Marathi film audience has become more wiser
Last year Marathi films not only did good business; but, they were well appreciated by critics and audience. Best examples are films like ‘Time Pass’, ‘Lai Bhari’, ‘Dr.Prakash Baba Amte’, ‘Happy Journey’, ‘Elizabeth Ekadashi’, ‘Yellow’, ‘Poshter Boyz’, ‘Viti Dandu’, ‘Rege’ & Rama Madhav’. But, compared to last year, now during the first eight months of this year, we haven’t noticed much of appreciation from the audience for Marathi films, except for few films like ‘Mitwa’, ‘Classmates’, ‘Deool Band’, ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kaahi’, ‘Lokmanya’ & ‘Double Seat’.
There were films like national award winning film ‘Court’, ‘Killa’, ‘Time Pass2′ which claimed to have done good business with simultaneous rele
ase at maximum cinema halls; but the audience didn’t like them. This was clearly noticed through the reactions posted by film lovers on social networking sites and their overall reaction at public places, while taking about these films. There were some films like ‘Kakan’, ‘Welcome Zindagi’, ‘Nilkanth Master’, ‘Bioscope’ ,’Dhinchak Enterprise’ and recently released ‘Highway’, which had good concept, but, the audience did not respond much, as expected. Other films like ‘Slambook’ & ‘Shortcut’, ‘Baji’, ‘Murder Mestri’, ‘Sata Lota Pan Sagala Khota’, ‘Janiva’, ‘Online Binline’, ‘Tujhya Vina Mar Javaan’ failed to appeal the audience. Many of these films, had created a lot of hype, through their promotion; but that did not benefit the film in any way.
Today, Marathi film audience is becoming smarter day by day. Now, they look for both quality and entertainment in a film, besides good story. Will the forthcoming Marathi big banner films, be able to fulfill their requirement? The result of films like ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-2′, ‘Tu Hi Re’ & ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali’ will tell the truth.
‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’ Yesteryear’s famous drama in cinematic form
Recently, the first look of Katyar Kaljat Ghusali” was held in a grand way, On entering the venue, huge posters of Shankar Mahadevan greeted everyone. The event was to introduce Shankar Mahadevan, The Actor, to the media who is debuting in a major role in a new Marathi movie ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’. Purvi Bhave who was compering the show, which started a tad late, welcomed everyone. Subodh Bhave narrated the way this film took shape.‘Once when sitting in a vanity van, Sunil Phadtare stopped by to say hi and inquired what next. I said I am toying with an idea of making Katyar Kaljat Ghusali into a film. He instantly and voluntarily agreed to produce it” he said.
Incidentally Subodh Bhave is debuting as director with this film.
The ‘star’ of the evening Shankar Mahadevan, when asked to share his experience, said “When Subodh asked me give a look test for Panditji’s role in KKG I thought he is playing a prank on me. But he insisted and when done even I liked the gate up and my look. He took great pains on my dialogues, diction etc and never put pressure on me during shots. His briefs just before the shot were amazingly precise which helped while ‘acting’. ‘It was an life-time and life-changing experience” he added.
‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’ is produced by Essel Vision and Shri Ganesh Marketing and Films by Nitin Keni, Nikhil Sane, Sunil Phadtare and being directed by Subodh Bhave. Story is by Purushottam Darvhekar and screenplay, dialogues are by Prakash Kapadia who is a sought after name in Bollywood and music is by Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki (originals)
‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’ is releasing on 13th November 2015 during Diwali.
Atul Kulkarni & Sachin Khedekar together in ‘Rajwade and sons’
Y.M.Deosthalee produced and Sachin Kundalkar directed forthcoming film ‘Rajwade and Sons’ is a multi starrer film. For the audience this will be real treat as two big name will be sharing screen first time ie. Atul Kulkarni and Sachin Khedekar. we have seen atul in sachin’s last feel ‘happy journey’ playing with a different character, sachin’s recent release ‘Nagarik’ was also critically acclaimed, Now the expectation from this film is definity high. Recently, the first digital poster of this film was launched on social medial sites .
‘Rajwade and Sons ‘ produced under banner Kaffe Kamera , the film’s story revolves around four young cousins Anay , Shweta , Annaya and Virajas staying together ,under one roof. Belonging to the youngest generation of a rich and powerful Rajwade family from Pune , each one of them have their own dreams. But their , who is the head of the family, has some other plans for them . So, in the film, we will witness each one of them arguing over the foundation of the joint family, as they want to fulfil their dreams.
