Satyajit Prabhu – A Multi-talented musician and a versatile orchestra conductor
We are all aware that there is a friendly relationship between music and the fingers. Fingers on our hands have an important role in playing a musical instrument, and create sweet notes that give us immense pleasure. At the same time, playing musical instruments has health benefits. Renowned artiste Satyajit Gajanan Prabhu’s has been creating abundant happiness everywhere with the help of the keyboard and his musical journey is spellbinding.
Satyajit’s bonding with music has been since his childhood which later became so strong that every time he performed he set a new bar with the seven notes of music. Multi-talented musician and a versatile orchestra conductor, Satyajit Prabhu plays on stage the harmonium, synthesizer accordion and pianica. He has contributed to Marathi and Hindi film music and advertisement jingles, and has captured the listener’s attention towards his music. He has accompanied various leading male and female singers during their performances worldwide and shown his magic with instruments.
Satyajit Prabhu has provided musical accompaniment to many Marathi programmes. A special mention has to be made about his performances in Ashok Hande‘s ‘Marathi Bana‘. Very soon Satyajit will be displaying his musical skills in Grace Entertainment’s ‘Marathi Astitva‘, which will be performed in America.
Sachin Khedekar to chat live during 8th Yashwant Int. Film Fest
Every International film festival has its own identity and Yashwant Film Festival too is known for its distinctiveness. This year it will be their 8th year and the festival is all set to start from Thursday 19th January 2018 at the Y.B.Chavan Centre , Mumbai. The highlight of this year’s Film festival will be the live chat with versatile actor Sachin Khedekar in the special programme held in memory of Late Smita Patil and it will be held on Saturday 20th January 2018 at 5 pm.
The festival will be hosted jointly by Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan and Pune Film Foundation, with the presence of former Agriculture Minister of India Mr. Sharad Pawar and M.P. Ms. Supriya Sule. The other dignitaries who are expected to be present on this occasion will be Jabbar Patel, Sharad Kale, Hemant Takle, Nitin Pai, Mahendra Teredesai & Sanjay Bansode This year, Veteran Film maker Mr. Ramesh Sippy will be felicitated for his contribution to Indian film industry. Till now, the hosts have felicitated renowned celebrities like Pankaj Kapoor, Anupam Kher & Waheeda Rehman . The festival will go on till 25th January 2018 with the screening of 85 films selected from different countries.
‘College Journey’ music launched in a big way
Music of forthcoming Marathi film ‘College Journey’ was launched in a big way by special guests popular actor Vijay Kadam and renowned director Deepak Kadam in presence of dignitaries like Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal President Meghraj Bhosale, Vijay Khochikar, Ramesh Salgaonkar, Avinash Tupe, Dr. Rajendra Padole and artistes of the film.
Produced by Vishal ( Appa) Kankote and directed by Abhijit Sathe ‘Ashi Hi Aamchi College Journey’ is all set to release on 2nd February 2018. While the dignitaries wished the makers of this film a grand success, the makers assured that their film take the Marathi audience down memory lane to recall their memories during college days. So, obviously it will also be a treat to present college students.
Since it is the film based on college life, music will play an important role in this film. The film has four songs of different genres composed by Sai Piyush. The songs have been rendered by Avadhoot Gupte, Rohit Raut & Malvika Dixit . The film stars Supriya Pathare, Harshad Waghmare, Mohini Avsare, Sharadbhau Jori, Pradeep Bansode, Satisg Bansode, Shubham Bansode, Somnath Borgave, Mayuri Bhalerao, Supriya Barkade,Aadesh Chandode & Rajlaxmi Baswanti.
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.