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Amruta Khanvilkar – The best dancing actress so far

Amruta KhanvilkarOne 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

Priyadarshan Jahav, Priya Bapat Kamat, Timepass

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’

Saraa Shravan, Actress

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

Laginghaai, Marathi Natak

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

Aatali Batali Futali, Marathi film

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’

Ajinkya Nanaware, Shivani Surve
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.

‘Bedardi’ launched with a song recording

Jasraj Joshi, singer

Marathi film directors are a little bit lucky than their counterparts in national language film directors, as they get to explore diversifying subjects. Their films are also backed by sensitive producers, who are not afraid to handle hard-hitting, content-driven subjects. Fortunately, these producers are not much bothered about the commercial aspect. This could be one of the reasons, which attracts non-marathi directors to marathi film industry.

One such producer Suresh Bhagat, who is responsible for offering Marathi films like Gharkul Punha Hasave, Char Divas Sasuche and a hit hindi film like Biwi Ho To Aisi, , is coming up with a new Marathi movie ‘Bedardi’ . Muhurat of this film was done with a song recording. Music director Pravin Kunwar recorded the first song, in the voice of Jasraj Joshi, out of the four songs, written by Sanjali Rode for this film. Bedardi is being directed by a first-timer in marathi films, Sahil Seth. The film is about a complex father-son relationship and is claimed to be a lively entertainer, filled with song and dance, music, emotions etc.

Omkar Kulkarni (last seen in Balgandharva as V. Shantaram) is in the lead and Arun Nalavade and Jayant Savarkar will be seen in prominent roles. Bedardi’s story is by producer himself, while screenplay and dialogues are by Manish Kulkarni. The film is expected to go on the floors as soon as the remaining cast is finalised.

Now, Marathi film on ‘Khavale Maha Ganapati’

Khavale Maha Ganapati, PhotoLimca Book of Records have already taken note of Khavale Maha Ganapati, as the oldest Ganapati idol in our country, having history of 314 years. Situated in Taramumbari village in Devgad Taluka, the village is known for natural beauty with a beautiful seashore.

Now, a Marathi film has been made on this Ganapati idol, suitably titled ‘Vighnaharta Maha Ganapati’. Produced by Suryakant Khavle and directed by Rajesh Chavan. The film stars Sameer Dharmadhikari, Priya Marathe, Alka Kubal Athalye, Tej Rane, Vijay Chavan, Sharad Ponkshe, Bharat Ganeshpure & Ashalata Wabgaonkar. Music by Chaitanya Adkar & cinematography by Sameer Athalye are other credits.

10th year of ‘Chaitra Chahool’ event

Sonali Kulkarni

Every year ‘Chaitra Chahool’ event is held, offering entertainment in a different way.Every year, they felicitate two prominent personalities from Marathi literature and entertainment. This year’s beneficiaries were Mr. Vijay kenkre, who was conferred with the Rangkarmi award at the hands of veteran music director Ashok Patki. The ‘Dhyas Sanmaan’ was conferred upon well known writer Madhavi Purandare; who however donated the entire amount , towards charity.

The programme began with the song ‘Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha  ..’, paying sincere tributes to late Shahir sable, who passed away recently. There was variety offered through songs ,dances and music, besides a programme ‘Karanopanishade’ based on late Baba Amte’s literature, offered by Sonali Kulkarni, Sachin Khedekar and Anjali Marathe. Spruha Joshi played the show anchor, while Vinod Pawar proposed vote of thanks. The programme was sponsored by NKGSB & LIC together.

Get ready to witness ‘Love & much more’ coming Friday

Prem at first sight , Coffee, Prarthana Behere

There cannot be an end to films based on Love Stories. Coming Friday, there are three such releases, which are based on ‘Love’. Now, ‘Love’ has been defined by many filmmakers till date, in their own way.  Prakash Kunte wants to offer his creation, linked with a cup of coffee, suitably using the title of his film ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kahi’. At the same time, creative director Santosh Mainkar has set Goa , as the backdrop for his love story, ‘Prem at First Sight’. But, Dr.Mrunalini Patil  through her film ‘Kay Raav Tumhi’ has other plans , which revolves around three senior citizens young at heart, trying to win the heart of a young girl.

Actually, all these films have different subjects.  While ‘Prem at First Sight’ will be targeting the audience from Goa as well as Maharashtra, ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kahi’ is perhaps banking on major cities of Maharashtra. However, ‘Kay Raav Tumhi’ is likely to offer comedy generated through this ‘Shaukeen’ style of love story.

‘Prem at First Sight’ has a team of youngsters including  Sumaydh Gaikwad, Shweta Pagar, Suchet Gavai, Sameeksha Desai and others, ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kahi’ has Prarthana Behere, Vaibhav Tatvawadi, Bhooshan Pradhan and Neha Mahajan in the lead.  ‘Kay Raav Tumhi’ has an interesting team of young and old, comprising  of Ravindra Mahajani, Satish Pulekar , Yatin karyekar ,glamorous Niyati Joshi, along with Pankaj Dhome and Bollywood actress Shital Singh. Now,  it will be interesting to watch , which love story attracts maximum response.