Raj Sarkar’s new Marathi film ‘Flicker’ promises quality production
Producer Raj Sarkar who proudly declares his love for Marathi language and his inspiration Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has launched his new Marathi film ‘Flicker‘ which according to him will offer quality production. The shooting of this film has just started and Mr. Sarkar is paying personal attention to offer entertainment combined with glamour, so that not only Marathi audience but even Non Maharashtrian audience would appreciate it.
The film ‘Flicker‘ also presents Rajveer Sarkar a new star who will make his debut in Marathi films. Rajveer has already worked hard on his looks, physique and voice before entering this field. Directed by Amol Padave, the other highlights of this film are, South Music legend Ilaiya Raaja is composing music for this film with one song already recorded in the voice of ‘Kolavari fame.. Dhanush’. The film also stars Tanvi Kishore in the lead opposite Rajveer. The other artistes of this film are popular names like Sayaji Shinde, Sanjay Mone, Shubhangi Latkar, Pooja Pawar, Arun Kadam, Gaurav Ghatnekar, Manisha Kelkar, Mousami Tondvalkar, Vishakha Subhedar, Prabhakar More, Sayali Jadhav & Pratiksha Shirke. Cinematography by Udaysingh Mohite and art direction by Sandeep Rane are the other credits.
Will Aniket- Priyadarshan pair become hit in Marathi Films
Right from the time of 80s we have seen many pairs of heroes becoming hit because of their perfect timing for comedy. However, what the popularity of the pair Ashok Saraf – Laxmikant Berde achieved, no other pair has been able to do it. But, Marathi film makers have been attempting different combinations, to offer wholesome entertainment to the audience. Today, there are new subjects which can suit particular artistes.
We are all aware of the capabilities of actors Aniket Vishwasrao and Priyadarshan Jadhav. These two actors will be seen together in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Majhya Baikocha Priyakar‘, which is all set to release on 23rd November 2018. The makers of this film and director Rajeev S Ruia are confident about their pair and feel that both of them will offer best entertainment through this film and prove to be a hit pair.The film also stars Bhagyashree Mote, Priya Gamre, Anshuman Vichare, Bharat Ganeshpure, Padam Singh, Suresh Pillai, Swati Pansare and Anupam Takmoghe in other lead roles, to form a good team.
Rutwikk Kendre opts for South films
Rutwikk Kendre who began his acting career on small screen with ‘Manasicha Chitrakar’ later made his presence felt in Marathi stage and films. Only last month his film ‘Dry Day’ was released. Rutwik is presently shooting for his next film ‘Sargam’ But, besides this Marathi film, Rutwik who is the son of Marathi plays’ director Waman Kendre, is also opting for South films. According to reliable sources close to him, Rutwik is all set to make his debut in south films.
Rutwik is working very hard for his entry in south films. He is also being trained in martial arts, besides looking well after his fitness. Till now, no details are available about this film’s title etc. But, one thing is sure that his admirers are keen to know more about this film. Having received training at home since his childhood , Rutwik looks very confident while moving in all the three fields of acting, i.e. cinema, television and stage.
Ranveer Singh & Rohit Shetty celebrate Siddharth Jadhav’s birthday
At present Siddharth Jadhav is the only Marathi actor, who is in news in Hindi films. After being part of Rohit Shetty’s TV shows Comedy Circus and ‘Nach baliye-8′ Siddharth also performed in his films ‘Golmal’ and ‘Golmal Returns’. But now, Siddharth is also part of Rohit Shetty’s much talked about film ‘Simmba’ which has many Marathi characters. Even otherwise, Siddharth because of his friendly nature with the crew members, is very popular on the sets of the film. Even Rohit and Ranveer behave like his close friends on the sets of the film.
