Nominations of Marathi films declared for 52nd State Awards
The short listing of nominations for the 52nd Maharashtra State awards to Marathi films have been declared. Besides declaring nominations in three categories, 7 awards for technical excellence and best child artist award have also been declared. Ten Marathi films have been nominated for the final round and they include, ‘Elizabeth Ekadashi’, ‘Naagrik’, ‘Lokmanya Ek Yugpurush’, ‘Khwada’, ‘Happy Journey’, ‘Ek Hazarachi Note’, ‘Surajya’, ‘Salaam’, ‘Rama Madhav’ and ‘Poshter Boyz’. Out of these, five films will be eligible for awards in the final round.
In the other two categories, ‘Kaakan’, ‘Doosari Goshta’ and ‘Khwada’ have received nomination for Best production on debut while ‘Poshter Boyz’, ‘Naagrik’ and ‘Khwaada’ find their nomination for Best direction debut; respectively. One film from each section will receive the award in final round. There were 54 entries of films, for the State Awrds, which comprised of films receiving censor certification, during the period 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014. The nominations were decided by a committee comprising of 15 people appointed for this purpose
The technical awards declared are as follows:
Best art direction: Tejas Modak, Prashant Bidkar & Ajay Sharma (Happy Journey),
Best Cinematography : Devendra Golatkar (Nagrik) ,
Best Editing : Jayant Jathar (Happy Journey)
Best Sound Recording : Pramod Thomas (Happy Journey)
Best Costumes: Bhausaheb Shinde (Khwaada)
Best Makeup : Raju Ambulkar (Khwaada)
Best Publicity Design : Himanshu Nanda & Rahul Nanda ( Doosari Goshta)
Best Child Artiste : Ashutosh Gaikwad (Kaakan)
The final round will be held in Pune, on 30th April, 2015; in presence of the panel of five experts and invitees from Marathi film industry. The awards will be distributed on the same day.
First look of ‘Te Don Divas’ unveiled
After Mumbai and Pune, now filmmakers from Nagpur are coming forward to offer something different to Marathi cinema. Actor turned director Devendra Dodake, who has assisted South Filmmaker K.Raghavendra Rao recently; is now all set to make his debut with the release of his Marathi film ‘Te Don Divas’ on 17th April 2015. The first look of this film was unveiled, in presence of entire cast of the film, in Mumbai recently.The show was anchored by Pradeep Bhide.
Luckily for Devendra he found timely support from his friends including writer Devendra Belankar, who not only encouraged him but also turned producers of this film. Four senior actors, namely Mohan Joshi, Alka Kubal Athalye, Arun Nalavade & Vilas Ujawane , impressed by the script, agreed to play important roles in this film. The film, which talks about a happy family, with parents making their children happy, to help them accomplish their dreams. But, what if the family faces crisis? How they face the situation, is all that the film has shown through its screenplay.
Besides the four senior actors mentioned above, the artistes of the film comprise of new comers Prasiddhi Ayalwar & Sanjeet Dhuri along with child artiste Chinmay Deshkar . Rupali Kondewar More and Devendra Ghodke will be seen in supporting roles. Film’s cinematography is my Sameer Athalye and music is by Moreshwar Nistane.
‘Court’ to be released throughout India
Winning awards at film festivals, does not necessarily guarantee a film commercial success at box office. Such films, which catch fancy of section of audience and jury, are also required to reach out to the maximum number of people, to create awareness. Promotion of movie has become an order of the day, through which the film maker expects the viewers to watch his film in theatres.
The makers of soon to be released a National Award winning film ‘Court’, which is produced under the banner Zoo Entertainment by Vivek Gomber, is well aware of compulsions of promotions. When ‘Court’ was conceived by writer, director Chaitanya Tamhane, he did not get an instant go ahead by the producer, who in turn wanted some time to ponder over the project. If not meagre profits, but at least a break even was expected from this first time film project. But after a nod from Mr Gomber, Mr Tamhane kept no stone unturned, to make this movie realistically interesting, and all the awards speak for the film.
Now, the makers of ‘Court’ are busy in promoting this multi-award winning film. They feel that the awareness about this national award winning film, should be spread many fold. So they have requested all the people, who featured in the film, numbering around hundred, to promote the film through their personal contacts in social media. This emotional appeal was met with innocent enthusiasm shown by the entire group of first-time ‘actors’. Incidentally, this very cast got a special mention from the jury of MAMI, as Best Ensemble of Cast in a Film.
