‘Ranga Patanga’ presents Makarand in a different look
Makarand Anaspure has attempted variety of roles, but his speciality has always been comedy. This time, you will find him in a different look. Makarand is playing the role of Jumman, a poor farmer from Vidarbha region. Produced by well known Cinematographer Amol Gole and directed by Prasad Namjoshi, the film was already screened at the recently concluded Mumbai International Film festival in the India Gold section.
Apart from Makarand Anaspure, the film stars Nandita Dhuri, Gouri Konge, Bharat Ganeshpure, Suhas Palshikar, Abhay Mahajan & Hardik Joshi. Editing by Sagar Vanjari, Sound designing by Anmol Bhave and music by Kaushal Inamdar are other credits of the film.
Ashok Samarth to present Bharud in ‘Viti Dandu’
Bharud is a folk art form, next to Laavni, in Maharashtra, especially in rural areas. In this form, the ‘Bharudi’ (compare) presents, with humorous narration, a story which is enjoyable as well as educative. Many saints, social workers, have with the help of Bharud, successfully made positive changes in the lives of common people. A special mention may be made about our freedom fighters, who educated the people to revolt against the Britishers.
One such effort is being made in an upcoming Marathi movie ‘Viti Dandu‘, produced by Leena Devre under the banner of Rajradha Movies, presented by Ajay Devgn films and directed by Ganesh Kadam. Famous for his roles in Hindi films like ‘Ek Chaalis ki Last Local‘, ‘Singham, actor Ashok Samarth will be presenting ‘Bharud’ in this film, dressed up as a lady. He is believed to be happy to get this opportunity to be associated with this folk art form and is of the opinion that today’s younger generation is unaware of this folk form, who will get enlightened about it, through this film ‘Viti Dandu‘.
‘Pyaar Vali Love Story’ all set for Diwali release
Sanjay Jadhav has returned back, with his much awaited musical film ‘Pyaar Vali Love Story‘. The film is all set to release on October 24, 2014. The successful team ofDuniyadari will be seen once again in ‘Pyaar Vali Love Story’ (PVLS), but with a fresh look. Swapnil Joshi and Sai Tamhankar will play the lead roles, whereas Urmila Kanetkar-Kothare and Nagesh Bhosale will play an independent key roles in the film. The new faces in the team will be well known actors Upendra Limaye, Sameer Dharmadhikari and Chinmay Mandlekar. The story of this film is not focused on any individual but reflects the situation of the society as a whole. Now, it remains to be seen, whether this power packed team, will create magic on the big screen ?
Recently, the first look of this film was released at a function in Mumbai, in presence of main artistes of this film. On this occasion Director Sanjay Jadhav said, “We have witnessed huge response to songs of ‘Pyaar Vali Love Story‘ (PVLS), since its Music launch and certainly the audience loves it more, on every passing day. My entire team has given their best and I would want to break my own records of Duniyadari. Hope this movie becomes the bible of love and friendship.”
Story and direction of this film is by Sanjay Jadhav. Produced by Rekha Jayant Joshi, Inder Raj Kapoor and Deepak Pandurang Rane, the Screenplay is by Arvind Jagtap, Dialogues by Ashish Pathare, while Director of Photography (DOP) is Prasad Bhende. Writers Tapan Bhatt and Ashish Pathatre, Art Director Satish Chipkar, Editor Apurva Motiwal and Ashish Mahtre, Action Director Kaushal Moses, Choreographer Umesh Jadhav, Costume by Harshada Khanvilkar and Make-up Subhash Shinde are the other credits.
‘Black Board’ to show fight of common man against corrupt education system
Today our educational institutions are making big profits, exploiting the parents, who are eager to offer best education to their children. High donations, exorbitant fees has become a common scene at all private schools and colleges. Ruturaj Motion Pictures’ new Marathi film ‘Blackboard’ produced by Sandeep Rao and directed by Dinesh Devlekar will throw light on this timely issue.
The film stars popular child actress of Marathi television, Mrunmayi Supal in an important role.The other artistes of this film are Arun Nalawade, Madhavi Juvekar along with Rajesh Bhosale, Sunil Holkar & Sayali Deodhar. Lyrics & Music by Sandip Patil and cameraman Javed Ahtisham are other credits.
Candle March all set to release on 28th November
Chanakya Creations have completed the shooting and post production work of their forthcoming Marathi film ‘Candle March’ and the film is now all set to release on 28th November 2014. The story of this film is set on the back drop of injustice on women. The film is based on true story revolving around four female protagonists, who are sexually harassed. There are chain of events, which connects all the four protagonists to fight against the system and injustice. The story is majorly inspired from the known incidences of sex scandals in India.
The film’s star cast comprises of Tejaswini Pandit, Smita Tambe, Manava Naik and Sayali Sahastrbudhye along with Ashish Pathade. The negative role, which depicts the grey shade of our society, is enacted by Nilesh Diwekar. The film is produced by Anjali Gawde and Nilesh Gawde directed by debutant Sachin Dev. Cinematography is by Raja Satankar, while music is given by Amitraj.
Arun Irani returns to Marathi with ‘Bol Baby Bol’
Popular Bollywood actress Aruna Irani had performed in few Marathi films 20 years ago. Now, she is returning back to Marathi through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bol Baby Bol’ in which she is playing an important character of Durgadevi. The film is produced by Arun Irani’s brother Balraj Irani and directed by late Vinay Laad.
