Two Marathi dramas to take Cinematic form this Friday
“‘Popat’ is my first outing with the rural backdrop”- Satish Rajwade
Known for his successful sensible Marathi films like ‘Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai’ & ‘Premachi Goshta’, film maker Satish Rajwade is now all set to release his latest film ‘Popat’ starring Atul Kulkarni, Amey Wagh, Siddharth Menon and Ketan Pawar along with Anita Date, Neha Shitole and Megha Ghadge. To be presented by Mirah Entertainment, the film will be officially released all over Maharashtra on 23rd august 2013.
The first look of this film was shown to the media persons on Tuesday afternoon, clearly indicating that it was an entertaining film. Director Satish Rajwade calls it “an incredible, inspiring, creative and highly entertaining work and can’t find enough words to describe it. “Till Date I have been labelled as a very urban storyteller with city centric subjects. POPAT is my first outing with the rural backdrop and rural dialect. POPAT is targeted towards a wider audience which will keep both the urban and interior Maharashtra interested,” says Rajwade. According to him, POPAT comes purely as creative decision since the subject demanded that kind of innocence and vulnerability.
The screenplay and dialogues of this film are by Chinmay Kelkar and the story by Satish Rajwade. Bhaskar Samala is the director of photography with the music score by Avinash-Vishwajeet. The choreographer is Phulwa Khamkar, editing by Rajesh Rao and make-up by Santosh Gayake. Pallavi Rajwade has designed the costumes and the singers involved are Swapnil Bandodkar, Bela Shende, Prasanajeet and Maithilee Panes Joshi. Umesh Shinde is the executive producer.
Abhinay and Mrunal all set for their film debut
There are very few chocolate heroes in Marathi films and to add to that list is another name – Abhinay Sawant, son of popular veteran actress Nirmiti Sawant. Abhinay is all set to make his film debut through Kedar Shinde’s forthcoming film ‘Shrimant Damodarpant’, which is a multi-starrer Marathi film, due for release on 26th July.
Abhinay, who is well versed with dance, besides learning acting, will be co-starring with talented TV actress Mrunal Dusanis, who is also making her film debut through this film. Let’s wait and see, whether Abhinay joins the group of existing young chocolate heroes like Swapnil Joshi, Adinath Kothare, Aniket Vishwasrao and others.
Partho Sengupta to make high quality Marathi film ‘Arunoday’
Marathi films are having a good time. More and more well known production houses from Hindi are coming forward to produce Marathi films. But now, well known director Partho Sengupta who shot into fame with his internationally acclaimed film ‘Hava Aane Do’, is now making a international standard Marathi film with two leading non Marathi artistes. One of them is Adil Hussain whom we saw in films like ‘Life of Pi’, ‘English Vinglish’ and latest released film ‘Lootera’ and the other is national award winning actress Tanishtha Chatterjee. Veteran actress Ashala Wabgaonkar will also be seen in special role in this film.
Highlight of this film is that the camera is handled by Joe Mark Ferier from France and the music is composed by Erric Aabecasis from Algeria. Dialogues of the film are written by Yogesh Vinayak Joshi. The film’s shooting shooting is now over and the post production work will take place in France. The film is produced by Rakesh Mehra with the support of 156 investors, who have raised 72 Thousand Dollars to make this film.
‘Duniyadari’ scores over bollywood films
The magic of ‘Duniyadari’ seems to have worked on audience; as this multi-starrer Marathi film has pulled full house in Mumbai. At PVR Goregaon, Oberoi Mall, Saturday 4.30 pm show was house full, with Sunday show also showing full house. Many people who had come to see this film at the theatre had to return home disappointed.
In comparison, the two Hindi films ‘D-day’ and ‘Ramaiya Vastavaiya’ released along with ‘Duniyadari’ were waiting for the audience to turn up for their shows in multiplexes. Isn’t that a clear indication that there is audience for Marathi cinema, provided the selection of artistes is perfect and the film maker understanding what the Marathi audience is looking for. Sanjay Jadhav must be the happiest person today, getting his birthday gift, two days later.
by Team Magzmumbai
Nana Patekar is all praise for Rajeev Patil’s ’72 Miles’
The occasion was the launch of Photo Biography of upcoming Marathi film ’72 Miles Ek Pravas’ on Wednesday evening, but no such copy of the same was distributed to the media persons. The hosts, however showed the first look of this film in presence of chief guest Nana Patekar, who was all praise for the film, having seen it at a special preview. He not only appreciated the efforts of the director Rajeev Patil but also praised Smita Tambe and child artiste Chinmay Sant, who has an important role to play in this film. One thing is certain that Smita has bagged a lifetime role in this film, which is evident from the first look.
