Bhushan Patil goes on district wise campaign for ‘Olakh’
Promotion of Marathi films at district places other than Mumbai, Thane and Pune in Maharashtra is very important. Makers of Marathi film ‘Olakh‘ have perhaps realized this, as the lead actor of the film and six pack holder young actor Bhushan Patil has been campaigning heavily, at such places. Last week he covered five district places, covering about 17 to 18 colleges and interacted with nearly 2 lakh students . And, he has been receiving very good response from students. Incidentally, Bhushan is from a village in Dhule district of Maharashtra.
The film is targeted at youth and presents a subject, which would appeal to them. Along with Bhushan, the film also stars talented Khushboo Tawde in the lead role. Presented by Lehar Entertainment, the film is produced by Harshadeep Sasan , co produced by Sheetal Rajaveer and is directed by Jameel Khan. Veteran actress Alka Kubal also plays a prominent role in this film.
Mahesh Manjrekar unveils the music of ‘3:56 Killari’
Actor- film maker Mahesh Manjrekar recently released music of Marathi film ‘3:56 Killari’. In presence of the entire team of the film, except Jackie Shroff and Sai Tamhankar , who were absent. The film is Produced by Girish Sathe, Directed by Deepak Bhagwat and Vijay Mishra and stars Jackie Shroff, Sai Tamhankar, child actress Gauri Ingawale, Anurag Sharma, Pankaj Vishnu, Shrikant Moghe, Rama Joshi & others. The film is made under the banner of DG’s Entertainment.
Based on the backdrop of devastating earthquake that struck village Killari off Latur district, the film narrates the stories of many innocent people , who were victims of this natural calamity. Actually, the story of the film revolves around a girl who dies in this earthquake and is reborn again in a nearby village. In this strange happening, the girl remembers herself by her old name and goes to find her previous identity. Sai Tamhankar and Jackie Shroff help her to trace her identity
Written by Deepak Bhagwat, DOP of this film is Vijay Mishra, with Music and Background music provided by Chinar Mahesh.
Subodh Bhave pays tributes to Lokmanya Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak is considered as pioneer of India’s independence movement. He was the first one to reach out to people at the grass root level, awakening among them the need for freedom movement. His famous words ‘Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it’ are still fresh in the memory of Indians. To commemorate his 159th birth anniversary scheduled on 1st August, , Lokmanya Seva Sangh Vile Parle, along with C M Joshi Dilasaa Kendra, had designed a programme ,which comprised of discussions with the people associated with recently released Marathi film ‘Lokmanya Ek Yugpurush’.
Pradeep Bhide and Avadhoot Paralkar held the reins of the discussion, with Subodh Bhave (who has played the role of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the film), Kaustubh Savarkar (writer of the film ), took part in the discussion. Answering a question, about how difficult it was to select a subject of Lokmanya, Subodh Bhave replied, that it was a difficult decision, as he was not prepared to play Tilak, initially. “In fact, my knowledge about Tilak was as limited as everyone around. But, one day, my actor friend Sharad Ponkshe, gifted me a book on Lokmanya. It was so fascinating, that I completed it start to finish and my whole perspective changed. Even otherwise, I wanted to do something about the subject and coincidentally Om Raut offered me this role. And after his detailed narration, made me rethink about my reluctance, as he was very sure of, what he was getting into.” said Subodh.
When asked about insertions and deletions of incidents from Tilak’s life in the film, Kaustubh Savarkar also admitted about his limited knowledge on this subject. “We wanted to present Tilak’s thoughts, through this film and did not want it to be a biopic. Again, we incorporated a dialect, which could appeal to all and settled for an amalgamation of language pattern of that era and today’s time.” he reminisced. Incidentally Kaustubh’s father, veteran actor Jayant Savarkar, was also present at the event. Pradeep Bhide too, shared his views on Tilak and narrated couple of incidents which brought tears to his eyes. A lady in audience shared an incident from Tilak’s life and she happened to be Lokmanya’s fifth generation grand-daughter.
Subodh Bhave finally concluded, “Tilak’s larger than life, his zeal to fight Britishers, his intellect and self-belief and nationalistic views right from his younger days , is remarkable. He can easily be termed as ‘India’s first Dabang’.”
