Makers of ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’ introduce Sachin as Khan Saheb
Last time, when they had a press conference, the makers of ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali’ had introduced Shankar Mahadevan, as one of the lead actors of their film, playing the role of classical singer Pandit Bhanushankar. But, this time, it was the turn of well known actor Sachin Pilgaonkar. Sachin was introduced as Khaansaheb Ustad Hussain, the classical singer from Bareli, well versed with Urdu language. The function was held in Mumbai on Thursday evening, to not only introduce his character in the film, through few clippings; but also present his long journey in the film industry, through a short film. Sachin’s wife actress Supriya, daughter Shriya and his mother were also present on this occasion.
Incidentally, Sachin is playing this parallel but negative role of a classical singer, in this film and has spoken Urdu language throughout the film, without speaking a word of Marathi. The multi talented actor, while speaking on the occasion, thanked the makers of this film, for giving him an opportunity to perform this negative role, which he was playing for the first time.“I would love to play all such roles, which would appeal me and also suit my age.” said Sachin Pilgaonkar.
Sachin himself is a very good singer; but, since this film is based on classical singing , he has taken the voice of Rahul Deshpande, grandson of great classical singer Vasantrao Deshpande, who had performed this role, in the drama based on this subject. Hindi television actress Sakshi Tanwar plays his wife in this film and Amruta Khanvilkar, plays his daughter. Another highlight of the film is its music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, who are making their debut as music director in this film.
Has Gajendra Ahire tried something different through ‘Shasan’?
Known for his thought provoking films on social issues, Gajendra Ahire is a well known name in Marathi films. Besides directing the films, he has also written scripts of most of his films. Having directed more than 40 films, during the past 10 years, Gajendra Ahire is now all set to offer his next film ‘Shasan‘, which will be a political thriller. But, it remains to be seen, whether he has tried something different through his latest film, which is due for release on 22nd October 2015.
The film is all about a smart political game plan played by a Union leader, for his entry into politics. The film is produced by Shekhar Pathak, under the banner of Shreya Films Pvt.Ltd; and has a big team of big names from Marathi film industry, like Dr. Shreeram Lagoo,Vikram Gokhale, Mohan Joshi, Nagesh Bhosale, Makarand Anaspure, Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Jadhav, Jitendra Joshi, Manva Naik, Aditi Bhagwat, Vrinda gajendra, Kiran karmarkar & Amey Dhare.
Highlight of this film is that Jasraj Joshi has rendered a song on the lyrics of well known poet Vi. Da. Karandikar and music of Narendra Bhide.
एका ‘डोमा’च्या आयुष्याचा संघर्षपूर्ण धगधगता जीवनप्रवास
अनेकदा समाज व्यवस्थेकडून दुर्लक्षित केला जाणारा, माणसाच्या अंतिम क्षणांना मोक्ष देणारे काम करणारा महत्वाचा घटक म्हणजे ‘डोम’ समाज.एका डोमाच्या आयुष्याचा विस्मयकारक – संघर्षपूर्ण धगधगता जीवनप्रवास ‘डोम’ या आगामी चित्रपटात पाहायला मिळणार आहे. प्री .आर. एल. तांबे ह्यांनी ‘सह्याद्री पिक्चर्स’ द्वारे ह्या चित्रपटाची निर्मिती केली असून प्रदीप दळवी ह्यांनी लेखन आणि दिग्दर्शन केले आहे.
डोमाच्या संघर्षपूर्ण आयुष्यावर प्रकाश टाकणाऱ्या ह्या समाज प्रधान चित्रपटात वेगळी प्रेमकथा बरोबरच सहस्यमय पटकथासुद्धा आपल्याला पाहायला मिळणार आहे. चित्रपटात डॉ . विलास उजवणे, अंजली उजवणे व मोहन जोशी ह्यांच्या मुख्य भूमिका असून सोबत अनिता नाईक, प्रदीप दळवी, प्री .आर. एल. तांबे, दीपज्योती नाईक, गीतांजली कुलकर्णी,प्रदीप पटवर्धन हि कलाकार आहेत .
छायांकन राजू कडूर, संकलन सचिन नाटेकर ह्यांनी केले आहे. प्री .आर. एल. तांबे ह्यांनी लिहिलेल्या गीतांना स्वप्नील बांदोडकर, साधना सरगम, शकुंतला जाधव, वैशाली सामंत ह्यांच्या आवाजतील गाणी संदीप डांगे ह्यांनी संगीतबद्ध केले आहेत.ऑक्टोबर महिन्यात हा चित्रपट प्रेक्षेकांच्या भेटीस आहे.
