Last Date for entries for Science based One Act plays competition extended till 15th Sept.
Marathi Vigyan Parishad and Cultural Department, Maharashtra Government will be organising a state level One act play competition, based on science. The last date for giving the entries has been extended up to 15th September 2016 to accommodate more teams.
The competition is divided into two groups. The First group will be for students studying in 8th std and up to Graduation level, while the second group is open to all. The subject of the play will be based on the subject of science and about the inventions made by scientists. There will be three prizes to be given in each group. The first prize will be of Rs. 31,000/- followed by second and third prizes of Rs. 21,000/- and Rs. 11,000/- respectively. There will be separate prizes for Writer, director, best actor, best actress, music and decor/lighting. According to the organisers, in case there are no sufficient entries for the first round, there will be held at Zonal level.
For more information, please contact, Marathi Vigyan Parishad V.N.Purav Marg, Sion-Chunabhatti, Mumbai-400022. office@mavipamumbai.org Phones : 022-2454720/ 24057268
Music Media Cinevision enters Marathi music with ‘Nad khula Manjula’
Marathi music has become very popular with songs from the film ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali‘ and ‘Sairat‘. And, this has also increased the demand for musical albums. Recently, a new company Music Media Cinevision formed by Rohini Prafull has also entered the music industry. Their first music album ‘Nad Khula Manjula‘ is now ready, which is picturised on actress Sara Shravan and actor Abhishek Banerjee. Written by K.Prafull, the music and playback is by Shyam Sagar.
After this song, Music media Cinevision are all set to release an album during Navaratri and are also engaged in 9 more music albums. They are also gearing up to produce their first Marathi film, shooting of which will begin by end of this year. They have already recorded a Ghazal for this film, in the voice of renowned singer Hariharan.
Now, Ketaki Mategaonkar turns music director
Playback singers turning music directors, is not new to Marathi film industry. In the past, many singers have turned music directors, when they had such an opportunity. But, in the case of Ketaki Mategaonkar, this is a big news. The popular celebrity singer has also turned an actress, with few films to her credit. Moreover, she has also won best actress popular award, for her acting performance.
Now, Ketaki Mategaonkar has turned music director. She has recently composed music of a devotional song, which has been rendered by veteran singer Suresh Wadkar. The song has been penned by Raghuvendra Ganeshpure, with Kamlesh Bhadkamkar playing the role of music arranger. Ketaki Mategaonkar had never expected this offer so soon. But, now she plans to play this triple role of a singer, actress and music director in future.
राज्यस्तरीय विज्ञान एकांकिका स्पर्धा
मराठी विज्ञान परिषद व सांस्कृतिक कार्यसंचालनालय महाराष्ट्र शासन आयोजित राज्यस्तरीय विज्ञान एकांकिका स्पर्धेचे आयोजन करण्यात आले आहे. लोकसहभाग वाढावा हा त्यामागील उद्देश आहे. वेज्ञानिक आणि शोध या मध्यवर्ती संकल्पनेवर हि स्पर्धा घेण्यात येत आहे. वेज्ञानिक आणि शोध यात शास्त्रीय शोधाच्या जन्मकथावर आधारित एकांकिकेचा समावेश यात असावा . शात्रज्ञांना संशोधन करताना अनेक समस्यांना सामोरे जावे लागले अनेक प्रकारच्या विचारांची घालमेल व अथक प्रयत्न यांच्यावर आधारित एकांकिका असावी . हे शात्रज्ञांचे जीवनचरित्र नसावे.
हि स्पर्धा दोन गटात होणार असून पहिला गट हा आठवी ते पदवी तर दुसरा गट खुला आहे. दोन्ही गटासाठी प्रथम, द्वितीय व तृतीय पारितोषिके देण्यात येणार असून प्रथम क्रमांकाला रुपये ३१ हजार द्वितियला रुपये २१ हजार तर तृतीयला रुपये ११ हजार अशी आणि लेखन, दिगदर्शन, अभिनेता, अभिनेत्री, नेपथ्य, प्रकाशयोजना, संगीत यासाठीहि रोख रकमेसह बक्षिसे देण्यात येणार आहेत काही कारणाने प्राथमिक फेरीसाठी पुरेशा प्रवेशिका उपलब्ध न झाल्यास हि फेरी झोनल विभागात होईल . अधिक माहितीसाठी संपर्क मराठी विज्ञान परिषद- वि ना पूरव मार्ग, सायन चुनाभट्टी पूर्व मुंबई ४०००२२, ई-मेल :- office@mavipamumbai.org, संपर्क क्रमांक : – ०२२-२४५४७२०/ २४०५७२६८
Priya & Sai starrer film ‘Vazandar’ to release on 11th November
Ever since, Marathi film ‘Vazandar‘ has been launched, it has been in the news for a simple reason that Priya Bapat Kamat and Sai Tamhankar the two top actresses in Marathi, are working together. The past experience tells us that whenever two top actresses work together, that particular film is always remains in news during the shooting of that film, for a simple reason that they can never get along well together.
But, in the case of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Vazandar‘, this doesn’t seem to be true, as director Sachin Kundalkar has not only completed the shooting of this film in time, but has also announced its release date as 11th November 2016. It may be recalled that in the past 10 years, we have not noticed any kind of rivalry among Marathi actresses. They have always tried to remain good friends with each other, even if they are not working together. And, talking about Sai and Priya, they were seen together in a happy mood, at a success party of other film recently .
