact, used a dialogue in the promo earlier, about the Ghosts from Konkan. But, now after witnessing the opposition from audience from Konkan belt, they have stopped using this tagline. Isn’t that fooling the audience ?
At a time when we are watching developments in rural areas, such subjects in the serial will only discourage such developments. Konkan which is known for its beautiful nature and pollution free atmosphere, is projected in the wrong way, that’s what some people from Konkan have reacted. A popular Marathi news channel has already highlighted the news about the opposition of people from Konkan to this serial. Isn’t that enough proof?
By the way, after ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari‘, we understand that another serial ‘Kahe Diya Pardes‘ will be shown on on Zee Marathi, replacing ‘Ka Re Durava‘, which will say ‘Good Bye’ to home viewers, by end of this month. With the first look, it gives an impression that it has some north Indian touch, as the hero of this serial speaks in Hindi. Let us wait and see, whether this serial would appeal to Marathi serial lovers?
By: Shweta Khot © MMW Network
‘Ka Re Durava’ bags 9 Zee Marathi Awards
In spite of tough competition from artistes and their family members, Marathi serial ‘Ka Re Durava’ bagged 9 Zee Awards in different sections, during the recently concluded Zee Marathi TV awards 2015. The telecast of this event with the concept’‘Utsav Natyancha Atut Maitricha’ filled with fun and entertainment, will be telecast on 1st November at 7 pm, as per announcement made by Zee Marathi channel.
Though ‘Ka Re Durava’ won the best Zee Marathi serial award and other awards, the best actor and best actress awards went to Khandoba and Mhalsa-Banu jointly. ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’ serial the best family award, while Swanandi received the fresh face of the year award, sponsored by Waman Hari Pethe. The highlight of the entertainment programme presented on the occasion, was the couple dance event, presented by all the couples of different serials.
Popular characters Ashu and kaivalya from ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’ not only anchored the show, but also presented some skits to entertain the invitees. Bhau kadam & company also presented their fun filled skit. Though, ‘Nanda Saukhyabhare’ is a recently aired serial, their artistes, Ramesh Bhatkar, Vaibhav Mangle & Nandita Dhuri invited attention, during this programme.
“मला वाचनाची खूप आवड आहे” – नेहा जोशी
तिच्या अभिनयाची सुरवात ‘क्षण एक पुरे’ ह्या प्रायोगिक नाटका पासून, तर छोट्या पडद्यावर ‘उन पाउस’ ह्या मालिके द्वारे झली . ‘पोष्टर बॉयज’ मधील कडक, मध्यमवर्गीय पत्नीची भूमिका असो, किंवा काही दिवसांपूर्वी प्रदर्शित झालेल्या ‘ड्रीम मॉल ‘ ह्या सिनेमात तिची मुख्य भूमिका असो, प्रत्येक भूमिकेला आपल्या अभिनयाने पूर्ण न्याय देत, तिने प्रेक्षकंवर छाप सोडलीय . ‘ड्रीम मॉल ‘ सिनेमातील तिच्या अभिनयाचे तर सर्वानीच कौतुक केले आहे. शिवाय, सध्या चालू असलेल्या ‘का रे दुरावा‘, मालिकेत आणि ‘वाडा चिरेबंदी ‘ नाटकातील तिचा अभिनय सुद्धा उल्लेखनीय आहे.चेहऱ्याच्या योग्य हावभावाद्वारे , तितकाच सहज अभिनय करणारी अभिनेत्री म्हणून तिची सध्या ओळख आहे. तर, अश्या या नेहा जोशी सोबत केलेली, ही खास बातचीत.
‘ड्रीम मॉल’ चित्रपटातील तिच्या भूमिकेबाद्धाल बोलताना, नेहा सांगते, “‘ड्रीम मॉल ‘ ह्यात माझी मुख्य भूमिका होती .खूप वेगळा आणि आव्हानात्मात रोल होता. अभिनेत्री म्हणून खूप काही शिकले.” .
हल्ली समाजात मुलींच्या बाबतीत अत्याचाराचे जे प्रकार वाढतायेत, यावर जेंव्हा नेहाला तिचे मत प्रदर्शित करावयास सांगितले, तेंव्हा ती म्हणाली, “खरंतर पालकांनी मुलींना विश्वासात घेतले पाहिजे . त्यांना मदत, शिक्षण दिले पाहिजे. पण, काही ठिकाणी, चित्र उलटे असते आणि त्या मुली अश्या प्रसंगांना तोंड देताना, जास्त घाबरतात, अबोल राहतात . जर पालकांनी त्यांच्यावर विश्वास दाखवला, तर नक्कीच त्यांचातील आत्मविश्वास वाढेल. आपल्या पर्स मध्ये नेल कटर सारखे अनेक साहित्य असते, त्यांचा वापर आपण स्वरक्षणासाठी करू शकतो. प्रत्येक मुलीने शाररीक आणि मानसिक दृष्ट्या भक्कम राहणे, गरजेचे आहे.”
