Maharashtra Kalanidhi’s plan to build a film city in Konkan
Konkan is known for its pristine beaches and scenic beauty, Konkan has always invited the attention of film makers, to shoot their films. Now, very soon a film city will be build in this picturesque Konkan; which will have state of art technology and equipments. The film city is conceptualized by Nitesh Rane of Maharashtra Kalanidhi. The designs and the plans for the film city will be revealed soon. The first phase of film city will initially start operation in the 10 acres of beautiful area in Malvan.
Marathi entertainment is expanding its activities, as noticed with the rise in number of films and TV serials on different networks. In order to meet the requirement of locations, this ambitious project is being built at Malvan. The film city will comprise of a wide variety of film locales, indoor studios, equipments related to camera, light, sound as well as studios, which will have latest post-production facilities, residences for cast & crew, dining arrangements etc.
Well known Bollywood Art Director and architect Jayant Deshmukh will be designing the Film city. The filmmakers who normally have to take lot of efforts to find a good location will now find a better option to shoot their films. Off course, Marathi films and Television Soaps will get precedence & also get a discount in the rates for hiring the facilities in this proposed film city. Actor Sushant Shelar and the entire team of Maharashtra Kalanidhi are working on the project. Mr. Nitesh Rane of Maharashtra Kalanidhi is personally looking after the project and it is his aim to make the Konkan film city well equipped with state of art technology.
Music of new Marathi film ‘Headline’ launched
‘Headline’ is the name of new Marathi film Produced under the Banner of Masti Entertainment. The music of this film was launched recently, along with the first look of the film. Adv. Ganesh Satpute, Actor Sourabh Gokhle, Prasad Oak were the attraction of the programme; while known people from social, political, and educational industry were also present on the occasion. Music of this film is composed by Prasad-Avadhoot.
Through this film, two new faces Nikhil Wairagar and Ajinkya Jadhav are being introduced to the big screen . The other popular artists in the film are Prasad Oak, Siya Patil, Wandana Waknis , Deepak karanjekar , Shashwati Pimplikar , Ravi Mhajan , Mhoini kulkarni, Vinayak Garude, and child artist Omkar Boarkar . The story of this movie is written by Adv. Aarti Jadhav . Screenplay and dialogues by Pradeep Raghunath, Cameraman Charudatta Dukhande , Dance director Pappu khanna and Director is Sunil Waikar are other credits .The film is all set to release on 28th February 2014.
Four directors come together for ‘Bioscope’
Four reputed directors of Marathi film industry, namely Gajendra Ahire, Ravi Jadhav ,Girish Mohite and Viju Mane are coming together to attempt an unusual experiment. They are presently making a film ‘Bioscope‘ which is based on the stories of poems penned by 3 Marathi and one famous Urdu poet. Each director has developed one story from every poem.
‘Bioscope‘ will also have four different music directors, namely Avinash-Vishwajeet, Dr. Salil Kulkarni, Narendra Bhide & Chinar-Mahesh to offer a variety. Above all, the star cast of this film comprises of Neena Kulkarni, Suhas Palshikar, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Veena Jamkar, Mangesh Desai, Smita Tambe, Kushal Badrike, Spruha Joshi and others.
Ankush – Sonali in Aditya Sarpotdar’s next film
Now, after Bollywood, even our Marathi film makers seem to be inspired by some of the hit South films. Well, we are all aware that hit Malyalam film ‘Classmate’ of 2006 was inspired by the plot from the famous English Novel ‘ A Wedding in December’ written by Anita Shreve ; which acutely probes the mysteries of the human heart and the endless allure of paths not taken.
Later, this film was also made in other South Indian languages. Now, film maker Aditya Sarpotdar is also inspired by the original novel and this Malyalam film. Latest news is that he has signed Ankush Chaudhari and Sonali Kulkarni ( Jr.)to play the leads roles in this film titled ‘Classmate- Maitra Jivhache’ .
For this Marathi adaptation, he has also engaged Kshitij Patvardhan and Sameer Vidwans to write the script suitable to Marathi audience. Executive producer of this film Mr. Suresh Pai has acquired necessary rights to make this film. So, after adaptation from Bengalee Novel , for his previous film ‘Narbachi Wadi’, now, Aditya Sarpaotdar is working on this English novel. The film is likely to be launched in March 2014. How many more Marathi film makers are making such South film remakes. Let us wait and see.a
‘Campus Cutta’ shooting in progress
Director Sanjeev Kolte is presently busy shooting for his next film ‘Campus Cutta’ at actual college location, at Wadgaon, Pune; to give a realistic look for this film. Recently, he picturised some important scenes on lead actor Santosh Juvekar , Vikram Gokhale and others, at the huge campus of Sinhagad Institute, Pune.
