Biopic on Dr. Tatya Lahane gets ready for release on 12th January
Known for his innumerable contribution to medical field, Dr. Tatya Lahane was conferred with PadmaShri civilian award in 2008. But, that was not enough to recognise his work in the field of medical science. Now, a biopic in Marathi titled ‘Dr.Tatya Lahane – Angaar..Power is within‘ directed by Virag Madhumalati Wankhade is getting ready for release all over Maharashtra on 12th January 2018.
Known for his clean image, Dr. Tatyarao Lahane has worked as a Dean of Grant Medical College and J. J. Hospital, Mumbai, and as an Ophthalmologist he has set a world record with more than 100,000 cataract surgeries. He has always been committed to helping poor people, as he was born in a small village named Makegaon in Latur district of Maharashtra state in a farmer’s family . Today he is 60 years old, but at a young age, both of his kidneys were not functioning and his mother donated one of her kidneys to him.
‘Dr.Tatya Lahane – Angaar..Power Is Within‘ film will certainly highlight his emotional bonding with his mother and his days of struggle during his childhood. Makarand Anaspure plays the lead role in this film along with Alka Kubal, Nishigandha Wad, Ramesh Deo and Bharat Ganeshpure. So, after ‘Dr. Prakash Amte‘, we look forward to watch another inspiring biopic next week.
Six new actresses to make their acting debut in ‘Hostel Days’
Till now, we had only heard about Prarthana Behere, Aroh Velankar and debutant Virajas Kulkarni playing lead roles in film maker Ajay Naik’s forthcoming much awaited Marathi film ‘Hostel Days‘. But now, the makers of ‘Hostel Days‘ film have surprised all of us, declaring that they have introduced six fresh faces in the form of Ankita Bora, Soniya Patwardhan, Purva Shinde, Ankita Lande, Sagarika Lukari & Purva Deshpande. Some of them are Professional Models, while others are college students and acquired higher education.
And, if film lovers are interested to know their background, Ankita Bora is all set to become a chartered accountant and has anchored stage events. Purva Shinde is a professional model having appeared for several brands. Soniya Patwardhan is studying in 12th at S.P. College Pune and her mother Mrudul Patwardhan is a costume designer. Purva Deshpande is studying her FY BA at S.P.College , Pune and has won various prizes in various drama competitions. Ankita Lande is on the verge of passing her BAMS degree . She is also into modelling. Finally, Sagarika Rukari who is also a well Known fashion model and done her B.A. with Literature.
All these six girls are all set to offer fun on screen on 12th January 2018.
‘Vichha Majhi Puri Kara’ play celebrates Golden Jubilee year
50 years ago Popular Drama producer and film maker late Dada Kondke staged a play ‘Vichha Majhi Puri Kara’ which was written by Vasant Sabnis. This play had become very popular all over Maharashtra, as it was filled with lots of humour arising out of the changing political situation in the state. After Dada Kondke, actor Vijay Kadam has been staging this play since 1986 and till now he has staged 750 shows. Along with Vijay Kadam, the other artistes associated with this play are, Priyanka Shetty, Mangesh Hatle, Chetan Mhaske, Tushar Khedekar and Sanjay Parab.
Now, this popular play will be stated during the inauguration of the Baba Vardam Smruti Natyamahotsav in Kudal , which will be staged at Baba Vardam Rangmanch ( Sanskrutik Bhavan) on 7th January 2018. This drama festival will be staged between 7th and 13th January 2018 . Speaking about this honour for his play, Mr. Vijay Kadam said that it was a happy moment for his group and expressed his confidence that people from Kudal would welcome their play with overwhelming response.
‘Rashtra’ will present Vikram Gokhale in a sensational role
Known for his memorable roles on stage, television and films, veteran Vikram Gokhale has already established himself as a versatile actor in both Marathi and Hindi film industry. He has been so natural in his performances , while playing variety of roles. Now, in the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Rashtra‘ he will be seen in a sensational role. Produced by Bunty Singh and written-directed and edited by Inderpal Singh, this film presents a script which relates to the culture of Maharashtra.
‘Rashtra‘ will present renowned artistes who are suited to play the characters in political circle. To present this subject the writer- director has done a lot of study of Maharashtra politics, to enable him to offer a realistic situation of latest happenings. Highlight of this film is that popular Politicians Ramdas Athavale and Raju Shetty will be making their acting debut through this film, which also stars Mohan Joshi, Rohini Hattangadi, Milind Gunaji, Sanjay Narvekar, Deepak Shirke, Late Reema Lagoo besides Mr. Vikram Gokhale. Music of the film is by Nikhil Kamat & Inderpal. This film is all set to release during this new year.