Recently, Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh surprised Siddharth Jadhav, with a grand celebration of his birthday in a very special way, to make it a memorable experience for our Marathi actor. Overwhelmed by this fine gesture, Siddharth reacted, “ I have been working in this entertainment industry since I was 13 years old. But till now, no one celebrated my birthday in this fashion. I am really grateful to Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh for making this birthday a memorable experience for me.”
Zee Studios launch the trailer of Nagraj Manjule’s film ‘Naal’
After presenting out of the box successful films like ‘Sairat‘ and ‘Fandry‘, Zee Studios and Nagraj Manjule have come together once again to present their latest film ‘Naal‘, which is directed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti. The film is now all set to release on 16th November 2018. On Wednesday evening the trailer launch event of this film was held , when Nagraj Manjule along with his team and the CEO and Business head of Zee Studios namely Sharik Patel & Mangesh Kulkarni were present.
The story of ‘Naal‘ revolves around 8 year old Chaitanya and his kind hearted mother. Chaitanya’s father is a landlord in a remote village and therefore he meets all the demands of his beloved son. The film shows an unexpected turn in Chaitanya’s otherwise smooth moving journey of life. The film has been produced by a big team of producers including the director along with Mr. Nagraj Manjule. The story and screenplay and cinematography is by director Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti himself. Music by A.V.Prafulchandra and background music by Advait Nemlekar and the other credits. Srinivas Pokle plays the role of Chaitanya in this film, while the other lead artistes of this film are, Nagraj Manjule, Devika Daftardar, Seva Chavan, Deepti Devi & Om Bhutkar.
Sai Tamhankar trurns owner of Pro kabaddi Kolhapur team
In many pro sports events we have seen Bollywood actresses like Priety Zinta, Shilpa Shetty involved in ownership of their respective teams in IPL Cricket. Then we have also seen Abhishek Bachchan owning football as well as Pro kabaddi teams. And now, for the first time a Marathi artiste has come forward to own a sports team. Yes, it is Sai Tamhankar who has purchased a team ‘Kolhapur Mavale‘ in the Maharshtra Kusti Dangal league. With Sai Tamhankar owning this team, the Kusti league will surely bring glamour to this sports.
Sai Tamhankar is the only woman to own a team in this pro Kusti league. Reacting to her new role, Sai says, ” I belong to a place like Sangli and hence I am well aware of the Kusti culture of neighbouring place Kolhapur. And I am well conversant with the moves of this game. My intention of buying a team is that no Kusti player should suffer because of finance. They also deserve good money.” Even otherwise, Sai is also Known for attempting something different and this is the best example.
Lokesh Gupte’s family is totally involved in ‘Ek Sangaychay – Unsaid Harmony’
We are all aware of Lokesh Gupte‘s acting and writing talent . But, through the forthcoming much talked about Marathi film, ‘Ek Sangaychay…Unsaid Harmony‘, besides writing and editing, Lokesh is also making his debut as a director. His wife Chaitrali a renowned actress has shouldered the responsibility of costume designing and above all, his daughter Shubhavi is making her debut in acting through this film. So, the entire family is totally involved in the making of this film, which stars Bollywood actor Kay Kay Menon in the lead role opposite Rajeshwari Sachdev.
The film also stars Milind Pathak, Ajit Bhure, Vineet Sharma, Shalv Kinjavadekar, Harshita Sohal, Vibhav Rajadhyaksha, Abhijit Aamkar, & Sachin Salvi in prominent roles. Speaking about her acting debut, Shubhavi said that she was aware that there was a character of her age in this film. “But, I never asked my father about it. One day, my father called me with that character name and I just smiled. Later, he asked me to give audition. Thereafter began my training. I had to read the script along with other artistes of this film and this helped me a lot during shooting, when the entire cast was very cooperative. At present, I am not sure, whether I would be taking up acting as my career. Therefore, will not be able to comment about my future plans. ”
Padmini Kolhapure to return to Marathi films after 14 years
Having won the Filmfare award at a very young age, Padmini Kolhapure had a very successful career in Bollywood as a big star during 80s and 90s. For ‘Insaf Ka Taraju‘ she won the best supporting actress award in 1981, while for ‘Prem Rog‘ she won the best actress Filmfare award, which was a big achievement. Padmini made her debut in Marathi films through ‘Chimni Pakhara‘ which was a hit film and also won her many popular awards. She is now doing Ashutosh Gowarikar’s next Hindi film ‘panipat‘ in lead role. But, at the same time she is returning to Marathi cinema, in lead role through Shashank Udapurkar’s next film ‘Pravas‘.
