अजरामर मराठी नाटक ‘वस्त्रहरण’ झी मराठीवर
गेल्या काही वर्षांपासून जुन्या मराठी नाटकांना नव्याने रंगमंचावर आणण्याचे प्रयोग होत आहेत. जुने नाटक नवीन कलाकारांना घेऊन, ते प्रेक्षकांपुढे मांडण्यात येत आहेत. आणि त्यातल्या काही नाटकांना प्रेकशकाचा चांगला प्रतिसादही मिळतोय, त्या निमित्ताने मराठीतील दिग्गजांची जुनी नाटके आजच्या प्रेक्षकांपर्यंत पोहचत आहेत. त्यातलचे एक नाटक म्हणजे ‘वस्त्रहरण’ मराठी नाटकांच्या इतिहासातलं एक मानाचं पान…. मराठी मानाचा मानबिंदू ….. मराठी रसिकांच्याच नव्हे तर मराठी कलावंतांच्याही जिव्हाळ्याचा खास विषय असलेलं…. मराठी रंगभूमीवरचं एक देदीप्यमान भरजरी लेणं…. अवतरणार आहे, येत्या रविवारी २८ एप्रिलला दुपारी १ वाजता आणि सायं. ७ वाजता महाराष्ट्राच्या लाडक्या वाहिनीवर अर्थात झी मराठीवर !
१६ फेब्रुवारी १९८० या दिवशी खग्रास ग्रहणाच्या मुहूर्तावर मच्छिंद्र कांबळी या कलावंतांनं आपलं स्वप्न रंगमंच्यावर आणलं. भद्रकाली प्रॉडक्शन्सच्या ‘वस्त्रहरण’ मालवणी भाषेतल्या पहिल्यावहिल्या नाटकाचा रंगमंच्यावर उदय झाला. महाभारतातील द्रौपदी वस्त्रहरणावर आधारित या फार्सिकल नाटकात तात्या सरपंचाच्या भूमिकेतील मच्छिंद्र कांबळी वगळता कुणीही कलाकार नावाजलेला नव्हता. मात्र या अदभुत फार्सला रसिकांनी उदंड प्रतिसाद दिला आणि ‘वस्त्रहरण’ च्या पदरी भरपूर दान टाकले. या नाटकाचे धुवांधार प्रयोग सुरु झाले. अल्पावधीत या नाटकाने १०० चा आकडा ओलांडला आणि १७५ व्या प्रयोगाला महाराष्ट्राचे लाडके साहित्यिक पु. ल. देशपांडे यांनी खास उपस्थिती लावली. पु. ल. नि या नाटकाचे वारेमाप कौतुक केले आणि ‘वस्त्रहरण’ ची गाडी भरधाव वेगाने धावू लागली.
यानंतर ‘वस्त्रहरण’ च्या प्रयोगाचा दौरा निर्माते दिग्दर्शक मच्छिंद्र कांबळी यांनी लंडनला आखला लंडनच्या या दौऱ्यात दोन प्रयोगासाठी त्यावेळचे मराठी रंगभूमीवरचे अनभिषिक्त सम्राट डॉ. काशिनाथ घाणेकर यांनी तयारी दर्शविली. गाणकोकिळा लता मंगेशकर या प्रयोगाच्या वेळी विशेष अतिथी म्हणून उपस्थित होत्या. लंडन दौऱ्याची जय्यत तयारी झाली आणि ‘वस्त्रहरण’ मधल्या अनेक कलाकारांना व्हिसा मिळणे कठीण झाले. तेव्हा बाळासाहेब ठाकरे मध्यस्थी करून या सर्व कलाकारांच्या व्हिसासाठी प्रयत्न केले आणि ‘वस्त्रहरण’ परदेशात पोहचले. परदेशातही रसिकांनी या नाटकाला अक्षरश: डोक्यावर घेतले. ‘वस्त्रहरण’ हे पुढे हज्जारो प्रयोगांचे मनोरे रचले. वस्त्रहरण नाटकाच्या लोकप्रियतेचे अनेक आघाडीच्या कलाकारांनाही अप्रूप वाटत रहिले. या नाटकात आपणही असावे, अशी अनेकांना उत्कंठा असे म्हणूनच वस्त्रहरणाच्या आठशेव्या आणि हजाराव्या प्रयोगात मच्छिंद्र कांबळी यांनी नाना पाटेकर (भीम), सचिन पिळगावकर (विदूर), अशोक सराफ (धर्म), लक्ष्मीकांत बेर्डे, मास्टर भगवानदादा सतीश पुळेकर यांसारख्या कलाकारांना एकत्र झळकावण्याचा अनोखा विक्रम केला. ‘वस्त्रहरण’ ने असे अनेक आगळे वेगळे विक्रम नोंदवले.