Santosh is playing a protagonist ,whose father is a honest Police Inspector. For ten long years he is studying in the same college, fighting against corruption. Vikram Gokhale, who is the Principal of the college, initially misunderstands him; but after knowing his mission, indirectly supports him. Namrata Gaikwad, is playing Santosh Juvekar’s wife in this film, while Sheetal Dabholkar plays his strong supporter in the college. In this film Arun Nalawade and Milind Shinde have different roles to play. The film also stars Kishori Shahane, Prafull Samant and newcomer Rahul Dongre.
Three new Marathi films for Friday release
Marathi film lovers have a choice from among three films this Friday. There is a romantic musical love story ‘Prem Pahila Vahila‘ with new lead pair of Sanjay Shejwal and Disha Pardeshi, directed by Yogesh Raool , which is set on the backdrop of Kolhapur. The film which is a love triangle ,with screenplay and dialogues by Nilesh Kunjur, Music by Pallav Swaroop and editing by Hrishikesh Joshi .
The second film is based on an unfortunate real life incident of Khairlanji massacre, where a Dalit family was killed by villagers due to land dispute. The film had already raised controversy, as the only survivor of the family Bhaiyalal Bhotmange had threatened to go to the court, when he was shown the film before its release. He was not happy with the projection of his own and his daughter’s character. But, now it seems that the issue has been resolved. Directed by Raju Meshram, the film stars Kishori Shahane along with Dipak Balraj Vij, Anant Jog, Dr Vilas Ujavane, Milind Shinde, Dr Sandeep Patil and debutant Pratiksha Mungekar.
The third film to be released is a commercial multi-starrer film ‘Sangharsh‘ directed by R. Viraj, whose previous film was ‘Shyamche Vadil‘. This time, Viraj has preferred to offer a typical commercial Marathi film with all the ingredients such as Action, emotion, music all in one, on the backdrop of chawl culture in Mumbai, which shows unity among the residents, when it is fight against injustice. Starring Rajesh Shringarpure, Sangeeta Kapure, Prajakta Mali, Nakul Ghanekar, Anshuman Vichare, Madhavi Nimkar, Devdatt Nage, Sulbha AayGurav, Arun Nalwade,Amita Khopkar, Sushant Shelar, Dr.Vilas Ujavane and others;the film’s music is composed by Nishikant Sadafule & Bapi Tutul with cinematography by Sandy.
Now, it remains to be seen, which film gets maximum response. The next three days booking, will show the results.
Mahesh Kothare launches music of ‘Hello Nandan’
Presented by Non Talk Entertainment and Produced by Lemonade Productions Ltd; launched the music of their new film ‘Hello Nandan’, recently, in Mumbai. Well known actor – producer – director Mahesh Kothare released the music, in presence dignitaries like Kapil Gandhi, Rishi Jain, Navin Ramnani , Rinu Ohlal, Abhinav Mishra. Also present on the occasion were lead pair Adinath Kothare, Mrunal Thakur along with team members of the film.
‘Hello Nandan’ is set on the backdrop of a lost mobile phone and its desperate search by the hero of the film. It’s basically a musical film,with the lyrics penned by Guru Thakur and Kedar Shardul and music by A.V. Prafulchandra and Amitraj.
According to the makers, highlight of the film is that a cabaret dance is being introduced for the first time in Marathi, through this film. Written by Saurabh Bhave, the film is directed by Rahul Jadhav.
‘Prem Pahila Vahila’ to release on 7th February
Amit Hukkerikar and Machhindra Shinde are all set to release their new Marathi film ‘Prem Pahila Vahila’ on 7th February 2014. The film is a love story of Radhika and Rahul, who come from different background and culture. Both of them meet at a dance competition. Rahul, who is simple falls in love with the happy go lucky and free nature of Radhika. Radhika also starts liking Rahul,when arrives Yash from abroad, for the birthday celebration of Radhika.
The film which is a love triangle, is directed by Yogesh Rawool and stars Sanjay Shejwal and Disha pardeshi in the lead roles. Screenplay and dialogues by Nilesh Kunjur, Music by Pallav Swaroop and editing by Hrishikesh Joshi are other credits.
