‘Anumati’ inviting attention before official release
Before its official release,new Marathi film ‘Anumati’ directed by Gajendra Ahire has been inviting attention from critics at different international film festivals. Recently, at Kolhapur International Film Festival, the film won the best direction award. Now, the film has been selected for screening at the Pune International film festival, which is the most prestigious event.
The film stars Vikram Gokhale, Neena Kulkarni, Reema Lagoo, Subodh Bhave, Anand Abhyankar, Neha Pendse, Sai Tamhankar and Kishore kadam. The film’s cinematography is handled by Govind Nihalani. About 200 films from 52 countries are taking part in Pune Int fest, which will be held at 7 different theatres in Pune.
New Marathi film ‘Taani’ launched in Nagpur
After performing muhurat of the new Film ‘Taani’ in Nagpur at the hands of BJP President Nitin gadkari and his wife kanchantai Gadkari, the regular shooting of this film has begun at the same place. In this film, Mr. Arun Nalawade is playing the role of a Cycle Rickshaw Driver and Ketaki Mategaonkar is playing his daughter’s role. The film tries to show, how a hard working father offers education to his daughter, facing tough challenges.
Produced by Ajay Thakur and directed by Sanjeev Kolte, the script of this film is written by the husband and wife duo of Sanjeev and Gayatri Kolte. Besides Arun Nalawade and Ketaki Mategaonkar, the film’s star cast comprises of Dr. Vilas Ujawane, Devendra Dodke and others. Dr. Girish oak and Ila Bhate will be seen in special appearance.
‘Ashach Eka Betavar’- Leena Bala Nandgaonkar’s new marathi film
More and more women are coming forward to produce marathi films with new subjects. One such film maker is Leena Bala Nandgaonkar. Leena is wife of popular MNS leader and MLA Bala Nandgaonkar from Mumbai.
Leena had the feel of Silver Screen, when she was just 10 years old. She had performed as a child artiste. Now, she is making her debut as a film maker through her new film ‘Ashach Eka Betavar’ being made under the banner of Srushti Films. The film’s star cast comprises of Sanjay Narvekar, Sanjay Mone and Yatin karyekar. During the launch of this film well known persoalities like Mr. Raj Thackeray, Mahesh Manjrekar and Nana Patekar were present. Ms. Leena is very confident about the script of her film.
‘Anumati’ inviting attention before official release
Before its official release, new Marathi film ‘Anumati’ directed by Gajendra Ahire has been inviting attention from critics at different international film festivals. Recently, at Kolhapur International Film Festival, the film won the best direction award. Now, the film has been selected for screening at the Pune International film festival, which is the most prestigious event.
The film stars Vikram Gokhale, Neena Kulkarni, Reema Lagoo, Subodh Bhave, Anand abhyankar, Neha Pendse, Sai Tamhankar and Kishore kadam. The film’s cinematography is handled by Govind Nihalani. About 200 films from 52 countries are taking part in Pune Int fest, which will be held at 7 different theatres in Pune.
‘Tatya Vinchoo Lage Raho’ music released
Labhani Entertainment’s new Marathi film ‘Tatya Vinchoo Lage Raho’s music release took place in Mumbai recently. Written by Parshuram Ghule and directed by Amol Muke, the film has total five songs rendered by popular singers like Sudesh Bhosale, Swapnil Bandodkar, Bela Shende,Vaishali Samant, Gaffar Momin and Rahul Saxena on the music of Radhachandra. .
The film has many new comers living around Sangamner, Maharashtra, who are making their debut. In this film Sanjay Narvekar is playing a double role. Sheetal Pathak plays the role of a dynamic lady Police Officer, involved in lots of fight sequences; while Pratiksha Jadhav performs an item number in the film, besides playing one of the characters in the story. The film contains an animated character, which plays its part for 7 minutes in the film, including a song sequence with Sanjay Narvekar.
Ashutosh & Phiroza attend the Premiere of ‘Ajinkya’
Well, we all know that new Marathi film ‘Ajinkya’ is a story of a Basketball Coach played by versatile actor Sandeep Kulkarni. For the past few days, Sandeep has been promoting the film along with his co- star Kadambari Kadam and director Tejas Deoskar, visiting different colleges, across Maharashtra. On the eve of this film’s release was the premiere of this film at Cinemax, Versova; which saw the attendance of many celebrities from Marathi film industry.
