Priyanka Chopra unveils teaser of her debut Marathi production ‘Ventilator’
A well known name in Bollywood, actress Priyanka Chopra has already established herself in Film industry, besides being a singer model & philanthropist. A Former Miss World, she has made her progress in this entertainment industry with sheer determination and hard work. Now, Priyanka Chopra is producing a Marathi film ‘Ventilator‘ under the banner of Purple Pebble Pictures, which is written and directed by Rajesh Mapuskar and presented by Zee Studios.
Recently, Priyanka, who was holding the suspense about the cast of her film, has revealed the faces of some renowned Marathi artistes, through this first look teaser. And, the biggest surprise is in the form of Film maker Ashutosh Gowarikar, who returns to Marathi screen, after a long time, as an actor. Ashutosh does play a very important role in this film. The two songs audio of this film were launched during Ganapati festival and they have received good response. Speaking about this film, director Rajesh Mapuskar is all excited and is eager to see the reaction of the people to the teaser of this film.
‘Sister Concern’ making all efforts to promote their film ‘Family Katta’
Well Known actress Vandana Gupte and singer Rani Verma both daughters of doyen of Hindustani classical music Late Manik Verma have come together to produce their first Marathi film ‘Family Katta‘ under the banner of ‘Sister Concern Entertainment‘. The film is all set to release on 7th October 2016 and the sisters are making all efforts to market their film, so as to reach out to maximum people. During the last week, both were busy promoting their film visiting all the three important media houses like television, Radio and newspapers. And, they received very good response.
Though their film has presently booked 120 screens all over Maharashtra, there is more demand coming from Pune theatres. ‘Family Katta‘ is releasing simultaneously with another big banner Marathi film ‘Jaundya Na Balasaheb‘; but, this is not new to Marathi cinema. In the past, many good films have been released simultaneously and the Marathi audience have welcomed both the films. What is important is the ‘word of mouth’ publicity, which is noticed in the second week, after the film is released. ‘Family Katta‘ being a family social is banking on family audience and the sisters Vandana Gupte and Rani Verma look confident about their creation. “Ours is not a traditional family package, but there is something more, which the Marathi audience would appreciate,” said the sisters while speaking about their film, during the press show.
‘Family Katta‘ has a big star cast comprising of big names like Dilip Prabhavalkar, Vandana Gupte herself, Kiran Karmarkar, Pratiksha Lonkar, Sachin Deshpande, Sulekha Talwalkar, Sanjay Khapre, Gauri Nalawade, Alok Rajwade, Sai Tamhankar and late Adesh Shrivastav . The film is based on Marathi play ‘Celebration‘ written by Prasahant Dalvi and is directed by the same director Chandrakant Kulkarni.
“I was completely sold to the concept of ‘Vikta Ka Uttar'”- Riteish Deshmukh
After having a successful stint in Bollywood , actor Riteish Deshmukh made his debut in Marathi films as a producer and actor two years ago. But now, Riteish is making his small screen debut on Star Pravah Marathi channel in the role of a show anchor through a reality Quiz show ‘Vikta Ka Uttar‘. On Monday afternoon Riteish met the media persons in a unique way.
Before addressing the press conference, he actually played a mock show for them, involving all of them in this show. He picked up three of them as players for questioning and the rest of them played the traders, in case the players needed their help. The trader selected for help by the player, had to bargain for a price to offer the correct answer. It was an entertaining show with a difference.
Speaking to the media after this mock show, Riteish Deshmukh admitted that he was more than happy to receive this offer. He also revealed that he had really worked hard to get the right Marathi accent, to present this programme in the capacity of an anchor. “I was completely sold to the concept of this show,” he said. “Till now, we have shot 25 episodes and it was a learning process for me, though script was provided by four talented writers“. Riteish was all praise for Hrishikesh Joshi, writer and actor, who was present on this occasion. “Besides using his writing skills, we also thought of involving him in this show and that’s how, you will find him entering towards the end of every episode in different get ups,” added Riteish.
All in all, this reality show sounds interesting, as participants from different segments in Maharashtra are part of this show, trying their luck to win cash prizes. The show is all set to go on air from 7th October 2016 on Star Pravah channel .
Now, a Marathi film ‘Raaiba’ inspired by ‘The Godfather’
World famous author Mario Puzo’s crime novel ‘The Godfather‘ which was published in 1969 became so popular that it inspired 1972 Hollywood film with the same name, followed by sequel few years later. This novel also inspired 80 film makers from all over the world to make films in their language on this subject.
‘The Godfather’ is a famous crime novel written by Italian American author Mario Puzo, originally published in 1969. It details the story of a fictional Mafia family based in New York City, headed by Don Vito Corleone and also provides the back story of Vito Corleone from early childhood to adulthood. In Hindi, we have seen films like ‘Dharmatma‘ , ‘Dayavan‘ and many other crime based films on underworld, inspired by this novel.
