Finally, the curtain raised to reveal Sanjay Narvekar as Anna
For the past several days there was a buzz on social networking sites about the news ‘Anna is coming’. So, obviously, it created a lot of curiosity among Marathi film lovers, as to who this Anna is ? And, who is playing this character of Anna and in which film? Finally, the curtain has been raised to reveal actor Sanjay Narvekar as Anna. Sanjay will be returning with his character of Anna, in the second part of the film ‘Ye Re Ye Re Paisa’, which is all set to release on 9th August 2019.
Produced by Amey Khopkar Entertainment, Purple Blue Entertainment, Trans FX Studios, ‘Ye Re Ye Re Paisa-2′ is being directed by actor turned director Hemant Dhome. In the new poster unveiled Sanjay Narvekar who plays the central character of Anna has been shown returning to India with a big suitcase on which it is written ‘Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui hain’. It is very clear that with his presence Sanjay will once again make this film more entertaining.
Poorvi Bhave offers ‘Bhaj Ganapati Song’ in her Antarnaad series
Dancer turned actress Poorvi Bhave is known for her creative dancing skills, ever since she learned Bharat Natyam since her child hood days. Recently, Poorvi launched her new album in Antarnaad series, which contains ‘Bhaj Ganapati’ song in Bharat Natyam style. The song has been composed by Poorvi’s mother and renowned classical singer Varsha Bhave. Poorvi always felt that her new series should begin with a Ganapati song on Bharat Natyam style. She has assured that the next songs in this series will also offer variety.
‘Bhaj Ganapati’ song has been picturised at Gundeshwar temple in Sinnar. Speaking about her experience during picturisation of this song, Poorvi Bhave says, “ This song was shot during the month of May, when the temperature was maximum. The flooring around the temple area used to become so hot that it was not possible to walk barefoot on it. Moreover , the flooring was also uneven and we had limited time allowed for this shoot. So, dancing on this floor was more challenging, but I had to accept this challenge. Most of the shots were taken in one take. But, the result has been more than satisfying, with good response received on youtube.”
Did you recognise the celebrity in this photo?
During the earlier days of stage plays and feature films, male artistes used to perform female characters, as there were very less females coming forward in the acting profession. But now, time has changed. Female actresses have taken the challenge to perform male characters. This happened on the sets of director Naresh Bidkar‘s forthcoming Marathi film ‘Once More’. Actually, they were looking for a female to perform the character of a male and unanimously everybody on the sets decided only on one name, which was Rohini Hattangadi.
In this film Rohini Hattangadi plays the role of grandfather , the photograph of this character is seen in this picture. It wasn’t an easy task to perform this character. So, you can imagine how much of hard work must have been there to play this role. When director Bidkar was looking for an artiste to play the double role of male and female simultaneously, he approached Rohini Hattangadi and she accepted this offer, as she found it challenging. Bollywood make up artistes Ramesh and Kamalesh have done prosthetic make up for Rohiniji and this process used to take five hours before the shoot and removal of make up 2 hours after the shoot. So, get ready to watch Rohini Hattangadi in this unusual role on 1st August 2019, when the film will be released all over Maharashtra.
Actress Smita Tambe turns glamorous for photo shoot
Popular Marathi film actress Smita Tambe , known for her award winning performances and roles in off beat Marathi films, for the first time took part in a glamorous photo shoot and this turned out to be a big news. Speaking on this occasion, Smita said, “For the past 10-15 years I haven’t taken part in such kind of photo shoot. Whatever photo shoots I have done so far, were related to my roles for posters of my films released so far. Therefore, my glamorous photos had never appeared before by fans.”
Incidentally, this year 2019 there are many new happenings in her personal and professional life. When asked about this, she said, “Yes, at the beginning of this year, I got married and thereafter I saw many new happenings in my life. I made a comeback on Marathi stage through professional play ‘Idiots.’ Then, turned a producer through a film ‘Sawat’ followed by my entry into digital world. Now, my three web series are due for release one after the other. There are new projects in Marathi and Bollywood, announcement of which will be made soon.”
“Acting is the art of creating an illusion” – Vikram Gokhale
As part of their Acting Workshop, Vikram Gokhale Acting Academy had recently organised a discussion cum debate at the Shree Ganesh Kala Krida Rangmanch Pune, where dignitaries like Vikram Gokhale, Varsha Usgaonkar, Girish Pardeshi, Meghrajraje Bhosale and Rajaram Kore of Zoom Films were present. The programme began with lighting of the lamp.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikram Gokhale said, “Acting is the art of creating an illusion. Acting Performance of the actor should be such that it should look very realistic. While performing in plays like ‘Nakalat Saare Ghadale’ and ‘Barister’, it was a big challenge for me. Whether it is a play or a film, total involvement into the character is very important.” Then giving some tips to newcomers, he added, “While entering this filed, it is very necessary to possess self confidence. At the same time one should have ability to observe & learn small things in this process.”
Varsha Usgaonkar and Girish Pardeshi also offered guidance to the participants, through their respective speeches. The programme received a very good response from newcomers coming from Pune and surrounding areas. Milind Shintre anchored the programme.
