Amol Palekar is now chief of Jury, to select Indian film for Oscars
” There are several Indian films in the race for ‘Oscars’ ” and all are best. It’s really tough to choose one ; which is also good sign. I will sit with my colleagues and also listen to them, before choosing the best one,” said Mr. Amol Palekar, newly appointed chairman of 16 member Jury, to select the best Indian film for ‘Oscars’ entry.
Mr Palekar who was once upon a time known as ‘middle-class superstar‘ with hit movies like, ‘Rajanigandha’, ‘Chhoti is Baat’, ‘Chit Chor‘, ‘Golmaal’ etc; later directed movies like ‘Aakriet’, ‘Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaye’ and Shahrukh Khan starrer ‘Paheli’, which represented India at the ‘Oscars’.
In this new task, Amol Palekar along with other jury members, will be responsible to select a movie which will be India’s official entry to next year’s ‘Oscars’.
It is understood that though the final guidelines for the selection of films have not been formulated, Mr . Palekar maintains to have unanimous selection process.
The Actor-director Amol Palekar’s appointment as a chairman of prestigious ‘Indian Oscar Jury’ has also been supported by ‘Film Federation of India’.
MMW congratulates Mr Amol Palekar on his new appointment.
‘वाजलाच पाहिजे! गेम की शिणेमा’ अफलातून विनोदाची मेजवानी
चॅनल यू इन्टरटेनमेंट प्रस्तुत, आतिफ निर्मित, आर विराज दिग्दर्शित ‘वाजलाच पाहिजे! गेम की शिणेमा’ या आगामी मराठी चित्रपटातून प्रेक्षकांना विनोदाची मेजवानी मिळणार आहे. आजचे आघाडीचे विनोदवीर भालचंद्र कदम (भाऊ) आणि आरती सोलंकी ह्यांनी मुख्य भूमिका साकारल्या असून त्यांच्या जोडीला राजेश भोसले, चिन्मय उदगीरकर, गिरीजा जोशी, आरती सोलंकी संजय मोहिते आदी कलाकारांच्या ह्या चित्रपटात भूमिका आहेत.
दोन अवलियांची धमाल गोष्ट सांगणारा हा चित्रपट. हे दोघेजण सिनेमा काढण्यासाठी कशी धडप़ड करतात. त्यांच्या या धडपडीत काय काय घडतं. त्यांना कोणत्या अडचणींना सामोरं जावं लागतं.हे या सिनेमात अत्यंत रंजकपणे मांडण्यात आलं आहे. ‘वाजलाच पाहिजे! गेम की शिणेमा’ चित्रपटाच्या शीर्षकावरून आपण दादा कोंडकेंच्या चित्रपटांच्या हटके शीर्षकांची आठवण झाल्याशिवाय रहात नाही.
चित्रपटातील मुख्य कलाकार, शीर्षक, ट्रेलर, कथा आणि संदावादातून हा चित्रपट प्रेक्षेकांचे फुल टू मनोरंजन करेन असे दिसते. चित्रपटाची कथा–पटकथा-संवाद बाळ-अमोल यांची आहे. सह-निर्मात्याची जबाबदारी हेमंत अणावकर तर कार्यकारी निर्मात्याची जबाबदारी मंगेश जगताप यांनी सांभाळली आहे. येत्या ११ सप्टेंबरला हा चित्रपट रसिकांच्या भेटीला येणार आहे.
‘Shegavicha Yogi Gajanan’ – Another film on spirituality
It seems that there is a new wave of films in Marathi based on spirituality. Recently, we saw
a film ‘Deool Band’ based on this subject. There was one more film ‘Sangati’ almost on a
similar subject, which was to release on 21st August; but, has been postponed by a week. Now,new film ‘Shegavicha Yogi Gajanan’ is also based on divine powers of one such saint,
Gajanan Maharaj of Shevgaon.
Presented by Kasturi Film Productions and Naresh Bhutada this film is produced by Deepak Gore and directed by Pitambar Kale. The title role of Gajanan Maharaj in this film is played by Mukund Wasule, from Nagpur. Now, all set to release on 28th August 2015, the film stars Jackie Shroff, Milind Gunaji, Prema Kiran, Deepali Sayyed, Sanjay Khapre, Bharat
Ganeshpure,Poonam Vinekar and others. Some of the highlights of this film are, a qawaali is picturised on Jackie Shroff, The title song sung by Suresh Wadkar, The lively song by
Vaishali Samant and one aarti song in the soulful voice of Ravindra Sathe. Lyrics by
Pravin Davne and music by Nandu Honap are other credits.
Music of ‘Sahaa Gun’ launched by Cultural Minister
It was an occasion to celebrate, for the big team of singers, as music of their forthcoming Marathi film ‘Sahaa Gun’ was launched by Maharashtra’s present education and Cultural Minister Mr. Vinod Tawde. The team was led by Suresh Wadkar and eleven other talented singers.
‘Sahaa Gun’ is Produced under the banner G K Productions , by producers Ujwala Gawde and Abhishek Jathar, while it is directed by Kiran Gawde. The film has five songs and the music of the same is composed by Raj Pawar, who has also rendered his voice for a song. The film’s story is based on a popular play, which won an award at Maharashtra State Children’s drama competition.
