Shilpa Navalkar’s Marathi play ‘Selfie’ now in English
Actress Shilpa Navalkar , who had turned a playwright with her Marathi play ‘Selfie‘ , has proved successful as a writer, as her play has presented 100 shows. But, the good news for her, is that the rights of this play have been purchased by Paritosh Painter, for its remake in Hindi and English. The English version of this play will be staged soon, which will be directed by Tanaaz Irani and will star Tanaaz Irani, Dimple Shah, Shweta Gulati, Priya Malik & Kiswar Merchant. Joy Singh Gupta has translated this play into English, but the subject of this play having an universal appeal, it can work in any language. The original Marathi play directed by Ajit Bhure, had staged this play in USA for almost one month. Now, the play ‘Selfie‘ will be nearing the mark of 125 shows.
Reacting to this good news, writer Shilpa Navalkar has expressed her happiness, over staging of her play in English. “I feel, all the people should watch this play” she said. It ,may be recalled that another Marathi writer Bharat Dabholkar has also been successful in English with his plays like ‘Bottoms Up‘, ‘Carry On Heaven‘ & ‘Blame It On Yashraj‘ . We only hope that Shilpa also follows his footsteps.
‘माझी माय मुंब्रादेवी’ रसिकांच्या भेटीला
महाराष्ट्राला संगीत आणि संगीतप्रेमींची फार मोठी परंपरा आहे. इथला रसिकराजा जितक्या आनंदाने सिने-नाटय गीतं डोक्यावर घेतो तितक्याच भक्तीभावाने देवी-देवतांच्या भजनातही रमतो. आता भक्तीरसाने भरलेलं ‘माझी माय मुंब्रादेवी‘ हे गीत रसिकांच्या भेटीला येत आहे. श्री चंद्रछाया प्रॉडक्शनची निर्मिती असलेल्या ‘माझी माय मुंब्रादेवी‘ या गाण्यामध्ये मुंब्रादेवीची महती वर्णन करण्यात आली आहे. ‘या कोळीवाडयाची शान…‘ फेम संगीतकार-गायक प्रविण कुंवर यांनी या गाण्याला संगीत दिलं असून समीर चंद्रकांत देसाई यांनी गीत लेखन केलं आहे. वैशाली सामंत आणि प्रविण कुंवर यांच्या सुमधुर आवाजात हे गाणं ध्वनीमुद्रित करण्यात आलं आहे. राजेंद्र पवार आणि प्रवीणा समीर देसाई यांनी या गाण्याचे व्हिडीओ दिग्दर्शन केलं आहे.
‘माझी माय मुंब्रादेवी‘ या गाण्यामध्ये मुंब्रादेवीची कथा आणि महती ऐकायला मिळणार आहे. वैशाली सामंतच्या सुमधूर आवाजात मुंब्रादेवीचं गीत ऐकताना भक्तांंचा आनंद द्विगुणीत होईल याबाबत शंका नाही.मुंब्रादेवी हे अनेक भक्तांचं श्रद्धास्थान आहे. या गाण्यामुळे मुंब्रादेवीची महती सर्वदूर पोहोचण्यास मदत होईल अशी भावना दिग्दर्शकांनी व्यक्त केली.
‘रुस्तम’च्या प्रमोशनसाठी अक्षय कुमार ‘चला हवा येऊ द्या’ मध्ये
बॉलिवुडचा खिलाडी अक्षय कुमार आपल्या आगामी ‘रूस्तम‘ चित्रपटाच्या प्रमोशनसाठी झी मराठीवरील ‘चला हवा येऊ द्या‘ या कार्यक्रमात सहभागी होणार आहे . आज दि. ८ आणि उद्या ९ ऑगस्टला रात्री ९.३० वा. हे दोन्ही भाग प्रसारित होणार आहेत..
अक्षयच्या उपस्थितीतही ‘चला हवा येऊ द्या‘ मधील कलाकारांनी अक्षय कुमारच्या सुप्रसिद्ध ‘हेरा फेरी‘ चित्रपटाची आपली वेगळी आवृत्ती सादर केली ज्याला अक्षयनेही भरभरून दाद दिली. याचसोबत अक्षयच्या गाजलेल्या गाण्यांवर ‘चला हवा येऊ द्या‘ च्या कलाकारांनी ठेका धरला. या सर्व कलाकारंचे हे धम्माल परफॉर्मन्स बघून मग अक्षयनेही त्यांना साथ देत ‘झिंगाट‘ च्या ठेक्यावर डान्स करत एकच धम्माल उडवून दिल्याची आपल्याला पाहायला मिळणार आहे .