National award winning film ‘Court’, which can boast of 18 more awards at various film festivals and expected to increase the tally because it has still 20 odd invitations from other international film festivals, is the first Marathi film to be released nationwide, simultaneously on 17th April 2015.
‘Acting for camera’ workshop by Ankur Kakatkar
Ankur Kakatkar , the maker of popular film like ‘Premasathi Coming Suun’ whose two other films ‘Dhol Tashe ‘ and ‘LBW’ are also getting ready for release, will be conducting a workshop on week ends during the month of April and May 2015. opportunity to enter the world of CINEMA as actors or technicians here is their chance right away!!!
This workshop will be conducted under the banner of Moviemakers Corporation in Pune & it will be held in Pune, on every saturday & sundayin the evening. Along with Mr. Ankur Kakatkar , his able team able team of Mentors will also assist him, in the conduct of this workshop. This workshop is focused for actors, who are desirous to be a part of this tinsel world and is named “ACTING FOR CAMERA”. The participants will have an opportunity to interact with well known artistes like Neh a Pendse , Abhijeet Khandkekar , Saksham Kulkarni , Ruturaj Phadke and many more.
Amruta Khanvilkar – The best dancing actress so far
One of the leading actresses of Marathi film industry – Amruta Khanvilkar, had won many hearts, through her hit dance number ‘Vajle ki bara’ from the film Natrang, which is one of the best and most popular song till date.
We all know that Amruta is a very good dancer. We have seen her dance performance on television before. Now, after winning the hearts of her fans, we understand that she might appear in Nach Baliye‘s next season. In that case, we are sure that she will be declared the dancing diva.
Though this news is yet to be confirmed, we wish her all the best and look forward to her best dance performance.
Incidentally, Amruta will be seen with Subodh Bhave in upcoming Marathi film ‘katyar kaljat Ghusli’, which is due to release in coming Diwali
‘Time Pass-2′ creates a buzz with its music
With not even a month left now, for its release, Ravi Jadhav’s ‘Time Pass-2‘ has already started creating a buzz, with its music. On Friday evening almost all the singers from this film, gave a live performance, in front of media representatives and invites, to give a glimpse of the fever the film is all set to create during the month of May, when the film releases, all over Maharashtra.
The film has already raised lot of curiosity as Priyadarshan Jadhav and Priya Bapat will portray the Dagadu turned Rocky and grown up Prajakta in this sequel. The film is being marketed extensively, by Essel Vision and Athaansh Communications . Even otherwise, the variety offered by different singers on the rocking music of Chinar & Mahesh, is enough for the film to do good business.
Music being the USP of this film, the makers are marketing this aspect more. Last week, they had a grand event in Pune, to promote this film and now it was in Mumbai; when Apeksha Dandekar & Ishq Bector enthralled the audience with their ‘Madan Pichkari…‘ duet. The other songs in this film are rendered by popular singers Vishal dadlani, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Rishikesh Kamerkar, Shalmali Kholgade,Nikhil D’souza, Ketaki Mategaonkar, Adarsh Shinde , Anand Shinde & others.
Sara Shrawan plays a Manipuri girl in ‘What About Savarkar’
Any talented actor looks forward to play a challenging role, which will help him or her establish her own identity. Sara Shrawan’s wish of playing one such role, has been fulfilled through the film ‘What About Savarkar’. In this film, Sara plays a Manipuri girl.
‘What About Savarkar’ produced by Rohit Shetty and Atul Parab, is inspired by the ideology of great freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. It may be recalled that Savarkar’s ideology had not only inspired people from Maharashtra, but many youngsters from different parts of India were impressed by his fight for country’s freedom.
Sara plays the character of Sunidhi Singh, who is stimulated by the thoughts of Savarkar. In the film, she joins the movement of the hero , for a cause. The film is all set to release on 17th April and stars Sharad Ponkshe, Vivek Lagu, Avinash Narkar, Atul Todankar, Shrikant Bhide , besides Sara Shravan.