Padmini’s journey as an actress began as a child actress through the film ‘Ek Khiladi Bawan Patte‘ and thereafter she has not looked back. With films like ‘Ishq Ishq Ishq’, ‘Zindagi’, ‘Dream Girl’,’Sajan Bina Suhagan’, ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ and others, she soon matured into a young beautiful actress to perform in lead roles opposite big Bollywood actors like Mithun Chakraborty, Rishi kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Raj Babbar, Jitendra, Kumar Gaurav and others in several films. Few years ago, She also played Shahid kapoor’s mother in the film ‘Fata Poster Nikla hero‘. But besides acting with the help of her husband Tutu Sharma, she continues to produce Hindi, Marathi and other regional language films. In forthcoming Marathi film ‘Prawaas‘ Padmini is playing a totally different kind of lead role opposite Ashok Saraf and the shooting of this film is in progress at present.
“वंजर” सिनेमाचे मोशन पोस्टर रिलीज
झाडे लावा, झाडे जगवा असा उदोउदो आपण करत असलो तरी त्यासाठी आपण स्वतः त्यासाठी एक पाऊल उचलणे महत्वाचे ठरते. अशाच आशयाचा ‘वंजर‘ सिनेमा विद्या गवई दिग्दर्शित लवकरच तुमच्या भेटीला येणार आहे. आसरा फिल्म प्रॉडक्शन निर्मित या सिनेमाचे मोशन पोस्टर विजयादशमीच्या निमित्ताने प्रदर्शित झाले. लवकरच या सिनेमाच्या चित्रीकरणाला सुरुवात होणार आहे. चित्रपट सुरू होण्याआधीच सिनेमाचे मोशन पोस्टर रिलीज होणारा हा पहिला मराठी सिनेमा आहे.
या सिनेमाच्या मोशन पोस्टरमध्ये निसर्ग ही आपली देणगी आहे आणि ती नष्ट करण्याचा आपल्याला काहीच अधिकार नाही, असा संदेश देण्यात आला आहे. लवकरच सिनेमातील कलाकारांची घोषणा करण्यात येणार आहे. कथा,पटकथा विद्या गवई यांची असून, सवांद आणि प्रमुख सहाय्यक मनोज सोनवणे असून सिनेमाच्या निर्मिती प्रमुखाची सूत्र रंगराव घागरे सांभाळत आहेत.
Shubhangi Tambale finds all the attention after ‘Boyz-2’
We are all aware that ‘Boyz-2‘ which is the sequel of the last year’s film ‘Boyz‘ is a male dominated film. But unlike ‘Boyz’ which brought into popularity the three young boys in the film, the ‘Boyz-2‘ found all the attention towards female actress Shubhangi Tambale. She plays the role of Swati, whom the villain of the film calls Swati darling in almost all the scenes to their share.
According to the makers of this latest version of ‘Boyz‘, Shubhangi has turned out to be the ‘Queen of Hearts’ for the entire team of this film. Her popularity is rising day after day and for her entry in every scene, she receives huge response from young audience present in cinema hall. Reacting to her sudden popularity, Shubhangi says, ” While making this film, I had only thought that I am part of this big film and that I was playing a character, which will be remembered by the audience. But, I never expected such an overwhelming response from well wishers, who have been trying to reach me, only to convey their good wishes to me.”