‘Paij’ muhurat performed at Shivaji Mandir
Mumbai’s Shivaji Mandir is known for staging Marathi dramas over the years. But, on Tuesday morning muhurat of a Marathi film ‘Paij‘ was held at this venue. On this occasion all the artistes and technicians were present, along with chief guest of the function Meghraj RajeBhosale , President of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal. As the film is based on the Life journey of a Lavani queen, Lavani dances were presented on this occasion.
Kakaji Arts and Films, who had earlier presented many music albums are the producers of this film. Directed by Prakash Bhalekar, the film is directed by Prakash Bhalekar and the lead stars of this film are Mohan Joshi, Mangesh Desai, Sonali Kulkarni, Sara Shravan, Ramesh Vani & Prabhakar More. Produced by Pandharinath Bhalekar, Santukrao Kolte & Vinod Vaishnav, Story by Sanjay Kolte, screenplay-dialogues and music by Pandharinath Bhalekar and cinematography by Jitendra Achrekar are other credits of the film.
‘Tee Phulrani’ celebrating 50th show
Popular Marathi play ‘Tee Phulrani‘ was written by Well Known playwright P.L. Deshpande. This play was based on G.B. Shaw’s famous English play Pygmalion. Now, director Rajesh Deshpande has revived this play with his new team of artistes comprising of Hemangi Kavi in title role along with Dr.Girish Oak, Vijay Patwardhan & Sunil Jadhav . Though some of critics felt that the flavour of original play was missing; the new play has completed 50 shows successfully.
Produced by Ashtagandha Entertainment & Edonis Multimedia & Enterprises, this play performed its 50th show in Mumbai, after paying tributes to all those who were behind staging this play in the past. And, the audience responded well , appreciating the efforts of this new team. It may be recalled that all old Marathi plays which have been revived in the recent past, have received good response. And ‘Tee Phulrani‘ is the latest addition to this list.
‘मौनांतर २०१६’ या मूकनाट्य स्पर्धेत ‘घनदाट’ प्रथम
‘मौनांतर २०१६‘ या मूकनाट्य स्पर्धेत ‘व्यक्ती पुणे‘ या संस्थेच्या ‘घनदाट‘ मूकनाट्याने प्रथम क्रमांक मिळविला . पीव्हीजी सीओईटी, पुणेच्या ‘खिचीक्’ला द्वीतीय क्रमांक तर ‘संवर्धन संस्थे‘च्या ‘संगत‘ने तृतीय क्रमांकाचे पारितोषिक मिळविले.
या स्पर्धेचा पारितोषिक वितरण समारंभ काल , १८ जुलै रोजी सायंकाळी भरत नाट्य मंदिर येथे क्षितीज पटवर्धन, समीर विद्वांस, अनीश जोग यांच्या हस्ते झाला. कुशल खोत ,सुनील चांदोरकर ,प्रदीप वैद्य ,डॉ दीपक मांडे ,श्री भैरव ,तसेच ‘वाय झेड ‘ मराठी सिनेमाची टीम या पारितोषिक वितरण समारंभाला उपस्थित होती
भरत नाट्य मंदिर येथे या स्पर्धेचे आयोजन करण्यात आले होते. ‘ड्रीम्स टू रिअॅलिटी‘ आणि ‘रंगीत तालिम‘, ‘ऐलान ‘ या पुण्यातील संस्थांच्या वतीने या मूकनाट्य स्पर्धेचे आयोजन करण्यात आले होते. एकूण २० संघ या स्पर्धेत सहभागी झाले होते . स्पर्धेचे हे तिसरे वर्ष होते. अभिनेत्री देविका दफ्तरदार, अभिनेता गिरीश परदेशी हे या स्पर्धेचे परीक्षक होते . ढेपे वाडा , कैलास जीवन यांच्या सहकार्याने ही स्पर्धा पार पडली.
शहरी जीवनातील शौचालयाची समस्या, कुचंबणा ‘व्यक्ती पुणे‘ च्या या ‘घनदाट‘ मूकनाट्यात मांडलेली आहे. मिथुनचंद्र चौधरी लिखित या मूकनाट्याचे दिग्दर्शन सुयश झुंजूरके यांनी केले आहे. आदीत्य बिडकर, महेंद्र मारणे, साहिल जाधव, वैभव पांडव, तेजश्री शिलेदार, अथर्व कानगुडे यांच्यासह २० जणांचा समावेश ‘घनदाट‘ मूकनाट्यात आहे. घनदाटमध्ये प्रकाश योजना सुयश झुंजूरके यांची असून, किरण ढमाले आणि विराज देशपांडे यांनी संगीत दिले आहे.