Suyog offers new Marathi play ‘Laginghaai’ on 5th April
Gopal Algeri of ‘Suyog’ group is all set to present his brand new Marathi comedy play ‘Laginghaai’ on 5th April 2015. Written by Adwait Dadarkar , this is the second successful play by the writer-director for Suyog, after achieving success through ‘Goshta tashi Gamtichi’. But, this new play ‘Laginghaai’ has an interesting team of artistes, comprising of Aditi Deshpande, Omkar Raut, Niyati Ghate & King of Comedy Ashok Saraf.
Set on the backdrop of ‘marriage’ the play presents one such humour filled theme, where the widower father and his son are having affairs and are getting ready to marry; but are in an awkward position to share their marriage plans. Father is feeling odd, because he is marrying at old age , while son is trying to hide his affair, as he wants to marry a woman who is elder to him. This being a pure comedy, writer director Advait Dadarkar is confident about its success. The play has music by Abhijit Pendharkar, who makes his entry with Suyog group. Another highlight of this play is that Bollywood art director Shashank Tere has designed the sets of this play.
Children’s film ‘Aatli Baatli Futli’ to release on 24th April
As you sow, so shall you reap. The proper upbringing of the children, helps in the long run, to make them good citizens of future. Producer Supriya Chavan has taken efforts to make one such film, suitably titled ‘Aatli Baatli Futli’, to convey a timely message on this issue. The film is all set to release on 24th April 2015.
Directed by Amol Padave, this entertaining film, is targeted at children, so as to groom them with good morals . The film has many new faces of child artistes, comprising of Sharayu Sonavane, Viraj rane, Aditya Kavale, Anay Patil, Shreyali Vahane, Poorva Shah, Jeevan karalkar, Vibhav Borkar & Sameha Sabnis. Popular singer Avadhoot Gupte and Swapnil Bandodkar have rendered their voices for songs in this film. Cinematography of this film is by renowned cinematographer K. Aniket.
स्टार प्रवाहवर ‘तू जीवाला गुंतवावे’
मराठी चित्रपटांप्रमाणेच मराठी मालिकांचा स्वतः चा एक वेगळा असा प्रेक्षक वर्ग आहे. आपल्या मालिकांकडे जास्तीत जास्त प्रेक्षक वळवावा, आपल्या मालिकेस जास्तीत जास्त लोकप्रियता मिळावी ह्या साठी वाहिन्यांमध्ये नेहमीच स्पर्धा चालू असते. त्यासाठी नव-नवीन प्रयोगही केले जातात. गेल्या काही महिन्यात आपणास अनेक वाहिन्यांवर नवीन मालिका पाहायला मिळाल्यात. अर्थात त्यातील सर्वच मालिकांना प्रेक्षकांची पसंती मिळतेय असे नाही.
सध्या प्रेक्षेकांमध्ये विशेष चर्चा आहे ती स्टार प्रवाह वरील, सचिन दरेकर लिखित ‘तू जीवाला गुंतवावे’ ह्या मालिकेबद्दल. हि मालिका सध्या चांगलीच लोकप्रियता मिळवतेय. शिवाय सोशल मिडिया वरही ह्या मालिकेची विशेष चर्चा आहे. ह्या मालिकेचे दिग्दर्शन दीपक नलावडे हे करत असून त्यांनी ह्या पूर्वी ‘लक्ष’, ‘दुर्वा’ ह्या मालिकांचे दिग्दर्शन केले आहे.
अनन्या आणि निनाद ह्यांची फ्रेश प्रेमकथा हा ह्या मालिकेचा मुख्य गाभा, मालिकेत अधून मधून जरा ‘फिल्मी’ टच सुद्धा पाहायला मिळतो. अनन्याच्या प्रमुख भूमिकेत शिवानी सुर्वे तर निनाद ची भूमिका अजिंक्य ननावरे ह्या नवोदित कलाकाराने साकारली आहे. ह्यांच्या सोबत अपूर्वा नेमलेकर, विक्रम गायकवाड , अक्षया भिंगार्डे हे कलाकार आहेत. शिवाय अभिनेत्री प्रिया बेर्डे सुद्धा बऱ्याच काळानंतर आपणास एका विशेष भूमिकेत दिसते .
स्टार प्रवाहवर सोमवार ते शनिवार रात्री ९ वाजता प्रसारित होणारी हि मालिका आगामी काळात आपली लोकप्रियता टिकून ठेवण्यात यशस्वी ठरणार कि नाही? ते मात्र येत्या काही भागात कळेल.