Music of Multi starrer ‘Bus Stop’ lunched in style
Multi starrer Marathi films have always invited the attention of film lovers, if they are well presented, besides being promoted well. Best examples are films like ‘Duniyadari‘ and ‘Classmates‘. Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bus Stop‘ has already created a buzz through social networking sites, before its release. Recently, the music of this film was launched in style, in presence of all the artistes of this film, along with singers. And, the songs particularly ‘Move on…‘, ‘Aapla Romance…‘, ‘Dhoka Nahi Tar Hoil Dhoka…‘, & ‘Tujhya Savlila.. ‘ played on the occasion seemed to catch the attention of young audience.
Music of ‘Bus Stop‘ film has been provided by the young trio comprising of Hrishikesh- Saurabh & Jasraj. The trailer of this film was also shown on this occasion, which clearly highlighted the difference of opinion between the two generations. Presented by Ganraj Associates , produced by popular Marathi rapper Shreyas Jadhav and directed by Sameer Hemant Joshi , the film is all set to release on 21st July 2017. The team of young artistes comprise of Amruta Khanvilkar, Aniket Vishwasrao, Hemant Dhome, Siddharth Chandekar, Pooja Sawant, Rasika Sunil, Akshay Waghmare, Madhura Deshpande and Suyog Gorhe , while the senior opposition team comprise of Avinash Narkar, Sanjay Mone, Sharad Ponkshe, Uday Tikekar & Vidyadhar Joshi.
Glam Girl Sonalee Kulkarni goes Bollywood way
After working as a model, Sonalee Kulkarni made her acting debut through Kedar Shinde‘s film ‘Bakula Namdeo Ghotale‘ exactly ten years ago. But, as an actress she shot into fame with her notable performance and brilliant dance skills through super hit Marathi film ‘Natarang’ in 2010. Till date, Sonalee has performed in about 22 films, including two Hindi films ‘Grand Masti‘ and ‘Singham Returns‘. Having played variety of roles in different films, she was at her best in films like ‘Mitwaa‘ and ‘Poshter Girl‘, when the directors of these two films exploited her potential.
No actress would admit that a particular role was her best, as she always waits for better and better roles. And, Sonalee Kulkarni is no exception. In the meanwhile, she is updating her social networking accounts, by regularly adding new photos in glamorous poses, on the lines of our Bollywood actresses. She not only releases her latest photos, but also writes suitable photo caption. At present, we find her as a judge in one popular comedy show on television, along with renowned film maker Mahesh Kothare. With her latest postings on social networking sites, we only hope that she finds better and suitable roles in Hindi and Marathi films, in near future. Till then, we can only wish her all the best.
Is Subodh Bhave the most popular actor today ?
We had seen the best from Subodh Bhave as an actor and director through the film ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali‘. But, later, his films like ‘Bandh Nylon Che‘, ‘Fugay‘ and ‘Karar‘ were below expectations. However, one should not forget that Subodh Bhave carried with him the success of films like ‘Lokmanya‘,’Balgandharva‘ and few others. Moreover, he has never let down his directors or his well wishers, when it was judging his individual performance. He has always been at his best giving his 100% with total involvement into his character. Best example was his negative character in ‘BhoBho‘, which he performed very effectively. No wonder, he is still in demand, when a particular film maker is looking for a lead actor with spontaneity.
Incidentally, Subodh has two simultaneous releases ‘Hrudayantar‘ and ‘Conditions Apply‘ on coming Friday, followed by Govind Nihalani’s Marathi film ‘Tee Ani Itar‘ after a few days. There are three more films he has in hand. And, with experience of ‘Aiyya‘ in Hindi and ‘Pinneyam‘ in Malyalam, he has certainly raised the expectations of Marathi film lovers. Fortunately for him, all his three films due for release, have different subjects. So, can we call Subodh Bhave, the most popular actor today, in Marathi film industry ?
Song dedicated to Lord Vitthal recorded for ‘Vitthala Shapath’
Come Ashadhi Ekadashi and all roads lead to holy town of Pandharpur in Maharashtra. Till now, all those films shot on the backdrop of Pandharpur have received good response from Marathi film lovers. Recently, writer-director Chandrakant Pawar recorded an important song dedicated to Lord Vitthal coinciding with the auspicious Ashadhi Ekadashi , for his forthcoming Marathi film ‘Vitthala Shapath’. Popular classical singer Rahul Deshpande rendered his voice for this devotional song written by Mahesh Kangane on the music of Chinar Mahesh.
