Top Television celebrity Shilpa Shinde wants to do a Marathi film
There is no doubt that Today’s top television celebrity Shilpa Shinde is the most talented TV actresses, who had became a household name with her performance in popular TV serials ‘Chidiya Ghar‘ and ‘Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai‘. But, her entry in the Bigg Boss 11 (2017) show brought her name as well as fame. No wonder, she was judged the winner of this show, when Bollywood celebrity and presenter of the show Salman Khan declared her name, in presence of her mother.
39 year old actress actually wanted to become a film star, but ten years ago she In 2007, she turned a TV actress with her appearance in a serial called ‘Maayka‘. According to reliable sources, Shilpa did try to get into Marathi and Hindi films, but didn’t succeed much. However, after winning the Big Boss 11 Contest, Shilpa Shinde has expressed her wish to do a Marathi film, if the script offered to her was good. Today, Marathi films are story based and when senior artistes like Nana Patekar, Sachin Khedekar, Sonali Kulkarni ( Sr.) can find lead roles, suited to them, it is possible that Shilpa may also find a suitable role in Marathi film, based on her present popularity.
‘Yuntum’ promises unusual music
Ever since the launch of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Yuntum‘ there has been a lot of curiosity about the unusual title of this film. But, recently during the music launch of this film, the makers of this film have promised unusual music , as new experiments have been tried by music directors Chinar – Mahesh . Highlight of this film is that ‘Sa Re Ga Ma‘ TV programme finalist Yogesh Ranmale is making his debut as a film playback singer through this film. Another highlight is that renowned film maker Ravi Jadhav has turned presenter of this film. Ravi was impressed with the voice of Yogesh, during this musical TV programme and suggested his name for this film.
There are four songs in ‘Yuntum‘ film and the other playback singers are Harshawardhan Wavare, Anandi Joshi and Chhagan Chougule. But, for Yogesh Ranmale it was an amazing experience while singing the title song of this film. Produced by Amol Kale and directed by Sameer Asha Patil, this film stars Sayaji Shinde, Vaibhav Kadam, Apurva Shelgaonkar, Aishwarya Patil, Akshay Thorat and Hrishikesh Zagade in lead roles. The film is all set to release on 2nd February 2018 all over Maharashtra.
‘व्हिडिओ पार्लर’ लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीस
पहिल्याच ‘रंगा पतंगा‘ या चित्रपटातून अवघ्या महाराष्ट्राचं लक्ष वेधून घेतलेले दिग्दर्शक प्रसाद नामजोशी यांचा पुढचा चित्रपट ‘व्हिडिओ पार्लर‘ पुणे आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सवासाठी (पिफ) निवडला गेला आहे. पिफमधील मराठी सिनेमा टुडे या विभागात हा चित्रपट दाखवला जाणार आहे. या चित्रपटाचा टीजर सोशल मीडियात प्रदर्शित करण्यात आला आहे.
हृदया सिनेक्राफ्टचे डॉ. श्रीयांश कपाले आणि ओम्स आर्ट्सच्या डॉ. संतोष पोटे यांनी ब्लिंग मोशन पिक्चर्सचे सागर वंजारी यांच्या सहकार्याने ‘व्हिडिओ पार्लर‘ या चित्रपटाची निर्मिती केली आहे. अभिनेता संदीप पाठक, ओंकार गोवर्धन, कल्याणी मुळे, गौरी कोंगे, पार्थ भालेराव, रितेश तिवारी यांच्या प्रमुख भूमिका आहेत. चित्रपटाचं लेखन दिग्दर्शन प्रसाद नामजोशी यांनी केलं आहे.
चित्रपट करण्यासाठी विषय शोधत दिग्दर्शक असलेला विक्रम त्याच्या मूळ गावी जातो. तिथं गेल्यानंतर त्याला त्याच्या बालपणीच्या आठवणी जाग्या होतात. व्हिडिओ पार्लरमध्ये तो ज्याच्याबरोबर चित्रपट पहायचा, त्या बालमित्रालाला वीस वर्षांमध्ये भेटलेला नाही. त्याचं यशापयश, प्रेम, अपमान, मित्राचं आयुष्य या सगळ्यातून त्याला मिळालेला चित्रपटासाठी विषय असं या चित्रपटाचं कथासूत्र आहे.
Amol Gole’s debut directorial film ‘Nashibvaan’ selected for PIFF
Renowned cinematographer of Marathi and Hindi films Amol Gole is making his debut as director with his forthcoming Marathi film ‘Nashibvaan’. And the good news for him during this new year is that this film has been selected for screening at the prestigious Pune International Film festival ( PIFF) . Amol himself has made announcement of this news on his social networking page.