“It has always been my pleasure to sing Marathi song” – Javed Ali
Renowned singer Javed Ali is not new to Marathi songs. Whenever there were offers made to him to sing for Marathi cinema, he has never said no. Javed Ali has rendered two songs in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Whatsapp Love’ , music of which was released recently, at his hands, in the capacity of chief guest. Speaking on this occasion, Javed Ali said, “ I live in Maharashtra and Mumbai is my ‘karmabhoomi’. Though I come from Delhi, many other artistes like me attained success in Maharashtra. I grew up listening to the Hindi and Marathi songs of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosale. My favourite Marathi songs are ‘Dayaghana…’ and ‘Mendichya panavar..’ Therefore, whenever I am called to sing a Marathi song, I feel very happy. Music of ‘Whats app Love’ is very appealing and therefore this film will surely be a musical hit.”
The film is produced and directed by Hemant Kumar Mahale who has so far successfully organised Indian musical shows abroad. Since ‘Whats app Love’ will be his first film, he wants to make it a musical film. Besides Javed Ali, the film also offers other renowned singers like Asha Bhosale & Shreya Ghoshal. The trailer of this film which was also released on this occasion, clearly suggested that for ‘Whats app’ users this film will turn out to be a perfect guide. The film stars Rakesh Bapat, Anuja Sathe, Persian actress Sareh Fer, Pallavi Shetty, Anup Choudhari and Anuradha Rajadhyaksha. Music by Nitin Shankar, lyrics by Ajita kale and camera by Suresh Suvarna are the other credits.
The film will be released all over Maharashtra on 12th July 2019.
Sai Tamhankar fan club make hundred under privileged children happy
We are all aware that Marathi actress Sai Tamhankar always finds time for her social commitments. Similarly her fan club ‘Saiholiks’ which comprises of many well wishers, carry forward her message to the society by involving themselves in some social commitment. Recently, on the occasion of Sai’s birthday, this fan club distributed school kit to hundred under privileged children and saw happiness on their faces.
Speaking about their work, her fans said that every year they celebrate their favourite star Sai’s birthday by taking up some kind of social work. During the last three years they have planted trees in different parts of state to celebrate her birthday. Reacting to this fine gesture from her fan club, Sai said, “ I consider myself fortunate that I have such a wonderful group of people as my well wishers, who think of different ideas to celebrate my birthday in a unique way.”
Siddharth – Mrunmayee get ready for their film’s release on 28th June
Writer- director Sameer Joshi, who had earlier made films like ‘Mangalashtaka Once More’, ‘Mamachya Gavala Jaooya’, ‘Bus Stop‘, besides writing & directing many TV serials is now ready with his next film ‘Miss You Mister’ which is all set to release on 28th June 2019. Also getting ready with their film are Siddharth Chandekar & Mrunmayee Deshpande who had earlier worked together in a popular Marathi serial and also Milind Uke‘s Hindi film during their teenage.
Both Siddharth and Mrunmayee are equally excited about their film’s release, which according to them talks about ‘long distance relationship’ between a newly married couple. In short, it is about the present busy lifestyle of couple and the humour arising out of it. . How their characters find way after facing this situation, is what the film’s story is all about. Presented by Mantra Vision, the film also stars versatile Marathi artistes like Rajan Bhise, Savita Prabhune, Avinash Narkar, Radhika Vidyasagar and others.
‘Takatak’ all set for release on 28th June
Different types of comedy subjects are dealt by our Marathi film makers over the years. Now, for the first time in Marathi Cinema, sex comedy which has dodged Marathi Cinema in a big way, is all set to release on 28th June 2019. Milind Kavade who has directed several successful films in Marathi is coming up with this film suitably titled ‘Takatak’ which he has claimed to be a sex comedy in Marathi. .Produced under the banner of Purple Bull Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., V. Patke Films and Gaonwala Creations, ‘Takatak’ has a pertinent message as the undercurrent.
According to the makers, The USP of the film ‘Takatak’ is that the right type of artistes have been cast with suitable roles. Prathamesh Parab, Ritika Shrotri will be seen together in the film for the first time in the film and the trailer has raised the expectations from the film. Also there will be the pair of Abhijit Aamkar and Pranali Bhalerao in the company of stalwarts like Bharat Ganeshpure, Pradeep Patwardhan, Ananda Karekar performing under the able guidance of the director Milind Kavade. Varun Likhate has composed the songs of this film. Milind Kavade & Ajay Thakur have written the story and screenplay while Sanjay Navgire has written the dialogues while Hazrat Sheikh (Vali) is the DOP of the film.
Savani Ravindra’s new musical series on the occasion of World Music day
World Music day is a fest for all those singers for whom music is just an integral part of their life. This time on the occasion of this World Music day, popular singer Savani Ravindra has offered a special treat for music lovers in the form of new music series, which has been launched on social media. Speaking on this occasion, Savani says, “Actually, those like me who have dedicated their entire life to music, for them every day is ‘music day’.”
Then briefing about her music series, Savani says, “This new series contains combination of old and new Marathi and Hindi songs. It has different moods like devotional, romantic, rain songs etc. Now days, music lovers like to listen to something new and raw. Another highlight of this series is that while shooting these songs there was no break taken and therefore, there was no question of retakes. I am glad that this music series has been receiving very good response from the music lovers.”