‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-3′ will be ready for release next year
After the success of their films ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai‘ and ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-2‘ now the makers of these two films are all set to release their ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-3‘ next year . Besides this announcement, the release date of this film has also been announced in advance, as 27th April 2018. With the name of this film and photos of lead pair Swwapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve appearing on No. 3, this beautiful poster has been released by people associated with this film and director Satish Rajwade on their social networking pages. This part 3 too will be produced by Sanjay Chhabriya.
It may be recalled that the chemistry between Swwapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve on big screen as well as small screen has been well accepted by the theatre and home audience. Ever since both of them appeared together in ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-2‘ , their well wishers have been eagerly waiting for their comeback together. Even otherwise, both of them need a hit film and we hope that year 2018 should prove be lucky for them. With this announcement, their fans should be happy. Mukta Barve is presently busy with her TV serial ‘Rudram‘ and with limited episodes, this serial is likely to conclude soon. After which she will focus on this film. But, the idea of making announcement of this film’s release , six months in advance sounds good
‘Dashakriya’ among six Marathi films selected for IFFI Film Fest
Marathi film ‘Dashakriya’ which won four awards at the 64th National Film awards, will be officially released in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and other places on 17th November 2017. But, the good news for this film is that it has also been selected for screening at the International Film festival of India (IFFI) which is scheduled between November 20th to November 28th 2017 at Goa. ‘Dashakriya’ finds its entry among six Marathi films, which have been recommended by Maharashtra Government as official entries of Marathi films.
It may be recalled that director of this film Sandeep Bhalchandra Patil received recognition on his debut for presenting the subject which was new to films. No wonder the film won four national awards. The film is based on the original novel with the same name written by Baba Bhand, which has been given cinematic form by screenplay writer Sanjay Krishnaji Patil. Produced by Ms. Kalpana Vilas Kothari the film stars versatile artistes like Dilip Prabhavalkar, Manoj Joshi, Milind Shinde, Milind Phatak, Uma Sardeshmukh, Asha Shelar, Nandakishore Choughule, along with Arya Adhav, Vinayak Ghadigaonkar & Aditi Deshpande. Renowned cinematographer Mahesh Aney has captured the photography of this film.
Why Marathi films can’t be released during Diwali?
Diwali is the best time to attract families to cinema theatres. And, our Hindi film makers very well know the importance of this period, to release their films. For the past few years, we have been watching films of Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan , Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar releasing during this period and making good earnings. Some films plan their release even before Friday to take advantage of the Diwali holidays. But, we haven’t seen any Marathi film maker taking this advantage.
Many a times, we hear about the problem of non availability of cinema halls. Why can’t we fight for our rights in our state of Maharashtra, where multiplex cinema owners are required to offer one screen compulsorily for Marathi films. two years ago, we had seen the fire in some of the film makers who came forward and took up this matter with the cultural Minister of Maharashtra. But, it seems that now our Marathi film makers have decided to go on the back foot and are willing to release their films during the period when no big banner Hindi film is releasing. They don’t mind releasing three or four Marathi films at a time and compete among themselves. Marathi film ‘Boyz’ which was simultaneously released along with other Marathi film, is still running in 20 theatres in and around Mumbai in the 6th week. So, we can’t believe that Marathi films can’t find cinema halls. If the film is good, it will find more cinema halls in subsequent week.
Hindi film makers with big banners are taking the Marathi film makers for granted and they very well know that no Marathi films will be released along with their films. Now days, they have started promoting their films in Marathi entertainment programmes, tempting the Marathi viewers to watch their films. Situation is no different this week too.
But, when we watch the demand for Marathi dramas, we find all shows housefull. Some of the shows are held even early hours of the 1st day of Diwali. Why can’t we think of releasing our Marathi films in Drama theatres in a matinee show. Who knows? It may work.
