Youngest ‘Lai Bhari’ Deshmukh arrives
One of the biggest grossers of this year, ‘Lai Bhari’ & Bollywood star, Riteish Deshmukh has become a proud father of a baby boy. Riteish and Jenelia were a screen couple right from their Bollywood debut film ‘Tujhe Meri Kasam’ but denied being together for almost 7 – 8 years. The inter religion marriage took place in February 2012.
When Riteish twitted ‘ It’s a Bbbbbboooooyyyy!!!’, the film industry, Bollywood as well as the Marathi film industry, started sending congratulatory messages. On Tuesday, 25th November’ 14, evening Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh announced the impending arrival of their bundle of joy.
Marathi Movie World wishes the proud young parents, all the luck in the world.
Avatarachi Goshta all set to release on December 26
The much acclaimed Marathi movie, ‘Avatarachi Goshta’ produced by Asian Entertainment, has released their first teaser and are ready to hit the theatres across Maharashtra on December 26, 2014.
‘Avatarachi Goshta’ has been honoured with Zee Gaurav 2014, under the Best Film, Best Story, Best Dialogue and Best Supporting Actress categories. Leena Bhagwat in particular , has received the award for best supporting actress. Also at the 51st Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards 2014 and at Sahyadri Cine Awards 2014, this movie was felicitated with Best Film, Best Story and Best Child Artiste awards .
The movie revolves around the debutant child Mihiresh Joshi (enacting as Kautusbh) and Yash Kulkarni (enacting as Mangya). The story is about their imaginative world of Dashavtar, which is full of wonders and adventures. All artists in the movie have justified their characters with their power packed performances. The screen space is shared by Adinath Kothare, Sulabha Deshpande, Sunil Abhyankar, Leena Bhagwat and Rashmi Khedekar, along with a special appearance of well known actor Ashish Vidyarthi.
The captain of the ship Nitin Dixit has directed and also written story, screenplay and dialogues for the movie, produced by Sachin Salunke. Cinematography by Nagraj Diwakar, editing by Mayur Hardas & music manned by Gandhaar are other credits.
Renuka Shahane gives the clap for ‘Ek Cutting’ Muhurat
Actually, ‘Ek Cutting’ are the words associated with ‘Chai’ (tea) , all over the country. People are used to these words, while ordering tea at small tea stalls, scattered all over the country. Now, a new Marathi film is being made with the name of ‘Ek Cutting’, which is produced by Rekha Karan Kuril and directed by Pramod Kamble.
Recently, the muhurat of this film was held in Mumbai, when well known actress Renuka Shahane gave the clap, for the muhurat shot. At present, the shooting of this film is going on and the makers wish to release this film, as soon as the shooting is over.
The film’s star cast comprises of Mangesh Desai, Pandharinath Kamble (paddy), Vikram Gaikwad, Nupur Parulekar and Nayan Jadhav. Music of this film is composed by newcomer Sachin Bhangre.
Kunal’s voice for a love song, in a suspense thriller
Popular singer from Bollywood, Kunal Ganjawala, who also lends his voice to other regional languages including Marathi, has recently recorded a marathi song for a new upcoming Marathi movie ‘1234‘. His grandmother is a Maharashtrian, hence Kunal is familiar with the nuances of Marathi language. The makers of this film after lots of brainstorming, finally decided to have this Only song, that too, a love song, recorded in Kunal Ganjawala’s voice along with Anandi Joshi. Director Milind Kavade is extremely pleased with the outcome, because of the minute detailing in the voice, though convoluted.
“It’s amazing to be able to be part of this type of composition, with flowing lyrical words of Sachin Andhare conducive to a very melodious tune by music director, AmitRaj, which automatically compels you to raise the bar,” Kunal Ganjawala is believed to have expressed. This love song has been filmed on Bhushan Pradhan and Priya Marathe at Ramoji film city.