Child actor Chinmay had earlier done two films ‘Taryanche Bait’ & ‘Jana Gana Mana’. With this film, he is all set to make hat trick of three successive films with prominent roles. Mr. Ramdasji Bhatkal of Popular Prakashan, who have published this photo biography, was also present on the occasion. He narrated about his association with the original story writer of this film ’72 Miles’. Mr. Rajeev Patil said that he was so impressed by the story that he decided to make a film, after meeting his friend, who had acquired the rights to make a film on this story. “after I gave my nod to direct this film, my friend contacted Ashwini Yardi, co-producer of this film; who along with Akshay Kumar agreed to produce this film,” he said.
’72 Miles Ek Pravas’ which will be distributed by Viacom 18, will be released all over Maharashtra on 9th August 2013. Mr. Rajesh Mujumdar, Director, Commercial & Syndication Viacom 18, was also present on the occasion. While speaking to Marathi Movie World, after the function, he said that their company was getting ready to present another Marathi film ‘Gangubai Non Matrik’ after the release of ’72 Miles’ . Mr. Sachin Yardi, Ashwini Yardi and Script writer Mr. Sanjay Patil were also present on the occasion besides the cast and crew of the film.
Chinmay to play Vasantrao Naik in Marathi Biopic ‘Mahanayak’
Known for his angry young man image in Marathi, Chinmay Mandlekar will now play a totally different character of former chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vansantrao Naik, whose birth centenary is being celebrated in Maharashtra this year. Made under the banner of Late Venutai Birkad Films International, this is the second film of the producers, who had earlier offered an award winning film ‘Debu’ on the life of Sant Gadge Maharaj.
On Saturday evening, the producers of this film Shatrughna Birkad and Baliram Rathod made official announcement of this film, at Kohinoor Hotel, Prabhadevi, in presence of hero of this film Chinmay Mandlekar, director of the film Nilesh Raosaheb Jalamkar, veteran actor Ravi Patvardhan, actor Bharat Ganeshpure, Ms. Meenakshi Jaiswal and Grandson of late Vasanrao Naik – Mr. Indraneil Manohar Naik.
Regular shooting of this film begins shortly and the makers intend to complete this film by end of December, this year. Mr. Tukaramji Birkad is the advisor of this film, with music and background music to be composed by Mandar Khare. Cinematography by Chandrakant Meher and art by Girish Kolapkar are other credits. To make Chinmay resemble Vasantrao Naik the makers have engaged famous make up artist Pradeep Premgirikar, who had done the prosthetic make up for Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Paa’.
While speaking on the occasion, Chinmay expressed his happiness, for getting selected to play the role of this ex chief Minister of Maharashtra, who was known for his 11 year successful rule, which changed the picture of Maharashtra with hybrid agricultural production. “It’s a big honour to play the role of a great leader of Maharashtra. I just kept looking at his photograph to find similarity with me and only thing I could notice were his eyebrows. But, when Mr. Pradeep Premgirikar did my make up to present my first look, I was simply amazed, with his work,” he concluded.
‘Duniyadari’ is about Dil, Dosti n Prestine Love story
Once addicted, you can’t restrict three things. i.e. Dil, Dosti n Duniyadari. Forthcoming Marathi film “Duniyadari” is an Eastman Color Love Story, which promises to sprinkle the colors of friendship n love from 19th July , across Maharashtra. It’s a much talked about film in Marathi Entertainment Industry.
Suitably tagged as an Eastman Color Love Story, ‘Duniyadari’ is set on the backdrop of 70’s and has relevance to youth of current generation. The film is inspired by a beautiful phase put across by eminent Marathi novelist late Shri Suhas Shirvalkar.
After the completion of the film shooting, Producer & Director Sanjay Jadhav came out with a fantastic concept of making 11 artists from Marathi Film Industry sing a song for this film. The catchy lyrics… Zindagi Zindagi… Doston Ki Duniyadari Mein Haseen Meri Zindagi…happened to be so good, that immediately Sanjay Jadhav came out with the novel idea of getting this friendship song sung by as many artist singers as he could. Above all they sang without any remuneration as they had strong liking to the feel of the song & enjoyed singing it.
