Sachin Kundalkar is shooting his new Marathi film on a Smartphone
National award winning film maker Sachin Kundalkar who made Marathi films like ‘Nirop‘, ‘Gandha‘, ‘Happy Journey‘, ‘Rajwade & Sons‘, & ‘Vazandaar‘ is presently shooting his next Marathi film ‘Pondicherry‘ in Pondicherry itself. Attempting something different every time, this time he is making a travel vacation film and therefore he has selected a picturesque place like Pondicherry with the same title. But, the highlight of this film is that this film is being shot by him on a smartphone.
Having seen Marathi films on the backdrop of cities like Mumbai, Pune, Konkan or Goa, this time the Marathi film lovers will witness a different location outside Maharashtra and that too at a place, which is known for its picturesque locations. Not much was known about the film’s cast and story, except that he along with writer Tejas Modak were doing a film on the backdrop of Pondicherry. But, recently, Sachin Kundalkar shared a photo clearly indicating that Sai Tamhankar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi and Neena Kulkarni formed his team of lead artistes. And, this is very interesting!
Marathi actor Rohit Kokate is also inviting attention in ‘Date with Saie’
So far, we had only heard about Sai Tamhankar playing title role in the Marathi web series ‘Date with Saie’ released on Zee 5. But, now there is a lot of talk about her co star Rohit Kokate, who according to Sai herself has given a wonderful performance. Recently, Sai appreciated her co star’s performance, stating that he has performed so well that anyone would be scared of the character he has played in this film.
It may be recalled that Rohit Kotake is not new to acting field. He was earlier seen in films like ‘Kaul-A calling’ released two years ago and ‘Bogda’ which was released this year. Now, in this web series, his performance is not only appreciated by Sai and other artistes but also the viewers, who are watching him. The theme of this series shows how dangerous could be a particular fan’s love and admiration for his favourite artiste. And Rohit is playing that dangerous fan in this film.
Sai Tamhankar is the first big star to perform Stand up Comedy
Sai Tamhankar has always been in the news for some or the other reason. Recently, we saw her performing in a web series . Then, we heard about her involvement in Wrestling Competition League, when she owned a team. And now, she has turned a Stand up Comedian. This clearly shows her enthusiasm and her ability to do the things which she feels are right for her. No wonder, she has got a big fan following on social networking media.
Sai recently, posted a video on instagram giving the information about her Stand up Comedy show at a particular venue in Thane on Sunday evening. We often find new artistes attempting such things to get noticed about their acting skills. But, Sai who has already established herself in this filed on television and films, has found something new in this show. This is what she has to say, ” I have always admired such shows and also the artistes performing in it. In my acting career, I have performed in few comedy films. But, this stand up comedy is something different.“
Sai Tamhankar’s new web series ‘Date With Saie’ to release next month
Having seen popular A listed Bollywood artistes like Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddique, R Madhavan, Bhoomi Pednekar in Web Series, now we will find popular Marathi actress Sai Tamhankar also following their footsteps. Sai will be playing her own self in this web series suitably titled ‘Date with Saie‘ . She will be the first actress to play her own self in the web series.
According to the makers of this series, Sai is being followed by her crazy fan , who is filming her movements on his mobile camera, in this so called thriller. Sai herself is very curious about this project and is eagerly waiting for its release next month. Reacting on this role, Sai says, “I have never played this type of character before and therefore it was a different experience to know how a fan can make your life miserable.” Incidentally, Sai is also playing a judge in an ongoing comedy show on Marathi television.
Sai Tamhankar trurns owner of Pro kabaddi Kolhapur team
In many pro sports events we have seen Bollywood actresses like Priety Zinta, Shilpa Shetty involved in ownership of their respective teams in IPL Cricket. Then we have also seen Abhishek Bachchan owning football as well as Pro kabaddi teams. And now, for the first time a Marathi artiste has come forward to own a sports team. Yes, it is Sai Tamhankar who has purchased a team ‘Kolhapur Mavale‘ in the Maharshtra Kusti Dangal league. With Sai Tamhankar owning this team, the Kusti league will surely bring glamour to this sports.
Sai Tamhankar is the only woman to own a team in this pro Kusti league. Reacting to her new role, Sai says, ” I belong to a place like Sangli and hence I am well aware of the Kusti culture of neighbouring place Kolhapur. And I am well conversant with the moves of this game. My intention of buying a team is that no Kusti player should suffer because of finance. They also deserve good money.” Even otherwise, Sai is also Known for attempting something different and this is the best example.
“‘Love Sonia’ has changed my outlook towards life”- Sai Tamhankar
Ever since she has performed that character of Anjali a woman into prostitution business, Sai Tamhankar is a totally changed person now. With this international exposure through this international production, Sai experienced so many things which has changed her outlook towards life. “A person like me who has seen a good life in a middle class family, was really moved when I first stepped into the locality of prostitutes. It was shocking to see five of them sharing n the same room of 10×10 ft. Which is used for their business. After witnessing this I am sure, you all will forget your own worries,” says Sai.