Another Beauty Queen Sayali Bhagat, to make her debut in Marathi
Last year we saw two beauty Queens Manasi Moghe, ‘Miss India Universe’ and Shital Upare, ‘Miss India Heritage International’, making their debut in Marathi films.
Now, ‘Miss India Sayali Bhagat’, who has already acted in Bollywood films like The ‘Train’, ‘Halla Bol’, ‘Yaariyan’ and other south Indian language films; is making her debut in Marathi, through a film ‘Yali’.
This will be a grand comeback for Sayali, who had taken a break, after her marriage to family friend and Delhi based entrepreneur Navneet Pratap Singh in December 2013.
In this Marathi film ‘Yali’ Sayali has found a challenging role of a Female ATS Officer, which has been inspired by Top IPS dynamic Lady Police Officer Meera Borwankar.
The entry of this young actress, would certainly ensure glamour into Marathi films, which are otherwise almost going on par with Hindi films, as far as use of technology is concerned.
Moreover, Marathi films do present good scripts. No wonder, Sayali is tempted to do a Marathi film.
Ashwini Bhave gets ready to welcome Narendra Modi in California
This is a big news for Marathi film industry. Ashwini Bhave, who is at present settled in USA, in the West Coast, California, is all set to welcome Indian prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. Mr. Modi, who is on visit to USA, will be arriving at the Silicon City, to address a gathering organized by Indo American Community of West Coast . There will a gathering of about 18,000 dignitaries at SAP Centre, at the event hosted by three persons and we understand that Ashwini Bhave is one of them
It may be recalled that the talented actress married a software professional Kishore Bopardikar, who is now running his own company in USA. But, she hasn’t forgotten her roots in India. Therefore, every year she finds time not only to visit India; but also finds time to perform in a film or present a TV show. Few years ago, she also made a comeback to Marathi films, by making her own film ‘Kadachit’, which won many awards.
‘Urfi’ will be next film of Prathamesh Parab
Having entertained the audience in the film ‘Time Pass’, with his character of ‘Dagadu’ a teenager ; Prathamesh Parab is now back, to offer an action filled love story with a touch of comedy . That’s what, the trailer of this film, released on social networking sites, clearly indicates. The film is now ready for release on 23rd October 2015; and Prathamesh is all excited to see the response of the audience. His young co star in the film Mitali Mayekar has already made her debut in films, as a child star in Priayadarshan’s 2009 film ‘Billu’ produced by Gauri Khan.
In ‘Urfi’ Prathamesh will be seen as a young real estate agent Deva. Directed by Vikram Pradhan, the film also stars well known artistes like Upendra Limaye, Kavita Lad, Milind Pathak . Produced by Yuvraj Varma, Sartaj Mirza and Mahelka Shaikh, the music has been composed by Chinar Mahesh on the lyrics of Mangesh Kangne and Kshitij Patwardhan.
‘माझे पती सौभाग्यवती’ मालिकेमधून वैभव मांगलेचा वेगळा प्रयोग
बाईचं दुखणं समजून घेण्यासाठी बाईच व्हावं लागतं असंही म्हटलं जातं. बाईच्या मनातील हेच दुखणं समजून घेण्याची एक आगळी वेगळी कथा प्रेक्षकांना बघायला मिळणार आहे झी मराठीच्या आगामी ‘माझे पती सौभाग्यवती’ या मालिकेतून. वैभव मांगले हे वैभव मालवणकरच्या मुख्य भूमिकेत दिसणार आहेत. येत्या २८ सप्टेंबरपासून ही मालिका प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीस येत आहे.
या मालिकेची कथा आहे एका स्ट्रगलर अभिनेत्याची. अभिनयाची आवड ज्याच्या मनातच नाही तर रक्तात भिनली आहे असा हा अभिनेता. अनेक वर्षे संघर्ष करूनही मनासारखं काम तर मिळालच नाही उलट वाट्याला आली ती अपमानास्पद वागणूकच. त्याच्या संघर्षामध्ये त्याच्या प्रत्येक पावलावर त्याची मनोभावे साथ देतेय ती त्याची पत्नी. आपल्या पतीने खूप नाव कमावावं आणि मोठा अभिनेता व्हावं हे तिचंही स्वप्न. याच दरम्यान वैभवच्या आयुष्यात एक अशी घटना घडते ज्याद्वारे अभिनयाच्या संधीचं एक मोठं दार उघडतं. हाडाचा अभिनेता असलेल्या या नटाला जी मोठी भूमिका मिळते ती असते एका स्त्री पात्राची. अभिनेता म्हणून ओळख कमवायला आलेल्या नट पहिल्यांदाच एक मोठी भूमिका मिळते पण तीही स्वतःची ओळखच मिटवून टाकणारी. पण हे आव्हान स्वीकारून स्वतःच्या अभिनेता या ओळखीबरोबरच या पात्राची नवी ओळख निर्माण करतो का ? आपल्या दैनंदिन आयुष्यात बाईचं अस्तित्वदुर्लक्षित करू पाहणाऱ्या त्याच्या आयुष्याला या कामामुळे कलाटणी मिळते का? त्याच्या स्वप्नांची पूर्तता होते का ? या सर्व प्रश्नांची उत्तरे मिळतील ‘माझे पती सौभाग्यवती’ या मालिकेतून.
