Style Icon Ankush Choudhari finds suitable role in ‘Deva’
We are all aware that Ankush Choudhari is a popular style icon of Marathi films and he has proved it through various characters portrayed through Marathi films in the recent past. Best examples are his films like ‘Duniyadari‘, ‘Classmates‘, ‘Zhakas‘,’Bluffmaster‘,’Guru‘, ‘Dagadi Chawl‘ and so on. Now, Ankush will be seen in a stylish character, well suited to his personality, through forthcoming film ‘Deva‘, shooting of which is in progress in Konkan region of Maharashtra.
This new look of Ankush Choudhari, which has been shared on social networking sites, has been receiving good response, for this new get up. And, his new look will be surely appreciated by his fans. Highlight of this film is that it is being directed by popular South director Murli Nallappa. So, there is good scope for Ankush to display his new style with a south touch.
Will Ajay Atul recreate their magic once again ?
We are aware that the music director duo Ajay –Atul are capable of making the films hit with the help of their music. They have not only done it in Marathi; but also in Hindi films. The ‘Kombdi Palali‘ song in the film ‘Jatra‘ and its Hindi version ‘Chikni Chameli‘ had created records.
There is no doubt that the grand success of Marathi film ‘Sairat‘ also belongs to their sizzling music, which made the audience dance in cinema halls, while watching this film. Now, their much talked about film ‘Jaundya Na Balasaheb‘ is scheduled to release on 7th October 2016. This film is also produced by Ajay -Atul , along with other producers like Poonam Shende, Vinay Ganu, Prashant Pethe & Umesh Kulkarni. And therefore, they must have really worked hard on the music of this film.
The first song of this film ‘Dolbywalya..‘ is now out on social media and is receiving good response. It does have a glimpse of ‘Jhingat..‘ song from ‘Sairat‘ and ‘Awaz Vadhav DJ..‘ from ‘Poshter Girl‘. But, we don’t know, what more is in store, as the other songs are yet to be heard. Like ‘Sairat‘ this film too will be presented by Zee Studios and therefore the music of this film will also be popularized, during film’s promotion for the next 45 days. So, it remains to be seen, whether Ajay Atul will recreate their magic once again?
Gashmeer Mahajani all set to grab the attention of Marathi film lovers
Having already debuted in Hindi, six years ago through the film ‘Muskurake Dekh Zara‘, it took little more time for Gashmeer Mahajani , to make his grand debut in Marathi as the new action hero through the film ‘Carry On Maratha‘ in 2015. This was followed by his role as a young scientist in the super hit film ‘Deool Band‘.
Now, Gashmeer is all set to grab the attention of Marathi film lovers, with the release of much talked about film ‘Kanha‘, which is releasing on coming Friday, followed by much awaited ‘One Way Ticket‘ .In ‘Kanha‘, he is playing a parallel hero along with Vaibhav Tatwawdi, while in multi starrer ‘One Way Ticket‘ he has equally important role. But, after watching the trailer of both these films, one expects him to invite all the attention. Gashmeer has a good screen presence and he has a rich voice with equally good dialogue delivery .
Being the son of the Famous Marathi film actor Ravindra Mahajani, he invites media attention more. His education includes studies at Abhinava Vidyalaya in his hometown of Pune, followed by studies at BMCC Pune. Gashmeer has also worked at Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai for four years, which shows his attachment to the city of Mumbai. He also runs an academy for contemporary dance training and martial arts and has also directed a few Marathi plays. Isn’t that enough to describe his plus points ?
Grand Music launch of Marathi film ‘One Way Ticket’
With its unique title Marathi film ‘One Way Ticket’ has been inviting attention of film lovers, since its launch last year. Now, the film is all set to release on 23rd September 2016. Recently the Music launch of this film was held in Mumbai in a grand way, by the sponsors of this show Hindustan UniLever & Ponds Dreamflower. Present on this occasion were Producer Komal Unawane, co producer Suresh Pai, directors Kamal Nathani , Amol Shetge , entire star cast of the film and music team.