‘पोष्टर बॉयज’ बद्धल बोलताना, ती म्हणाली, “‘पोष्टर बॉयज’ खरतर विनोदी सिनेमा होता, पण तो विनोद अगदी सहज, खरा करणे, हे त्यात महत्वाचे होते. शिवाय त्या चित्रपटात खूप महत्वाचा सामाजिक संदेश होता. आजकाल, जन्माला येणार बाळ, हा मुलगाच हवा, असा अट्टाहास असतो. असा भेदभाव आपण करायला नको. शिवाय ,कुटुंब नियोजनाच्या महत्वाच्या विषयवार तो सिनेमा होता . दिग्दर्शक समीर पाटील, दिलीप प्रभावळकर, ह्रीशिकेश जोशी , अनिकेत, अश्या सर्वांसोबत काम करायला मज्जा आली , शिकायलाही मिळाले .”
आता पर्यंत केलेल्या भूमिकेतील, सर्वात जास्त तुला आवडलेली भूमिका कुठली ?
या प्रश्नावर, नेहा उत्तरली, “मला सर्वच भूमिका आवडल्यात. कुठल्या एका भूमिकेचं नाव घेतल, तर इतर भूमिकांवर अन्याय करण्या सारख आहे.” सध्या नेहा ‘वाडा चिरेबंदी ‘ ह्या नाटकात काम करत आहे. या अनुभावाबद्धल बोलताना, ती म्हणाली, “हे माझे पहिलेच व्यावसायिक नाटक आहे. सर्वच कसलेले कलाकार. शिवाय, चंद्रकांत कुलकर्णीच दिग्दर्शन, त्यांच्या बरोबर काम करायला मज्जा येते आणि खूप काही शिकायला मिळते.” नेहाच्या मते, तिच्या अभिनयाच्या प्रवासातील, सर्वच क्षण हे अविस्मरणीय होते. पण विशेष म्हणजे, जेव्हा एखादा सीन तिला अवघड वाटतो, आणि मग तो मी करूनदाखवल्यावर , समोरच्या व्यक्ती करून मिळणारी दाद तिला महत्वाची वाटते.
‘का रे दुरावा ‘ मालिकेतील टीम वर्क बद्धल, नेहा सांगते, “सुरुची , सुयेश ,सुबोध सर्वच छान काम करतात. मज्जा येते, एकत्र काम करताना. शिवाय, काम करताना मैत्री होते आणि आम्ही वेग वेगळ्या विषयावर गप्पा मारतो .” लक्ष्मण उतेकर दिग्दर्शित ‘लालबाग ची राणी ‘ या आगामी चित्रपटामध्ये, नेहाची एक वेगळी भूमिका आहे. त्याबद्धल नेहा म्हणते, “मला खात्री आहे, की नक्कीच या भूमिकेचे, प्रेक्षेकांक्डून कौतुक होईल. याशिवाय, जालिंदर कुंभार दिग्दर्शित एक मराठी चित्रपट सुद्धा मी करत आहे. दोन्ही चित्रपट लवकरच येतील.”
अभिनया व्यतिरिक नेहाला काय आवडते? व ती सुट्टी कशी घालवते ? या बद्धल नेहा सांगते, “मला वाचनाची खूप आवड आहे . हल्ली जास्त वाचन होत नाही, पण, मी चित्रपट खुप पाहते. आठवड्यातून मी किमान ३ – ४ चित्रपट पाहते . सर्व प्रकारचे विविध भाषेतील सिनेमे पाहायला, मला आवडतात .”
‘Whatever you do, try to give your best’ – Suruchi Adarkar
Suruchi Adarkar has now-a-days become very popular as ‘Aditi Dabholkar’ in the Zee Tv serial ‘Ka re Durava’. Born and brought up in Thane, Suruchi did her schooling from Saraswati Vidyalaya, Kalwa, and completed her Master of Arts with English Literature from Vaze Kelkar College. She would complete her PhD shortly. During her school days Suruchi actively participated in dramas, singing and dancing competitions in the annual gatherings. She also participated in other extracurricular activities. However, during college days, this couldn’t happen. Her father is the Principal in a Law college and mother is a House wife, while younger brother is doing his engineering.
Suruchi began her acting career in 2007, through a commercial play ‘Avagha Rang Ekchi Zhala’ produced by Prabhakar Panshikar.
Marathi Movie World spoke to this talented actress. The excerpts from the interview are as below:
Q: When did you begin your acting career?
A: Actually, I had never thought about doing career in acting, but wanted to do something creative. After completing my college, I got a call for audition for Prabhakar Panshikar’s Production ‘Avagha Rang Ekchi Zhala’ a commercial play, for doing the sister’s role. That was the beginning of my acting career. After that first performance, I acted on small screen in various TV serials, like DD Metro channel’s and Purva Gokhale produced serial ‘Pehchhan’ as Vidya, Star Pravah serial ‘Olakh’ ‘Aapala buwa asa ahe’ on ETv, ‘Kunku’ and ‘Janmagath’. During 2013, I acted in a Marathi film ‘Maat’ as a Sameer Dharmadhikari’s friend. Presently, I am doing the role of Aditi Dabholkar in the serial ‘Ka Re Durava’ on Zee Tv. The ‘jodi’ of Ja i- Aditi from this serial has become very popular, now a days.
