Sachin Khedekar to return to Marathi stage after 21 years
Renowned stage, television and film actor Sachin Khedekar will be returning to Marathi stage after almost 21 years. Jigisha and Ashtavinayak production companies known for their best Marathi plays ‘Get Well Soon’,’ Hamlet’,’ Hasava Fasavi’,’ Vada Chirebandi’ Char Chaughi’,’ Ajjibai Joraat’ and others; will be producing their next play ‘Bhumika’ with Sachin Khedekar in lead role.
Presented by Chandrakant Kulkarni, this play will witness comeback of Sachin Khedekar on Marathi stage after a log gap and therefore his admirers and well wishers are excited to see him perform on stage. Kshitij Patwardhan has written this play ‘Bhumika’, which is directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni. However, the other artistes of this play are not yet disclosed. Also, the kind of role Sachin will be portraying in this play is also kept in abeyance.
Mahesh Manjrekar ready to present his new Marathi play ‘Filter Coffee’
Renowned film maker Mahesh Manjrekar is now getting ready to stage his Marathi play ‘Filter Coffee’, taking into account the demand for Marathi plays from Marathi audience. Made under the banner of Advait and Ashwami Theatres and presented by Mahesh Manjrekar, this play is written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. ‘Filter Coffee’ will be ready to serve the Marathi theatre audience from 6th April 2025.
Produced by Dilip Madhav Jagtap and co-produced by Rahul Bhandare, this play stars Virajas Kulkarni, Vikram Gaikwad, Kunal Meshram, Ankita Lande and Urmila Kanetkar Kothare in lead roles. Speaking about this play, Mahesh Manjrekar says, “ I wanted to present this play in the year 1992, but couldn’t present it that time. Now, I will be presenting it, besides directing. Like perfect filter coffee this coffee will also taste sweet and bitter combination and will be a suspense thriller. I am sure, the Marathi theatre audience will enjoy it.”
Virajas Kulkarni who will be performing on stage for the first time, is excited , as he has got an opportunity to present himself on stage under the direction of reputed director like Mahesh Manjrekar. Music by Hitesh Modak, Light effects by Shital Talpade, production design by Sandesh Bendre and costumes by Laxman Yallapa Gullar are the other credits of this play.
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‘Sundari – The history of Lavani’ to be staged in USA in July 2025
‘Lavani’ is an art combining the beauty of words and emotion together to keep it alive. Known as ‘Lavani King’, Maharashtra’s popular Lavani choreographer Ashish Patil has given a new form to ‘Lavani’ with his show ‘Sundari The History of Lavani’. Besides preserving the originality of this art . Ashish has popularized this show successfully.
Now, he is taking this show to USA in the month of July 2025 so as to enable the art lovers of this form to watch it live. The critics and admirers of this art have already praised this presentation stating that this show captures the attention of all such art lovers. So, The combination of Amruta Khanvilkar and Ashish Patil are now getting ready to capture the American audience.
’22 Maratha Battalion’ to highlight ‘Guerrilla Tactics’ of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
We are all aware that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was not only a great fighter, known for his bravery; but he adopted ‘Guerilla tactics’ to overcome his enemies. Forthcoming Marathi film ’22 Maratha Battalion’ will be highlighting all such Guerilla tactics used by Shivaji Maharaj during many memorable battles fought by him. Recently, poster of this film was released on social media, which has generated more interest among the film lovers about this film.
Produced by Rupesh Dinkar and Sanjay Baburao Pagare, written & directed by Prakash Janardan Pawar the screenplay and dialogues of this film are written by Nilesh Mahigaokar. This film stars a big team of popular artistes like Pravin Tarde, Prasad Oak, Ashok Samarth, Pushkar Jog, Somnath Avghade, Abhinay Berde, Utkarsh Shinde, Yash Dimble, Sapna Mane, Tisha Sanjay Pagare, Amruta Dhongde, Shivali Parab & Ayushree Pawar in lead roles. This film will be released in Marathi and Hindi languages
Most awaited ‘Follower’ to be released on 21st March
The most awaited Marathi film ‘Follower’ which was premiered at the prestigious Rotterdam International film festival, is now all set to release on 21st March 2025. Recently, the poster of this film was released on social media. This film will throw light on the Belgaum border issue and will be a story of three friends which has a unique combination of Marathi, Kannada and Hindi languages together. This film will be released in Maharashtra, Belgaum and Bengaluru simultaneously.