Produced by Vidhi Kasliwal, ‘Vazandar‘ also stars Siddharth Chandekar in the lead role, along with Sameer Dharmadhikari, Chirag Patil and Chetan Chitnis.
Digital poster launch of ‘A Dot Com Mom’
Today Social networking sites have become very popular, helping people to reach out to maximum people in shortest time. It is for this reason many media companies are launching their products digitally on social networking sites. Best example is the digital poster of forthcoming Marathi film ‘A Dot Com Mom‘, which was launched recently on social networking sites. And, it has received a good response with multiple shares.
The film is produced and directed by Dr. Meena Nerurkar, who is also acting in this film. Before this film, she had presented Marathi plays like ‘Avagha Rang Ekachi Jhala‘ and ‘Sundara Manamadhye Bharali‘. In ‘A Dot Com Mom’ film, she plays the title role of a Mother, who goes to USA to display her skills. The digital poster of this film, clearly suggests it. Sai Gundewar plays her son in this film, while Vikram Gokhale plays the role of father. Her daughter in law is played by American artiste Apurva Bhalerao.
Team ‘Yaari Dosti’ welcome Lord Ganesha with a difference
Every film maker has different ways of promoting his film. Makers of ‘Yaari Dosti‘ in an event recently asked their four lead artistes to prepare a mini Ganesha made of clay, in presence of invitees. And, they did so, naming him as ‘Ganu’. The venue at NSCI Worli had a festive look, with scented flavour atmosphere with flower decor around and specially decorated Rangoli inviting the attention of all. Above all, well known singer Adarsh Shinde added extra flavour singing the ‘Bappa Bappa..‘ song on the traditional drum beats.
Written and directed by Shantanu Tambe the film revolves around the friendship of four youngsters played by national award winner Hansraj Jagtap along with ‘Shala‘ fame Aakash Waghmode and newcomers Aashish Gade & Sumit Bhokse. The film also stars Sandeep Gaikwad, Mitali Mayekar, Namrata Jadhav, Shreyas Raje , Nisha Parulekar, Manisha Kelkar, Ashok Pavade, Janardan Singh & Manish Shinde. The film is all set to release on 16th September 2016.
Marathi stars take off from work to celebrate Ganapati Festival
Ganapati festival is the most popular community festival in Maharashtra. Many Maharashtrian families also celebrate this festival for eleven days. Our Marathi film and TV stars, who are otherwise busy with their shooting schedule throughout the year, take off for few days, to be with their families, to celebrate this festival in traditional manner.
Now days, many celebrities from Marathi TV and Film industry belong to places like Pune, Nashik, Sangli and Nagpur and they all proceed to their native places to welcome Ganpati Bappa to their homes. Prominent among them were Prarthana Behere, Shantanu Moghe and wife Priya , who were surprised to find some television unit visiting their Ganapati bappa. Popular TV show anchor and actor Nilesh Sable is with his family in Pune to celebrate Ganapati fest, while Abhijeet Khandkekar is with his wife at Nashik to celebrate this traditional fest at his home.
Film makers Ravi Jadhav and actor Sameer Dharmadhikari have prepared the idol of eco friendly Ganapati idol at home with his family and then offer prayers with his entire family. Among others who are celebrating Ganapati with their family are Swwapnil Joshi, Kedar Shinde, Kishori Godbole, Chinmay Udgirkar, Yogita Chitale & Sayali Sanjeev . Some senior actors like Mohan Joshi, while celebrating the festival have also spoken about environment friendly festival, making an appeal to people in Maharashtra to avoid noise pollution.
Sachit Patil plays a blogger in ‘One Way Ticket’
We have been hearing a lot about forthcoming Marathi film ‘One Way Ticket’, ever since it was launched. The trailer of the film is very appealing, clearly indicating that it is an action packed film, shot in Europe. But, not much is known about this so called suspense thriller, except for the character of Sachit Patil, one of the lead artistes in this film. Till now, sachit has played variety of characters in Marathi films.
This time, Sachit is playing a blogger, going with the latest tradition on social networking sites. Speaking about his character, Sachit says that he has never written a blog in real life, but had an opportunity to play a blogger, through this film. “What I have written in my blog, shall remain a big mystery for the audience, till they watch this film.” says Sachit.
Produced by Komal Unavane and directed by Kamal Nathani and Amol Shetge, ‘One Way Ticket’ will open in theatres on 23rd September 2016. The film also stars Amruta Khanvilkar, Shashank Ketkar, Gashmeer Mahajani , Neha Mahajan, Asha Shelar & Roger D’costa.
Rajendra Shisatkar to play title role in ‘Mr. & Mrs. Unwanted’
We have been watching Rajendra Shisatkar in the role of Police officer in many films, including a popular Hindi TV serial ‘Crime Patrol’ . Now, Rajendra will be seen in title role of ‘Mr. Unwanted’ in the film ‘Mr.& Mrs. Unwanted’. In the film, he plays a Bank Manager. Along with Rajendra, ‘Pappi De’ video song fame Smita Gondkar, will seen in the role of an event manager.
‘Mr.& Mrs. Unwanted’ will present a story of a couple, which goes after unwanted luxuries in life. Produced by Mitang Bhupesh Rawat, the film is directed by Dinesh Anant, who makes his debut as a director, through this film. He had earlier worked as assistant director for award winning films like ‘Shwaas’ and ‘Dombivali fast’. Dinesh has also written the screenplay of this film. Music by Shrihari vaze and cinematography by Sachin Gadankush are the other credits.