या अजरामर नाटकाने मालवणी भाषेचा झेंडा विविध देशात फडकवला. मराठी रसिकांना मालवणीची खास गोडी लावली आणि मालवणी नाटकाचा ओघ सातत्याने मराठी रंगमाच्यावर सुरु ठेवला परंतु दुर्देवाने ‘वस्त्रहरण’ ची यशाची घोडदौड सुरु असतांना या नाटकाचे सर्वेसर्वा मच्छिंद्र कांबळी यांनी कायमची एक्झिट घेतली. मात्र त्यांच्या पश्चात त्यांचे चिरंजीव प्रसाद कांबळी यांनी या नाटकाच्या पाच हजाराव्या प्रयोगाचे मछिंद्र कांबळी यांचे स्वप्न मराठी चित्रपट आणि नाट्य वर्तुळातील प्रसिद्ध कलावंताना घेऊन पूर्ण केले. भरत जाधव, मकरंद अनासपुरे, प्रशांत दामले, संजय नार्वेकर, सिद्धार्थ जाधव, जितेंद्र जोशी, पंढरीनाथ कांबळे यांसारख्या कलावंकानी ‘वस्त्रहरण’ चा ५००० वा प्रयोग तितकाच गाजवला. मालवणी अभिनय सम्राट मछिंद्र कांबळी यांनी मराठी रंगभूमीला दिलेलं हे जरतारी लेणं झी मराठी येत्या रविवारी २८ एप्रिलला दुपारी १ वाजता आणि सायं ७ वाजता रसिकांच्या भेटीला आणत आहे.
Grand launch of ‘Bharat Jadhav Entertainment’
On Sunday evening at ITC Grand Central, Parel, Mumbai the occasion was the Grand launch of Bharat Jadhav Entertainment, the film production company of Bharat Jadhav in partnership with Vikas Kore from Australia, who is the Managing Director of this company. Being an associate media partner, PRO Ganesh Gargote had ensured the attendance of maximum media persons, including IBN Lokmat Editor Nikhil Wagle and Ad Guru Bharat Dabholkar.
After Sunil Barve briefed about the progress of Bharat Jadhav with the help of internationally acclaimed sand artist Rahul Arya, who simultaneously designed the sequence of events in Bharat’s life. An entertaining dance performance was presented by Siddharth Jadhav and Prachi Cheulkar, dancing on Bharat’s popular film songs. The main ceremony began when Bharat himself walked towards all those who had helped him in his career. He began with Jaywant Wadkar followed by Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Kiran Shantaram, Bala Nandgaonkar, Anjan Shrivastav, Nikhil Wagle, his partner Vikas Kore and finally requested chief guest Mr. Raj Thackeray to release the logo of his company.
Mr. Raj Thackeray, while speaking on the occasion, said that he was surprised to find a simple person like Bharat in the field of glamour. “Some people pretend to be simple in this field; but, he is really simple. I am sure this simplicity, he has acquired through his parents,” he said. He also wished his wife, for being part of the success of her husband. Finally, he wished Bharat to grow his business not only in Maharashtra but to go worldwide.
While thanking each and every important person, who had contributed to his success, Bharat after introducing his managing partner Vikas Kore, recalled his childhood days in the chawl in the compound of Rajkamal Studious and thanked the Shantaram family, with whom his father worked initially. He specifically mentioned as to why he had selected the venue of ITC.”I spent my childhood in this area and later became an actor living in this area. Therefore, Parel had a special significance to launch this company.” he said. Mr. Kiran Shantaram and Mr. Nikhil Wagle also showered praise on Bharat and wished him a grand success.
