Swapnil & Mukta getting ready to return with ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-3′
Swapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve are two big names in Marathi film industry. Their chemistry has always worked very well together on small as well as big screen. Their film ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai‘, which was released five years ago, was a super-duper hit on national as well as international level. The success was repeated when its sequel ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai -2‘ was released two years ago.
Now, the history is all set to be repeated as producer Sanjay Chhabria and Associate-producer Amit Bhanushali with director Satish Rajwade are getting ready to release the third part of ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai‘ on 7th December this year. Recently, the super hit pair of Swapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve joined director Satish Rajwade to announce this release date of their film.
Speaking on this occasion, Director Satish Rajwade said, “We did not expect Mumbai Pune Mumbai (MPM) to be successful to such an extent. Mumbai Pune Mumbai (MPM) as now has become became a cult, setting a trend of ‘one of its kind love story’. MPM has now become a habit with the audience. People are now more curious about the lives of Gautam and Gauri and are relating themselves with the happenings in the lives of this couple.” The makers are confident that ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-3‘ will be equally supported by the audience.
The title track of ‘Dostigiri’ released
‘Tujhi Majhi Yari Dosti…‘ which is the title track of the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Dostigiri‘ was released on the occasion of International Friendship day, which is just few days away. Music directors Rohan Rohan have filled in the required sweetness and naughtiness into this song suited to the title of the ‘Dostigiri‘ film. Both of them have rendered this song in their voices along with Prajakta Shukre. Speaking about their friendship, the music director duo said that it was their friendship, which brought them together in this music field.
Actor Sanket Pathak also says that this title song has been special for him, as the picturisation of this song was the beginning of the film’s shooting. “It was during the shooting of this song brought me close to Akshay, Vijay and Pooja, who were till then strangers to me. All of us really had a great time full of fun during this period,” he added. Produced by Santosh Pankar and directed by Vijay Shinde, the film stars Sanket Pathak, Pooja Malekar, Pooja Jaiswal, Vijay Gite, Akshay Waghmare is all set for release on 24th August 2018 all over Maharashtra.
Teaser of Marathi film ‘Take Care Good Night’ released
The teaser of much awaited Marathi film ‘Take Care Good Night‘ was released on Monday . The story of this film is written by Girish Joshi, which is based on a real life incident faced by his relative. Directed by Girish Joshi who is also making his debut as a director, ‘Take Care Good Night’ film is produced by Himanshu Patil and Mahesh Manjrekar with music by Narendra Bhide. The film stars Sachin Khedekar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Iravati Harshe, Aadinath Kothare and Parna Pethe and is set for release across the state of Maharashtra on August 31st, 2018.
Actually, ‘Take Care Good Night‘ film’s theme consists of a city family fighting a cyber criminal who is threatening its stability and pride. There are problems, as the technologically handicapped father has to learn to overcome his fear of changing technology, while the mother needs to revisit her long-forgotten counselling skills, even as the daughter is compelled to open a channel of communication with her parents. All the answers are revealed in the story that examines the personal and social facets of a tech-driven lifestyle. So, in today’s time with technological advancement in every field and rise in cyber crimes, it will be interesting to watch a film on this subject.
‘Once More’ will be Ashutosh Patki’s debut in Marathi cinema
Having performed in two Marathi mega serials ‘Mendichya Panavar‘ and ‘Durva‘, Ashutosh Patki, (son of renowned music director Ashok Patki) is all set to make his debut in Marathi cinema, through his forthcoming film ‘Once More‘, which is scheduled for release on 12th October this year. After his graduation in Hotel Management, Ashutosh Patki decided to switch over to acting profession and found suitable roles in TV serials. Since then, acting has been his passion.
Ashutosh says that this particular film came to him from producer Suhas Jahagirdar, who is a good friend of his father. When he approached Ashutosh and explained to him the story and his lead role, he immediately agreed for the same. Thereafter, there was a script session with director Naresh Bidkar which made his vision very clear about his role. And this enabled him to work very comfortably with the director. Along with Ashutosh a new face in the form of Dhanashree Dalvi is also making her debut in films. And along with them are well known artistes like Rohini Hattangadi, Bharat Ganeshpure, Sushant Shelar and Pournima Talwalkar part of the film’s star cast.
‘लक्ष्मी सदैव मंगलम्’ मालिकेमध्ये श्रीकांत खेळणार नवी खेळी
‘लक्ष्मी सदैव मंगलम्‘ मालिकेमध्ये काही दिवसांपासून बऱ्याच घटना घडत आहेत. लक्ष्मी मल्हारच्याच घरी रहात असून तिने ते घर सोडण्यास नकार दिला आहे. परंतु त्यामागचे कारण अजूनही मल्हारला माहिती नाहीये. आर्वीसमोर अजूनही लक्ष्मी आणि मल्हारच्या लग्नाचे सत्य आलेले नाही. लक्ष्मीच्या जाण्याने श्रीकांत खूपच अस्वस्थ झाला आहे. त्यांचा सगळा पैसा, वैभव हळूहळू निघू जात आहे याची कल्पना त्याला आली आहे. लक्ष्मी श्रीकांत म्हणजेच त्यांच्या घरासाठी आणि गावासाठी शुभ होती आणि ती गेल्यापासूनच ही सगळी संकंट येत आहेत याची जाणीव झाल्याने श्रीकांत लक्ष्मीला शोधण्यासाठी बाहेर पडला आहे. हा जुना गडी म्हणजेच श्रीकांत लक्ष्मीला भेटल्यावर कोणती नवी खेळी खेळणार हे बघणे रंजक असणार आहे.
