‘Zee Gaurav 2013′ – nominations announced
The nominations for the most prestigious Zee Gauravawards, have been announced. In a star studded ceremony hall at Hotel Lalit, Andheri, the announcements were made in different categories, besides releasing the Zee calendar , for paying tributes to the great Marathi stars, on the occasion of 100 years of Indian cinema.
Zee Gaurav, is in its 14th year and has received tremendous support and respect from the Marathi entertainment industry. It has brought back competition and encouraged brilliance and talent in the Marathi industry since its establishment.
This year, Zee Gaurav has announced nominations to the prominent and talented personalities for outstanding performance from 21 categories in films, 12 categories in commercial plays and 9 categories in experimental plays. The winners for the esteemed titles for Zee Gaurav will be announced in the glorious, grandeur Zee Gaurav event, which is to be held on Friday, March 8, 2013@ Shahaji Raje Krida Sankul, Andheri.
Mr. Swanand Kirkire, Raghuveer Kulkarni and Harish Joshi were the judges for the film section. In the Commercial Marathi plays section Suhas Joshi, Ravindra Divekar and Vivek Lagoo were the judges; while Swati Chitnis, Dr.Shirish Athavale and Praveen Bhole acted as judges for experimental plays section.
The list of nominations for some of the important categories are as follows:
Best Film: Kaksparsha, Aayna ka Baayna, Sanhita, Tukaram & Balak Palak.
Best Director: Chandrakant Kulkarni, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sumitra Bhave- Sunil Sukhtankar, Samit Kakkad & Ravi Jadhav
Best actor: Vikram Gokhale( Anumati), Sachin Khedekar( Kaksparsha), Jitendra Joshi( Tukaram), Tushar dalvi( Shyamche Vadil), Girish Kulkarni (Masala ).
Best actress: Amruta Subhash ( Masala), Renuka Daftardar ( Sanhita),Priya Bapat( Kaksparsha),Supriya Vinod( Investment),Veena Jamkar ( Kutumb).
Best Supporting Actor: Vijay Kadam( Balak Palak),Hrishikesh Joshi( Masala), Sanjay Khapre( Kaksparsha).
Best Supporting actress: Medha Manjrekar ( kaksparsha), Hemangi kavi( Pipani),Savita Malpekar ( Kaksparsha).
Aniruddha Potdar, Ratnakar Matkari& Usha Datar find their names in the nominations for Best story, while Girish Joshi, Kshitij Zarapkar, Ganesh Pandit-amber Hadap and Ravi Jadhav find their names in the nominations for best screenplay. In the best dialogues category, Sanjay pawar’s name is added to the list of screenplay writers, excluding Kshitij Zarapkar. There will be competition among Sanjay Memane, Sanjay Jadhav & Mahesh Limaye for best Cinematographer’s award. In the best music category, Ashok Patki- Avadhoot Gupte together will pose challenge for kaiushal Inamdar and Vishal shekhar.
In the singers category, Suresh Wadkar, Aniruddha Joshi , Shekhar Ravjivani, Hamsika Aiyer,Rajashree Pathak, Urmila Dhangar and Kalyani Salunke find their names among the nominees. In the lyrics section Kishore Kadam, N.D.Mahanor and Dasu Vaidya will fight for the award. In the experimental plays, the nominees are Alibaba Aani Chalis Chor, Silent Scheme, Chitragoshti, Gharbar and Gayab Geet. While in the Professional Drama section,there will be competition among ‘Tom Aani Jerry’, ‘Gandhi Aadva Yeto’,’Shivaji Undergroun in Bhimnagar Mohalla’,’Sagale Ubhe Aahet’ and ‘Bechaki’.
Now, all eyes on the main ceremony to be held on 8th March 2013. Till then, Marathi Movie world wishes to all production houses, directors and artistes.
Zee talkies present Calendar on 100 years of Indian Cinema
Marathi Cinema has always touched the hearts of the audiences. It has proved to be an inspiration to the sensible audience and has filled colours in the lives of commoners. It has revealed several shades of Marathi culture and so it is considered as the ‘Maha Cinema’ not only to Maharashtra but for the entire globe.
To promote this ‘Maha Cinema’ in every household, a 24 hour Marathi movie channel ‘Zee Talkies’ was launched on 25th August, 2007. Zee Talkies has always tried its best to serve the platter of sheer entertainment with the line-up of interesting films for the audience. Not only this, but in last five years, Zee Talkies has also presented 14 films which have changed the face of Marathi cinema. To continue with the legacy of the pride of Marathi Cinema and mark the ‘100 years of Indian Cinema’, Zee Talkies is all set to present a pleasant gift to its audience and the industry.