Made under the banner of Gurudarshan Films and Pahel Productions’ LLP, the songs of this film will be released by Video Palace Music Company. Story and screenplay of this film are by Chandrakant Pawar, while the dialogues are penned by Chandrakant Pawar along with Kaustubh Savarkar & Bhanudas Panband. The wordings of this song, “Maal Tulshichi Tilaa Chandanacha Bhali ………. Thhai Thhai Majhi Vithaai” are expected to touch the hearts of devotees of Lord Vitthal. The film will be released soon.
Trailer of ‘Bhetali Tu Punha’ unveiled with music release
Love stories have always been the success formula for Marathi films, especially when they are about love at first sight. But, what if two youngsters getting attracted towards each other, meet for the second time. This is what is the theme of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bhetali Tu Punha‘, produced by Ganesh Hazare and directed by Chandrakant Kanse.
Trailer of ‘Bhetali Tu Punha‘ film was unveiled along with music release of the film in Mumbai recently. There are total five songs in this film, which are rendered by popular singers Swapnil Bandodkar, Anandi Joshi, Nikhil Modgi and young Siddharth Mahadevan. Music of this film is composed by Chinar- Mahesh, while the title song music is by Vivek Deulkar. The film stars Vaibhav Tatwawdi and Pooja Sawant in the lead and their love story is set on the backdrop of their Mumbai-Goa journey. The film ‘Bhetali Tu Punha‘ is all set to release on 28th July 2017.
ठाई ठाई माझी विठाई…
‘आली आषाढी एकादशी…चला करू पंढरीची वारी…माझी विठ्ठल रखुमाई!‘ असं म्हणत विठ्ठलाच्या दर्शनासाठी आसुसलेल्या भाविकांसाठी ही वारी म्हणजे आत्मानंदाचा अनुभव असतो. हाच अनुभव ‘विठ्ठला शप्पथ‘ या आगामी मराठी चित्रपटाच्या माध्यमातून प्रेक्षकांना घ्यायची संधी मिळणार आहे. गुरुदर्शन फिल्म्स आणि पहेल प्रोडक्शन एल.एल.पी यांची निर्मिती असलेला हा चित्रपट लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला येणार आहे. या चित्रपटाचे दिग्दर्शन चंद्रकांत पवार यांनी केले आहे.
‘विठ्ठला शप्पथ‘ या चित्रपटाची कथा, पटकथा चंद्रकांत पवार यांची असून संवादलेखन चंद्रकांत पवार, कौस्तुभ सावरकर, भानुदास पानमंद यांचे आहेत. पंढरीच्या विठ्ठलाची महती सांगणारे, गायक राहुल देशपांडे यांच्या आवाजातील भक्तीगीत नुकतंच ध्वनीमुद्रित करण्यात आलं आहे.
झळही नसे मज तापल्या उन्हाची… घरकुल सावरी सावली कुणाची
म्हणे तुका नामा जनाई… ठाई ठाई माझी विठाई…
माळ तुळशीची टिळा चंदनाचा भाळी… शिणला हा देह जरी थकली ना टाळी
सोडवून सारी अंधाळाची जाळी… दिस नवा येई तुझी ऐकण्या भूपाळी
आभाळाला देई निळाई… ठाई ठाई माझी विठाई…
मंगेश कांगणे यांच्या लेखणीतून साकारलेल्या ‘ठाई ठाई माझी विठाई‘ गीताला चिनार-महेश यांचा संगीतसाज लाभला आहे. ‘व्हिडिओ पॅलेस’ ही म्युझिक कंपनी या चित्रपटातील गाणी प्रकाशित करणार आहे. अशा अतिशय समर्पक शब्दात विठ्ठल भक्तीचं यथार्थ वर्णन करणारे हे गीत सगळ्यांनाच समाधानाची अनुभूती देईल.
‘Lapachhapi’ trailer launched in terrifying atmosphere
Horror based films have always created a buzz prior to their release, be it in Hollywood or Bollywood. In Marathi , there were few horror films, but the makers of these films, failed to promote their films, to generate the desired impact on their prospective audience. However, makers of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Lapachhapi‘ have certainly generated some interest among Marathi film lovers, assuring them horror filled entertainment by attempting something different, through their film’s promotion. The film has already been screened at international film festival.