Music of this film sounds refreshing , with five songs composed by music director Gaurav Dagaonkar. Background music has been provided by Troy Aarif, while singers Rohit Raut, Shrinidhi Ghatate, Anandi Joshi,Gaurav Dagaonkar, Savani Ravindra, Kshitij Wagh, Arunima Bhattacharya & Shifa Haris have rendered their voices for the songs. The film has been shot on a cruise, which is on its journey to European countries. Popular artistes like Sachit Patil, Amruta Khanvilkar, Shashank Ketkar, Gashmeer Mahajani, Neha Mahajan will be seen in lead roles in this film, in the company of Asha Shelar & Roger D’Costa.
Abhijeet Khandkekar returns to small screen
Radio Jockey turned actor Abhijit Khandkekar, who made his successful debut through Zee Marathi’s popular serial ‘Majhiya Priyala Preet Kalena‘ six years ago, had later shifted his priority to Marathi cinema. Luckily, Abhijit got his first break in Marathi films, through Avadhoot Gupte’s film ‘Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda‘ . Later, he did try to establish himself through films like ‘Mamachya Gavala Jaoo Ya‘ and ‘Dhol Tashe‘. But, both these films didn’t do well, in spite of his good performance.
Abhijit Khandkekar is now returning to small screen, with Zee Marathi‘s new serial ‘Majhya Navryachi Baiko‘, which is all set to air from 22nd August 2016 at 8 pm slot. Another talented stage and TV actress Anita Date is playing his wife in this serial, while Rasika Dhabadgaonkar plays his office colleague. Produced by Tejendra Nesvankar, the story of this serial is written by Rohini Ninave & Abhijit Guru. And by Kedar Vaidya. Other artistes in this serial are, Arun Nalawade, Suhita Thatte & Shweta Mehendale.
‘Pinneyum’ – Subodh Bhave’s debut Malayalam film directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Popular Marathi actor Subodh Bhave , after making his debut in Bollywood through Sachin Kundalkar’s film ‘Aiyya’ is now all set to make his debut in Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Malayalam film ‘Pinneyum’. Subodh is playing an important role in this film, which has Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. For Subodh, this has been a big honor, as the 74 year old National award winning filmmaker is returning to direction, after a gap of eight years.
‘Pinneyum’, which is an intense love story, has also brought together Dileep & Kavya, after 5 years. It is for this reason, there are big expectations from this film, which is releasing on coming Friday. For Subodh, this is a big achievement and the actor has himself expressed his happiness, for getting an opportunity to work with a reputed director like Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
It may be recalled that The International Film Critics Award (FIPRESCI) has gone to Mr. Adoor Gopalakrishnan six times successively, for his films ‘Mukhamukham’, ‘Anantaram’, ‘Mathilukal’, ‘Vidheyan’, ‘Kathapurushan’ and ‘Nizhalkkuthu’. Besides National award, he has won several international awards like the UNICEF film prize (Venice), OCIC film prize (Amiens), INTERFILM Prize (Mannheim) and his films have been shown at every important festival around the world. In the year 1984 he was conferred with Padmashri by Government of India.
Is ‘Kanha’ a timely film with a social message ?
We are all aware that the music release of Avadhoot Gupte directed film ‘Kanha‘ was held in a big way, in a top south Mumbai hotel, where all renowned personalities from Bollywood and political circle were present. Pratap Sarnaik, who has proved himself as a reputed builder and Politician, is the producer of this film and it was at his request many dignitaries, including the chief minister of Maharashtra were present. This film presented by Zee Studios, is now all set to release on 26th August 2016, coinciding with Janmashtami.
