‘Vachan Dile Tu Malaa’ on Star Pravah
Star Pravah channel has been inviting the attention of viewers by offering variety of subjects through different Marathi serials. Now, their new serial ‘Vachan Dile Tu Malaa’ is based on the promise given by a boy to a girl during adolescent friendship, that he would marry her only.’Vachan Dile Tu Malaa’ is a story of Rama who is eagerly waiting for her boyfriend Shreyas to return back to India and keep his promise.
‘Love’ knows no bounds. It has no limitations of time, place and can be experienced anytime, anywhere. When it comes to expressing love, those are deeply involved in it, do not care much about the presence of others around them. Produced by Mamata and Yash Patnaik under the banner of ‘Beyond Dreams’ and directed by resourceful director Ashish Patil, ‘Vachan Dile Tu Malaa’ revolves around the life of Rama, who is patiently waiting for the return of her boyfriend Shreyas, who is abroad with his parents for his higher studies.
Newcomer Mayuri Wagh, who plays Rama, makes her debut through this serial opposite Marathi film star Pushkar Jog, who will be seen playing the role of Shreyas. The other artistes of this serial include Sulbha Deshpande, Rajendra Chawla, B Patil, Shrikant Desai, Asavari Joshi, Jyotsna Karyekar, Smita Pawar, Susrut Mankani, Harsha Gupte, Vinayak Pandit, Amruta Sawant, Alka Sathe and Sachin Gokhale. With screenplay and title song penned by Rohini Ninawe, veteran Ashok Patki has composed the music, on the melodious voice of Devki Pandit.
Big B’s ‘Vihir’ for S.korea and London
A.B. Corp’s new Marathi film’Vihir’ marks an entry of superstar Amitabh Bachchan as a Producer of a Marathi film. Till now, Marathi films have been screened at various international festivals and have received appreciation worldwide. Now, A.B.’s ‘Vihir’ besides participating in two forthcoming international film festivals, will also have its world premiere at Pussan, South Africa on 9th October 2009.
Incidentally, ‘Vihir’ has received an invitation for participation in the international film festival in South Africa and later also at the London film festival to be held between October 15-28, 2009. Directed by Umesh Kulkarni ( ‘Valu‘ fame) with the screenplay by Girish Kulkarni and Sati Bhave, the film’s star-cast comprises ofGirish Kulkarni, Mohan Deodhar, Aloke Rajwade, Renuka Daftardar, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Jyoti Subhash, Sulbha Deshpande and Ashwini Giri.
‘Vihir’ has a very strong plot based on the lives of two brothers, that begins with an event which takes place at a very crucial stage in their life. Talking about the making of ‘Vihir’, Director Umesh Kulkarni says, “I never think seriously about class and masses, while making a film. Whatever I feel is right, I try to place it before the audience. This film will be different from ‘Valu‘, as it deals with a serious topic that raises the issue of human survival”. With the film’s release almost coinciding with Big B’s birthday, ‘Vihir’ is all set to offer him a biggest gift in the form of appreciation.
‘Harischandrachi Factory’ is India’s entry for Oscars
The Marathi Film industry wouldn’t ask for a better news than this one. Within just 5 years time, a second Marathi film ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ has been selected as India’s entry for Oscars in the foreign language film category. It first started with ‘Shwaas’ only few years ago and everybody thought that there weren’t many good films in competition during that particular year for ‘Shwaas’; but with the selection of ‘Harischandrachi factory‘, it has become clear that Marathi film industry has come of age. In the recent past we have not only seen many marathi films with new ideas and stories to change the taste of traditional audience but also to catch the attention of international film media.
Indeed, with the making of ‘Harischandrachi Factory‘ writer- director Paresh Moksahi has not only paid tributes to the pioneer of Indian cinema late Dadasaheb Phalke, but has also shown a new direction to the film lovers in the name of creativity. Perhaps, he knew well, what was the requirement of world cinema when it comes to universal appeal. There cannot be a better script than highlighting the character of the most dynamic and adventurous person who strived to win the audience for such a medium of cinema, during the period 1911-1913) , when Indians were scared to even face the camera.
It is always said that though youfind your entry into Oscars, it is very difficult to win the hearts of the Jury over there. But, with the help of people like Sandeep Sawant, Ashutosh Gowarikar and Aamir Khan, nothing is impossible for Paresh Mokashi to campaign for his film from the next month, when he visits US. 40 year old Paresh Mokashi seems to be confident of sailing through all the hurdles of promotion , as it is the quality and hard work that always pays rich dividends. But, till then let us all wish him all the best for the success of his film. It will be a Golden moment for Marathi film industry, if ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ returns home with Oscars. It will be a biggest tribute to late Dadasaheb Phalke.
‘Savitri’ is not time-bound character ” Sameera Gujar”
Marathi literature has got a huge tradition of “women empowerment” stories. Many authors has unveiled various aspects of woman and contributed in women empowerment movement. Later Marathi films carried the same social responsibility and now Marathi serials are also transmitting the same tradition.
‘Savitri‘ – the new Marathi serial at Zee Marathi belongs to the same folklore. The serial is designed to catch up the prime time female audiences and to provide a nice entertainment at 7 o’ clock for weekdays.