Pratap Sarnaik makes it big with Grand music launch of ‘Kanha’
In Maharashtra’s Politics Pratap Sarnaik is a known name, being the most popular MLA from Thane. But, on Thursday late evening, it was a big day for him, as many celebrities and his friends in Political field had turned up in large number at Mumbai’s Trident Hotel, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, joining the event of grand music release of Pratap Sarnaik’s own production ‘Kanha’. This Marathi film is set on the backdrop of Mahararshtra’s biggest festival Gokulashtami. And, the film is all set to release on 26th August 2016, coinciding with the festival.
Besides getting the music CD released at the hands of chief minister, Mr. Pratap Sarnaik also took the opportunity to announce his Vihang Construction Group’s association with Godrej Properties, at Thane, in presence of Mr. Adi Godrej, who was personally present at this function. Many dignitaries from political circle like Mr. Praful Patel, Mr. Amar Singh, Mr. Eknath Shinde, Mr. Ramdas Kadam and others along with some IAS & IPS officers of Maharashtra were also present. Among the other dignitaries present were Niranjan Hiranandani, Dilip Vengsarkar, film maker Subhash Ghai, actors Jitendra, Sanjay Khan, Akbar Khan, Javed Jaffrey, Mrunal Kulkarni, Nishikant Kamat, Pallavi Joshi, Pooja Sawant apart from lead artistes of the film Vaibhav Tatwawdi, Gashmeer Mahajani, Gauri Nalavade, Kiran Karmarkar and director Avadhoot Gupte.
Interestingly, they were all invited on the dais, during the music release of the film, at the hands of CM and his wife. ‘Chala Hava Yeu Dya‘ fame Dr. Nilesh Sable and Bhau Kadam entertained the audience with their gimmicks, while Samira Gujar anchored the event, which turned out to be a memorable event. Produced by Pratap Sarnaik, co produced by Joe Rajan, the film ‘Kanha‘ is presented by Zee Studios. Music is by Avadhoot Gupte, while the DOP is Rahul Jadhav.
‘Photocopy’ will be available to audience on 16th Sept.
We are all aware that popular singer Neha Rajpal has turned producer with the making of a Marathi film ‘Photocopy‘. Her film is now complete and is all set to release on 16th September 2016. So, her ‘Photocopy‘ will be made available to Marathi film audience next month. Parna Pethe, whom we saw in the lead role through the film ‘Rama Madhav‘ is playing the lead double role in this film, along with new comer Chetan Chitnis. Along with them, there are important characters played by Vandana Gupte and Anshuman Joshi.
Viacom International have produced ‘Photocopy‘ film along with Neha Rajpal. Omkar Mangesh Dutt and Dr. Akash Rajpal have written the story of this film, which is directed by Vijay Maurya. According to the makers, this will be a complete entertaining film. Even otherwise, films with double roles played by lead characters have always been appreciated by Marathi film lovers. This film will also decide the future prospects of Parna Pethe, as a film actress.
Milind Kavde shot ‘1234’ in 26 days with 26 artistes
Known for his films like ‘Yedyanchi Jatra‘,’4 Idiots‘,’Just Gammat‘ and ‘Shinma‘, director Milind Kavde will be back, this time with a new Marathi film titled ‘1234‘. Marathi Movie World spoke to Milind Kavde, recently, when he spoke, about his film, which is for the first time shot in India, with Erich Tilt camera using shift lens. Tilt–shift “encompasses two different types of movements: rotation of the lens plane relative to the image plane, called tilt, and movement of the lens parallel to the image plane, called shift. Tilt–shift” encompasses two different types of movements, i.e. rotation of the lens plane relative to the image plane, called tilt, and movement of the lens parallel to the image plane, called shift.
In short, it was very difficult to shoot the entire film with this process, but Milind could do it with the help of his expert cameraman Sentanio Terezio and excellent cooperation received from all artistes. “Through ‘1234‘ I am offering humor, through this action packed thriller and I am sure, our Marathi audience would appreciate this new experiment. It was difficult to shoot in Hyderabad in 45 degree temperature, which sometimes touched 48 degrees; but with 26 recognised artistes together, I could finish the shoot in 26 days, including one song picturisation,” said Milind, while speaking about his film.
As a film maker, Milind has always experimented new things through all his 4 films in the past, attempting new subjects. Now, his film ‘1234‘ which is a multi starrer, is all set to release on coming Friday , i.e.5th August 2016.