The play had highlighted the psychology of today’s parents, whose expectations from their wards keeps soaring high that it it puts pressure on tender minds. Renowned artistes like Amruta Subhash, Sunil Barve, Atul Todankar, Pranav Raorane, Aarti Solanki and Killa fame Archit Deodhar will grace the screen in the company of 40 child artistes
Ganesh Acharya choreographs a song for Marathi film ‘Bedardi’
Every year, during Ganapati Festival, we find songs on Bappa released by forthcoming Marathi films, to popularise them. This year, new Marathi film ‘Bedardi’ recently recorded and picturised a Ganapati song ‘Jo sharan Tula aala…..’at Filmcity . Music of this film is composed by Pravin Kunwar. Lyrics are by Sanjali Rode, while this song has been recorded in the voice of today’s popular singer Jasraj Joshi
The song was picturised on artistes of this film, Arun Nalawade, Omkar Kulkarni, Rajesh Kamle. The choreography of which was done by bollywood’s famous choreographer Ganesh Acharya, who also joined in the song sequence.
‘Bedardi’ , which is being produced under the banner Krystal Films’ by producer Suresh Bhagat and is being directed by debutant Sahil Seth. The film presents a new lead pair in the form of Omkar Kulkarni and Pooja Narang, while Arun Nalawade and Rajesh Kamle will be seen in important supporting roles. The story is by the producer himself and screenplay and dialogues are written by Manish Kulkarni. The film is nearing completion.
Now, another Marathi film to talk about existence of God
Recently, we saw a film ‘Deool band’, which talked about the existence of God and dealt with a story of scientist, who didn’t believe in existence of God. Now, coming Friday, there is one more film ‘Sangati’, dealing with almost a similar type of subject.
Produced by Prashant Singh Hambir and directed by Ramvijay Waman Parab, this film tells the story of a couple, where the husband who is an industrialist is an atheist, while his wife is shown as devotee of Saptashrungi Goddess. The film goes on to show the strange experiences faced by the children of this couple; which ultimately goes on to show, whether God exists or not.
The film stars Satish Pulekar, Jyoti Joshi, Gaurav Ghatnekar & Priya Gamre. Film’s photography is by Pramod Pathak, while the music is composed by Rajesh Naik and Navin More.
Veteran Playwright P L Mayekar passes away
Veteran playwright Prabhakar Laxman Mayekar, passéd away today morning in Pune. He was taking treatment for cancer, for the past two years. Mayekar had written many types of famous Marathi plays, which included social, Humor, suspense, thrillers. He was conferred with ‘Ram Ganesh Gadkari’ award by Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad.
Mr. Mayekar worked for Marathi amateur theatre, for almost a decade and during 80s, he got an opportunity as commercial play writer. During the early day of his career, he has successfully written a many popular one act plays. He has written plays for reputed banners like Chandralekha & Bhadrakali. Some of his famous plays were ‘Godi Gulabi’, ‘Aasu Ani Hasu’, ‘DIpsthamb’, ‘Pandgo Elo Re ba IIlo’ & ‘Raatrani’
‘Paisa’ a new adventure reality show soon on Marathi Television
Film maker Sakar Raut, who has recently completed two Marathi films like ‘Hatke Love Story’ and ‘Shivya’ is presently directing a film ‘Sangharsh Yatra’’, which is a biopic on Late Gopinath Munde. But, besides these three projects, presently he is producing a unique money & adventure based reality show, for Marathi television. In fact, this is the debut of Team SR on Marathi television.
Produced by Golden Petals Films, ‘Paisa’ will present 28 contestants, which will be selected via audition in Mumbai. The entire show is conceptualized by Sakar Raut and will be executed by his team SR. However, nothing has been disclosed about the channel on which this show will be presented.
According to Sakar, the concept of the show is interesting and would present something that has never happened on Marathi television before. “We wanted to do something different and aggressive, with which the youth could relate to. The show is an ideal mix of action and drama & will be entertaining for all age groups.” he said.
Team ‘Marathi Taraka’ entertain Jawans in kargil
Known for his conceptualized song and dance Programme, Producer-director Mahesh Tilekar held a special show of ‘Marathi Taraka’ in Kargil recently, to entertain for the Army Jawans on the border. The army Jawans were offered salute by this Team of ‘Marathi Taraka’ besides tying Raakhis on their wrist.
The show ‘Marathi Taraka’ presented by popular Marathi celebrities, has already become popular both Nationally and internationally. The show has already been staged in the Rashtrapati Bhavan and has also received a lot of appreciation from all the dignitaries from various fields .Performing at Kargil was a challenging , as on their way from Srinagar to Kargil, they faced lot of hurdles; but, the brave girls overcame them all, during their 14 hour long journey.
Actresses, Bhargavi Chirmule, Shweta Shinde, Teja Devkar, Prachi Pisat, Choreographer Subhash Nakashe, Rajesh Bidwe, Cedric D’Souza, Hitesh Patil, Child artiste Aditya Gholap, Vishal Jadhav, presented their performances for the Jawans, who enjoyed it, with claps and whistles. The Jawans also danced with these stars.
Singer Vishwajit Borwankar sang patriotic songs, which became an emotional moment for everyone. Mahesh Tilekar himself compered the programme with excellence. The show was choreographed by Hitesh Patil.
‘Lokmanya – Ek Yugpurush’ World Television Premiere on Zee Marathi
Swarajya ha Maza janmasiddha Hakka aahe, aani to Mi Milavnarach!’ These are the famous words every school going child has learned in school text book. It portrays the grit and determination of the person, who said it and these words are the utterances of the great leader of the nation Bal Gangadhar Tilak, during the rule of Britishers.
On the occasion of Independence day, Zee Marathi is premiering ‘Lokmanya Ek Yug Purush’. The film will be a special treat to this Independence Day to home viewers. The movie comments on the socio-political situation in India today, with a Voiceover narration in the beginning of the movie, by Nana Patekar in his typical style.
‘Lokmanya, Ek Yugpurush’ is being produced by Neena Raut for Neena Raut Films and is directed by Om Raut. The film has Subodh Bhave playing this challenging role of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
The movie premieres on Zee Marathi today. on 15st August 2015 at 12 noon.