Samira Gujar a prominent upcoming face is plating a lead character called Tanvi. Samira sounds quiet exciting about her role. “After long struggle of 8 years I am playing a lead role in this serial. Tanvi is self empowered women and she doesn’t restrict her qualities to herself. But also helps the other women in society. It is dream of every woman to present a character like this. I have no doubt that whole Maharashtra will accept me and I’ll become one of their family member.”
The Tanvi is next door girl in the serial. Young, innocent honest, cultured and so on… but she has guts to fight against odds. She lends a hand toward her weak, exploited friends, Fights for them even by sacrificing her life. “It wasn’t a too difficult task for me to represt Tanvi” says Samira.My nature more or less matches Tanvi. But I strongly feel that every Indian womean should acquire qualities of Savitri. She fought for her husband. Many values have been changed over a period of time. But ‘Savitri’ is still ideal lady. Tanvi tries to provoke ‘Savitri’ that is hidden somewhere in every Indian woman.
Basically daily soaps are made for targeting female audiences and ‘Savitri’ is haunting characters since ancient times. Samira Gujar ha already been accepted by Marathi audiences through various serials. Thus it won’t be a surprise if it catches the TRP.
Kailash Kher sung for ‘Rajmata Jijau’
Bollywood’s well known singer Kailash Kher has recorded the title song for the Marathi Historical Film, ‘Rajmata Jijau‘. This film is being produced by Mrs. Mandatai Sharadrao Nimse, which is Jijai Chitra presentation and is based on Madan Patil’s famous novel ‘Jijausaheb‘. Yashwant Bhalkar , who has given most of the hit films to Marathi film industry, will be directing this film. Lyrics are written by Babasaheb Saudagar & music is given by Shashank Pawar.
While speaking on the occasion, Singer Kailash Kher said that it was the most happiest moment in his life to sing for Jijau. The Film ‘Rajmata Jajau‘ is focused on the character of Jijamata, whose teachings and principles made Shivaji a great persona . The film will convey the teachings of Jijamata , which are so relevant in today’s context. Director Yashwant Bhalkar will be taking the audience to an era 300 years back, to recreate the magic. They have plans to shoot the whole film on real locations
The film has five songs, which are on the way to hit the chart buster. Apart from Kailash kher , Suresh Wadkar has also rendered his voice for the songs . Prof. Dr. Smita Deshmukh is playing the main role of Jijamata. Incidentally, she has been performing in ‘Mi Jijamata Boltey’, a one act play for the past 10 years.
‘Mastar Eke Mastar’ set to release on June 12
Education today has become a big business. Educationalists are more interested into making money than imparting the right knowledge to the students. Meghraj Rajbhosale’s ‘Mastar Eke Mastar’ is exactly based on this topic.
The movie is Meghraj Rajbhosale’s second production after ‘Jau Tithe Khau‘. It is about the Bappa More, a school teacher who through various means becomes an owner of a huge educational institution. He ends up destroying his own life and career for the greed of money. Ashok Saraf plays the role of Bappa More. Pramod Joshi. Mangesh Desai, Deepali Sayyad, Surekha Kudachi and Vijay Khote are the other actors.
The film is directed by Sanjay Surkar After films like ‘Chaukat Raja‘, ‘Tu Tithe Me‘ and ‘Saatchya Aat Gharat‘.
This is Surakar’s first comedy film. The film was earlier banned by the Censor Board because of its negative message on education and teachers but was later given a clean chit and no scene was edited.
Musician Harshit Abhiraj has composed music for the film. Vaishali Samant, Anand Shinde, Ravindra Sathe and Sanjay Samant have sung the songs. So be ready to catch all the action and your favorite actor Ashok Saraf into his comedy cameo.
‘Hello Pappa’ takes writer Ashok Patole to direction.
Entering the film industry under the banner of Datta Davjekar is the movie “ I want to say ‘Hello Pappa'”. The movie has been made in the remembrance if famous musician Datta Davjekar by his son Vinay Davjekar. Vinay has taken the help of writer and playwright Ashok Patole.
After writing plays like ‘Shyamchi Mummy‘ and Aai Retire Hote, serials like‘Shriman- Shrimati’, ‘Hasarate’, ‘Campus’ and movies like Aatmvishwas, Shejari Shejari, Chaukat Raja, Majha Chhakula, Chingi Ashok Patole has entered the direction foray.
The story of ‘Hello Pappa’ is written by Rupesh Patole, the plot, lyrics and dialogues are by Ashok Patole. The story is based on a 7-8 year old girl. She is deprived of her father’s love after divorce between her parents. The only aim in her life now is to find her dad, for which she is always throwing tantrums to her mother. Her mom would make her understand that it is not possible for her to meet her father by telling things such as that her father is far away in a foreign land and cannot come because he does not get holidays. What more does her mother do to make her understand? Does the girl succeed in meeting her father? Does her mother take her to meet her father? Such questions are answered in a very subtle manner in the movie.
Making his mark on the small screen and the theater is Rupesh Patole, who will be making his mark on the big screen for the first time through this movie. The other actors in the movie are Kishori Shahane, Teja Devkar, Ninad Kamat, Kasturi Sarang, Shanta Tambe, Dr. Sharad Bhutadiya. Nutan Jayant, K Vrushali and child actor Shamika Kadam.