Popular child artistes roped in for Marathi film ‘Salman Society’
Many child artistes have played very important role in the success of some of the Marathi films. Popular child artistes comprising of Pushkar Lonarkar, Gaurav More, Shubham More and Vinayak Potdar will be seen in Kaliash Pawar’s forthcoming Marathi film ‘Salman Society’. Produced by Chandrakant Pawar and Rekha Surendra Jagtap under the banner, Prajakta Enterprises, ‘Salman Society’ carries the timely tagline ‘Padhega India to Badhega India’ and focuses on the most important issue of child education.
While Pushkar has been featured in prominent Marathi films including ‘Elizabeth Ekadashi’, ‘Baaji’, ‘Firkee’ and ‘Chi Va Chi Sau Ka’ , Gaurav has some popular Marathi shows and commercials to his credit. Shubham has made his presence felt as an actor not just in Marathi cinema but also Bollywood in films including the Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Raees‘. Similarly, Vinayak has been part of films including ‘Tajmahal’, and ‘Yere Yere Paisa’.
The makers of this film have planned an extensive shooting schedule in Mumbai. The will be released in December this year.
Trailer & Music of Film ‘Ziprya’ launched
Based on renowned journalist and writer Arun Sadhu’s novel, Marathi film ‘Ziprya‘ is now all set for release on 22nd June 2018. Recently, the trailer and music of this Marathi film was launched in Mumbai in presence of artistes and special invitees. There is a lot of curiosity about the film’s subject, since it is based on Late Arun Sadhu’s novel.
The story of ‘Ziprya‘ as many of us know, revolves around young labourers doing boot polish for their survival in big metros like Mumbai. Ziprya the central character of this film is also one of them, who is always hopeful about his better future. When it is time for Ziprya’s sister’s marriage, the film’s story takes a twist which has been the turning point of this film. The film’s screenplay and direction is by Kedar Vaidya and the film is produced by Ranjit Darekar.
The film stars Chinmay kambli along with Prathamesh Parab, Amruta Subhash, Saksham Kulkarni, Aman Attar, Nachiket Purnapatre, Praveen Tarde and others.
Amruta Khanvilkar is happy about her progress.
We all are aware that as an actress Amruta Khanvilkar has earned name and fame in Marathi films. Her last two Marathi films were ‘Katyar kaljat Gusali‘ and ‘One way Ticket‘ in which she performed two contrast roles. On television she won the hearts of every dance lover, through her performance in ‘Jhalak Dikhala ja‘ . In Hindi films she too, she found some good roles, but her role of Munira in recently released hit Hindi film ‘Raazi‘ also invited the attention from Bollywood.
Today, Amruta has reached such a stage in her acting career that she is ready to accept challenge of performing any type of role. No wonder, she has been selected to play the most important character in the forthcoming web series and this will be her debut in web series, which are inviting the attention of youngsters now days. Amruta herself is very thrilled to accept this suspense filled role, as she feels that this kind of role she has not performed before. The character is bold and has negative shade. Now, it remains to be seen, how her fans would accept her in this role? But, for Amruta it’s a big challenge.
New Marathi play ‘Naughty 4t’ is about turning naughty at 40s
Marathi plays have been offering variety of subjects. Some of them are based on real stories, while others are based on fiction. But, there are also subjects based on social issues and also pure comedy subjects to entertain the audience. Recently, New Marathi play ‘Naughty 4t’ which is based on the topic of turning naughty at 40s was launched with inaugural show and within a months time, we find the team of this play getting ready to perform at different parts of Maharashtra, as this play has received very good response from the audience during the past few weeks.
The story of this play revolves around a couple Aashu and Neeta who are celebrating 23 years of their love marriage, while their two children are studying in Panchgani. Aashu is an engineer in BMC while Neeta is working for a corporate. How their life takes a sudden turn, is shown in this play in a humorous way, which also makes the audience think. The play is written by Mukund Mahale & Avinash Warang and is directed by Sunil Parab. The artistes performing in this play are, Vandana Rane –Jogi, Avinash Warang, Sneha Joshi, Chandrashekhar Panchal, Nitin Suresh, Sudhir Sridhar & Sanjeev Dhuri.
‘काय झालं कळंना’ चा टीझर रिलीज.
प्रेमात पडलेल्या अशाच प्रेमवीरांची मानसिकता नेमकी हेरत श्री धनलक्ष्मी प्रोडक्शनद्वारा, निर्माते पंकज गुप्ता ‘काय झालं कळंना‘ हा फ्रेश रोमँटिक चित्रपट प्रेक्षकांच्या मनोरंजनासाठी घेऊन आले आहेत. येत्या २० जुलै ला ‘काय झालं कळंना‘ चित्रपट प्रदर्शित होणार आहे. तत्पूर्वी चित्रपटाचा टीझर सोशल मिडियावर रिलीज करण्यात आला आहे.