यावेळी बोलताना परीक्षक गिरीश परदेशी म्हणाले , “मराठी साहित्य समृद्ध असून मूक नाटकातून कविता ,हायकू ,कथा असे मराठी साहित्य दिसण्याची गरज आहे . त्यासाठी नव्या पिढीने वाचनावर भर द्यावा ‘असे प्रतिपादन स्पर्धेचे परीक्षक गिरीश परदेशी यांनी केले . मूक नाट्य सादर करताना ‘शांतता ‘-सायलेन्स ‘ चा वापर अधिक व्हावा ‘. लाईट्स चे वैविध्य ,रंगांचे वैविध्य उपयोगात आणले जावे . संगीताचा प्रभावी वापर हेही मूक नाट्याचे बल स्थान ठरते “असा सल्लाही त्यांनी दिला.
Will ‘Kiran Kulkarni v/s Kiran Kulkarni’ prove lucky for Kranti Redkar?
Kranti Redkar has completed 10 years, since her entry into Marathi films, with that famous dance performance on the song ‘Kombadi palali..‘ in the film ‘Jatra‘. Till now, she has performed in about 17 Marathi films, but except for few films like ‘Kaakan‘, ‘On Duty 24 Taas’, ‘Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko‘, ‘Pipani’, ‘KhoKho‘, ‘Laadi Godi’, ‘No Entry’, ‘Yudh‘, ‘Sugar Salt Aani Prem’ & ‘Murder Mestri’, she couldn’t find good roles. Kranti did perform on television, but her fans are waiting for her memorable performance.
Kranti did find one such good role in ‘Kakan’, but the actress has lot of potential, which is to be exploited by Marathi film makers. Now, her performance in the film ‘Kiran Kulkarni v/s Kiran Kulkarni’ directed by Kanchan Adhikari is expected to invite the attention of Marathi film lovers. Kranti too was excited about her role, on the eve of her film’s release. Hope, this performance opens better opportunities for her, in years to come.
‘Khulta Kali Khulena’ to be aired from 18th July on Zee Marathi
It seems that subjects involving love stories of youngsters bringing together two families , has set a new trend in Marathi TV serials. Some of the ongoing serials on different Marathi channels, are the best examples. Now, Zee Marathi will also be offering one such subject presenting story of Deshpande and Dalvi family. When there are two families, there have to be number of characters with different attitude. Om Prakash Shinde plays the young doctor Vikrant Dalvi in the lead role, while Abhidnya Naik and Mayuri Deshmukh play female lead in this serial. Produced by Santosh Bharat Kanekar, this serial is directed by versatile director Hemant Deodhar.
The Marathi serial ‘Khulta Kali Khulena‘ also stars many other popular artistes like Usha Nadkarni, Sanjay Mone, Lokesh Gupte, Sharvari Lohakare, Manasi Magikar & Asha Shelar. The serial is all set to air from Monday 18th July 2016 at 8.30 pm , which means that ‘Majhe Pati Saubhagyavati‘ will be saying good bye to the audience.
“Proper release of ‘Astu’ was possible through audience support”- Dr.Mohan Agashe
Dr.Mohan Agashe is the happiest man today. His own production ‘Astu’ did win 2 national awards and about 25 other awards. But, could not see its proper release in theatres across Maharashtra, two years ago. This has not happened with a film like ‘Astu’, but many other award winning films. But, when there is a will, there is a way. Dr. Agashe seriously felt that his film should reach out to maximum people. His efforts worked in this film’s favour. ‘Astu’ is now releasing in a big way, in Mumbai and all over Maharashtra on coming Friday 15th July 2016.
MarathiMovieWorld.com spoke to Dr. Mohan Agashe, during the press show of this film on Wednesday evening, when he joined the media persons along with lead actress of the film Irawati Harshe, during the break. “We showed this film to many renowned personalities. Special screenings were organized at many universities. There were special shows for select people, who came forward to with their contributions. In Thane, we had organized a show, at the request of Dr.Anand Nadkarni and the special invitees contributed an amount of Rs. 22,000/- in just one screening. Such good response from the audience, helped us a lot, to distribute the film at theatres,” said Mr. Agashe.
Irawati Harshe who is playing the lead role in this film, has already bagged few awards for her performance in this film. When asked about her progress on television and films, she said,” I am not doing television any more. But, my five more films are complete with shooting.”