झी मराठी वर दाखल होणाऱ्या या मालिकेची निर्मिती मंदार देवस्थळी ह्यांनी केली आहे. ज्यामध्ये वैभव मांगले बरोबर नंदिता धुरी, अशोक शिंदे, रमेश भाटकर, उदय सबनिस, स्नेहा माजगावकर, अद्वैत दादरकर हि कलाकारही या मालिकेत असणार आहेत.
National award winning ‘Court’ will be India’s entry for Oscars
National award winning multilingual film ‘Court‘ will be India’s entry for the 2016 Academy awards. Announcement to this effect was made today by the Film Federation of India, headed by Amol Palekar as Chairman and Supran Sen as Secretary General and the Jury members.
There were 30 shortlisted films from different languages, to select India’s entry into the foreign language category of Oscars. And, prominent among them were Hindi films Bajarangi Bhaijan, NH10, PK, Bahubali, Kaaka Muttai, Masaan, Mary Kom, Haider and others.
It may be recalled, that besides winning National award, ‘Court‘ had won 18 other awards at various international film festivals, in India and abroad. The film revolves around a rebel poet, accused of waging a war against the state. In the process, the film has presented the delayed procedure of our Courts, handling such cases.
Will Atul Kulkarni give a surprise through ‘Rajwade and Sons’
Every actor has an ambition to produce his own film. And, Atul Kulkarni is no exception. Being from a business family in Solapur, Atul is the only member of the family, who landed into acting field. Now, he has turned a producer, with his production house ‘Kaffe Kamera’ ;which is all set to release their Marathi film ‘Rajwade & Sons’.
The first look of this film is now unveiled and it gives an impression that it is the story of a big joint family from Pune, who are into business. Obviously, it has to be story of three generations, with their different way of thinking.
Atul himself is performing in this film, which is directed by his ‘Happy Journey’ director Sachin Kundalkar. Being a family drama, they have opted for the best talent, with Sachin Khedekar,Mrinal Kulkarni, Sattish Alekar, Jyoti Subhash, Rahul Mehendale forming the elder group, with support coming from youngsters like Siddharth Menon, Alok Rajwade, Mrinmayee Godbole, Krutika deo, Pournima Manohar , Amitriyaan Patil,Suhani Dhadphale & others. Story and Screenplay is by Sachin Kundalkar himself, while Y,.M. Deosthalee is co- producer. The film is all set to release on 16th October 2015. So, it remains to be seen, what surprise Atul has for all of us, through this film.
Now, all eyes on Vaibbhav Tatwawdi
If you ask any collegian from Pune or Nagpur, who is their favorite Marathi star today? The answer will be ‘Vaibhav Tatwawdi’. When we recently saw him at a function, he was surrounded by maximum media persons, waiting to speak to him. Ever since Vaibhav was selected to play the role of Chimaji Appa in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Mega film ‘Bajirao Mastani’ , he has become very popular Marathi celebrity on social networking sites. Vaibhav himself loves to read, what people write about him. “Reaching out to my audience with Fun, clean and simple cinema! If you like my films, like my page!” is a tag posted by him.
Presently, Vaibhav is at his home for Ganapati festival and did post his photo with Ganapati Bappa and his mother, as his latest posts, which indicates that he wants to remain in touch with all his admirers and friends. A good way of maintaining good public relations. Vaibhav’s next film will be ‘Mr. & Mrs. Sadachari’, where he will be seen with his ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kahi’ co star Prarthana Behere. But, if you ask his fans, they will tell you that their eyes are on the release day of ‘Bajirao Mastani’. For Vaibhav, it is good sign, as he is gaining more and more popularity, with his presence in Hindi films. By the way, he possesses good personality, to make his presence felt, while on the sets or at functions.
Vaibhav has already made his debut in Hindi, through ‘Hunterr’ and his progress is keenly watched by some Hindi film maker. Those who have seen him perform on the sets of ‘Bajirao Mastani’ were all praise for his looks . Surely, ‘Bajirao Mastani’, will be something special for Vaibhav and his rising number of fans. But, that doesn’t mean, that they should not support his Marathi film ‘Mr.& Mrs. Sadachari’. Because, Marathi film industry wants this talented actor , to continue with Marathi films too.