Around 100 Marathi films released during 2017, but very few had successful run
In the year 2016 only one Marathi film did very good business and that was ‘Sairat’, which turned out to be a Super Hit Marathi film. However, in the year 2017, which just concluded, we haven’t seen a film reaching that level of success, though there were around 100 films released during this year. It’s not that no film received success. There were films like ‘Ti Sadhya Kaay Karte’ , ‘Boyz’, ‘Chi Vas au Ka’ , ‘Fugay’ and latest released film at the end of year 2017 ‘Deva’ received good response from audience. In fact, release of ‘Deva’ was along with Salman Khan’s film, which is to be appreciated. Films like ‘Hridayantar’, ‘Lapachhapi’ and ‘Halal’ also received appreciation from audience, for attempting new subjects.
Surprisingly, big banner films like ‘FU’, ‘Rubik Cube’, ‘Bhikari’, ‘Bus Stop’, ‘Dhyanimani’ didn’t receive much response from Marathi audience. At the fag end of the year two other films ‘Gachchi’ and ‘Charandas Chor’ did attempt something different through the film’s unusual story. Year 2018 has just began and it remains to be seen, which film would turn out to be hit? The new year release begins with Sanjay Jadhav’s multi starrer film ‘Ye Re Ye Re Paisa’ which is all set to release on 5th January 2018. Some critics have already predicted after watching the first look that this would be a hit film. Let us wait and see. There are few other films which are due for release in this new year and have raised expectations. The names of these films are, ‘Waras’, ‘Bebhaan’, ‘Cycle’ & ‘Unmatta’. Wishing them all the best.
Third Eye Asian Film Festival concludes with launch of two books
The Third Eye Asian Film Festival concluded recently in presence of dignitaries from Marathi film industry and other special invitees. Popular actress and Jt. Director of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal Ms. Varsha Usgaonkar expressed satisfaction about the conduct of this film festival, which has offered an opportunity to many film makers to display their finest creations. She appealed to all the talented film makers to consider as a platform to display their skills. Also present on the occasion were, Mr. Kiran Shantaram President of Third Eye Film Festival, Mmr. Sudhir Nandgaonkar Director of the festival, Mr. Sanjeev Palande, Director of P. L. Deshpande Academy.
During this concluding ceremony of the festival, two books were launched. First one was D. B. Samant’s book ‘Chanderi Smrutichitre’ and the second was an e –book edition of ‘Shantarama’ written by Late V.Shantaram and edited by Madhura Jasraj. Both these books have been published by Chitrapati V.Shantaram Pratishthan. This year the audience had an opportunity to witness wonderful short films section, in which Iran’s ‘Birthday Night’ won the best film award.
CM Devendra Fadnavis launches music of the Marathi film ‘Atrocity’
Known for his films based on issues related to our day to day life, director Deepak Kadam is now ready to offer his next film ‘Atrocity‘, which is also based on a social issue highlighting the truth behind the ‘atrocities act’, besides offering entertainment. Recently, music of ‘Atrocity‘ film was launched by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Devendra Fadnavis. Speaking on this occasion Maharashtra CM praised the efforts of the director for presenting a film on this social issue.
Producer of this film Dr.Rajendra Padole decided to make ‘Atrocity‘ film only with the intention of creating proper awareness about the atrocities act. According to him, music also plays an important role in this film and therefore lyricists like Mandar Cholkar, Vijay K Patil, Anant Jadhav , Akhil Joshi and singers like Aanandi Joshi, Vaishali Samant, Janhavi Prabhu Arora, Nandesh Umap, Saurabh Srivastav, Shashikant Mumbare have been engaged along with music director Amar- Ramlaxman. With cameraman Rajesh Rathod, this film introduces new lead pair of Rushabh Padole & Pooja Jaiswal. The other lead artistes of this film are, Yatin Karyekar, Lekha Rane, Ganesh Yadav, Vijay Kadam, Surekha Kudchi, Dr.Nishigandha Wad, Kamalesh Surve, Raju More & Jyoti Patil. The film is set to release on 2nd February 2018.
‘हा! मी मराठा’ अॅक्शनपट जानेवारीत प्रदर्शित
कॉलेज आणि कॉलेजचे दिवस आपण कधीही विसरू शकत नाही. मग त्या मित्रांच्या गोष्टी असोत किंवा शिक्षकांच्या असोत. आपण नंतर कितीही वर्षांनी आपल्याला त्या नक्कीच आठवतात. अशाच प्रकारचे कथानक असलेला अॅक्शनपट ‘हा! मी मराठा‘ येत्या २६ जानेवारी रोजी प्रदर्शित होत आहे. निर्माते अमृता राव, आकाश राव, सहनिर्माते मोहन सचदेव यांनी आपल्या स्पंदन फिल्मस् आणि रेमोलो एंटरटेनमेंट निर्मितीसंस्थे अंतर्गत या सिनेमाची निर्मिती केली आहे. सिनेमाचे दिग्दर्शक प्रवीण राजा कारळे असून या सिनेमात अनिकेत विश्वासराव आणि प्रियांका यादव यांच्या प्रमुख भूमिका आहेत. यांच्या सोबत विशाल ठक्कर, यतीन कार्येकर, प्रिया बेर्डे, जयवंत वाडकर, आशिष पवार, सविता प्रवीण, मेघा घाडे आणि भूषण कडू आपल्याला दिसणार आहेत.