Recently, trailer of ‘Lapachhapi‘ film was launched in famous studios Mumbai, in a unique way, by creating a terrifying atmosphere with darkness and suitable light effects on a specially designed village set. This gave a hint to the media persons to understand the horror theme of this film. In this trailer, Pooja Sawant was seen in a different role of a central character, playing 8 month pregnant mother, struggling to save and protect her child before delivery. The makers of this film had also used special sound effects to present this trailer more effectively.
Produced by Midas Touch Movies and Wild Elephant Motion Picture Pvt. Ltd, the film is directed by Vishal Furia the film also stars Usha Naik, Anil Gavas & Vikram Gaikwad in important roles. ‘Lapachhapi‘ is all set to release on 14th July 2017.
Theatre legend Madhukar Toradmal is no more
Popularly known as Mama in Marathi theatre field, Theatre legend Madhukar Toradmal is no more. He passed away today evening at his Bandra residence, after prolonged illness, due to Kindney failure. He was 84. His body will be kept at Yashwant Natyamandir, Matunga, on Monday morning at 10 am to enable his well wishers to offer him last tributes. Mr. Toradmal had created a history in Marathi theatre, when his play ‘Tarun Turk Mhatare Ark’ performed 5000 shows. He had also played a memorable role of Bheeshma in the play ‘Matsyagandha’. Besides writing this play, he had also performed the important role of a college professor in this play.
Besides performing on Marathi stage, in several plays, Mr. Toradmal had also performed in a popular TV serial ‘Sangharsha’. His performances in films like ‘Sinhasan’, ‘Bala Gau kasha Angayee’, ‘Aapli Mansa’, ‘Aatmavishwas’ proved to be memorable ones.
He was conferred with Lifetime Achievement award by Maharashtra Government. Mr. Toradmal also translated about 27 novels of Agatha Christie into Marathi, during the period of his sickness.
Who is playing Rajan in Bharat Sunanda’s Marathi film?
Writer director Bharat Sunanda has just completed the shooting of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Rajan‘, but no one really knows who is playing the title role in this film. The makers of this film have deliberately kept it as a top secret, to create more curiosity among Marathi film lovers. According to reliable sources, the film is inspired by the underworld don of Mumbai Chhota Rajan, during 90’s. Moreover, the title of the film and the poster suggest the same.
So, after watching films of different underworld dons in Hindi and watching the success of recent times Marathi film ‘Dagadi Chawl‘ also based on a real life underworld don turned politician, now writer director Bharat Sunanda is getting ready to release next Marathi film on the backdrop of 90’s but highlighting the gang wars of Mumbai.
According to writer –director Bharat Sunanda, this film is to offer entertainment but at the same time it is a realistic story, on the backdrop of gang wars in Mumbai. The director has also made it clear that it is not a biopic on the life of a particular person, but has been made with an intention to show to the present generation the gang wars in Mumbai, especially during the period 1983 to 1993. The film will be released in few months time, but the suspense about who is playing the title role of ‘Rajan‘ still remains the mystery.
Gashmeer Mahajani – Spruha Joshi starrer film to release on 28th July
Now days Marathi film makers are trying new pairs in the lead from among the talented artistes, who have already proved their skills in acting field. Recently, music of the film ‘Mala Kahich Problem Nahi‘, of one new pair Gashmeer Mahajani and Spruha Joshi was launched in a big way. There was a lot of excitement on the faces of the guests who attended this function, as the teaser of the film was about to be released, before the music release. The film is all set to release on 28th July 2017.
The star cast of this film comprises of Gashmeer Mahajani, Spruha Joshi, Kamlesh Sawant, Vijay Nikam, Mangal Kenkare, Seema Deshmukh, Satish Alekar & others. The film ‘Mala Kahich Problem Nahi’ is directed by Sameer Vidwans on the screenplay & dialogue writer Kaustubh Savarkar for producers Reecha Sinha and Ravi Singh, who were also present for this event, apart from special invitees. On this occasion, the lead pair performed on the melodious track ‘Tujhya Sathi Asnehi, Nasnehi Tujhyasathi‘ which was further continued by the singers Jasraj Joshi & Anandi Joshi. Bela Shende also presented her foot tapping traditional Konkani song ‘Tuka Saad Tujhya Maherachi‘s Video, which was also launched at this event. Hrishikesh, Saurabh and Jasraj are the music directors of this film.