It may be recalled that as a cinematographer Amol Gole made his debut as an independent cinematographer with Hindi film ‘Stanley Ka Dabba’ which was directed by Amol Gupte. Thereafter he shot films like Hawaa Hawaai, Elizabeth Ekadashi, Touring Talkies, Investment, Gajar and ‘Ranga Patanga’. Amol has also shot the internationally acclaimed documentary ‘Nero’s Guests’ based on Journalist Palagummi Sainath’s work in Vidarbha on issues related to the agrarian crisis.
Pune Film Festival has been lucky for Amol Gole, as in the past at this film festival he has won awards for best cinematography for the film ‘Elizabeth Akadashi’. Also, the Best International Marathi Film Award was received by film ’Rangaa Patangaa’ which was shot by him as a cinematographer. Therefore, there are big expectations from his film ‘Nashibvaan’ too, where he has used his creativity in the role of director.
First Teaser of ‘Aamhi Doghi’ Released
The first teaser of ‘Aamhi Doghi‘ is now out.media persons had an opportunity to witness the same on big screen, during the press show of the film ‘Hostel Days‘. And, it was nice to see two talented actresses playing close friends in this teaser. ‘Aamhi Doghi‘, as the name depicts, is the story of two girls who despite different mindsets and yet inseparable, follow diverse paths with the same goal. The story is about Amala, played by Mukta Barve, and Savitri Sardeshmukh played by Priya Bapat who are all set to meet you on February 16 at theatres near you in Maharashtra.
‘Aamhi Doghi‘ is a Directional debut by Pratima Joshi- an actress & Costume designer turned director. In the past, she had assisted in direction for films like ‘Bindhast‘,’Dayaraa‘ and ‘Bangarwadi‘. ‘Aamhi Doghi‘ revolves around the story close to the heart of today’s young women in all types of relationships including that of mother-daughter, father-daughter or friends. According to Pratima, the subject of this film is emotively related to every young girl and hence, will help the young audience to think around sensitively. Sanjay Chhabria, Director of Everest Entertainment has shouldered the responsibility of production and presentation of this film.
‘Krutant’ is now in post production stage
After performing muhurat of his Marathi film ‘Krutant‘, producer Mihir Shah has managed to complete shooting of his film, as per schedule, with well planned direction of Datta Mohan Bhandare. The film is now in post production stage. The film’s story is based on today’s busy lifestyle, where there is no time for a person to communicate with others. According to the makers the story of this film will relate every individual watching this film. Instead of offering a bitter dose of solution to this problem, the makers say that they have tried to offer the timely message through this musical entertainer.
The story screenplay and dialogues of ‘Krutant‘ film are written by director himself with artistes like Sandeep Kulkarni, Suyog Gorhe, Vidya Karanjikar, Sayali Patil, Vaishnavi Patwardhan playing lead roles. Vijay Gavande has composed the music of this film, while Vijay Mishra has handled the camera. The film has been shot at picturesque Malvan in Konkan region, besides some beautiful locations at National park and Madh in Mumbai.
Umesh Kamat & Tejashree Pradhan fly kite to promote their film ‘Asehi Ekada Vhave’
This is the week to welcome Makar Sankranti. And as per the tradition, it is time to distribute ‘tilgul’ and fly kites to celebrate this occasion. So, to catch up with this festive spirit, makers of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Asehi Ekada Vhave’ unveiled the first look of their film at Plaza preview theatre, Dadar with lead pair Umesh Kamat & Tejashree Pradhan distributing ‘Tilgul’ to media people, who were present in large number. After unveiling the first look, to celebrate this occasion, both Umesh and Tejashree attempted to fly kite to promote their film, which is a love story with a difference, as claimed by director Sushrut Bhagwat.
Speaking on the occasion, the director said that he was very much impressed with the story penned by Shravani Pillai and decided to make this film, opting for his favourite actor Umesh Kamat, with whom he had worked with previous films ‘Mumbai Time’ & ‘A Paying Ghost‘. As regards selecting Tejashree for the lead role, the director stated that he wanted an actress who had not played the lead opposite Umesh till now. And, that’s how Tejashree found this role. Even otherwise, both Umesh and Tejashree are popular stars today, with Umesh opening this year with success through his first film of the year ‘Ye Re Ye Re Paisa’ and Tejashree has attained popularity as an anchor for the hit musical programme ‘Sur Nava Dhyas Nava’ on television.
Present on the occasion were producer Mr. Madhukar Rahane and other artistes of this film Chirag Patil, Shravani Pillai, Ravindra Shingne along with technical crew members.