Dr. Amol Kolhe’s new play ‘Bandh Mukta’ to hold its grand premiere
We have all heard about premiere shows of films, on the eve of their official release. But, had never heard about premiere show of a Marathi drama. But, Dr.Amol Kolhe‘s forthcoming Marathi drama ‘Bandh Mukta‘ will be an exception. Dr. Amol who is also the producer of this drama, along with Vilas Sawant and Sonali Ghanashyam Rao, has decided to hold the inaugural show, as the premiere show of this play on 12th August 2016 at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai. Many dignitaries from social, medical, political, business, literature are expected to attend this show.
The play deals with an unusual but timely subject of ‘Mercy Killing‘ and therefore, it has already generated more interest among drama enthusiasts. It may be recalled that In March 2011, the Supreme Court of India, passed a historic judgement permitting Passive Euthanasia in the country. But, even today, there is a debate on whether ‘Mercy Killing‘ be legalized in India. Dr. Amol Kolhe himself will play lead role ‘Bandh Mukta‘ play, along with Ketaki Thatte, Rajan Bane, Shantanu Moghe, Vivek Apte, Pandhari Medge & Latika Sawant. The play is written by Vivek Apte and directed by Dr. Anil Bandivadekar. The background music is provided by Rahul Ranade.
‘चौर्य’ चित्रपट ५ ऑगस्ट ऐवजी १९ ऑगस्टला होणार प्रदर्शित
गेल्या अनके दिवसांपासून चर्चेत असलेला ‘चौर्य‘ हा मराठी चित्रपट येत्या ५ ऑगस्टला संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित होणार होता. परंतु, अवघ्या महाराष्टात सुरु असलेल्या पावसामुळे पूरस्थिती निर्माण झाली आहे. अशावेळी चित्रपट प्रदर्शित करणे असंवेदनशील असल्यामुळे ‘चौर्य‘ या चित्रपटाच्या प्रदर्शनाची तारीख पुढे ढकलण्यात आली असून आता हा चित्रपट येत्या १९ ऑगस्टला संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित होणार आहे.
‘चौर्य‘ चित्रपटात अभिनेते किशोर कदम, मिलिंद शिंदे, गणेश यादव, प्रदीप वेलणकर, दिग्विजय रोहिदास, दिनेश लता शेट्टी, जयेश संघवी, तीर्था मुरबाडकर आणि आरजे श्रुती आदीं कलाकारांच्या या चित्रपटात महत्त्वाच्या भूमिका आहेत.
‘1234’ all set to release on this Friday
Now days, we find unique titles to Marathi films. ‘702 Dixits‘,’Bho Bho‘,’Half Ticket‘, ‘& Jara Hatke‘ are the recent examples. Now, Producers Kalpesh Patel, Shailesh Pawar and director Milind Kavde are all set to release their film with unique title ‘1234‘. And, the makers seem to be confident about the success of their film, which is all set to release on 5th August 2016.
Actually, the title of this film does not give any clue, what the film is going to offer. But, according to the director, the USP of ‘1234‘ film is that besides entertaining the audiences, the film also sets out to drive home a profound message. The director has also written the story and screenplay of this film and offers a big team of artistes comprising of Bhushan Pradhan, Priya Marathe, Sanjay Narvekar, Vijay Patkar, Vijay Kadam, Ganesh Yadav, Yatin Karyekar, Jaywant Wadkar, Pradeep Patwardhan, Teja Deokar, Arun Kadam, Mrinalini Jamble, Vishakha Subedhar, Aniket Kelkar, Anshuman Vichare, Jagannath Nivangune, Kamlesh Sawant, Guru Anand and Pranav Raorane in the key roles.
Choreography for the film has been done by Bhanu of South. Sentanio Terezio has cranked the camera, while Amitraj has composed the music of this film.
‘Amar Photo Studio’ will be Subak’s next presentation
Actor Sunil Barve, who turned a Drama producer 4 years ago, through his ‘Subak’ productions, presented many revived Marathi plays like ‘Suryachi Pilley’,’Lahanpan Dega Deva’, ‘Hamidabaichi Kothi’, ‘Aandhala Daltay’ and ‘Jhopi Gelela Jagaa Jhala’ under the project called ‘Herbarium’. Recently, he announced his next presentation ‘Amar Photo Studio’, which will be a fresh subject.
Highlight of this presentation is that, ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’ fame artistes Amey Wagh, Sakhi Gokhale, Suvrat Joshi, Pooja Thombre along with Siddhesh Purkar will be the lead artistes of this play. Written by Manaswini Lata Ravindra, this play is directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari. Actually, Amey, Suvrat and Sakhi had approached Sunil Barve with the subject of this drama and Sunil could not say ‘No’ to their offer, as he was impressed by this new subject. The rehearsals of this play are presently in progress and the inaugural show will be announced soon.