‘1234’s story screenplay and direction is by Milind Arun Kavade, who has to his credit, ‘Yedyanchi Jatra, 4 Idiots & Gammat’. This film is being produced by Shailesh Pawar’s banner Sheetal Film Productions along with Kalpesh Patel’s banner K P Cinevision. The cast looks impressive as well as interesting, as most of the known comedy artists being garnered, inclusive of Sanjay Narvekar, Pradip Patwardhan, Vijay Kadam and Vijay Patkar.
‘1234’ a suspense thriller, is in advanced stage of production.
Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal pays homage to their beloved ‘Tatya’
Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who was fondly referred as ‘Tatya’, bid adieu to this world on 3rd November 2014, the loss being insurmountable. To pay homage to this great actor and human being, Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal had arranged a ‘Shradhanjali’programme on 18th Nov ’14. Newly appointed ABMCM Director, Vijay Patkar, introduced the dignitaries on the dais to all . Govind Nihalani reminisced “I got to know more about his humane side after spending more time with him. He was no doubt a talented artist but more credible thing is that he was also involved in social work even before he entered this field.’ Johhny Lever, comedy artist, commented that apart from being a good human being he was a great friend, who had a humorous side too. Anil Awachat remembered him saying that he used to go out of the way to help friends and others alike. “When I was hospitalised a few years ago, he came all the way to Pune to nurse me for three days and mind you, he had a very busy shooting schedule.” He added. “Amrapurkar always helped and backed our movement wholeheartedly,’commented Anti Superstition activist, Avinash Patil.
Well known entity for his performances in Hindi as well as Marathi films, he had many awards to his credit, a few being, Filmfare award for his role, directed by noted Govind Nihalani, who introduced Sadashiv Amrapurkar in a film Ardha Satya, in 1983 and in 1991 again a Filmfare trophy for the, first time introduced category, Best Actor in a Negative Role for his empowering role in ‘Sadak’. He has done more than 300 films in various languages and was actively involved in social work, working towards betterment of less fortunates.
Marathi theatre director, Vijay Kenkre, opined that a difficult task of directing and acting a lead role on stage, was effortlessly done by Sadashiv Amrapurkar and remembered his landmark roles on stage in, ‘ Suryachi Pille’ and ‘Hands Up’. From journalist fraternity Nikhil Wagle said, ‘He was never afraid to raise his voice against violation of any law or rule of the land. He played a very positive impact full role in dousing the flare in that infamous 92-93 riots. He was a 100% pure human being’. Honourable minister Shri Vinod Tawade said ‘We were in touch, due to his social work and found him to have great foresight on social issues and he always used to insist, “don’t fulfil demands but fulfil necessities.”
‘Viti Dandu’ bags ‘Most awaited Film’ award of MMW
We are extremely happy to declare the ‘Viewers’ Choice’ award of MarathiMovieWorld.com for the year 2013, besides declaring the award for Most awaited film for the year 2014. Thousands of viewers had registered their vote online, through our esteemed site . Besides Pune, Mumbai, Thane, there were voters from major cities/centres like Nagpur, Kolhpur, Akola, Latur, Aurangabad, Nashik, Delhi, Kolkatta, Goa and also from countries like Canada & UK.
Compared to last year, maximum voting took place in television category . However, there was less response in ‘Theatre Section’. The only reason may be, because Marathi Commercial plays haven’t gone beyond Mumbai, Thane & Pune. We however thank all our viewers, for their overwhelming response, at a short notice.
Winners in different categories are as follows:
Feature Film Section
Most Awaited Film 2014
Vitti Dandu
Best Film of The Year
Duniyadari
Best Marketed Film of The Year
Duniyadari
Best Promo of the film
Balak Palak
Best Publicity Design
Narbachi Wadi
Fresh (Male) Face of the year
Abhijit Khandkekar (Jai Maharashtra Dhabha Bhatinda)
Fresh (Female) Face of the year
Shriya Pilgaonkar (Ekulti Ek)
Best Actor
Dilip Prabhawalakr (Narbachi Wadi)
Best Actress
Sai Tamhankar (Duniyadari)
Television Section
Best Serial of the year
Lagori (Star Pravah)
Best actor
Shashank Ketkar (Honar Sunn Mi Hya Gharachi)
Best Actress
Anuja Sathe-Gokhale (Lagori)
Theatre Section
Best Play of the year
Get Well Soon, (Directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni)
Best Actor
Swapnil Joshi (Get Well Soon)
Best Actress
Samidha Guru (Get Well Soon)
( We can only say, this was not only voting based on popular choice, for but the best work of the year.)