The other artistes of this comedy film are Makarand Anaspure, Aniket Vishwasrao, Neha Pendse, Siya Patil, Vijay Chavan, Archana Gawde, Suresh Sawant and others. Prominent singers from Marathi film industry have rendered their voices for songs in this film, on the music of Nishikant Sadafule. The film is all set to release on 6th November 2014.
Madhu Mangesh Karnik to write dialogues for ‘Shaali’
Padmashri Madhu Mangesh Karnik , famous for his literary works in Marathi literature, was the chief guest at the Muhurat of a new Marathi film ‘Shalee’, which is being produced by Jaysingh Satam under the banner of ‘Kanak Entertainment‘. The story of the film has been adapted from late Shankar Patil’s novel ‘Sharee’ by Atul Samant who is responsible for direction and screenplay too. Reportedly speaking on the occasion, Mr Karnik said “Many great writers like H N Apte, Aachrya Atre, Shanta Shelke, G D Madgulkar, Vyankatesh Madgulkar, P Savlaram, Vijay Tendulkar have contributed for the marathi films in the past. When approached, I liked the story. So I decided to write dialogues for this film ‘Shalee’.”
Director Atul Satam has been associated with amateur, experimental as well as professional Marathi theatre for a long time, also dabbling with direction of short films and documentaries. The story of ‘Shalee’ has a backdrop of natural beauty of Konkan region and almost 90% of the film is going to be shot there. The film’s story takes place in the 70-80s period depicting behavioural patterns of people of the region which is said to have tough exterior but soft and loving hearts. The regional festivals, customs, traditions and folk culture will be displayed with authenticity in the film, claims the maker.
The Muhurat took place in the presence of complete team of the film at Suresh Wadkar’s Aajivasan studio by recording a song composed by music director Vijay Narayan Gavavde, written by Guru Thakur and voice rendered by Bela Shende
Zee Marathi in-house Tv awards 2014 presented in style
Every family has moments of success, which calls for celebrations. Every member of the family gets into festive mood of merry and enjoyment. Likewise Zee Marathi family was no exception while celebrating Zee Marathi TV awards 2014, in a packed auditorium of Bhaidas Hall at Vile Parle. This in-house awards ceremony, was to celebrate relationships of their own people, their own family.
Each year Zee Marathi holds an awards show, that celebrates and honours in-house talent with gaiety and great festivity. Bundle of celebrities of Marathi film and television fraternity, attended in abundance. Zee Marathi’s popular stars coupled with cast and crew were also part of this show. The show was compared by Sumit Raghavan, who was later joined by Priyadarshan Jadhav, kept audience interested in the proceedings, with their rehearsed comedy and impromptu one-liners. Chalta Hava Yeu Dhya team kept the funny bone tickling with comedy skits. But, the one which won the hearts of the attendees, was a splendid, captivating performance by a sister duo, M S Lavanya and M S Subbulaxmi, on saxophone. They being first female saxophone players in India, which got standing ovation.
Senior, not so young, popular artists from TV serials were given an opportunity to show their dancing skills, which received loud cheering and good round of applause. All lead pairs from current serials on Zee Marathi, presented dance numbers on Hindi film chart busters ; and a cute moment was when at the end of their performance, all pairs had a impromptu jig in aisles of the auditorium which added a festive aura to the entire celebrations.
Promos and trailers of films, Dr. Prakash Baba Aamte, Elizabeth Ekadashi, Pyar Wali Love Story, were screened. At the fag end of the show, evergreen Sachin Pilgaonkar unveiled new Theme song of Zee. Along with awards for artistic excellence, technical excellence awards and a few Special awards were presented. Some of the awardees being – Lalit Prabhakar, Nilesh Sable & Tejashree Pradhan.
Chintamani’ first look out
Talented Marathi artistes Bharat Jadhav and Amruta Subhash are coming together for the first time in a forthcoming Marathi film, made by Sangita Balachandran. The first look of this film was released recently, in presence of artistes and crew members of the film. The film is all set to release on 31st October 2014.
The film’s story is about a common man living in a Mumbai chawl, who cannot fulfil the needs of his family. But, one particular day an advertisement in a newspaper brings sudden change in his life. Along with Bharat and Amruta, the other artistes performing in the film are Milind Shinde, Uday Tikekar, Hemangi Rao, Kamalesh Sawant, Jairaj Nair, Kishor Pradhan , Shobha Pradhan, Madhav Devchakke & Monika Dabde.
Story by Deepak Anant Bhave, screenplay dialogues by Kiran Kulkarni & Pallavi karkera, music by Sanjeev Kohli and camera by Suresh Suvarna are other credits of this film.
Marathi Film Industry finds a new face in Mrinmai Kolwalkar
Every year, there are at least about 7 to 8 newcomers, entering Marathi film industry. Most of them are fresh faces. This year itself, we have noticed two beauty queens joining Marathi films, besides others from the field of modelling. Now, Mrinmai Kolwalkar who has advertised for brands like L’oreal, Garden series and Dinesh suitings; is making her debut in Marathi through Alok Srivastav’s forthcoming film ‘Miss Match‘ to be directed by Girish Vasaikar. Bhooshan Pradhan is playing lead role opposite her in this film, which will be released sometime in November, this year.
As suggested by the title of the film, it is a story of love, where the lead girl of this film, seeks two years time from her father, to find suitable match for her marriage. So, Mrunmai has good scope in her debut film. Script of this film is penned by Nitin Dixit, while prominent singers like Asha Bhosale, Bela Shende, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam, Avadhoot Gupte have rendered songs in this film on the music of Manas.
The film’s other artistes are, Bhau kadam, Uday Tikekar & Jaywant Bhalekar.