Many important dignitaries from different fields and artistes from Marathi film industry were present to wish Bharat on this occasion, besides his close associates and co stars like Ankush Choudhary, Makarand Anaspure, Ashok Hande, Asavari Joshi and Kedar Shinde. Surprisingly, Bharat’s favourite co star Kranti Redkar could not spotted during this function.
Maitrya Group offer their first film ‘Tapaal’
Maitreya Mass Media, which is a part of Maitreya Group, have launched their first Marathi film ‘ Tapaal’ with muhurat shooting at Junner near Pune. On this occasion lead actors Milind Gunaji and Nandu Madhav took part in the initial shooting;in presence of writer Mangesh Hadavale( ‘ Tingya’ fame), cinematographer Laxman Utekar, executive producer Anant Bhuwad and president and managing director of Maitreya group Ms. Varsha Satpalkar. The film is being directed by Cinematographer Laxman Utekar.
According to writer Mangesh Hadavale, the story of the film revolves around a Postman and a boy from the village Ranga. During the muhurat of this film Ms. Varsha Satpalkar, distributed water storage cans and saplings to 100 villagers, as part of her social commitment.
‘Taani’ all set to release on 17th May
Actor- Screenwriter turned director Sanjeev Kolte is all set to release his film ‘Taani’ on 17th May 2013. Made under the banner of V. Patke films, the film is produced by Vandana Patke Thakur & Ajay Thakur. The first look of the film was released recently.
The film is based on the life of a cycle rickshaw driver, who works hard to educate his daughter, who is appearing for her 10th exams. The daughter, who is well aware of the hardships put in by her parents, tries to fulfil their dreams.
The story of the film is penned by Gayatri Kolte and director Sanjeev Kolte has taken care of screenplay and dialogues. Arun Nalwade and Ketaki Mategaonkar play the important roles of father and daughter in this film, which is filled with emotions. In the supporting cast, there are artistes like Dr. Vilas Ujavane, Devendra Dodke, Vatsala Polkamwar, Madhu Joshi, Madan Gadkari ,Geeta Kolte and vedika vairgade. Dr. Girish Oak and Ila Bhate will be seen in special appearance in this film. Music of this film is by Praveen Kunvar.
‘Postcard’ to present Postman’s interaction with people
Today, with the advancement of technology in the busy lifestyle, the role of a Postman is not considered very important. But, in the era of 60s a Postman played a very important role in the lives of people. Producer Vinay Ganu and director Gajendra Ahire are presenting such interactions of a Postman with different people and their families, through their latest film ‘Postcard’.
The film stars Girish Kulkarni, Subodh Bhave, Saie Tamhankar, Radhika Apte, Kishore Kadam, Hemangi Kavi, Vaibhav Mangale & Suhita Thatte. Incidentally, director Gajendra Ahire’s film ‘Anumat’ which has won best actor’s award at the national Film awards; is yet to be released, but he has already began shooting of this new film; which will be released around August 2013.
Chintoo 2′ comes with an offering for children this summer
Riding the success wave of the first edition of ‘Chintoo’, city based production house Indian Magic Eye Motion Pictures is bringing the sequel of this film. ‘Chintoo 2 – Khajinyachi Chittarkatha’. The film will hit the cinema halls across the state on April 19th 2013, to entertain children this summer. Incidentally, this film will also be the first children’s film to get a sequel. Chintoo was also the first successful attempt of transforming a mischievous character ‘Chintoo’ from a comic strip to a full length live action film.
The film is directed by Shrirang Godbole, Chairman of Indian Magic Eye Motion Pictures and produced by Abhay Gadgil and Hrishikesh Deshpande. Actress Vibhavari Deshpande plays mother of Chintoo in this film, besides writing the screenplay and story of the film. Satish Alekar, Charuhas Pandit and Prabhakar Wadekar are the creators of comic strip Chintoo .
Last time it was about getting the lost cricket ground back for play. This time Chintoo is going for an adventure camp this season and his miraculous adventuresome journey unfolds through various interesting and entertaining happenings with a message to take back in this sequel. Highlights of the film are the spectacular sets created by internationally acclaimed art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai and various special effects to enhance the overall quality of the film.
