“My film has commercial value, besides a very good story”- Laxman Utekar
As a cinematographer, Laxman Utekar has already established himself in Bollywood. But, his desire to make a Marathi film, brought him into Marathi film industry as a director, with his debut film ‘Tapaal‘. Now, after 2 years, he has returned to direction once again, with his ambitious project ‘LalbaugChi Rani‘, which is now due for release on 3rd June 2016. Highlight of this film is that it has received strong backing from Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor.
In an exclusive interview with MarathiMovieWorld.com, Laxman Utekar spoke about his new film and the lesson he has learned in the process of filmmaking. Excerpts from an interview:
Q: Today, in Marathi film industry, most of the films have a good subject. Do you also believe in presenting a good story?
A: Yes, I have always paid attention on a good story, while making my films.
Q: What’s so special about your forthcoming film ‘Lalbaug Chi Rani’?
A: Besides good story, my film also has commercial value, as I have tried to entertain the audience, through various other characters through this film. In this film, you will find the importance of different parts of Mumbai, covered in the screenplay and at the same time the characters, who are so helpful to others. Moreover, it’s a musical entertainer.
Q: Veena Jamkar plays a mentally challenged girl in this film. Have you come across any such character in your life?
A: Yes, I have seen a eight year old girl, who was so fascinated about balloons flying up in the air. One of the important scenes in this film, is inspired by the fascination of that little girl for balloons.
Q: Promotion of the film plays an important role in film’s success. After ‘Tapaal’ what precautions have you taken to promote ‘Lalbaug Chi Rani’?
A: This time, our team really worked very hard to promote our film. One of the methods we adopted was to make short films with a message , to promote this film and it is working very well on social network media. Even otherwise, we are going places to promote this film and interacting with people all over Maharashtra.
Tapaal ( टपाल )
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Mangesh Hadawale
Producers: Varsha Madhusudan Satpalkar, Maitreya Mass Media
Executive Producer: Anant Bhuwad
Director: Laxman Utekar
Writer: Mangesh Hadawale
ScreenPlay: Mangesh Hadawale
Dialogues: Laxman Utekar
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Executive Producer: Anant Bhuwad
Director: Laxman Utekar
Assistant Director: na
Writer: Mangesh Hadawale
ScreenPlay: Mangesh Hadawale
Dialogues: Laxman Utekar
Lyrics: Prakash Holkar, Laxman Utekar
Music: Rohit Nagbhide
Playback Singer: na
Cinematographer (DOP): Laxman Utekar
Editor: K. D. Dilip
Starcast: Nandu Madhav, Rohit Utekar, Veena Jamkar, Urmila Kanetkar, Jaywant Wadkar, Ganga Gogavle, Milind Gunaji
Costumes: Sanjiv Rajsingh
Makeup: na
Sound : Uday Inamati
Background Score: na
Choreographer: Phulwa Khamkar
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : na
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Tapaal’ will be delivered to audience on 26th Sept
Having made its impact at various international film festivals, finally Marathi film ‘Tapaal‘ will be delivered to the audience on 26th September 2014. Well known cinematographer of bollywood films like ‘English Vinglish‘, ‘Boss‘ and ‘Blue‘, is all set to make his debut as a director, through this film, besides doing the cinematography and writing dialogues.
It may be recalled that ‘Tapaal‘ was premiered at South Korea’s Busan Int. Film Festival, where it received a good response. the film also won best actress award for Veena Jamkar at the South African film festival, for Indian films. Recently, at the Maharashtra State Awards child actor of this film Rohit Utekar and lyricist Prakash Holkar won awards. And, hence the film has raised a lot of curiosity, about its subject.
‘Tapaal’ stars Nandu Madhav, Rohit Utekar, Veena Jamkar, Urmila Matondkar, Jaywant Wadkar,Ganga Gogavle and Milind Gunaji in special appearance. The unique story of this film is written by Mangesh Hadavale.
Maitrya Group offer their first film ‘Tapaal’
Maitreya Mass Media, which is a part of Maitreya Group, have launched their first Marathi film ‘ Tapaal’ with muhurat shooting at Junner near Pune. On this occasion lead actors Milind Gunaji and Nandu Madhav took part in the initial shooting;in presence of writer Mangesh Hadavale( ‘ Tingya’ fame), cinematographer Laxman Utekar, executive producer Anant Bhuwad and president and managing director of Maitreya group Ms. Varsha Satpalkar. The film is being directed by Cinematographer Laxman Utekar.
According to writer Mangesh Hadavale, the story of the film revolves around a Postman and a boy from the village Ranga. During the muhurat of this film Ms. Varsha Satpalkar, distributed water storage cans and saplings to 100 villagers, as part of her social commitment.