शिवानी रांगोळे ‘&’ तिची ‘जरा हटके’ भूमिका
गेल्या वर्षाभरात मराठी चित्रपटसृष्टीत अनेक नवीन चेहरे पहायला मिळतायेत, इरॉस इंटरनॅशनल च्या क्रीशिका लुल्ला प्रस्तुत ‘& जरा हटके‘ या चित्रपटात अशीच एक नविन अवखळ आणि तितकीच चुलबुली अभिनेत्री शिवानी रांगोळे आपल्याला दिसणार आहे. शिवानीने ह्या आधी केलेल्या चित्रपटांपेक्षा आगामी ‘& जरा हटके‘ ह्या चित्रपटातील तिची भूमिका जरा वेगळी आणि मध्यवर्ती असून, ती आपल्या भूमिकेबद्धल खूप उत्सुक असल्याचे सांगते.
मुळात आंतरमहाविद्यालयीन नाट्य आणि एकांकिका स्पर्धेतून तिने अभिनयाचे धडे गिरवले आहेत. अनेक नाट्यस्पर्धेतून स्वतःला सिद्ध करणाऱ्या शिवानीने सर्वप्रथम ‘शेजारी शेजारी पक्के शेजारी‘ या मालिकेतून छोट्या पडद्यावर आपल्या अभिनयाची झलक दाखवली होती. शिवानी रांगोळे सोबत मृणाल कुलकर्णी, बंगाली अभिनेता इंद्रनील सेनगुप्ता, सिद्धार्थ मेनन हे कलाकारही आपल्याला या सिनेमात पाहता येणार आहेत. नात्यांमधले बदलते स्वरूप दाखवणारा हा सिनेमा २२ जुलैला प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला येणार आहे.
Shubham More to make his grand acting debut in Marathi & Hindi films
We have seen many child actors first making their acting debut in Hindi and then switching over to Marathi films, or vice versa. But, in the case of little Shubham More, he is fortunate to make his debut as a child actor in Hindi as well as Marathi films simultaneously. Shubham More has been selected to play the childhood character of Shahrukh Khan in his most awaited film ‘Raees’ and he has already enjoyed shooting for this film. One fine day, Shahrukh had also visited the sets of his film and appreciated his work.
In the meanwhile, Shubham had also acted in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Half Ticket‘ produced by Video Palace and directed by Sameet Kakkad. This film is now due for release on 22nd July 2016 and Shubham is all excited about his debut and at the same time is also eagerly waiting for the release of ‘Raees‘. Wishing Shubham a grand success.
‘Dholkichya Talavar’ fame Richa Agnihotri gets invite from Kannada channel Udaya
Richa Agnihotri who entertained the dance lovers with her wonderful performance in reality show ‘Dholkichya Talavar‘ on Colors channel, has now been invited as a celebrity dancer , by Kannada channel ‘Udaya‘ to perform in their reality show ‘Kick‘. So, this will give an opportunity to Maharashtrian Richa to reach out to Kannada audience, displaying her talent.
This programme will be judged by Kannada Superstar Rajkumar’s son Shiv Rajkumar, as chief judge. Many celebrities from Kannada film and television will be participants in this show. Richa herself is very excited to take part in this show and feels that she will get to learn new things, including Kannada language, through this show. Incidentally, Richa Agnihotri who is a great admirer of Madhuri Dixit, is also getting offers from Marathi films, but at present, she wants to focus on this ‘Kick‘ show.
Richa , who is presently studying in K.J Somaiya College in Mumbai, is originally from Thane. She took the lessons of Kathak and singing from her mother Vaishnavi Agnihotri. Presently , she is taking advance Kathak training from Dr.Manjiri Deo . Richa has also won the Miss Thane contest and has also done a commercial ad for Amul.
Marathi Film makers make way for ‘Sultan’
We are all aware that our Marathi films are growing vertically, horizontally and diagonally. And the quality of Marathi films has improved, besides going worldwide and increasing the number of productions. In the recent past, we also witnessed 4 to 5 Marathi films released on the same day. And, still some of the films are doing well. Marathi film ‘Sairat’ also did good business and proved that a Marathi film could be a highest grosser film in Maharashtra.
So, obviously one question comes to our mind, as to why Marathi film makers make way for some Bollywood films, especially those of big Bollywood stars ? Actually, some of the Hindi film makers have already appreciated the strength of Marathi films, openly stating that the Marathi films possess good content. We also saw some big Bollywood film makers entering Marathi film industry, as producers; but they haven’t succeeded much. During the past one year, we have seen many Marathi films competing with some big banner Hindi films, by doing better business in Maharashtra. It may also be kept in mind that 60% of business of Bollywood films comes from Maharashtra. This was admitted by one renowned producer and distributor of Marathi films.
However, with all these advantages, none of the Marathi film makers dared to release their film, during the ongoing week. Being a holiday and week end, it would have certainly helped any Marathi film. But, that did not happen. Instead, we find lots of Marathi films now lined up for release from 22nd July onwards, with 5th August going to witness simultaneous releases, as very next week another big banner Hindi film is releasing. This is certainly not good, for the growth of Marathi films.