Music of the film has been composed by Dr. Salil Kulkarni on the lyrics of Sandeep Khare. VFX (Visual Effects) are created by Anuj Deshpande. Pune lad Shubhankar Atre will once again play the lead character of ‘Chintoo’ in the film. Satish Alekar, Nagesh Bhosale, Subodh Bhave and Vibhavari Deshpande are key members of the star cast of ‘Chintoo 2- Khajinyachi Chittarkatha’.
It’s back to comedy coming Friday
After beginning the new year 2013 with some path breaking films, Marathi films seem to be coming back to their traditional track of comedy. On coming Friday i.e 5th April 2013, two comedy films have lined up for release in Maharashtra.
Makarand Anaspure starrer ‘Dankyvar Danka’ produced by Meghraj Bhosale, Uttamrao Joshi , Subhash Pardeshi and directed by kanchan Nayak, clearly suggests its theme through the title of the film, which also star Sandeep Pathak,Suvarna kale, Ashwini Ekbote,Sayali Marathe and Praveen Tarde.
Vishal Inamdar’s film ‘Sanshaykallol’ also revolves around two young couples, based on a comedy theme; arising out of misunderstandings .The film is doing a lot of promotion on Marathi TV channels. But, it remains to be seen, how many people actually turn up at the theatres.
Besides the four main stars – Ankush Choudhary, Pushkar Jog , Gauri Nigudkar and Mrunmayee Deshpande, the film has a strong supporting cast comprising of Kshiti Jog, Omkar Govardhan, Reema Lagoo, Vijay Patwardhan, Sulekha Talwalkar,Shivraj Deshmukh, Shubhangi Damle, Shripad Joshi, Ashutosh Wadekar & Nikhil Nerurkar. Four more artistes will also be making guest appearance in this film. They are Pooja Sawant, Abhijeet Satam, Rajesh Kolan and Siddharth Chandekar.
Nominations announced for Sanskruti Kala Darpan awards
President of Sanskruti Kala Darpan had a great day on Thursday evening, as it was his birthday and also announcement of nominations for the prestigious Sanskriti kala darpan awards for the thirteenth year in succession. After the birthday boy announced the nominations in different categories, Ms. Archana Nevrekar, Vice president of Sankruti Kala Darpan announced that this year they decided to cut down on unnecessary expenditures. “We have decided to use this saved money amounting to around Rs. 11 lakhs by helping the people in drought affected area of Maharashtra. But, there will be no cut on the prize money to be given to the individual winners and production houses,” she stated.
While answering to the queries raised by media persons, related to distribution of aid; Mr. Pramod Pawar, actor and committee member of Sanskriti Kala Darpan, said that they propose to adopt a village and distribute free seeds to all the farmers living in that village to enable them to take the next crop. Those present on the dais were Pradeep Kabre, Neelakanti Patekar, Smita Jayakar , Anjali Nevrekar, Chandrashekhar Sandwe, Pramod Pawar, Prajakta Kulkarni Dighe, Jayadevi, Sheetal Kardekar & Amruta Rao; who are associated with Sanskruti Kala Darpan committee. Those who joined later were Rekha Sahay, Sharad Ponkshe & Kanchan Adhikari. The actual awards ceremony is likely to be held around 15- 20 April 2013.
The nominations declared in the important categories of three different sections are as follows:
Film’s Section –
Best film: 1) Touring Talkies 2) Dhag 3) B.P. 4) Investment 5) Tukaram
Best Direction: Shivaji Lotan Patil ( Dhag), 2) Gajendra Ahire( Touring talkies) 3) Ratnakar Matkari 4) Ravi Jadhav ( B.P.), 5) Sameet kakkad ( Aayna Ka Bayana )
Best actor: Tushar Dalvi ( Investment),2) Sachin Khedekar ( Aayna Ka Bayana) , 3) Jitendra Joshi ( Tukaram), 4) Chinmay Mandlekar ( Vijay Aso), 5) Ravi kale ( Shoor Aamhi Sardar) .