She further adds, “Those missing children are kept in a cage in this area and they are forced to do labour work and begging. Later, they are forced into flesh trade. Can’t imagine how they must be going through this stage? Many such experiences I had while doing this film. Now, whenever my car stops at a signal point and I come across such children, I do inquire about them, asking them whether they had their food and whether they attend school.”
” Indeed, ‘Love Sonia’ has shown me this way,” she concludes.
Sanjay Jadhav’s multi starrer ‘Lucky’ is creating a buzz on social media
In the month of July this year Sanjay Jadhav made announcement of his forthcoming film ‘Lucky‘ and since then there was a lot of curiosity about its star cast. Now, we have come to know that this film will be released on 7th December 2018. However, the recent posts of few celebrities on the social networking sites declaring themselves ‘Lucky‘ has certainly created a buzz . First it was Umesh kamat, then Siddharth Jadhav and now Sai Tamhankar , Tejaswini Pandit, Shreya Bugde, Sonali Khare & Amey Wagh have also declared that they are ‘Lucky‘ .
The official announcement of the star cast will be made on 7th September, but with so many top artistes having already declared their link with ‘Lucky‘, it has become clear that this film of Sanjay Jadhav will be a multi starrer film . Film lovers are now expecting few more names to be announced , who will also be part of this film. In the past, Sanjay has already proved that he can handle multi star cast with ease and therefore there are big expectations from this film too.
Sai Tamhankar in big demand for fashion shows
Sai Tamhankar is the only actress from Marathi film industry, who is in big demand for the fashion shows. Moreover, her role in the film ‘Love Sonia‘ is also the topic of discussion everywhere. Recently, during the Lakme fashion Week, Sai was not only called by one fashion designer, but there were three invitations for her from Punit Balana, Disha Patil & Julie Shah. Having acted in few Bollywood films her popularity is going global with big demand coming from such fashion shows.
For these three different fashion shows displayed by the respective designers, Sai had an opportunity to display three different kinds of glamorous looks. For Puneet Balana show, she was dressed up in an elegant monochromatic Graphic Short dress with Ponytail hair style with Blue eyeliner. For Disha patil show she was dressed up in three piece with embroidery jacket on top, which invited all the attention of photographers, with flashes noticed non stop. And finally in Julie Shah’s show, she was dressed up in Dhoti cut Jum suite, which also presented her in a glamorous look.
सशक्त भारतीय महिलांच्या व्हिडीयोमध्ये सई, अमृता, मिथिला!
फिल्म इंडस्ट्रीतल्या सूत्रांनूसार, युएन वुमन्स ही आंतरराष्ट्रीय पातळीवर काम करणारी संस्था आहे. संस्थेच्या भारतीय शाखेतून भारतीय महिलांना आणि मुलींना प्रेरीत करणा-या व्हिडीयोमध्ये समाजातील वेगवेगळ्या स्तरातल्या नक्की कोणत्या महिलांना स्थान मिळावे, ह्यावर रिसर्च करण्यात आला. आणि त्यात सई ताम्हणकर, अमृता खानविलकर, मिथिला पालकर यांची निवड करण्यात आली. ही नक्कीच एक महत्वाची गोष्ट आहे.
स्त्री-पुरूष समानतेसाठी कार्यरत असलेल्या ‘युएन वुमन इंडिया’ व्दारे मुली आणि महिलांना प्रेरणा देण्यासाठी मुझे हक है हा म्युझिक व्हिडीयो लाँच झाला आहे. ह्या व्हिडीयोमध्ये वेगवेगळ्या क्षेत्रातल्या सशक्त महिलांना चित्रीत करण्यात आले आहे. ऐश्वर्या राय बच्चन, मिताली राज, सानिया मिर्झा, आशा भोसले, गौरी सावंत, डॉ. सईदा हमिद ह्या सशक्त महिलांसोबतच ह्या व्हिडीयोमध्ये अभिनेत्री सई ताम्हणकरलाही स्थान मिळालंय.
Savvy Woman Empowerment award for Sai Tamhankar
The prestigious Savvy Woman Empowerment Award, which is usually given to Page- 3 and Bollywood celebrities has been conferred on Marathi’s popular actress Sai Tamhankar for this year. And, this is a big news for Marathi film industry. Sai received the ‘Outstanding Contribution in Films‘ award in this award function. Sai is the first actress from Marathi film industry to receive this honour. It may be recalled that during her career in this film industry for about ten years, Sai has performed in 50 films and has also won many awards.
Offer her reaction on this award Sai says, “I am very happy and consider myself privileged. I am an independent woman and take all the decisions on my own.I am really thankful to Savvy for selecting me for this award. Such awards only boost my morale and give me energy to perform still better. This is just a beginning . Now, I will perform better and better to make my family and fans feel proud of me.”
Now, Sai Tamhankar is all set to entertain the audience with her upcoming Bollywood movie ‘LOVE SONIA‘. Sai has already left for the screening of this film at the Indian Film Festival in London.