‘काय झालं कळंना‘ आपल्या मातीतली प्रेमकथा असून प्रेमाद्वारे सामाजिक संदेश मांडणाऱ्या या चित्रपटाचं दिग्दर्शन सुचिता शब्बीर यांनी केलं आहे. या चित्रपटाद्वारे गिरीजा प्रभू व स्वप्नील काळे ही नवी जोडी रुपेरी पडद्यावर पदार्पण करीत आहे तर अरुण नलावडे, संजय खापरे, वंदना वाकनीस, कल्पना जगताप, श्रद्धा सुर्वे, हेमाली कारेकर, सुयश झुंजुरके, रवी फलटणकर, श्रीकांत कांबळे आदी कलाकारांच्या ही मुख्य भूमिका आपल्याला यात पहायला मिळतील.
‘काय झालं कळंना‘ चित्रपटाची कथा सुचिता शब्बीर यांची असून पटकथा किरण कुलकर्णी व पल्लवी करकेरा यांची आहे. संवाद लेखन राहुल मोरे यांचे आहेत. चित्रपटाची गीते माधुरी अशिरघडे, वलय मुलगुंद यांनी लिहिली आहेत. संगीत पंकज पडघन याचं आहे. आदर्श शिंदे, उर्मिला धनगर, सायली पंकज, रोहित राऊत, रुपाली मोघे, सौरभ साळुंखे हे गायक यातील गीते स्वरबद्ध करणार आहेत. नृत्यदिग्दर्शन सुजीत कुमार यांचं आहे. छायाचित्रण सुरेश देशमाने याचं असून संकलन राजेश राव यांचं आहे. ‘काय झालं कळंना’ चित्रपटाच्या कार्यकारी निर्मात्याची जबाबदारी शब्बीर पुनावाला सांभाळत आहेत.
‘Gandha Phoolancha Gela Sangoon’ – Biography of Late Uma Bhende released
Not even one year passed, since veteran Marathi actress Uma Bhende said good bye to this world. Since then, her husband and film maker 77 year old Prakash Bhende was feeling the vacuum in his life. But, for the past 10 months he spent his time writing a book about the couple’s life journey. And, the result was publication of 228 pages coffee table book titled ‘Gandh Phoolancha Gela Sangoon‘, a perfect tribute from husband to his wife on her birthday 31st May 2018.
This book was officially released on the occasion of Late Uma Bhende’s birthday at ravindra natya Mandir Mini Auditorium in presence of many dignitaries from Marathi film industry like, Ramesh Bhatkar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Jayshree T, Jayprakash Karnataki, Sushma Shiromani, Varsha Usgaonkar, Kanchan Adhikari, Hemangi Rao, Sanjeev Palance & Ashutosh Ghorpade. Many media persons, well wishers of Umatai and entire Bhende family were present on this occasion, when a short film on her film career and video messages from well wishers were shown.
Uma Bhende had acted in more than 50 Marathi films, besides doing Telugu and Chattisgarhi language films. In 1964 hit Hindi film ‘Dosti‘ she performed an important role, with a famous song ‘Gudiya hamse Rooth Rahogi...’also picturised on her. After marriage, she turned producer with the home banner ‘Shreeprasad productions‘ and offered opportunity to many newcomers.
Mr. Nitin Gadkari Hon. Minister of Road transport Central Government , who was close to Bhende family, through his elder sister was supposed to release this book, but could not make it due to urgent meeting with P.M. So, Mr.Prakash Bhende, released this book at the hands of his two little grandchildren, who were very close to Umatai. But, little before that he presented special painting made by him in just few minutes, to all the special celebrity invitees . Speaking on the occasion he turned emotional going down memory lane .. but recovering thereafter, he thanked one and all who stood behind him and his family during difficult times.
‘Gandha Phoolancha Gela Sangoon‘ is certainly a worth reading . It is like watching a film on the life of late Uma Bhende. Cost of the book is Rs. 300/- and is published by Anil Raghunath Phadke for Manorama Publications.
Marathi film ‘Ashtavakra’ premiere held in Kolhapur central Jail
‘Ashtavakra‘ is the first Marathi film which has been shot at the location of Kolhapur Central Jail. And therefore, before its official theatre release on 8th June 2018, the makers of this film and writer- director Pradeep Salunke had specially organised the premiere of this film recently in the Kolhapur Central Jail in presence of jail superintendent Sharad Shelke, Police Chief (Women’s Wing) and 63 Women prisoners.
