Trailer of ‘Baap Beep Baap’ released
The relationship between a father and son is known to all. Since their childhood children are always scared to communicate freely with their fathers. They are more free and closer to their mothers. To highlight this relationship between a father and his son, Planet Marathi will be releasing a web series in Marathi suitably titled ‘Baap Beep Baap’ from 31st August 2021 on their OTT platform. The trailer of this series was released on social media recently./
Directed by Amit Kanhere this web series stars Shard Ponkshe, Shilpa Tulaskar, Tejas Barve, Parna Pethe and Uday Nene in lead roles. This web series is written by Pratik Umesh Vyas and Amit Kanhere and dialogues are by Yogesh Joshi, while cinematography is by Vishal Sanghwai. This web series is set on the backdrop of lockdown, which forces the father and son to remain together during this time. How do they spend time together and whether this particular period helps to improve their relationship, is what the story is all about of this family series. The makers are confident that this theme will surely touch the hearts of every father and son.
Sharad Ponkshe makes his debut in Web series
Having performed successfully in all three forms of Marathi entertainment namely Stage, television and films, versatile Marathi actor Sharad Ponkshe is now making his debut through a web series on OTT platform. The six part web series has not been titled yet, but will be a family story and will relate the audience to their own lifestyle. The shooting of this serial has begun from yesterday. This web series produced by Pratik Vyas, Amit Kanhere, directed by Amit Kanhere, written by Yogesh Vinayak Joshi is presented by Planet Marathi.
Apart from Sharad Ponkshe the other lead artistes of this web series are, Shilpa Tulaskar, Tejas Barve, Parna Pethe, Uday Nene . According to the makers, though the subject of this serial is of serious type, this will be a family entertainer. Rohan- Rohan have provided music for this web series, while Vishal Sangwai is DOP and Omkar Mahajan is creative producer. Besides this web series, Planet Marathi are offering few more web series too.
Sharad Ponkshe to play a villain in ‘Aakrandan’
Known for his memorable performances through variety of roles on stage, television and big screen, actor Sharad Ponkshe will now be seen as a strong villain in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Aakrandan’, which is due for release on 29th November 2019. Produced by Govind Aher and presented by Vivek Pandit’s Vande Mataram Films, this film is directed by Shashikant Deshpande.
Speaking about his character of Rajabhau in the film Aakrandana, Sharad Ponkshe says, “I am playing the younger spoilt bad brother of a Village Sarpanch, who is into all wrong doings. He has terrorised people in village with his atrocities on women and illegal acts. I have used my own style to portray this villain differently. Through this film the makers of this film have handled a very sensitive subject of caste politics.”
In this film along with Sharad Ponkshe many versatile artistes are performing in this film. They are, Upendra Limaye, Vikram Gokhale, Milind Inamdar, Ganesh Yadav, Bal Dhuri, Tejashree Pradhan, Amita Khopkar, Pradeep Velankar, Uday Tikekar, Bharat Ganeshpure, Vilas Ujavane, Pallavi Wagh & Sneha Biranje. Director Shashikant Deshpande has himself written the story of this film. And has written the screenplay and dialogues along with Milind Inamdr. Bollywood’s Damodar Nayadu is cinematographer of this filmwith editing by Manoj Sankla.
Shruja Prabhudesai to portray an important character of Bayo in ‘Himalayachi Savali’
Every actress has a dream to play a role which should extract her acting potential to the maximum. For stage and television actress Shruja Prabhudesai this opportunity has walked in with the most important role of ‘Bayo’ in the revived 1972 popular play ‘Himalayachi Savali’. Along with her in the lead role is Sharad Ponkshe who will play the character of Nanasaheb.
The inaugural show of this revived Marathi play will be held on Sunday 29th September in Nashik. Incidentally, Nashik also happens to be the birthplace of the writer of this play Prof. Vasant kanetkar. Directed by Rajesh Deshpande the play also stars Jayant Ghate, Vighnesh Joshi, Kapil Redkar, Omkar Karve, Krushna Rajshekhar, Prakash Sable, Makarand Navghare, Vasantika Walke, Pankaj Khamkar.
Made under the banner of Supriya Productions, this play is produced by Prakash Desai Pratishthan & Avdoot Productions. Govind Chavan and Prakash Desai are presenting this play with music by Rahul Ranade. Art direction Sandesh Bendre, costumes-Mangal Kenkre, production designer- Subhash Redkar are the other credits of this play.