Lead starcast of the film ‘Kanha‘ includes Gashmeer Mahajani, Vaibhav Tatwawdi and Gauri Nalawade. The story of this film is set on the backdrop of popular Govinda celebrations in Mumbai. We are all aware about the popularity of this festival; but in the recent past we saw many political parties coming forward to offer big amount to the winner raising the height of the human pyramid. This resulted in accidental deaths of Govindas participating in this Dahi handi breaking sport. As a result of this, the court had to intervene and restrict the height of human chain Pyramid. But, it remains to be seen, whether the film challenges the court and Police order on the height of the pyramid or sends across a timely message to all the organisers and participants.
Audience to decide conclusion of the Marathi Play ‘Bandh Mukta’
Jagadamb Creations, Makers of Marathi play ‘Bandh Mukta‘ are trying a new experiment; i.e. to allow audience to decide the concluding part of their play. The inaugural show of this play was presented as Premiere show, recently, which also happened for the first time in Theatre world. ‘Bandh Mukta‘ deals with a sensitive subject of ‘Mercy Killing’, as there is already debate going on in India, on this subject.
This play written by Vivek Apte and directed by Anil Bandivadekar , also presents important characters like a surgeon, his psychologist wife, an advocate and a leader of human rights activist, who debate on this issue. The play stars Dr. Amol Kolhe, who is also producer of this play, Ketaki Thatte, Rajiv Shankar Bane, Shantanu Moghe, Vivek Apte and others. Rahul Ranade has provided background music of this film, while Dr. Ajit Deval is co producer.
Many prominent personalities from different fields were present for the inaugural show of this play.
Why can’t we have inspiring films on freedom fighters in Marathi ?
Few years ago, IT Guru Narayana Murthy during a biggest entertainment seminar in Mumbai invited the attention of all big film makers, as to why no Indian film maker could produce a film on India’s greatest freedom fighters, when an English film maker could make a film on Mahatma Gandhi and win Oscar award. Soon thereafter, we saw the release of film ‘The Forgotten Hero’ made by Shyam Benegal on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. But, not many people were even aware of it. There was a film made on Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, but even that film could not see many theatres, as it was funded by well wishers .
In our Marathi film industry, we do have creative film makers and we also have the audience, who appreciate films on such subjects. Otherwise, films on Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Vasudev Balwant Phadke would not have invited the attention of Marathi audience. All that we need to do is to produce such films in Marathi, with proper technical support and good script with proper research, as Richard Attenborough did for ‘Gandhi’.
On this independence day, only one thought that comes to our mind, that at least one such film should be released on this day in a year, which should inspire the youngsters in Maharashtra. It is not necessary that the film should be a biopic of a freedom fighter; but a subject with a good presentation on patriotism. There is a village in Satara District of Maharashtra, which is named Apshinge Military Village. This village has kept alive its rich & unique tradition of offering at least one member from each family, to serve the Indian armed forces. Can we not make a film on this subject ? If there could be a successful Hindi film ‘Border’ , why can’t there be such type of film in Marathi ?
‘Toh Aani Mee’ based on the subject of surrogacy to release on 19th Aug
Five years ago, Film maker Samruddhi Porey through her very first film had dealt with the subject of growing surrogacy practices in India. So, this subject is not new to Marathi cinema. But, every film maker has different ideas to present this subject. Now, director Mukesh Malik, with the help of Sunil Harishchandra has scripted this subject in his own way, to make a Marathi film ‘Toh Aani Mee‘. The film is now all set to release coming Friday, i.e. 19th August 2016.
Made under the banner of Yash Creations, the film ‘Toh Aani Mee‘ is produced by Ankush Vitthal Sutar and stars Subodh Bhave, Girija Joshi, Shweta Shinde, Prasad Oak, Prasad Pandit, Jyoti Mhalse, Madhav Vaze, Rama Joshi, Smita Patkar, child artiste Deep Sutar and Smita Gondkar in guest appearance. Camera work by Anil Chandel & Shubhra Dutta, Music by Aslam Keyi are other credits. The makers of this film have stated that besides passing a social message through this film, they have also ensured to entertain the audience, through the film’s humor filled screenplay.