Madhyamvarg’ music released with First look
Music of new Marathi film ‘Madhyamvarg’ (The Middle Class), was launched in Mumbai recently, in presence of lead pair of the film – Siddharth Jadhav & Sujata Joshi. After all the artistes and crew members were welcomed by the anchor, senior actor Anant Jog, who is also part of this film, thanked the producers Lakshmi Babaji Anjarlekar , Sanjay Gopal Chhabriya and director Harry Fernandes.
In this film Siddharth Jadhav plays a Police Inspector for the first time, while Hindi film and TV actor Ravi Kishan is making his debut in Marathi, through this film. All the five songs of this film were shown during the first look, which have been rendered in the voices of popular singers, on the music of Gunwant Sen.
The film’s star cast comprises of Siddharth Jadhav, Sujata Joshi, Anant Jog, Nayana Apte, Kashmira Kulkarni, Hemangi Kaaz, Kishore Nadalskar, Vasant anjarlekar, Anil Gavas, Deepali Sayed, Ramesh Vani, Allan Fernandes,Tanvi Mehta,Raj Khatri and others. Film’s Cinematography is by Shafiq Shaikh and choreography is by Umesh Jadhav. This film will be released on 12th December 2014.
‘Swami Public Limited’ promises entertainment with a timely message
In today’s modern world each and every person, whether rich or poor, is oppressed by the circumstances and gets into depressed mode, at some point of time in life. Then, he starts finding solace in something or somebody. Many a times that ‘somebody’ happens to be a saint or a philosopher or a spiritual person. But frankly, mental peace can not be bought or bartered. This state of mind is cashed upon, literally, by some fake gurus or as locally called ‘Swami’s who roll into wealth offered by devotees. How these fake ‘Swami’s mastermind and take advantage of people following them blindly, and how ‘Swamigiri’ is packaged and marketed as a brand is the central theme of a new Marathi movie ‘Swami Public Limited‘.
Producer of this film Poonam Shende, had organised a press conference recently, when she said, that she had come across this concept, suggested by Vijay Munde. She, then went around meeting different directors, in all 25, but could not get the idea rolling. When she met Gajendra Ahire, he liked the concept and presented a storyline within 25 minutes. “In fact during the shooting we happened to meet Narendra Dabholkar, anti superstition crusader, who has suggested the climax of this film.” she added. Director Gajendra Ahire was very forthright and candid and said “I have made this film for entertainment. It’s a fiction and the researched inputs are by associate producer Vijay Wagh. About social message or moral, each viewer can derive that individually.”
“This film is not about ‘swami’s but how ‘swami’ is being sold as a brand with proper marketing” said Vijay Wagh. Demure Sanskruti Kher, who is debuting with this film, who happens to be a grand daughter of a very famous yesteryear actress Usha Kiran, opined that she detests the commercialisation of gods and temples. Chinmay Mandlekar was also present said , “Gajendra is the only director, that I know of, who has done 40 films and each one different from another, never repeating ideas. We always wanted to work together and doing this film is full of good memories. As a preparation for a role I stated watching ‘Aastha’ channel but alas I could not find anything interesting or worth grasping.”
However, other leading actors, Subodh Bhave, was absent due to his night shoot.
Swami Public Limited is being produced under the banner ‘Saarrthi Entertainment and music is composed by ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ fame music director Uttam Singh. Cast comprises of Subodh Bhave, Chinmay Mandlekar, Vikram Gokhale, Nina Kulkarni, late Vinay Apte, Sanskruti Kher among others and is set to release on 28th November 2014.