Highlight of this film is that it is for the first time that a title song has been sung by 11 leading artists namely: Sachin Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sumit Raghavan, Sunil Barve, Prasad Oak, Kedar shinde, Pandharinath Kambli, Siddhartha Jadhav, Vaibhav Mangle, Ankush Chaudhari and Swapnil Joshi, who have rendered their voice for recording this song of ‘Duniyadari’.
The music for this song ‘Zindagi Zindagi’… song has been composed by ‘SAY band’ and lyrics penned by Sachin Pathak alias ‘Yo’ of the same SAY band. A perfect blend of Marathi and Hindi words have been mixed well in the lyrical composition of this song. The music will be released by Nanubhai Jaisi of “Video Palace”. The film’s star cast comprises of Ankush Chaudhari, Swapnil Joshi, Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, Urmila Kanetkar, Richa Pariyalli, Varsha Usgaonkar, Uday Tikekar, Sushant Shelar & Uday Sabnis. It’s a dream project of Sanjay Jadhav under banner Dreaming Twenty Four Seven and is presented by ZEE Talkies n Video Palace,with distribution by ESSEL VISION PVT LTD.
‘Honaar Suun Mee Hya Gharachi’ to replace Unch Maza Zoka
Zee Marathi’s extremely successful show ‘Unch Maza Zoka’ comes to an end on 14th July, while marking the beginning of a fresh & unique story ‘Honaar Suun Me Hya Gharachi’ from Monday 15th July 2013. .
Marriage brings in a lot of hope, excitement, happiness, to every girl. She keeps herself mentally prepared for little challenges and conflicts that she would face from her mother-in-law and other members of the new family. Actually, she makes adjustments and makes her way into the family, following a different lifestyle. But, what if she is to be blessed with six mothers-in-law……and more so all with distinct and widely opposing natures.
This new serial is a story of a simple yet charismatic girl Janhavi who gets married into a home where she finds not 1 but 6 mothers-in-law. Her husband Sreerang, dotes on each of these six women as they are his centre of being. It is then Janhavi’s quest of winning over these very distinct women with her love and kindness. The show espouses the value, that with a large heart one can find happiness in every situation.
These important characters have been played by some of the most renowned faces in Marathi acting fraternity: Rohini Hattangadi, Suhita Thatte, Supriya Pathare, Leena Bhagwat, Poornima Talwalkar & Smita Saravde; who will be playing the roles of six mothers-in-law and Janhavi is essayed by talented Tejashree Pradhan with Shashank Ketkar playing the role of Sreerang.
This so called light entertainer family drama on conventional relationships of every household will be aired on on Zee Marathi from 15th Julyevery Monday to Saturday at 8:00 PM.
Mirah entertainment announce their next Marathi film ‘Popat’
Mirah Entertainment is a big name in Film entertainment, having produced, co-produced, edited and distributed many Hollywood, Bollywood and regional films. On 1st February they released their second Marathi film ‘Premachi Goshta’, which received an overwhelming response. To celebrate the success of this film, they had hosted a party in Mumbai on Wednesday evening.
On this happy occasion, director Satish Rajwade made announcement of their next film ‘Popat’ with almost the same team comprising of Atul kulkarni in the lead and writer Chinmay kelkar and favourite playback singers like Swapnil Bandodkar, Bela shende,Prasanjit and Maithili Panse Joshi.
The three youngsters Amey Wagh, Siddharth Menon and ketan Pawar introduced the artistes present and also narrated their experience, while working in this film. The film also stars Anita Date, Neha Shitole and Megha Ghadge. Cinematography by Bhaskar Samla , Choreography by Phulwa khamkar, editing by Rajesh Rao and Music by Avinash Vishwajeet are other credits. This film is due for release on 23 rd August 2013.
While speaking on the occasion, director Satish Rajwade expressed satisfaction about the film’s timely schedule and thanked Mr. Amit Bhanushali of Mirah Entertainment for the finest support extended to him during the making of this film for the past five months. The actual shooting of this film took only 30 days at a stretch in kolhapur.
The first look of the film will be disclosed on 23rd July; but few clippings from the film to introduce the main artistes were shown on this occasion.Almost all the artistes and crew members of the film were present, except Megha Ghadge, who is now days busy leading one of the teams of Apsaras in the ongoing TV show Ekapeksha Ek'; but ‘Tu Tithe Mee’ TV serial fame Neha Shitole invited all the attention with her mod looks in western outfits. The event was well organised by Vaibhav Patil and his PR team at the new venue .