Speaking about her role in this play, Shruja says, “This is the most challenging role I am playing, which has different shades. I am learning a lot during rehearsals, as I am portraying a character which is more older than my age, keeping in mind the body language and expressions of that character. Being from Konkan belt, I was comfortable with the required accent from this character.”
Sharad Ponkshe to return to Marathi stage with ‘Himalayachi Sawali’
Sharad Ponkshe who had kept himself away from acting field for some time, especially Marathi stage, is now returning with a revived popular play ‘Himalayachi Sawali’ written by legendary playwright late Vasant Kanetkar. In the recent past, we have seen the success formula adopted by producers of Marathi plays to revive old hit Marathi plays with new artistes and directors.
Now, presenters Govind Chavan and Prakash Desai along with director Rajesh Deshpande are bringing back this 40 year old popular Marathi play of yesteryear for the new generation. And the inaugural show of this revived play will be held on 29th September in Nashik, which was the birthplace of late Vasant kanetkar.
Speaking about this revived version of the play, director Rajesh Deshpande says, “It is big responsibility on us to present this masterwork, as we had to take care so as to not disturb the original writing and present it in a new set up. I am sure the older generation people will surely revive their old memories and at the same time the new generation will understand the strength of old plays.”
In the original play Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, Shanta Jog and Ashok Saraf had played the lead characters, whereas in this revived version Sharad Ponkshe will portray the role of Nanasaheb along with Shruja Prabhudesai, Jayant Ghate, Vighnesh Joshi, Kapil Redkar, Meenal Bal & Krushna Rajshekhar . Music by Rahul Ranade, art direction by Sandesh Bendre,Costumes by Mangala Kenkre and Subhash Redkar as production Controller are the other credits of this play.
Award winning film ‘Bandishala’ now to be premiered on television
‘Bandishala’ which had actress Mukta Barve playing a dashing Jail officer did receive good number of awards prior to its theatre release. Now, this film based on real life story will be premiered on Zee talkies channel on coming Sunday i.e. 11th August in two back to back shows at 12 noon and 6 pm respectively . Written by Sanjay Krishnaji Patil, the writer of many national award winning Marathi films, is directed by Milind Lele and is produced by Shantai Motion Pictures of Ms. Swati Sanjay Patil.
Set on the backdrop of a jail , Mukta has wonderfully portrayed the challenging role of Madhavi Sawant a young dynamic lady jail officer, who has to fight her own battle against criminals as well as those using their political strength to suppress her. It may be recalled that this film had won eight awards at the State Awards function, including the best actress award by Mukta Barve. Television has always been the best medium to reach out to every household in Maharashtra and therefore, the telecast of this film will surely help to spread awareness about what’s happening in our society and show how a woman fights her own her battle against injustice.
MarathiMovieworld.com has already appreciated this film through its review and therefore strongly recommend it for all sensible home viewers. Besides Mukta Barve, the film has many versatile artistes like Vikram Gaikwad, Sharad Ponkshe, Hemangi Kavi, Savita Prabhune, Ajay Purkar, Asha Shelar, Pravin Tarde, Umesh jagtap, Ashwini Giri, Madhav Abhyankar, Prasanna Ketkar and others in important roles and they have all impressed with their performances.
‘Kanika’ –A ghost film with a social message
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Rating: ★★ 1/2
Genres: Revenge Horror Film Censor: A Duration: 120 min. Studio/presenter: Seven Wonders Motion Pictures Producer(s): Sandeep Manohar, Pushkar Manohar Director: Pushkar Manohar Music: Amey Nare Writer: Pushkar Manohar Cinematographer (DOP): Chandrashekhar Nagarkar Cast: Sharad Ponkshe, Smita Shewale, Chaitrali Gupte , Kamlakar Saatpute, Falguni Rajni, Nilesh Behere Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Abortion of a female foetus outside of legal methods, is a crime in our country. We still find some of the doctors conducting sex determination tests and subsequent abortions at their clinics. In the state of Maharashtra too, we find many doctors arrested on these charges. Set on the backdrop of this criminal act, producer Sandeep Manohar and director Pushkar Manohar have presented their latest released Marathi film ‘Kanika’. And, to punish and teach a lesson to all those doctors involved in this illegal practice, they have used the ghost of a girl Kanika, who is killed by her own father, for being a girl child.