Candle March’ promises justice to rape victims
International media was aghast with the news of infamous Rape incident ‘Nirbhaya’. People in India in all walks of life were raged and vented their anger on social networking websites. There were spontaneous protests from common people, one of them being the ‘Candle March’. A new Marathi movie, Candle March, is based on such real life incidents of Rape, sexual abuse & sexual exploitation.
The first look of the film was released along with a promotional song, recently. At the press conference, almost entire cast and crew was present to express their solidarity to the subject raised by the film. Writer Sachin Darekar said, “I felt for the victims and started writing this story without anybody, actor or maker, in mind. And it was difficult to find a producer for this subject. When I narrated rough draft to director, Sachin Deo , he instantly liked it and luckily his family friends, now producers, Anjali and Nilesh Gawde, agreed to produce it. They were on the look out for a subject like this, for their debut production.” Director of Candle March opined, “We have avoided unnecessary dramatisation of the subject. A lot of unusual locations have been explored for shooting and we even shot at public toilet. There are four separate stories of rape or sexual abuse, which get intermingled in the latter half.”
Smita Tambe interacted, saying that she was overwhelmed, when she heard the story. She said, “I understood the gravity of the situation as a woman from a very close quarter and have tried to the best of my ability to express the psyche of the character, while portraying. Actually, I reinvented myself.” Tejaswini Pandit said, “The mentality of everybody in general should undergo a radical change. It’s laudable that all these innocuous makers, all males, are raising female issue like Rape. Really commendable. Physical assault by merciless men should be fought with much profound mental strength of women.” Manava Naik addressed, “Each of the four victims in the film express about the change expected from the society around. This optimistic movie not only poses inordinate questions, but also provides or suggests solutions.” The producer, Anjali Gawde, said that they were reluctant to do a ‘typical’ film and were on the lookout for a thought provoking subject for their debut production. “We are going to approach the government and request them to change the law about Rape, so that the accused do not go scot free” she concluded.
‘Candle March’ is produced by ‘Chanakya Creations’ and ‘K 4 Enterprises’ and is releasing on 5th December 2014 across the Maharashtra.
P. L. Deshpande Yuva Mahotsav to begin with overnight shows
This year’s Pu.La. Yuva Mahotsav 2014 will have a different look. Unlike the festival held every year, this year’s event will not have one act play competition. Instead, the organizers have decided to host the inaugural show of ‘Wada Chirebandi‘ on the first day, i.e.at 8 pm on Saturday, 8th November 2015. After the end of this play, selected one act plays which have won awards at different competitions will be staged whole night, till 6 am following day, i.e. Sunday.
The names of these one act plays to be staged overnight, are ‘Black out‘, ‘Laka Kana ka’,’ Jigri’, ‘Punarjanma‘, ‘Flower Pot’ & ‘Sangeet Sharda’. On Sunday evening at 4 pm a group of children from Kolhapur will stage their popular play ‘Mission Mummy Daddy‘. This will be followed by a play by a group from Nagpur ‘ Manasaparis Mendhre Bari‘. On Tuesday 11th November at 6 pm, the hearing impaired children will present their play ‘Bharari’. The festival will conclude on Wednesday 12th November at 8 pm, with staging of P.Deshpande’s famous play ‘Varyavarchi Varaat’, which will be directed by veteran Marathi actor-director Shrikant Moghe.
Well known Marathi artistes will be performing in this play. They are Anand Ingale, Atisha naik, Pradeep Patvardhan, Nayana Apte, Amol Bavdekar, Supriya Pathare, Sameer Chougule, Aparna Aprajeet, Vighnesh Joshi, Shraddha Ketkar, Ramesh Vani, Suhas Chitale, Amit Jambhekar, Pranav Raorane & Shrikant Moghe. Mr. Ashutosh Ghorpade, the director of P.L.Deshpande Kala Academy has appealed to all the youth to make this year’s festival a grand success. Complimentary Passes for this event can be collected at the venue.