Q: How much support you receive from your family? Do they encourage you?
A: Yes, without the support of my parents, I would not have opted for this acting career. My parents said ‘Do whatever you like, we are always with you. Even if failure happens, don’t get upset.’ This is the reason I am never afraid of failures. Most important thing is when I decided to choose acting as my career, my father fully supported me, my mother was worried about me, like any typical mother, but did not oppose.
Q: Have you also done any Hindi film?
A: Yes, I did a small role in ‘Tathastu'; Sanjay Dutt was the hero of this film.
Q: Tell us something about your current serial ‘Ka Re Durava’?
Actually I had gone for some other audition and I got a call for audition of this serial. When I went for audition I went through the script and I liked it. After ‘look test’ I got selected for the main role of ‘Aditi’. Working with Serial Director/writer Jalindar Kumbhar, is a very nice experience, as he is a very good human being too. I am very comfortable on sets, with all my co-artists; we work as a family.
Q: Besides this ongoing Serial, are there any other projects in pipeline?
A: No, currently I want to concentrate on this serial only, as it has a very hectic schedule for me.
Q: Tell us about your experience after joining this field? Whether it was a good decision?
A.: It is a great experience. One may experience good or bad things in every field. But by the Grace of God, so far, I never had any bad experience. Yes, I had to struggle a lot and everyone has to, for achieving success.
Q: Where would you prefer to work, on stage, TV or big screen?
Acting is my passion; I am comfortable while performing in all the three mediums. ‘Wherever and whatever you do, try to give your best’ , is the motto of my life.
Q What are your hobbies, favorite color, favorite food?
A: Singing and dancing; I learnt Kathak from Seema Parchure. My favorite color is blue and I am very fond of non-veg food. I love sea food, especially Goan fish curry. I always hunt for good restaurants for fine non-veg food.
Q .Who is your ideal? Who is your favorite actor or actress?
A: Not any particular, there are different personalities with different qualities, I try to adopt good qualities and learn something new from them. My favorite actor is Shahrukh Khan and actress Madhuri Dixit, because of her dance and acting. I always try to follow her, in my every character.
Marathi movie world wishes Suruchi all the best for her future career.
“I am ready to work with all”- Suyash Tilak
Suyash Tilak, a handsome, smart youngster is known for his simplicity. Nowadays, he has become popular amongst home viewers . Suyash graduated in Environmental Science, from Fergusson College, Pune; and is an environmentalist. Since his childhood, he was fond of acting. When he was in 4th std, he had participated in Marathi play, based on king Shivaji. He did acting workshops, during his college days from Pune.
His mother Uma Tilak, is a Bharat Natyam teacher and she runs ‘Kalaniketan Sanstha‘ in Pune. Acting was his passion since childhood. When he decided to take up acting as his career, he received good support from his family. Suyash is all praise for his parents, especially his father.
Suyash made his debut in TV serial through ‘Amar Prem‘ on Zee Marathi, followed by ‘Bhairoba‘ (Saam TV), ‘Bandh Reshmache‘ ,’Pudhche Paul‘ and also played a role in ‘Durva’ serial (Star Pravah). He also did some experimental plays. But now, he would like to do a commercial play, in near future. He has acted in Marathi films too.
Today, Jai- Aditi pair has become very popular through ‘Ka Re Durava’ . So, Marathi Movie World picked up Suyash Tilak who plays Jay, for this month’s TV Luminary. Excerpts from an interview:
Q. Could you please tell us about your small screen journey?
A. I was always passionate about acting. I played roles in experimental plays; but actually started my acting career through my first TV Serial ‘AmarPrem‘ as Sameer Inamdar, on Zee Marathi .This was Followed by ‘Bhairoba‘ as Anand Mohite (Saam TV), ‘Bandh Reshmache‘ as Aditya Brahmpurikar, ‘Pudhche Paul‘ as Rohit Surdeshmukh and then also played a role in ‘Durva’ serial (Star Pravah).
Q. You worked in Marathi films, what about Hindi film industry?
A. Yes, I worked in ‘Bhakakhadi 7 K’M . played the role of a reporter , named Shekhar, a friend of hero – Aniket Vishwasrao, who is adoctor in the film. ‘Langar- Ek Paash‘, ‘Diwas Ha Maza‘ and Ravi Dewan’s ,’Ticha Umbartha‘ , an upcoming film with Tejswini Pandit. Yes, if I get a chance, I will definitely work in a Hindi film.
Q. What are your present assignments, besides serials?
A. Couple of Marathi films are coming in a year’s time. But, I will not disclose the names now.
Q. Which director would you like to work with?
A. I am ready to work with all. If I get a chance to work with directors like Laxman Utekar , Sanjay Jadhav , it will be my privilege.
Q. Who is your ideal in acting field?
A. Nile Phule and Nana Patekar and in Hindi Hrithik Roshan are my real ideals. As regards hrithik, I like his acting and also like him as a person.
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