Dr.Kaushik Pradhan( Sharad Ponkshe) runs a hospital and is also involved in such illegal practices, with the support of Dr.Sachin (Nilesh Behre) & Dr.Rashmi (Falguni Rajani). Vidya(Smita Shewale) is referred to Dr.Pradhan by his doctor friend from a village, for sex determination test during her pregnancy, as her husband and Mother in law want her to deliver only a baby boy. But, Vidya( Smita Shewale) refuses abortion and delivers baby girl, who is later killed by her own father. So, Kanika’s ghost later punishes all those doctors behind this illegal act. One by one she takes the revenge and finally sends Dr.Pradhan to a mental hospital, to make him realize his sin.
‘Kanika’ nearly two hour length film is technically well presented in the first half, but fails to capture the attention of audience in the later half. There are few lapses in the screenplay, such as the role of Dr.Pradhan’s Police Officer friend Rawal( Kamlakar Satpute), the presence of two female characters in the house, without establishing their relationship. Even, the doctor’s wife Vaishali( Chaitrali Gupte) is introduced as doctor, with a surprise, during the discussion between husband and wife in the later half of the film. Why the ghost troubles a watchman of the bungalow is not known. Doctor’s wife is spared by the ghost, but uses her to attack her husband. Similar other scenes, instead of scaring the audience, are entertaining. However, the intention of the film maker is good, to pass on a social message.
Sharad Ponkshe does well in the role of Dr.Pradhan. He finds good support from Chaitrali Gupte, who has played his doctor wife. In the limited role Vidya, Smita Shewale is impressive. Amey Nare and Sajan Patel have done a good job of offering suitable background music with impressive VFX by Shrikant Jadhav. Kuldeep Mehan’s editing work is good and so is the camera work by Chandrashekhar Nagarkar. All in all, ‘Kanika’ is a Ghost film with a social message .
Kanika ( कनिका )
Genres: Revenge Horror Film
Rating: ★★ 1/2
Censor: A
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Seven Wonders Motion Pictures
Producers: Sandeep Manohar, Pushkar Manohar
Executive Producer: Arjun Jawalkar
Director: Pushkar Manohar
Writer: Pushkar Manohar
ScreenPlay: na
Dialogues: na
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Executive Producer: Arjun Jawalkar
Director: Pushkar Manohar
Associate Director: Amit Yashwant Salunkhe
Writer: Pushkar Manohar
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Dialogues: na
Lyrics: na
Music: Amey Nare
Playback Singer: na
Cinematographer (DOP): Chandrashekhar Nagarkar
Editor: Kuldeep Mehan
Starcast: Sharad Ponkshe, Smita Shevale, Chaitrali Gupte , Kamlakar Saatpute, Aananda Karekar, Falguni Rajni, Vandana Marathe, Nilesh Behere
Costumes: na
Makeup: Jitendra Mhatre
Sound : Dinesh Uchil, Shantanu Akerkar
Background Score: Amey Nare, Sajan Patel
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DI, VFX: Shrikant Jadhav
D.I. Colourist: Hitendra Parab
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Publicity Designs: Sachin Lokhande, Atul Tarkarv
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‘Kanika’ : Marathi film ‘Kanika’ is a story of One renowned and reputed doctor encounters unusual paranormal activities and finds his colleagues in same mess. It is his past and involvement of entire team for misuse of their knowledge and positions. Situation becomes critical when killings of crime partner’s start and doctor is helpless. He confesses his crime with near ones but they refuse to help and he finds himself alone in the hands of a girl which is a GHOST. Watch this movie to find interesting facts and loopholes in medical practice.
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‘Aakrandan’ gets recognition as festival film
More and more Marathi films are getting the recognition as various Film Festival, for their skilful presentation of social issues. Now, latest addition to this category is new Marathi film ‘Aakrandan’. This film presented by Vivek Pandit and produced by Govind Aaher has found its entry at the Delhi International Film festival, which begins in the first week of December 2015. The presence of many talented versatile artistes from Marathi film industry, in this film, has invited the attention of many film lovers.
Written & Directed by Shashikant Deshpande, the film has already been dubbed Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Chinese languages. Based on the injustice on women and fight against the same, the film stars Sharad Ponkshe, Upendra Limaye, Ganesh Yadav, Bal Smita, Pradeep Velankar, Uday Tikekar, Tejashree Pradhan, Pallavi Wagh in lead roles. Director of Photography Damodar Naidu and editing by Manoj Sankla are the other credits.