Speaking about the story of this film writer- director Pradeep Salunke said, “I had read something about the women prisoners and their children. Picking up this theme, I worked hard to elaborate this issue for almost three years, to give a cinematic look to this story. Just imagine, if a pregnant woman is arrested and brought into the jail as a prisoner and she delivers during her jail sentence. The story of ‘Ashtavakra’ has emerged from such an incidence. To make this film more realistic I met these children, whose mothers were undergoing jail sentence and was really stunned. Also studied the jail manual and this helped me a lot during the making of this film.“
‘Duheri’ fame Sanket Pathak to make his debut in Marathi films through ‘Dostigiri’
Smart and handsome Sanket Pathak who attained name and fame through his lead performance in Marathi TV serial ‘Duheri‘ on Star Pravah, will be soon be making his debut on big screen through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Dostigiri‘ which is produced by Santosh Vasant pankar and directed by Vijay Shinde. The film will be released soon.
Speaking about his debut on big screen Sanket said, ” I received a lot of publicity because of my performance in TV serial and now my dream will come true with my debut through this film ‘Dostigiri‘. Through the serial home viewers witnessed my acting, but now through this feature film the audience will also watch me dancing and fighting on the big screen. Actually, I was so impressed with the story that I immediately agreed to accept this film. In this film, you will find Akshay Waghmare and Vijay Gite in the roles of my close friends.
Dr.Mohan Agashe releases ‘Cinema Diary’ in Pune
Dr.Mohan Agashe along with Padmakar Pathak from Satara, Satish Jakatdar, Shubha Ternikar, Abhiram Bhadkamkar & cine Journalist Dilip Thakur had assembled at the National Film Archives, Pune yesterday evening. And the occasion was the release of publication ‘Cinema Diary‘, a collection presented by Padmakar Pathak from Satara. After this ceremony, ‘Cinema Cinema‘ film was shown to the invitees.
This publication which contains 392 pages has detail information about the birth dates and other memorable days of artistes, producers, directors, lyricists, music directors from Hindi and Marathi film industry. Details about the censorship dates of the old films, rare photographs from the old films and other information on films is part of this diary. Those interested in knowing more about the film industry and those in publicity and marketing of films, will find this publication interesting.
लक्ष्मी सदैव मंगलम् मालिकेच्या सेटवर लक्ष्मी आणि बाब्याची धम्माल !
कलर्स मराठीवरील नुकतीच सुरु झालेली ‘लक्ष्मी सदैव मंगलम्‘ ही मालिका सध्या बरीच चर्चेमध्ये आहे. विशेषकरून प्रेक्षकांन प्रत्येक भागामध्ये दिसणारे गावाचं सौंदर्य आणि मालिकेमधील कलाकार यामुळे. त्या गावामध्ये वाढलेली अवखळ, लाघवी प्रेमळ अशी लक्ष्मी म्हणजे समृद्धी केळकर प्रेक्षकांच्या विशेष पसंतीस उतरत आहे. सध्या या मालिकेमध्ये मल्हार म्हणजेच ओमप्रकाश, आर्वी म्हणजेच सुरभी हांडे प्रेक्षकांना मुख्य भूमिकेत दिसत आहेत यांना देखील प्रेक्षकांची पसंती मिळत आहे. प्रेक्षकांना या व्यतिरिक्त मालिकेमधील अजून एक पात्र आवडत आहे आणि ते म्हणजे बाब्या. बाब्या म्हणजे मालिकेमधील लक्ष्मीचा जीवाभावाचा मित्र.
‘लक्ष्मी सदैव मंगलम्‘ मालिकेमधील बाब्या… बाब्या म्हणजे वेद आंब्रे. वेद ठाण्याला रहातो आणि सेटवर जमलेल्या गट्टीमुळे तो लक्ष्मी बरोबरच सेटवर येण जाणं करतो. अभ्यास देखील सेटवरच पार पडतो. पण सेटवरील सगळेच याला “चपडचपड” असे बोलावतात. कारण वेदची सेटवर प्रचंड बडबड सुरु असते आणि सगळी बडबड झाल्यानंतर त्याचे असे म्हणणे असते कि, “मी काही बोलतच नाही” अशा या मिश्कील आणि लाघवी स्वभावाच्या वेदने ‘लक्ष्मी सदैव मंगलम्‘ मालिकेच्या सेटवर सगळ्यांचेच मनं जिंकले आहे. लक्ष्मी आणि बाब्याचे पडद्यावर आणि पडद्यामागे खूपच छान जमते जे प्रेक्षकांना मालिकेमध्ये देखील दिसून येते. अजून एक गमतीशीर गोष्ट म्हणजेच मालिकेमध्ये त्याचा लुक खूपच साधा आहे त्यामुळे पडद्यामागे तो वेगवेगळे लुक्स स्वत:हूनच ट्राय करत असतो जसे स्पाईक्स करणे, चष्मे घालणे.