Produced by a big group of eight producers and three co producers this film is written and directed by Harshad Nalawade. Besides being one of the producers and director Harshad has also played the lead role in this film along with other artistes like Raghu Basarimarad and Dona Munshi. Cinematography by Saket Gyani, editing by Maulik Sharma, lyrics and playback singer Samyak Singh and music byAbhigyan Arora are the other credits of this film.
Rajdutt releases poster of ‘April May 99′
93 year old renowned director of Marathi films Rajdutt recently released the poster of forthcoming Marathi film ‘April May 99′. This film is being made by two brothers Rajesh Mapuskar and Rohan Mapuskar, who have come together for the first time to make this film. We are all aware that Rajesh and Rohan have already established themselves in Hindi film industry with their work. Now, their coming together for a Marathi film has generated a lot of curiosity among the filmlovers.
This film which is all set for release on 16th May 2025 coinciding with summer vacation, talks about friendship and dreams of youth and will connect with their memories during summer vacation. The poster of this film shows four youngsters with their bicycles on the backdrop of the blue sky. Speaking on this occasion of poster release, writer–director Rohan Mapuskar said that it was their privilege to have respected Rajdutt ji, as chief guest; because during their childhood, they watched all films of Rajdutt ji in their mini theatre at Srivardhan.
Pushkar Jog releases romantic song ‘O Bavari’ from ‘Hardik Shubhechcha’
We are all aware that actor- filmmaker Pushkar Jog recently released the poster of his forthcoming film ‘Hardik Shubhechcha’ to generate more interest about his film. Now, coinciding with Valentines’ day, he released the romantic song ‘O Bavari…’ from his film, which has been shot on him and actress Hemal Ingale, at beautiful locations of Dubai, including the Miracle garden and the famous desert of Dubai.
This romantic song has been penned by Mandar Cholkar and rendered by popular singer Sonu Nigam on the music of Rohan-Rohan. Pushkar Jog has always been trying to offer something different through his films. And this time, also he has attempted a new subject. This film will be released on 21st March 2025.
‘Banjara’ to release on 16th May 2025
V.S.Productions and Morya Productions the makers of Marathi film ‘Banjara’ have announced that they will release this film on 16th May 2025. Based on the backdrop of friendship and self realization, the story, screenplay writing and direction of this film is by Sneh Ponkshe. And this film stars Sneh along with Sharad Ponkshe, Bharat Jadhav, Sunil Barve, Saksham Kulkarni and Adiya Dhanraj in lead roles. This film is produced by Rohitni ijaysinh Patwardhan and Sharad Ponkshe.
The recently released poster of this film shows the three friends Sneh, Saksham and Aditya proceeding on a journey and their body language clearly indicates that they are happy to take on this adventure filled journey. According to Mr. Sharad Ponkshe, he feels happy that this is a debut film of his son Sneh with direction. And that it was his privilege to work under his direction. Director Sneh Ponkshe is thankful to his father and senior artistes like Bharat Jadhav and Sunil Barve for their guidance from time to time.
‘Gulkand’ teaser released on Valentine’s day
After making official announcement with release of poster of their film ‘Gulkand’ sometime back, now producers Sachin Goswami, Sachin Mote and Sanjay Chhabriya and director Sachin Goswami have released the teaser of this film on the occasion of Valentines’ day. The teaser of this film shows humor filled story of two couples Dhavale and Mane.
Teaser of this film also makes it clear that Sai Tamhankar has been paired with comedy King Sameer Chougule, who is playing a lead hero for the first time. Similarly Prasad Oak will be seen in lead role opposite Isha Dey. Besides these four artistes, this film also stars Vanita Kharat, Mandar Mandavkar, Jui Bhagwat,Tejas Raut, Sharvil Apte in important roles.
According to Sanjay Chhabriya, as ‘Gulkand’ has 10 benefits to offer; the 11th benefit is ‘happiness’. This much awaited film will be released on 1st May 2025