Their destiny made them directors
After the release of hit film ‘Duniyadari’ Sanjay Jadhav came into reckoning as a successful director. But, he began his career in Marathi film industry as a cinematographer. And, as a cinematographer, he had made his presence felt through award winning and popular films like ‘Jogwa’, ‘Dombivali Fast’, ‘Saade Made teen’, ‘Saatchya Aat Gharat’ in Marathi and ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ in Hindi. Sanjay had actually debuted in direction with ‘Checkmate’ followed by films like ‘Ringa Ringa’, ‘Fakt Ladh Mhana’, where he tried to offer something different, through the screenplay. Now, he seems to be concentrating more on direction and therefore, we saw him handing over the responsibility of photography to others in ‘Duniyadari’. That does not mean, he has stopped cinematography. But, for the time being, he is busy with his next home production.
Another successful cinematographer, who has turned to direction is Rahul Jadhav. He made his debut as a director through the film ‘Vijay Aso’; but, as a cinematographer, he had earned a name with notable films like ‘Golmal’, ‘Zenda’, ‘Superstar’, ‘Janma’ & ‘Narbachi Wadi’ to his credit. Now, his next film as a director ‘Hello Nandan’ starring Aditya Kothare is due for release.
Well known cinematographer of Bollywood and Marathi films, Mahesh Limaye, is also ready with his debut as a director with the film ‘Yellow’ and is being produced by Ritesh Deshmukh. As a cinematographer Mahesh has shown his wonderful work of cinematography through films like ‘Natarang’, ‘Uttarayan’ & ‘Balak Palak’ in Marathi and in Hindi for Dharma Production’s film ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Main’ and Salman khan’s production ‘Dabang’.
Besides these cinematographers, there is also well known singer and music director from Marathi film industry – Avadhoot Gupte, who took up direction, offering films like ‘Zenda’, ‘Morya’ and ‘Jai Maharashtra Dhabha Batindha’. With every film, he has offered something new and has shown improvisation in his direction.
One more music director, who has turned to direction is Ajay Naik. After composing music albums and offering music for Marathi films, Ajay first tried his hands at story writing with ‘Satarangee Re’ besides offering music of that film. And recently, he made his successful debut as a director, through a sensible film ‘Lagna Pahave Karun’ starring Mukta Barve and Umesh Kamat. Currently he is busy with his second directorial venture ‘Baavare Prem He’ starring Urmila Kothare and Siddharth Chandekar. Along with writing the story, Ajay is also composing music for this film.
And, how can we forget Sarvesh Parab? This well known editing master of Marathi and Hindi films made his debut in direction through 2012 film ‘Satya Satyavan aani Savitri’. And, he did succeed in presenting a captivating murder mystery, though the film could not do well in theatres. Some of his Marathi films, he has done fine editing are : ‘Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy’, ‘Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho’, ‘Lalbaug Parel’, ‘Ticha Baap Tyacha Baap’ , ‘Jetaa’, ‘Premcha Zol Zhal’ and ‘Target’. Sarvesh is busy with his next directorial film ‘Saabale’
New film ‘Vitti Dandu’ offers ‘Vande Mataram’ song for Republic day
Marathi films have always offered inspiring songs, to remind about the sacrifice of the freedom fighters during the freedom struggle of our country. Now, new Marathi film produced by Leena Devre and directed by Ganesh Kadam are offering a timely gift on the occasion of country’s Republic day celebrations. According to the film makers, the song with the base of ‘Vande Mataram’ will be played on the occasion of Republic day at various places; to officially announce completion of their film ‘Viti Dandoo’
This devotional song has been penned by Aashay Parab on the music of Santosh Mulekar. But, the highlight of this song is that it is rendered by popular singer and music composer Shankar Mahadevan. The makers are sure about the popularity of this song, much before the release of their film. The film is due for release on 11th April 2014.
Vikas Kadam has written the story and screenplay of this film . The story of this film revolves around a small boy and his grandfather, which is set on the backdrop of pre independence and post independence period. The cast of the film comprises of Dilip Prabhavalkar, Ravindra Mankani, Yatin karyekar, Ashok Samarth, Mrunal Thakur, Gauhar Khan, Vikas Kadam, Ivin and three child artistes namely: Nishant Bhavsar, Shubhankar Atre and Radhika Devre. The film has been shot in picturesque Konkan area.