Deepali Vichare to offer an unusual entertainment through her academy
If the dance presentations find support of suitable music and good anchoring , it can turn out to be an unusual entertainment. One such programme based on two Kathak dance forms ‘Aaradhana‘ & ‘Tridhara’ will be presented by well known choreographer Deepali Vichare, on sunday 22nd October 2017 at 10 am in Yashwant Natya Mandir , Matunga, Mumbai. This programme is offered by Deepali through her academy Deepali Vichare’s Academy of Arts in association with ‘Aarat’ Mumbai.
Incidentally, ‘Aaradhana’ is a yearly programme presented by the students of Deepali’s academy, but this time it will also present performances by her students on the backdrop of songs from the hit Marathi film ‘Katyar kaljat Ghusali’. The senior students of Deepali along with her presence, will present a special event ‘Tridhara’ . For ‘Tridhara’ Deepali herself has written the lyrics of the song and she is confident that the audience will love to watch this kind of unusual presentation.
Jio Filmfare Marathi awards on 27th October 2017
The prestigious Black lady Trophy offered by Filmfare has always been the attraction of many artistes. But, for the past two years, the Black lady has also become the attraction of our Marathi film artistes. This will be the third year of Filmfare Marathi awards and the announcement to this effect was made by Filmfare Editor Mr. Jitesh Pillai in presence of Marathi’s top star Swwapnil Joshi recently. It was officially declared that the award ceremony of Marathi films will be held on 27th October 2017 at NESCO Ground, Goregaon, Mumbai and the event will be called Jio Filmfare awards for Marathi films.
Like other popular award functions, this event will also witness entertaining colourful performances by talented Marathi artistes, besides the prestigious award presentation ceremony in presence of top celebrities.
This grand function will be telecast later on Colors Marathi channel and therefore our Marathi artistes are eager to know the final results. Any guess from your side?
Sona Mohapatra records Dnyanoba Mauli song for the Marathi film ‘Ghat’
Known for her Jingles in ad films and songs in Bollywood films, Sona Mohapatra has now given her voice for song in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Ghat‘, which is produced by Sachin Jare and directed by Raj Gorde. Sona recently recorded a devotional song on Dnyanoba Mauli , with the wordings ‘Ghumla Gajar Aabhali, Dnyanaraj Majhi Mauli..‘ . Lyrics of this song are penned by Vaibhav Deshmukh with the music provided by Rohit Nagbhide.
Reacting on this occasion, Sona Mohapatra said that she really enjoyed singing this devotional song. She expressed confidence that the wordings of this song will surely touch the hearts of Marathi audience. The film presents the theme how differently one should look at difficulties and challenges in life. The film’s story, screenplay and dialogues are written by director Raj Gorde himself. Cinematography by Amol Gole and editing by Sagar Vanjhari are the other credits.
Poster of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Atrocity’ unveiled
Realistic Marathi films besides entertaining the audience also present the truth before them. Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Atrocity‘ also promises the same. Recently, poster of this film was unveiled in a special ceremony at the hands of famous Hindi film writer and director Dilip Shukla. This film produced by Dr. Rajendra Padole and directed by Deepak Kadam will be released on 12th January 2018. This realistic subject in the film, also finds support of music composed by Amar- Ramlaxman. Popular singers like Anandi Joshi, Vaishali Samant, Janhavi Prabhu Arora, Nandesh Umap, Shashikant Umbare & Sourabh P Srivastav have rendered their voices for the songs in this film.
Cinematography of ‘Atrocity‘ is by Rajesh Rathod, while art direction is by Madhu Kamble. Screenplay and dialogues are by Rajan Surve & Mangesh Kedar. The film introduces a new pair Rushabh Padole & Pooja Jaiswal in the company of versatile artistes like Yatin Karyekar, Lekha Rane, Ganesh Yadav, Vijay Kadam, Surekha Kudchi, Dr. Nishigandha Wad, Kamlesh Surve, Raju More, Jyoti Patil and Shailesh Dhanavade.