As a tribute to the contribution of the legends to Marathi Cinema, Zee Talkies is coming up with an attractive calendar. Bharat Jadhav, Makarand Anaspure, Ankush Chaudhary, Subodh Bhave, Sanjay Narvekar, Mukta Barve, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sai Tamhankar, Sonalee Kulkarni, Siddharth Jadhav, Urmila Kanetkar, and Upendra Limaye along with Zee Talkies will honour Durga Khote, Shanta Apte, Chandrakant Mandare, Dada Kondke, Raja Gosavi, Dr, Kashinath Ghanekar, Arun Sarnaik, Jayashri Gadkar, Smita Patil, Ranjana and Lakshmikant Berde. The photographs have been captured by Bharat Pawar and will be revealed in upcoming Zee Gaurav Nominations eve which is held on Friday, 15th Feb 2013 amidst the veterans from the Marathi Entertainment Industry
‘Shejari Shejari Pakke Shejari’ on Zee Marathi from 27th Feb
At a time when the dispute of about birthplace and workplace is being debated, Zee Marathi comes up with an entertaining theme in the form of a new serial ‘Shejari Shejari Pakke Shejari’, which will be aired from 27th February 2013 at 9.30 pm. The subject of this humour filled entertainer revolves around a typical Punekar and son of soil B.L.Pathak and a Hindi speaking migrant from Uttar Pradesh B.L.Pathak, who live in neighbourhood.
Living under one roof, these two people have different culture and attitude, which sparks humour. Two leading comedians from Marathi entertainment industry Anand Ingale and Vaibhav Mangale play parallel roles in this serial.
After ‘Guntata Hriday Hey’ and ‘Eka Lagnachi Doosari Goshta’, this is a new offering from ‘Indian Magic Eye’. Directed by Vinod lavekar and Mangesh kanthale, the other artistes of this serial comprise of Vishakha Subhedar, Sulekha Talwalkar, Vijay kadam, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Mandar Kulkarni and Shivani Rangole.
New Marathi film ‘Yodha’s music released
Music of new Marathi film ‘Yodha’ was released in Pune recently, in presence of entire unit of the film and was well attended by many dignitaries from social and Politicial field. The film passes a social message about the need to educate today’s children with proper values, which would help to create good citizens of tomorrow.
Produced by Machchaindra Dhumal and Vijay Chaudhary and directed by Susheela Prasad, the film’s music is composed by Omkar kelkar with camera work by Chandrashekhar Aiyer. Film’s star cast comprises of Saurabh Gokhale , Sharmishta Raut, Nagesh Bhosale, Devendra Bhagat, Shivangi Valvekar, Priya Berde, Anvay Bendre,Sunil Godbole, Poorva Barve & Atharva kane. The film is due for release all over Maharashtra soon.
JMDB all set to inspire Marathi audience on Valentine’s Day
Love cannot be compartmentalized in a religion or a caste. Avadhoot Gupte’s New Marathi film ‘Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bathinda’ is about a bold Marathi youth Sayaji Nimbalkar falling in love with a stunningly beautiful Punjabi kudi Jaspinder Kaur. Young Sayaji sets up a roadside food-joint in Punjab. It is at his hotel both Sayaji and Jaspinder fall in love with each other, at the first sight. The film is all set to release on the ‘Valentine’s Day’.
The film stars a fresh new pair of Abhijit Khandkekar and Prarthana Behere , who are making their entry on the silver screen through this film. The film is jointly produced by Atul Kamble and Avadhut Gupte. Though Avadhoot Gupte has directed this film, he has offered the responsibility of music direction to Nilesh Moharir.
Along with the fresh pair of Abhijit Khandkekar and Prarthana Behre, this film includes other popular artistes like Vikram Gokhale, Punit Issar, Shuhangi Latkar, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Varun Vij, Monika Dabade, Ganesh Myekar and Manreet Kaur. The film has been shot at a variety of scenic locations in Punjab as well as at Saswad, Jadhavgad and the surrounding areas. With able cinematography of Rahul Jadhav, the film has been edited by Imran Mahadik-Faizal Mahadik. Art direction is by Shailesh Mahadik, Vijay Giri and Choreography is by Umesh Jadhav, Sujit Kumar, Siddhesh Dalavi.