‘कुठे हरवून गेले…’ गाणे केतकी माटेगावकरच्या सुरेल आवाजात
कर्णमधुर संगीत.. आणि मंत्रमुग्ध करणारा तरल आवाज हे प्रत्येक यशस्वी चित्रपटाचे गमक मानलं जातं. चित्रपट प्रदर्शनापूर्वीच त्यातील गाणी जेव्हा रसिकांच्या ओठी रुळतात तेव्हा त्या चित्रपटाबद्दलची उत्सुकता अधिकच शिगेला पोहचते. सध्या अशीच उत्सुकता मराठी चित्रपटसृष्टीत पहायला मिळतेय, ती म्हणजे ‘What’s Up लग्न‘ या चित्रपटाच्या निमित्ताने.
क्षितीज पटवर्धन यांच्या लेखणीतून उतरलेल्या ‘कुठे हरवून गेले..’ या हृदयस्पर्शी गीताला केतकी माटेगावकरच्या सुरेल आवाजाची साथ लाभली आहे तर ट्रॉय-आरिफ यांनी आपल्या जादुई संगीताने या गाण्याला चारचाँद लावलेत असे म्हटलं तर वावगं ठरणार नाही.
‘कुठे हरवून गेले‘ या गाण्याची उत्सुकता ताणून ठेवत निर्माते-दिग्दर्शकांनी या गाण्याचा चित्रपटातील व्हिडियो प्रसिद्ध न करता त्यासाठी एक खास व्हिडियो अल्बम बनवला आहे. ‘डान्स प्लस’ या गाजलेल्या रिअॅलिटी शोमधील पल्लवी आणि ऋषभ ही जोडी अल्बमसाठी निवडली गेली. फुलवा खामकर यांच्या नृत्यदिग्दर्शनखाली या गाण्यावर सेन्शुअस कंटेम्परी डान्स स्टाईल कोरिओग्राफ केली आहे .
फिनक्राफ्ट मीडिया निर्मित, जाई जोशी आणि व्हिडीओ पॅलेस प्रस्तुत ‘What’s Up लग्न‘ या चित्रपटाचे दिग्दर्शन विश्वास जोशी यांनी केले आहे. वैभव तत्ववादी आणि प्रार्थना बेहेरेची ही लव्हेबल केमिस्ट्री लवकरच तुमच्या जवळच्या चित्रपटगृहांत पाहू शकाल.
Three Marathi films to release simultaneously coming Friday
The year 2017 concluded with release of film ‘Deva‘ and ‘Gachchi‘ and began well with release of ‘Ye Re Ye Re Paisa‘ last Friday. But, coming Friday Marathi film lovers will witness release of three Marathi films simultaneously. One may call it a Sankranti gift showering upon the audience, making them think, which one is the right choice for them. So, can we expect the film makers of these films to distribute ’tilgul’ to welcome the audience to the cinema halls all over Maharashtra?
Among these three Marathi films ‘Dr. Tatya Lahane‘ is a biopic on renowned eye surgeon Dr.Tatya Lahane, with comedy King Makarand Anaspure getting an opportunity to play a different type of character with a challenge. Directed by Virag Madhumalati Wankhade, this film is produced by Vandana Wankhade and also stars senior artistes like Ramesh Deo, Alka Kubal, Nishigandha Wad and Bharat Ganeshpure. The second film to be released on Friday is ‘Barayan‘ which throws light on the pressures on children appearing for 12th Standard exams and high expectations from their parents. The film will also expose the money making attitude of educational institutions. This film is produced by Daivata Patil, presented by BJP leader Shina NC and directed by Deepak Patil.
The third film ‘Hostel Days‘ promises a musical entertainer, taking the elderly audience down memory lane to their College Hostel days , though the film is targeted at youngsters with seven new faces in the company of Prarthana Behere & Aroh Welankar.
Nilesh Muley has really worked hard to present his animation film ‘Prabho Shivaji Raja’
There have been animation films on epics like Ramayan & Mahabharat and also on Lord Hanuman. But now, Director-editor Nilesh Muley is all set to present his animation film on the great warrior of Maharashtra Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Suitably titled ‘Prabho Shivaji Raja‘ this film is being released at a time when animation technology is being watched by film lovers with lot of enthusiasm. And there cannot be a better character than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who created a history, with his hard work and commitment for freedom of our country.
The highlight of ‘Prabho Shivaji Raja‘ film is the hard work put in by Nilesh Muley to present this animation film in a realistic way. For this purpose he has used certain real locations during Shivaji’s time and then after taking photos of these places and studying in detail the historical happenings at these places. According to the film maker, ‘Prabho Shivaji Raja‘ film will not only appeal children, but will also inspire elderly people. This film is a dream come true for this film maker, as he worked for three years to complete this film, with most important editing work.