‘Goshta Tashi Gamtichi’ all set to score unbeaten 400
Shashank Ketkar’s debut Marathi play ‘Goshta Tashi Gamtichi‘ is all set to score unbeaten 400, when this play will perform its 400th show on the auspicious Padwa day during Diwali on 20th October 2017. Highlight of this play is that ever since its launch three years ago, there has been no replacement of artistes for all the 399 shows performed till date. For Shashank Ketkar and Leena Bhagwat this is their first play to reach the 400 mark.
Speaking on this occasion, lead actress Leena Bhagwat said, “This play has given all of us a total satisfaction and happiness. Those who saw this play showered on us the love and affection as family members. And, watching their overwhelming response, we tried to do something different for every new show we performed. This helped us to retain the freshness in the play“. Mangesh kadam, who also plays lead character in this film said that this play received the same kind of appreciation abroad, as much it received from the audience in Maharashtra.
Produced by Nandu Kadam under the banner of Sonal Productions, ‘Goshta Tashi Gamtichi’ play is written by Mihir Rajda and directed by Advait Dadarkar. Music by Abhijit Pendharkar, costumes by Amita Khopkar, Production design by Pradeep Patil and light effects by Ravi Karmarkar are the other credits.
” ‘Thank U Vitthala’ is a very important film for me”- Mahesh Manjrekar
After a long time Mahesh Manjrekar and Makarand Anaspure are performing together in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Thank U Vitthala‘, which is all set to release on 3rd November 2017. Recently, music of this film was released at the hands of Mahesh Manjrekar, in presence of other dignitaries from Marathi film industry. Speaking on this occasion, the actor turned film maker said, “This film is very important for me, as after a long time myself and Makarand Anaspure have worked together. We really enjoyed working together and I am sure, the audience would also enjoy this film.”
‘Thank U Vitthala‘ presents the story of one such person who is fed up of his life. But, during his life journey, he finds the company of Vitthala, which changes his life. According to the producers of this film Govardhan Kale, Gaurav Kale and Anjali Singh, the film has been presented with a timely message, through entertaining sequences. Besides Mahesh Manjrekar and Makarand Anaspure, the film also has a big team of versatile artistes comprising of Deepak Shirke, Kamalesh Sawant, Smita Shewale, Sunil Godbole, Pradeep Patwardhan, Kishore Chougule, Jaywant Wadkar, Yogesh Shirsat, Abhijit Chavan, Mousami Tondvalkar, Purvee Bhave, Teja Devkar, Yakub Sayyad, Arun Ghadigaonkar, Arun Takle, Santosh Kevde, Milind Safai, Sangram Sardeshmukh, Rajendra Jadhav, Shailesh Pitambare, Antun Ghodke, Anand Joshi, Amir Shaikh, Manisha Raut, Shiva along with Child artiste Varad.
Story and direction by Devendra Jadhav, cinematography by Dinesh Singh, art by Anil Gunjal, editing by Ajay Naik and music by Rohan-Rohan are the other credits of this film.
Fakta Marathi to offer Diwali Special Films
Come Diwali and every TV channel prepares special programme for the biggest festival of the year. In order to make this Diwali special for their home viewers, Fakta Marathi channel has planned to offer a package of five selected entertaining films. These films will be shown daily at 11 am during the period 17th October to 21st October 2017.
The names of these films are, ‘Dholki‘, ‘Kakan‘, ‘Navari Mile Navryala‘, ‘Bhaubeej‘, & ‘Kalubai Pavali Navasala‘. Two of these films will be shown to match with the auspicious occasion of Padwa and Bhaubeej. So, ‘Navri Mile Navryala‘ will entertain couples on Padwa day, while ‘Ashi Hi Bhaubeej‘ will offer special treat for brothers and sisters. Speaking about the selection of these films for the occasion, Fakta Marathi Business Head Shyam Kelkar said that the intention of their channel was only to double the happiness to their viewers during the festival.