‘Jungjauhar’ muhurat performed at historical Raigad Fort
Raigad Fort in Maharashtra has a special significance, reminding us about the sacrifice of the brave soldiers part of the army of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. And one of them was great Baji Prabhu Deshpande, who fought bravely with the army of Siddhi Jouhar at Pawankhind , when they were surrounded at Panhalgad.
Director Digpal Lanjekar known for making films on such historical battles and was heroes, was inspired by the battle fought by Baji Prabhu Deshpande and hence decided to make a film to enable the audience to feel his bravery act in cinematic form. During the muhurat ceremony director Digpal Lanjekar and actor Chinmay Mandlekar performed the pooja. On this occasion other artistes of the film like Ankit Mohan, Harish Dudhade, Hrishi Saxena, Vikram Gaikwad, Rohan Mankani and Sushrut Mankani were present.
Produced by Ajay Aniruddh Aarekar this film is expected to release in the month of June.
Actor Alok Rajwade turns director with ‘Ashleel Udyog Mitra Mandal’
Actor Alok Rajwade is all set to make his debut as director on 6th March 2020 with his forthcoming Marathi film with an unusual title ‘Ashleel Udyog Mitra Mandal’ Prior to this, Alok had worked as actor and director with experimental plays. Recently, poster, trailer and music of this film was launched simultaneously in presence of makers, star cast and technicians of the film.
Produced by Gauri and Buny Dalmia , Suresh Deshmane & Vinod Satav, the film stars Abhay Mahajan and Parna Pethe in lead roles along with Sayali Pathak, Akshay Tanksale, Ruturaj Shinde, Ketan Visal, Virat Madke in prominent roles. Special appearances by Sai Tamhankar and Amey wagh in this film are other added attraction. Lyrics by Saket Kanetkar and Omkar Kulkarni and music by Saket kanetkar are other credits of this film which revolves around teenagers
Ajay Gogavale’s song from film ‘Basta’ launched on social media
Music plays a very important role in all those films which are based on love stories. Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Basta’ is based on one such subject where the audience will witness a story about a marriage. Directed by Tanaji Ghadge, the film stars Sayali Sanjeev and Akshay Tanksale and Parth Bhalerao in lead roles. Story written by Arwind Jagtap, lyrics by Mangesh Kagne & Shankar Pawar and music by Santosh Mulekar are the other credits of this film. Recently, a song recorded in the voice of popular singer Ajay Gogavale was launched on social media by the makers of this film. And this musical song with the wordings ‘Phool Zultya Yelicha…” very well rendered by the singer and beautifully composed has invited the attention of music lovers. After watching this song, it is felt that music will play a very important role in this film.
Devotional Marathi song ‘Devak Kalaji Re’ sets new record
Meaningful popular song ‘Devaak Kalji Re….’ from award winning Marathi film ‘Redu’ has created a new history of setting a record of 100 Million views not only among Youtube viewers in India but also all over the world. Produced by Navalkishore Sarda and directed by Sagar Vanjari ‘Redu’ was released on 18th May 2018 and since then won awards besides being released at many international film festivals. The film also attained popularity because of the hit song ‘Devaak Kalji Re….’ which invited attention of youtube viewers all over the world.
The song penne by Guru Thakur is composed by Vijay Narayan Gavande and rendered by Ajay Gogavale. Speaking about the success attained by this song, director of the film Sagar Vanjari says, “Before completion of two years, the song has been seen by 100 Million viewers, which makes all of us happy in this Marathi film industry. What is more encouraging is that many viewers have commented below the video stating that this song not only inspired them, but also prevented some of them from the bad thought of suicides. Till now, we have received 300 million views for the song with faster beats like ‘Zingaat’, but to get so many views for an emotion filled devotional song , is certainly a new record.”
Subhash Ghai gets ready to offer his Marathi film ‘Vijeta’ on 12th March
Bollywood Showman Subhash Ghai who in the past has presented quality Marathi films like ‘Sanai Chowghade’, ‘Valu’ and ‘Sanhita’ is now getting ready to offer his next Marathi film ‘Vijeta’ on 12th March 2020 under the banner of his Mukta Arts. From the poster of the film it clearly indicates that ‘Vijeta’ is set on the sports background and hence has generated more interest among Marathi film lovers.
Written and directed by reputed director Amol Shetge, produced by Rahul Puri and Raju Farooqui, co produced by Suresh Pai, the film stars big artistes like Subodh Bhave, Pooja Sawant, Pritam Kagne, Sushant Shelar, Madhav Devchake, Manasi Kulkarni, Tanvi Kishore, Devendra Chougule, Deepti Dhotre, Krutika Tulaskar and Gaurish Shipurkar. Music by Rohan-Rohan, cinematography by Udaysingh Mohite and editing by Ashish Mhatre are the other credits.
Musical ‘Tattaad’ trailer launched on social media
Writer-director Rahul Gautam Ovhaal and producers Rakesh Bhosale, Sushil Deshpande and Pretam Mhatre launched the trailer of their forthcoming Marathi film ‘Tattaad’ in presence of their promising team of artistes and technicians. Having already declared that this film’s story revolves around a Trumpet player in a Band, the trailer of this film indicates that it will be a musical film.