मिलिंद नारायण, गुरु शर्मा यांनी ‘हा! मी मराठा‘ सिनेमाला संगीत दिले असून गाण्यांना वैशाली सामंत, कैलाश खेर, शान, सुनिधी चौहान या गायकांचा आवाज लाभला आहे. कथा निहारिका यांची असून पटकथा आणि सवांद प्रदीप राणे यांचे आहे. सिनेमाची गोष्ट शिवा पाटीलच्या भोवती गुंफण्यात आली आहे. साधा, भोळा असला तरी हा शिवा हुशार आहे. त्याच्या आईच्या स्वप्नांची पूर्तता करण्यासाठी तो मुंबईतल्या महाविद्यालयात प्रवेश घेतो आणि तिथूनच ‘हा! मी मराठा‘ सिनेमाची सुरुवात होते.
Actor Abhay Chavan is thankful to facebook for his role in ‘Charandas Chor’
Today facebook has become the best tool in social media to get noticed about your achievements. Almost all the young artistes from Marathi film industry proudly display their achievements and communicate with their well wishers, through this medium. In the case of young actor Abhay Chavan the story is not different. Belonging to Barshi, Solapur, his native place , Abhay has been active with theatre since his childhood. But, he attributes the credit to his grandmother, for becoming an actor. Abhay’s grandfather worked for a single screen theatre in Solapur, however he has been influenced by his grandmother, who has always been his favourite and her proper upbringing during his childhood days has influenced him a lot.
Marathimovieworld met this talented actor during the press show of his forthcoming film ‘Charandas Chor’, which is all set to release on coming Friday. Speaking about his acting career, Abhay stated that he had not taken classes in acting but developed himself through his stage experience and working as assistant in production. His short film, which was shared by him on social networking sites, invited the attention of many film makers. First, it was National award winning film ‘Khwada’ fame director Bhaurao Karhade, who casted him in a prominent negative role in his 2nd film ‘Baban’ which is also due for release soon.
Makers of ‘Charanda Chor’ who were also impressed with his short film, tried to contact him through his Facebook message box, but thinking that it was someone fooling him, he blocked them on his page. “But, still they managed to reach me and invited me for audition for their film ‘Charands Chor’ and that’s how I landed in their film. I am really grateful to them for showing faith in me.” said Abhay.
Not many young actors are lucky to find their two films with contrasting roles ready for release. But, Abhay is fortunate to open his innings in Marathi films with these two films of renowned directors. Abhay expressed his happiness for having got an opportunity to work with directors like Bhaurao karhade and Shyam Maheshwari at the beginning of his film career. This young talented actor is presently based in Pune. Let’s wish him all the best.
Mukta Barve returns to Marathi drama with ‘Dhai Akshar Prem Ke’
After offering Marathi dramas with unique names like ‘Chhapa Kataa‘,’Rang Nava‘, ‘Love Birds‘ and ‘Code Mantra‘, renowned actress turned drama producer Mukta Barve has returned with her new Marathi play ‘Dhai Akshar Prem Ke‘. The inaugural show of this play was staged on 23rd December 2017. Produced by Mukta Barve along with Sujata Marathe, muhurat with announcement of this play was made on 9th November 2017 stating that it was based on the novel ‘Tu Bhramat Aahasi Vaya‘ penned by V.P. Kale.
It may be recalled that Sujata marathe is also an actress, having performed with Mukta Barve, in her two previous plays ‘Deepstambh‘ and ‘Code Mantra‘. Through this play, she is making her debut as a producer. Digpal Lanjekar has converted the original novel into drama script besides directing this play. Ajay Purkar who was seen in the lead role in Mukta’s previous play ‘Code Mantra‘ will once again play lead role in ‘Dhai Akshar Prem Ke‘, while actress Kiran Khoje, who performed a small but important role in TV serial ‘Rudram‘ along with Mukta Barve , will play lead opposite Ajay Purkar. This play also stars Sachin Deshpande, Atul Mahajan, Tejas Kulkarni, Nitish Ghare and Ashwini Kulkarni.