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.
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.