Starring a big team of artistes comprising of Chetan DK, Manasi Phatak, Jyoti Subhash, Anil Nagarkar, Rahul Belapurkar, Sagar Pawar, Prafullkumar Kamble, Akshada Katkar , Girija Jhad, Sudarshan Kale, Rohit Jadhav, Rajesh More, Sharad Dhikule, Swapnil Dhongade, Prasad Ozarkar and Kaka Shirole, the film is all set for release on 21st February 2020 all over Maharashtra.
आलोक राजवाडे घेऊन येतोय ‘अश्लील उद्योग मित्र मंडळ’
अभिनेता आलोक राजवाडेने प्रायोगिक रंगभूमीवर अभिनय, दिग्दर्शन अशा वैविध्यपूर्ण भूमिकांमधून आपली ओळख निर्माण केली आहे. ‘नाटक कंपनी’ या संस्थेच्या माध्यमातून प्रायोगिक रंगभूमीवर सातत्याने तो वेगवेगळे प्रयोग करत असतो. याशिवाय ‘बोक्या सातबंडे’, ‘विहीर’, ‘रमा माधव’, ‘कासव’, ‘राजवाडे अँड सन्स’, ‘फॅमिली कट्टा’, ‘पिंपळ’ आदी मराठी चित्रपटातील त्याच्या भूमिका लक्षवेधी ठरल्या आहेत.
आलोक आता नवी इनिंग खेळण्यास सज्ज झाला असून तो लवकरच चित्रपट दिग्दर्शक म्हणून पदार्पण करत आहे. ‘अश्लील उद्योग मित्र मंडळ’ असे आलोकच्या पहिल्या मराठी चित्रपटाचे नाव असून या बद्दल बोलताना आलोक राजवाडे म्हणाला, ‘‘एका टीनएजर मुलाच्या वयात येण्याची गोष्ट या चित्रपटात आहे. सेक्शुअल फँटसी ते खऱ्या प्रेमाचा अर्थ म्हणजे नक्की काय? याचा उलगडा करण्याचा प्रयत्न केला आहे.’’. या चित्रपटामध्ये युथफुल स्टारकास्ट असून हा चित्रपट लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला येणार आहे.
‘Makeup’ and ‘Mhorkya’ to release this Friday
‘Sairat’ fame young actress Rinku Rajguru’s next film ‘Makeup’ and National award winning children’s film ‘Mhorkya’ will be the Friday attraction for coming week. While ‘Makeup’ success will depend upon the popularity of Rinku and the type of character played by her, ‘Mhorkya’ will depend on sensible audience looking for something ‘Out of the box’ from Marathi film industry.
Both the films are debut films of respective directors Amar Deokar who makes his debut as writer director through ‘Mhorkya’, is also debut film of producer and artistes of this film. The film’s artistes Raman Deokar and Yashraj Karhade have also won national awards for acting , besides their film winning best children’s film National award. ‘Makeup’ which has Chinmay Udgirkar in the lead opposite Rinku, is directed by debutant Ganesh Pandit.
Now, it remains to be seen which film will attract the attention of audience at theatre windows?
Happy days ahead for actress Pritam Kagne
Having performed in films like ‘Navara Majha Bhovra’, ‘Tujha Majha Arranged Marriage’, ‘Sangharshayatra’ , ‘Halal’ in Marathi and ‘Monsoon Football’ & ’31st October’ in Hindi, actress Pritam Kagne has now become a recognised actress. In her short acting career she has worked with renowned artistes and reputed directors.
Having already done a film ‘Halal’ with National award winning director Shivaji Loten Patil, Pritam has got another chance to do a film titled ‘Vajvuya BandBaja‘ with him , opposite well known artistes like Mangesh Desai, Sameer Dharmadhikari and Chinmay Udgirkar. Poster of this film was released recently in Pune and this film is due for release on 20th March 2020.
However, before that she has one more big banner film ‘Vijeta’ also lined up for release on 12th March 2020 directed by Amol Shetge. Then she has one more much awaited film ‘Ahilya’ directed by Raju Parsekar in which she plays a Police Officer. This film is also expected to release around 3rd April 2020. So, happy days are head for this promising actress during next two months.
‘Basta’ is all about wedding preparations
Wedding is considered to be a an very important event in every person’s life. And when it is time for wedding purchases the term ‘Basta’ has an important significance. One such Marathi film with this title is now getting ready for release. Recently, the poster of this film was released, inviting the attention of film lovers.
The picture on this poster shows leading lady Sayali Sanjeev dressed up as a bride with a smiling face. Produced by Sunil Phadtare and Varsha Mukesh Patil the film is directed by Tanaji Ghadge and written by Arvind Jagtap. Music is by Santosh Mulekar and the film also stars Akshay Tanksale and Parth Bhalerao in lead roles clearly indicating that it will be an entertaining film. The film is due for release on 3rd April 2010.