Now, Marathi film maker Milind Arun Kavde, who has made films like ‘Yedyanchi Jatra‘, ‘Four Idiots‘,’Just Gammat‘, ‘Shinma‘ and ‘1234‘ has accepted the challenge of making a Marathi film titled ‘Raaiba‘ on this subject. Having noticed the success of films like ‘Rege‘ and ‘Dagadi Chawl‘, it is not surprising that a film based a world famous crime novel is being made. According to Milind Kavde, he was in search of a script to make a film on this subject. And, he felt that the subject of Godfather was more interesting. He has however made suitable changes to suit the subject to Marathi audience. This will be the story of a farmer’s son, who later becomes a Don. The film will star 35 well known artistes from Marathi film industry and it will be a song based film.
‘गोठ’ या मालिकेत नीलकांती पाटेकर साकारतायत ‘बयो आजी’
ज्येष्ठ अभिनेत्री नीलकांती पाटेकर आता छोट्या पडद्यावर पदार्पण करत आहेत. स्टार प्रवाह वाहिनी वरील ‘गोठ ‘ या नव्या मालिकेत त्या ‘बयो आजी’ ही करारी व्यक्तिरेखा साकारताना दिसणार आहेत.
आजही आपल्या समाजात पुरुषसत्ताक संस्कृती असताना या मालिकेतून ‘स्त्रीचे निर्णय तिच्याच हाती ‘ हा विचार मांडण्यात आला आहे. फिल्मफार्म निर्मित या मालिकेचे दिग्दर्शन विघ्नेश कांबळे करत आहेत. कथानकाला असलेली तळकोकणाची पार्श्वभूमी, तिथली संस्कृती, संस्थानिक घराण्यांचा प्रभाव, बदलते कोकणी जनमानस आणि युवापिढी हे या मालिकेचं वेगळेपण ठरणार आहे.
नीलकांती पाटेकर यांनी पूर्वी दोन टीव्ही मालिकांची निर्मिती केली. चित्रपट, रंगभूमीवर काम केलं. मात्र ‘गोठ ‘ ही त्यांची अभिनेत्री म्हणून पहिलीच मालिका आहे. “दर तीन चार महिन्यांनी मला मालिका करण्याबाबत विचारणा व्हायची. मात्र, एकही भूमिका मला पसंत पडली नाही. टीआरपीच्या गणितानुसार व्यक्तिरेखा बदलणं मला पटत नाही. मला रोबोसारखं काम करायचं नव्हतं. त्यामुळे चांगली भूमिका ही माझी मुख्य गरज होती. ‘गोठ ‘ या मालिकेसाठी विचारणा झाली. भूमिका संवेदनशील होती. कथानक समजून घेतल्यावर आणि दिग्दर्शकाशी बोलल्यावर काहीतरी वेगळं करण्याची ही संधी वाटल्यानं ही मालिका स्वीकारली,”असं त्यांनी सांगितलं.
“या व्यक्तिरेखेला अनेक पैलू आहेत. मालिकेतली प्रत्येक व्यक्तिरेखा वेगळ्या पद्धतीनं लिहिली आहे. सिनेमॅटिक पद्धतीनं मालिका होणं हे खूप वेगळं आहे. या मालिकेच्या संपूर्ण टीमला नेमकं काय करायचं हे माहीत आहे. त्यामुळे कथानक खूप वेगळ्या पद्धतीनं समोर येणार आहे. या मालिकेत काम करताना मला वेगळे काम केल्याचे समाधान मिळते आहे. अशी वेगळ्या पद्धतीची मालिका केल्याबद्दल स्टार प्रवाहचं कौतुक करावंसं वाटतं. प्रेक्षकांनाही ही मालिका नक्की आवडेल,” असं त्यांनी आवर्जून सांगितलं.
Hansraj Jagtap and Rajeshwari Kharat together in ‘Itemgiri’
Both of them have been part of national award winning films. While Hansraj Jagtap won national special jury award for best child actor, Rajeshwari Kharat was part of the film ‘Fandry’, which won national award for the film’s director on debut. Though Hansraj had plenty of scope to prove his talent in ‘Dhag’, Rajeshwari didn’t have much to do in ‘Fandry’. But now, both these teenagers have been brought together in a so called different love story, through the film ‘Item Girl’.
Recently, the first teaser of this film has been released on social networking sites and it clearly gives an indication that it has much more than only the love story. After the success of ‘Sairat’, now, Marathi film makers are also paying attention on the subjects of teenagers, on the rural backdrop. And, hence ‘Itemgiri’ is just another example. Produced by Amit Taware, Pradeep Beldare and Santosh kadam, it is directed by Pradeep Tonge and Mangesh Shendge. DOP Vikas Singh, music by P.Shankaran , background music by Rohit Nagbhide are other credits.
Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati 3 to offer chat lifeline to contestants
Every reality show has its uniqueness. ‘Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati’ ( KHMC3) which is all set to air on Colors Marathi from 3rd October 2016 also has its own distinctiveness. For the first time, this show will introduce chat lifeline ‘Hou De Charcha‘ , which will enable the contestants to have their preference for a lifeline during the game show. With this new addition, KHMC3 will be providing a platform to all our Marathi viewers to embrace this new identity.
Siddharth Basu of Big Synergy, the hosts of this show, has said that this year they are offering a youthful new host in the form of Swapnil Joshi, who is already a popular star of Marathi television and films. Showering all praise on Swapnil, he has described him as witty, spontaneous and charming, who is able to build an electric connect with contestants and viewers. The show has offered an enhanced jackpot of Rs. 3 Crore. With another game show ‘Vikta Ka Uttar‘ also to be aired next week on Star Pravah Channel , it remains to be seen, which show will attain big success.
Akshay Kumar & Dimple Kapadia release music of ‘Kaul Manacha’
Bollywood celebrities releasing music CD of a Marathi film is not new to Marathi film industry. In the past, many Bollywood personalities like Subhash Ghai, Rishi Kapoor, Jitendra, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Boney Kapoor, Sridevi and others have attended such functions with their presence as chief guests. Now, it was the turn of Akshay Kumar and his mother in law Dimple Kapadia coming together, to release the music of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Kaul Manacha‘ at a Juhu hotel yesterday afternoon.
Speaking on this occasion, Akshay Kumar recalled his schooldays, after watching the trailer of ‘Kaul Manacha‘ film and narrated one such incidence in his school life, when he was debarred from school for two days, for expressing his love openly. He also appreciated Marathi films and stated that there was more profit and less loss in production of Marathi films. Ms. Dimple Kapadia also wished this film all success and said that the audience would also appreciate this film.
Produced by Sadichha Films and presented by Red Berry Entertainment , ‘Kaul Manacha‘ stars Rajesh Shringarpure, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Milind Gunaji, beauty Queen Amruta Patki, Vijay Chavan, Jaywant Wadkar, Vijay Gokhale, Varsha Dandale, Kamalesh Sawant, Shweta Pendse, Ashutosh Gaikwad, Girija Prabhu, Ninad Tambde, Ganesh Sonavne and others. TV star Shweta Pendse, besides acting in this film, has also written the story of this film, along with Bhimrao Mude, who has directed this film. With music by Rohan –Rohan, the film is all set to release on 21st October 2016.
‘Prem Sankat’ promises an absorbing love story
If given an opportunity new artistes can also prove their ability. This has been experienced in few films of the recent past. Actually, making a film with new artistes is a risk; but, some film makers do accept this risk. Producer Diksha Yuvraj Surwade has taken this risk by presenting five newcomers through her forthcoming film ‘Prem Sankat’, which is all set to release on 14th October 2016.
This love story of this film revolving around two boys and three girls is written and directed by Datta Mirkute and all the five songs in this film composed by music director Vishal Wankhede are receiving good response. They are rendered by popular singers like Sadhna sargam, Anand Shinde, Adarsh Shinde, Amir Shaikh, Nisha Bhagat and Pratibha Bagel.
The newcomers in this film are, Raj Surwade, Monalisa Bagal, Rahul Bhise, Ankita Parmar, Damini Dolas, who will be performing along with senior artistes like Nishigandha wad, Satish Pulekar, Latika Gore, Rajendra Shisatkar & Yatin Karyekar. Ravi Bhat has done the cinematography of this film.
Pushkar Shrotri presents Team ‘Ghantaa’ in a humorous way
Known for his humorous way of entertaining the audience, as an anchor Pushkar Shrotri is a popular choice at many events of Marathi entertainment. On Wednesday evening, he played that role, while introducing the lead artistes of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Ghantaa‘ produced by Nitin Vaidya, Ninad Vaidya, Shailesh Kale & Rohit Shetty and directed by Shailesh Kale. The three lead artistes of the film who were targeted on this occasion were Amey Wagh, Saksham Kulkarni & Aroh Velankar. They were later joined by leading lady of the film Anuja Sathe Gokhale.
During this function, those special invitees who toasted the three lead artistes were Mahesh Manjrekar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Amruta Subhash, Jitendra Joshi and Pushkar Shrotri himself. By the way, Pushkar himself is also part of of this film, among other character artistes like Viju Khote, Vijay Kadam, Murli Sharma and others. From the trailer of this film, which was released on this occasion, it was very clear that the film was targeted at youngsters . The film ‘Ghantaa‘ has already started its promotion on social networking sites, with all the three youngsters receiving very good response from audience interaction. Now, it remains to be seen, how they respond to this film, when it is released in theatres on 14th October 2016