‘What About Savarkar’ is a tribute to greatest freedom fighter
Genres: Drama
Censor: U
Duration: 125 Min.
Studio/presenter: Retake Unlimited film Production, Aurous Avatar Entertainment, Rohit Shetty
Producer: Atul Parab, Rohit Shetty
Director(s): Rupesh Katare, Nitin Gawde
Writer: Nitin Gawde
Dialogues: Nitin Gawde
Cast: Shrikant Bhide, Sara Shravan, Avinash Narkar, Sharad Ponkshe, Atul Todankar, Vivek lagu, Prasad Oak
Ten years ago, Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar, then Petroleum Minister of India, created a controversy, by ordering removal of plaque at Cellular Jail in Andamans, containing poem penned by Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who spent 11 years in that jail, during India’s freedom struggle. The order of the Minister drew sharp criticism from BJP and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, who protested strongly, seeking apology from the Minister. In short, it was made a political issue and there was not much public outrage noticed, on the statement made by the Minister.
But, 10 years later, we find the same issue being raised in latest Marathi film ‘What About Savarkar’ produced by Atul Parab & Rohiit Shetty and directed by Rupesh Katare and Nitin Gawde. Though all films are generally work of fiction, ‘What about Savarkar’ makes you think, as to what would happen today , if a politician makes such a remark against the late freedom Fighter? Thanks to the Social media. It is so active today, that any such remarks made by our politicians, receives spontaneous reaction from the young generation.
The film presents the same topic of a Petroleum Minister (name changed to Ayangar) who makes a remark to insult the late freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. One Abhiman Marathe ( Shrikant Bhide) working in a multinational company spontaneously reacts, by lodging his strong protest against the Minister’s remarks. He writes in his blog on social net working site, stating that he would teach a lesson to the Minister, during his proposed visit to Mumbai, by welcoming him with a garland of foot wears. Watching huge response to his page, with 28,000 likes within a day; the Government decides to arrest him, for this act, which they call anti national act. Abhiman goes underground, to accomplish his mission.
In his mission, Abhiman gets support from his office colleague Suniti Singh (Sara Shravan), Suryakant Pawar( Atul Todankar) , an educated brother of a peon from his office, Kranti kamble( Avinash Narkar) a self styled revolutionary from Alibaug and his own grandfather Namdev Marathe (Sharad Ponkshe). The Police hunt him, as Abhiman keeps changing his hideouts from Mumbai to Alibaug, then from Alibaug to Manipur at Suniti’s native town and from there to Amritsar to a well wisher (Gajendra Singh Chouhan) .His final destination then turns Delhi, as the Minister cancels his Mumbai trip and is all set to give his speech during a book release function. The climax has been shot very cleverly, to show the final public reaction, on this issue; that too in Delhi.
Very cleverly the director has presented this limited story, through an interesting screenplay; taking the audience on a trip to various places. In the process ,he shows the beauty of these places, especially Alibaug, Manipur and Amritsar. Even the locations in Mumbai have been different, covering the heritage buildings and landmarks of South Mumbai at Fort & Ballard Pier. For that one must thank cinematographer A.K. Sebestian for his excellent camera work. But, the timing of the film, seems to be wrong, as we see BJP ruled Governments at Centre and in the State. Moreover, today we find freedom of speech exercised on social networking sites, to lodge protest against anyone . Perhaps, the work on this film, might have started two years ago.
But, the film has succeeded in passing the five elements of Savarkar’s philosophy cleverly, through the screenplay. In fact, this film is a tribute to the greatest freedom fighter of India, who served maximum sentence in cellular jail, during India’s freedom movement. There are many facts in history brought to light, through this film. Not many were aware that Hridaynath Mangeshkar lost his job in Aakashvani, because he composed the lyrics of Savarkar.
Actually, the film has tried to show, how the politicians opposed to Savarkar’s style of functioning, by trying to suppress him. Most of the characters in this film, are shown, inspired by his ideology. Good performances by debutant Shrikant Bhide, Atul Todankar, Avinash Narkar , Sharad Ponkshe ,Sara Shravan and others make this film more appealing. It was nice to see Sharad Ponkshe playing the role of grandfather with a young heart, who is also shown tech savvy. Savarkar’s poem Swatantra-te-Bhagavati’ has been used well in the title track of the film. Background music is also impressive. A must see film for all those who believe in Savarkar’s ideology about ‘Akhand Bharat’ .