‘लक्ष्मी सदैव मंगलम्‘ या मालिकेत लक्ष्मीचं मल्हारवरचं प्रेम नि:स्वार्थी असून त्याच्या जीवाला कोणत्याही प्रकारचा धोका पोहचू नये म्हणून लक्ष्मी घर सोडून जाण्यास नकार देत आहे. आर्वीने देखील लक्ष्मीने मागितलेले वचन तिला दिले असून आता लक्ष्मी मल्हारचे घर सोडून जाणार नाही हे तर नक्की आहे . हे सगळे होत असतानाच मल्हारच्या भावाचे लक्ष्मीवर एक तर्फी प्रेम असून तो त्याच्या प्रेमाची कबुली लवकरच देणार आहे. यावर मल्हारचे काय मत असेल ? लक्ष्मी यावर काय बोलणार ? हे जाणून घ्या ‘लक्ष्मी सदैव मंगलम्‘ मालिकेत.
Aniket Vishwasrao declares Ashok Saraf as his Guru
Every year on the auspicious Guru Pournima day, many successful artistes from the film industry remember their Guru by paying tributes to them. Some visit them personally to seek their blessings, while some others express their feelings through the new trend of social networking sites. Actor Aniket Vishwasrao expressed his feelings for his Guru on social networking site through a letter.
Aniket has addressed this letter to Ashokmama i.e. Ashok Saraf who is popularly known with this name. In this letter, Aniket has stated that ever since he started watching films, he has considered Mr. Ashok Saraf as his real hero. And since then he has considered him as his Guru. According to Aniket , Mr. Saraf is the best comedian he has seen so far, with a perfect timing for comedy. Incidentally, Aniket had an opportunity to work with the legendary Marathi actor in the film ‘Lapun Chhapun’.
“After working with him in second film ‘Aandhali Koshimbir’ Ashok Mama had praised my comedy in this film and this compliment was more than an award for me.” says Aniket proudly.
Trupti Toradmal to make her acting debut in Marathi films
Daughter of renowned Marathi writer- actor Late Madhukar Toradmal, Trupti Toradmal will be making her acting debut in Marathi films through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Savita Damodar Paranjpe‘. Based on a true story this film is a cinematic version of popular Marathi play ‘Savita Damodar Paranjape‘. The film is produced by popular Bollywood actor John Abraham and is directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi.
The lead role in this film played by Trupti was earlier played by Late actress Reema Lagoo in the play with the same name. Trupti has worked very hard to modulate her voice according to different situations in the screenplay, to play this important role. Having been experienced with theatre, this role was a big challenge before Trupti and the makers of this film feel that she has given her best. Trupti herself is very much satisfied with her role.
Ashok Shinde and Nivedita Saraf launch music of ‘Dostigiri’
Both Ashok Shinde and Nivedita Saraf have been associated with Marathi films for more than 30 years now. They have performed lead roles in many films. Now, they play important character roles in films and TV serials. Recently, both of them together launched the music of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Dostigiri‘ in the capacity of guests of honour. Incidentally. Both Ashok and Nivedita are playing on screen parents of the young lead hero of the film Sanket Pathak.
Overwhelmed by the presence of his on screen parents for the launch of his film’s music, Sanket said, “ It is a memorable moment for me, as my on screen parents are present to bless me on this happy occasion. While shooting for this film, I found very good friends in my co stars Akshay Waghmare, Vijay Gite, Pooja Jaiswal & Pooja Malekar.”
Speaking about the intense friendship shown in this film, Nivedita Saraf recalled her friendship with her co star Ashok Shinde, which she said has lasted for about 30 years now. “It is my privilege to shar the dais with him on this happy occasion,” she added. Also present on the occasion were music directors Rohan Rohan along with Prajakta Shukre, Minal Jain and kavita Ram. The film will be released all over Maharashtra on 24th August 2018.
New Marathi film ‘Rakta’ launched with muhurat
Emotions combined with action has been the new trend in Marathi cinema. And going with this trend is the story of new Marathi film ‘Rakta‘, which was launched with muhurat recently in Mumbai. The film presents the story of a mother and her son. The one liner of the film’s story is that a mother can take care of even 10 children but the ten children together cannot take care of their mother.
The hero of this film is Vishwas Mhatre who treats versatile actor Nana Patekar as his idol. Gauri Wankhede is the lead actress of this film, who has been selected through audition. Producer Chintu Singh is very much excited about his film’s subject and is confident that his film besides offering entertainment will be on par with a south Indian action film. Also produced and directed by Payal Lohi, the film will be shot at the locations of Ratnagiri and Goa.
‘Pipsi’ is all set for release on 27th July
The trailer of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Pipsi‘ was shown to the media persons before the press show of a Marathi film recently, indicating that the film was all set for release on 27th July 2018. Produced by Vidhi kasliwal , written by Saurabh Bhave and directed by Rohan Deshpande, this film presents an emotion based story of two children Chaani( Maithili Patwardhan) and Baalu( Sahil Joshi) who live in a remote village in Maharashtra.
Incidentally, the film has been screened at various international film festivals and has received good response for the past few months. The two child artistes have also won awards for their performance at the state awards. Recently, at the Prague Int Film festival the film won the Special Jury award, thus raising big hopes from this film. The film also stars Ajay Jadhav, Atul Mahale, Abhilasha Patil and Pooja Nayak in important roles.