Best actress: 1)Usha jadhav ( Dhag), 2) Trupti Bhoir( Touring Talkies), 3) Supriya Vinod ( Investment), 4) Radhika Bapat, 5) Pratiksha Lonkar (Mokala Shwaas )
Commercial drama:
Best Play : 1) Proposal , 2) Bechaki 3) Maayleki 4) Eka Kshanat! 5) Vaishali Cottage
Best direction: 1) Kumar Sohani ( maayleki), 2) Mangesh kadam ( Vaishali Cottage), 3) Chinmay Mandlekar( Bechaki) 4) Rajan Tamhane ( Proposal) 5) Sharad Ponkshe( Eka Kshanat) .
Best actor: Prasad Oak ( Bechaki), Sharad Ponkshe( Eka Kshanat) 3) Ashish Pawar ( Khall khatak) 4) Mohan Joshi ( Sukhant) 5) Anshuman Vichare ( Mansa Mansa Hup).
Best actress : Amita khopkar ( Vaishali Cottage), 2) Ashwini Ekbote ( Eka Kshanat), 3) Sukanya kulkarni Mone( Fami;ly Drama), Anupama Takmoghe( Time Please) , 5) Sharmishta Raut Nipankar ( Maayleki)
TV serials :
Best Serial : 1) kalay Tasmay Namha( E TV) 2)Pudhacha Paul ( Star Pravah) 3) Gunda Purush Dev ( ETV) ,Ek Mohor Abol ( ETV), 5) Devyani ( Star Pravah).
Best actor : 1) Sangram Salvi( Devyani) 2) Mohan Joshi( GPD) 3) Suni Barve( EMA) 4) Bal Dhuri ( Bandishala)
Best actress: 1) Tejaswini Pandit ( KTN), 2) Shivani Surve( Devyani), 3) ketaki Chitale ( Ambat Goad), 4) Harshada Khanvikar ( P.P.) , 5) Khushbu Tawde( EMA).
Actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar assaulted during Holi
He went to make an appeal to stop wastage of water used as showers during Holi celebrations at the neighbouring society at Versova, Mumbai; but, was assaulted by the participants, who also abused him. It may be recalled that the Government of Maharashtra and Mumbai Police had appealed to the people of Mumbai, to celebrate dry Holi this year, instead of wasting the precious water, in view of the ongoing drought situation the state. This incident marred the spirit of Holi in the city.
Some of the citizens responded very well, including some office bearers of the societies and clubs; who preferred to have celebrations with dry colours. Even the Governor of Maharashtra and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar had appealed to Mumbai people not to use water during this year’s Holi. In fact, artistes from the Marathi Film industry were in the forefront to spread the campaign Dry Holi and set the precedent by playing this year’s Holi with Dry colours at their community celebrations at Jogeshwari.
ABP Majha Channel, which had taken the initiative for spreading this message, requested many artistes from Marathi entertainment industry to spread this message through their channel. This appeal did receive a very good response at places like Dadar, Girgaon, Parel, Thane, Mulund, Goregaon and Borivali. Even some of the societies in posh areas like Khar, Bandra,Juhu and Powai, who have formed ALM’s in their areas came forward to observe Dry Holi. But, some of the societies in areas like kandivali and Versova seemed to have ignored this appeal made in public interest. Marathi Movie World, strongly condemns this attack on the senior actor.
ABMNP, Borivali celebrate Jagtik Rangabhoomi Din
On the occasion of World theatre Day(Jagatik Rangabhoomi Din), Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natyaparishad, Borivali Branch organised a classical singing competition at their premises at Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium on Wednesday evening. 33 singers coming from far off places like Vashi, Thane, kalian & Dombivali took part in the preliminary round; which went on throughout the evening. The eight short listed singers, were then given an opportunity to participate in the final round in the Mini auditorium, late in the evening.
Mr. Suhas Kamat organised the show, under the auspices of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, Borivali Branch. Mr. Pradeep kabre , president of Borivali Branch of ABMNP, was personally present along with other newly elected office bearers. Mr. Mohan Marathe, Aparna Aparajit and Dnyanesh Pendharkar played the role of Judges, to declare the winners.
The consolation prizes were given to Saurabh Vakhare and Seema Tade, while the first three winners were as follows: 1) Gautami Chiplunkar 2) Suren Pandit and 3) Swapnil Paranjape.