New album ‘Dhundeet Mee’ for Valentines’ day
Mangesh Chavan has released his new album ‘Dhundeet Mee’ on the occasion of forthcoming ‘Valentines day’. This album has a collection of 9 romantic songs, composed by 9 different lyrics on the music of 9 different music directors like Nilesh Moharir, Abhijit Rane, Bhagwant Narvekar, Sachin Malap, Sudhanshu, Mangesh Madgaonkar, Vikrant Warde, & Kishore Mohite.
The concept of this album , which is in audio as well in video format, is designed by Sonali Joshi, offering different shades of love. Besides Mangesh Chavan, two other artistes Sanjaya Shejwal and Pranoti kajrekar have taken part in the video album, which is presented by Universal Music and Chaitrali Arts. The video has been shot around Alibaug at picturesque locations.
‘Ashach Eka Betavar’ all set to reveal the mystery
Some call it a magical city, while others call it a dream city. It is from this wonder city, nine men and women from cross section of the society, proceed to a common destination; which is a bungalow located on an inhabited island. There is a mystery behind their visit, which is linked to their past life. Each night spent by them together, gives birth to a frightening event.
This stunning mystery in the screenplay has been presented in a cinematic format through the upcoming Marathi feature film ‘Ashach Eka Betavar’ , which is produced by Leena Nandgaonkar, Javed Pathan & Diwakar Sawant under the banner of Surshti Films. Directed by Sanju Hinge, the ad film maker, this will be a debut film, which also happens to be the debut of Leena Nandgaonkar as a producer. Leena is a former stage and Marathi film actress.
The film has been shot at the most suited location off Alibaug and offers suspense filled action based on the world famous fiction of Agatha Christie. Starring Ankush Choudhary, Madhura Velankar, Sai Tamhankar, Yatin karyekar, Sharad Ponkshe, Sanjay Mone, Mangesh Desai, Kamlesh Sawant and Poonam Jadhav, the film is all set to reveal the mystery on 8th February 2013.
Varsha Bhave’s Kalangan to present ‘Shatabdi Express’
For the past 15 years through her musical programme ‘Kalangan’, Varsha Bhave has been offering new talents in music and dance. This year, she has planned to offer this programme with a concept of ‘Shatabdi Express’ to pay tributes to all those singers, who have contributed to the Indian film industry for the past 100 years. This being the centenary year of Indian film industry, the programme will have special significance.
On the 9th February 2013, at 8 pm, the programme begins at Swatantryaveer Savarkar Auditorium, Shivaji Park, when music and dance shows based on songs up to the period 1970 will be presented and on 10th February 2013 from 3.45 pm onwards, it will be presentation based on the era post 1970 till date.
Prominent singer Dr. Nehha Rajpal will lead the team singers, comprising of the winners of Sa Re ga ma 40+ winners, Little Champ winners and other upcoming singers and dancers. About 60 singers, 10 musicians, 8 dancers and the same number of anchors will present this unique
Varsha Bhave’s Kalangan to present ‘Shatabdi Express’
For the past 15 years through her musical programme ‘kalangan’, Varsha Bhave has been offering new talents in music and dance. This year, she has planned to offer this programme with a concept of ‘Shatabdi Express’ to pay tributes to all those singers, who have contributed to the Indian film industry for the past 100 years. This being the centenary year of Indian film industry, the programme will have special significance.
On the 9th February 2013, at 8 pm, the programme begins at Swatantryaveer Savarkar Auditorium, Shivaji Park, when music and dance shows based on songs up to the period 1970 will be presented and on 10th February 2013 from 3.45 pm onwards, it will be presentation based on the era post 1970 till date.
Prominent singer Dr. Neha Rajpal will lead the team singers, comprising of the winners of Sa Re ga ma 40+ winners, Little Champ winners and other upcoming singers and dancers. About 60 singers, 10 musicians, 8 dancers and the same number of anchors will present this unique
New Marathi film ‘Relation.. Naate’ launched with song recording
Mauli productions’ new Marathi film ‘Relation. ek na Umajalele Naate’ was launched with a song recording at Ajivasan studios, in Mumbai. Directed by Deepak Kadam, the film talks about the emotional binding between a father and his daughter. This is the 11th film of the director, who has tried to offer something new, through the script of this film, which talks about an orphaned girl Sai, who at the age of 16, meets her biological parents.
The film stars newcomer Priyanka Dnyanlaxmi, who has also written some of the dialogues of this film. In this film Ajinkya Deo plays the lead role, in the company of other renowned artistes like Nishigandha wad, Pramod Pawar, Arun Nalawade and others. The film’s shooting begins in Konkan from last week of February 2013.