Along with Atul Kulkarni and Sachin Khedekar films other starcast including Mrunal Kulkarni, Satish Alekar, Jyoti Subhash along with Siddharth Menon, Alok Rajwade, Mrunmayee Godbole, Pournima manohar, Krutika Deo, amitriyaan Patil, Suhasini Dhadphale & Rahul Mehendale.
Is Makarand Anaspure playing ‘Daddy’ in ‘Dagadi Chawl’
Every Marathi filmmaker is using new methods to promote his film. Some believe in disclosing well in advance the artistes of their films and then keep promoting their film, using them as brand ambassadors on social networking sites. Some film makers opt for new artistes, so that they can quickly finish their project and the film comes as a surprise for audience.
But, in the case of forthcoming film ‘Dagadi Chawl’ the makers have kept a secret about the main character of the film, even after the shooting of the film is over. Now, just about a moth left for the film’s release, Mangal Murti films and Sai Puja Films, who are releasing this film, with the direction by Chandrakant Kanse, have unveiled the teaser of this film, just giving the glimpse of the main character of ‘Daddy’ in sitting position, with his face partly seen, sporting a cap and moustache. And, it clearly gives an impression that he could be none other than Makarand Anaspure .
Incidentally, Ankush Choudhary and Pooja Sawant are also part of this film. But, don’t really know, what characters they are playing.
‘Dagadi Chawl’ which was known for gangster activities during 80s and 90s, was also official residence of a gangster turned Political leader , popularly known as ‘daddy’. But, the film is not about the gangster activities. It is about how, a common man was dragged into gangster activity. The makers of this film will be presenting a love story of the lead character. The film will be released on 2nd October 2015.
‘Kiran Kulkarni v/s Kiran Kulkarni’ launched with a song recording
Known for offering variety through social and comedy subjects, film maker kanchan Adhikari recently launched her new film ‘Kiran Kulkarni v/s Kiran Kulkarni’, which will be a love story. The muhurat of this film took place with a song recording in the voice of Jasraj Joshi at Aajivasan Studios, Mumbai. The song is written by Vaishali Samant & Kanchan Adhikari herself, with music provided by Vaishali Samant. Kamlesh Bhadkamkar and Jasraj Joshi are music arrangers of this film.
The film’s story is about human relationship and will unfold different forms of love. It will also speak about understanding each other’s point of view. Made under the banner of Om Productions, the film is directed by Kanchan Adhikari and stars Mohan Joshi, Subodh Bhave, Kranti Redkar, Avishkar Darvhekar, Priya Marathe, Namrata Awate and others.
‘Jamala Buwa Ekdach’ play to be launched on 31st August
Sid Entertainment and Anand Mhasvekar who offered hit plays like ‘U Turn’, ‘Mothers day’, & ‘Sunechya Rashila Saasu’ are presenting their 4th play ‘Jamala Buwa Ekdach’ .The inaugural show of this play will be staged on 31st August 2015.
The play voices against superstition and revolves around well educated Vakharkar family, where the four children belonging to this family are Writer, director, a Photographer and a leader respectively. The play goes on to show, how they fall prey to the predictions of an astrologer and later realise their mistake. They recover to believe in their own self, rather than being superstitious.
This play produced by Satish Lalbige and directed by Hemangi Kale is inspired by the fight against superstition started by late Dr. Narendra Dabholkar and his principles. In short, it will be tribute to him, as it passes a timely social message to fight superstition
Shreyas opts for new artistes for his maiden TV production
At a time, when we are watching competition among different Marathi channels to engage big stars in their serials, Shreyas Talpade has preferred new stars for his maiden Marathi TV serial ‘Tumcha Aamcha Same Asata’.The serial will be telecast from 31st August on Star Pravah channels from Monday to Saturday at 8.30pm.
Directed by ‘Classmates’ fame director Aditya Sarpotdar, this serial will present Amruta Deshmukh as Gauri and Shravan Shinde as Ishan, the two lead artistes of this serial. The other popular artistes in this serial are Anand Ingale, Kavita Lad & Pushkar Shrotri.
‘Tumcha Aamcha Same Asata’ will be a contemporary love story of Gauri & Ishan. While Gauri belongs to a well to do family, Ishaan is shown as a struggling actor. In short, it is the story of two youngsters, who are extremely ambitious about their career & they cross each other’s paths.
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.