Smita Tambe turns glam girl
We have seen Smita Tambe performing non glamorous roles in Marathi films, for which she has also won popular awards. But now, Smita will be seen in forthcoming Marathi film, as a Lavani performer. Recently, Smita performed on a Lavani, a glamorous role, where she has also displayed her dancing skills. It may be recalled that two years ago, during Zee Talkies MFK awards, Smita Tambe had performed on Vidya Balan’s famous song from her film ‘Dirty Pictures’ and that too in presence of Vidya, who was the special guest of honour, for that programme. And, Vidya had praised Smita, stating that she had performed on that song, better than her. And, this compliment was enough for Smita, almost like winning an award.
Now, that she has performed on this hot lavani, there are big expectations from her. ‘Jeet’ is produced by Pritpal Singh Shergill and directed by Sagar Chavan. The lavani is rendered by Vaishali Samant on the music of Amitraj. The film stars Bhushan Pradhan and Trishala Shah in the lead, along with Sayaji Shinde, Sachin Danai, Sharad Ponkshe, Manoj Joshi, Vilas Ujawane and others.
‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-2′ announce the wedding day as November 12
Five years after the release of ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai’, its sequel ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-2 Lagnala Yaychach’ is getting ready for release. The makers Mirah Entertainment of Amit Bhanushali and Everest Entertainment of Sanjay Chhabria have announced the release date of this film as 12th November 2015. Today morning, they unveiled the first look of this sequel, in presence of lead stars of the film Swapnil Joshi , Mukta Barve and director Satish Rajwade. It was more like an interaction with the press, with director disclosing his intention of making this sequel at the most appropriate time, after waiting for 5 long years.
Teaser of the much awaited Marathi film ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai -2′ was unveiled in Mumbai, which is all set for release all across Maharashtra during Diwali on 12th November 2015.The film is produced jointly for the first time by Mirah Entertainment and Everest Entertainment and is directed by Satish Rajwade and has noted actors Swapnil Joshi & Mukta Barve.
Speaking on the occasion, Actress Mukta Barve Said, “Every one of us has been in love with somebody at some point of time…The love turns out to be more beautiful than our expectations at the beginning. One does not plan about falling in love, it just happens, compelling us to be soaked in it.” Swapnil was all praise for director Satish Rajwade and said that it was his creation and offered him all the credit, for the success of Part 1.
Sanjay Chhabria of Everest Entertainment said, “Ever since the my first film, Everest Entertainment and Mirah Entertainment have been associated for various other Marathi film projects. However, to strengthen this relationship, we have together jointly produced for the first time Mumbai Pune Mumbai – 2, which gave me an opportunity also for the first time, to work with actors Swapnil Joshi, Mukta Barve and renowned Director Satish Rajwade.”
Now, ‘Lalbaugchi Rani’ will invite attention
All roads lead to Lalbaug during the 10 day Ganapati festival , to take the darshan of ‘Lalbaugcha Raja’. This deity has gained so much importance that many dignitaries including celebrities from film industry make it a point to visit this place, during Ganapati. Perhaps, inspired by the importance of this place, Cinematographer turned director Laxman Utekar had planned his next film suitably titled ‘Lalbaugchi Rani’, after making a successful film ‘Tapaal’ last year.
Shooting of this film is now over, Mr. Utekar is planning to release this film by end of this year. He will be paying more attention on post production work, as the film is produced by Boney Kapoor and Sunil Manchanda. For this film, he has already engaged few Bollywood technicians like sound designer Nihar Ranjan and cinematographer Lawrence D’cunha. The film presents the story of a young girl, who goes missing from Gateway of India. Then begins her search by family and friends and besides this emotion filled story, the director also goes on to tell the story of this dream city.
‘Lalbaug chi Rani’ stars Veena Jamkar in the lead role, along with Ashok Shinde, Pratima Joshi, Prathamesh Parab & Parth Bhalerao.
Health Check up camp to benefit Drama Theatre workers
There are many hands working behind the state, which are associated with staging of a play in drama theatre. Many a times, they are required to travel along with drama troupe, at different places. They too need medical assistance. In Maharashtra they have an association called ‘Rangamanch Kamgar Sangh ( Theatre Workers Association), looking after the welfare of these people.
Recently, this Association in arrangement with Seven Hills Hospital had organised a Health Check Up camp for the workers, at Yashwant Natya Mandir. The Health Check up camp, also had the provision of Blood Sugar test, Eye Check up & Distribution of specs to the workers, was inaugurated by well known Marathi actress Nirmiti Sawant . This health scheme also covers Rs. 2 lakhs for operations purpose, under the Rajiv Gandhi Scheme. This camp received a very good response and hence the association has planned to organise one more camp on 25th August 2015.
‘Mee Aani Shahir Sable’ – Kedar’s tribute to Shahir
Known for his super hit Folk songs during the period 60s to 90s, Maharashtra Shahir Krishnarao Sable alias Shahir Sable had created a special place in the hearts of folk music lovers all over the world. His musical plays like ‘Yamarajyat Ek ratra’, ‘Nashib Futala Sandhun Ghya’, ‘Bapacha Baap’ created records with maximum shows. In short, he was a legend in folk music.
In order to pay a tribute to this legend, his grandson and well known Marathi film maker Kedar Shinde is organizing a special programme of about two hours, which will be staged on the auspicious occasion of Guru Pournima on 31st July 2015. This inaugural show will be staged at Gadkari Rangayatan, thane at 4.30 pm, in presence of dignitaries from Marathi entertainment industry and special invitees. This will be followed by two more shows at 8.30 pm on 1st and 2nd August, at Atre Rangmandir, kalian & Shivaji Mandir, Dadar respectively.
The concept of this programme has been designed by Shahir Sable’s daughter Vasundhara Sable and produced by Bela Shinde & Narendra Firodia. Kedar Shinde, Santosh Pawar & Bharat Jadhav will present some of the scenes from Shahir Sable’s plays, while popular singers like Prasanjit Kosambi, Rohit Raut & Sayali Pankaj will be offering playback .
‘Highway’ Journey postponed due to technical reasons
The most awaited Marathi film ‘Highway- Ek Selfie Aarpar’ has postponed its journey. According to producer Vinay Ganu, writer Girish Kulkarni & director Umesh Kulkarni the release of this film has been postponed for technical reason and the fresh date most probably next month, will be announced by them soon. But, according to reliable sources, the makers felt that the time was just not right for their film’s release.
Bollywood movie ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ released last Friday has done very good business during the first three days . And having occupied maximum screens across Maharashtra, it is expected to continue at the same screens. Moreover Marathi film ‘Bioscope’ has also done a better business during first three days. If that’s not enough, three Marathi films are also releasing on 24th, followed by three more on 31st July. Thereafter two more films ‘Nilkanth Master’ and ‘Double Seat’, have already announced their release dates. So, we are not at all surprised with this decision taken by makers of ‘Highway’. In fact, it is a wise decision.
‘Gurukul’ promises quality music
New Marathi film ‘Gurukul’, presented by Anil Kabra and directed by Rommel Rodrigues, is getting ready for release on 7th August 2015. Recently, the music of this film was released at the hands of well known RPI leader Ramdas Athavale in presence of dignitaries like Singer Udit Narayan, Raja Hasan, Actor Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali production’s CEO, Sandeep Singh. On this occasion the director, presenter, lead actors of this film Nagesh Bhosale, Vidyadhar Joshi, actor Swapnil Joshi(Jr.), Pradip Kunwar, Prashant Mohite, Sonali Shewale, Rinna Liman, ‘U’ vaa Fame actress Neha Khan were also present.
To make this event entertaining, Preeti Sadaphule did an item number, on the lavani sung by veteran singer Asha Bhosle, for this film. Speaking on the occasion, RPI leader Ramdas Athawale stated, that if ‘Gurukul’ film does not find theatres, his party can help them. According to the makers, this film will help to build bonding between teacher and students .
The other songs from this film are sung by legendary singer Suresh wadkar, Sachin Pilgaonkar & Neha Rajpal. The Music of this film has been composed by SanjayRaj Gaurinandan and lyrics are by Prashant Ingole, Rajesh Bamugade & Madhukar Arkade.