But, to wish Sandeep on this occasion, were few special guests. Ashutosh Gowarikar, a good friend of Sandeep, not only attended the show, but also spoke good about the film, during interval. The other two personalities were Phiroza Abraham, former basketball Player and a Coach, who came along with her husband Abraham John, an architect by profession. By the way, both of them are parents of Bollywood actor John Abraham, who was also invited; but, couldn’t make it, due to his busy schedule. Among others were Kadambari kadam, leading lady of this film, producer Sandeep Kevlani , director Tejas Deoskar Amruta Subhash and Shreyas Talpade, who joined late.
Ms. Phiroza Abraham, who generally keeps herself away from limelight; had agreed to come for the premiere, as she is promoting the game of basketball. “When Sandeep told me that this film is based on the game of basketball, I immediately agreed to come. I had seen his previous film ‘Dombivali fast’ and liked it very much. I even liked this film, which is well presented,” she said; while speaking to Marathi MovieWorld.
Photo Caption: Sandeep Kulkarni, Abraham John, Phiroza Abraham, Ashutosh Gowrikar and Kadambari kadam( partly hidden) during the premiere of ‘Ajinkya’
‘Dhhag’ finds entry in Pune Film fest
After inviting the attention of the audience with its sensible subject at Goa International Film festival , new Marathi film ‘Dhhag’ has found entry in the prestigious Pune Film Festival.
Produced by Vishal Gaware and directed by Shivaji Loten Patil ( ‘wavtal’ fame) the film will now be shown during Pune festival at 9 am on 12thJanuary 2013, at City Pride, Kothrud.
The film stars Upendra Limaye , Usha Jadhav, Nagesh Bhosale, Suhasini Deshpande, Hansraj Jagtap and Neha Dahitikar.
‘Balak Palak’ receives mixed reactions
Last year Amber Hadap’s Marathi Play ‘BP’ was staged in Inter Collegiate competition and it received a good response, for its good presentation of the subject ; which dealt with need of proper sex education to adolescents. According to Omkar , an Event manager from Vile Parle, it was a wonderful presentation by M.L. Dahanukar College. Now, we find the new Marathi film ‘Balak Palak’, based on this play; but expanding it in cinematic format, under the direction of versatile director Ravi Jadhav. Marathi Movie World, spoke to few viewers after the show at Sun City , Vile Parle, which is a Marathi cultural hub of Mumbai and where three shows of this film are being screened.
“ It is a very good film offering a message to young children and their parents. Direction is good and script is different. I liked the film,” said Tushar Vaidya, a Jr College student. The girl accompanying him, refused to comment. But, 16 year old Aditya Sutar from Andheri, was little critical about the film. “ Though it has a good subject with a good comedy, there are more than required songs. In this little less than 2 hour film, almost half an hour is wasted in songs and instrumental music,” he said. A girl who identified herself as Neha, said that ‘Shala’ was a better film than this one. Akhil Khade, an Engineering student liked this film, for the manner in which the relevant subject was handled; but felt that the film dragged in the post interval session. A miidle aged couple Mr. & Ms. Randive from Parle, said that the film was more like a commercial cinema, though it had a good script. You cannot call this as a class film on the lines of ‘Balgandharva’ and ‘Natarang’.
Reports coming from our Pune Correspondent,who attended the so called ‘Virtual premiere show’ of this film; was possible with the help of satellite; are not very good. The actual show, which was supposed to start at 6 pm , began 90 minutes late; as there was a Live Video Conference shown on the screen, testing the patience of the audience present in Prabhat theatre. This had almost taken away the interest of the audience present, who preferred to sit outside the theatre, till the actual film was screened.Those present inside, made a big noise,suggesting the theatre management to start the film.
However, it is understood that the film has been distributed in 150+ theatres that too with English subtitles in some of the theatres; which is a good sign for Marathi cinema. This being the first Marathi film for the new year 2013, this is considered as a good beginning. Moreover, this is the first Marathi film co- produced by Riteish Deshmukh and also debut film in Marathi for Bollywood Music Directors Vishal Shekhar.
‘Aandhlyanchya Gayee’ Audio stories collection released
Marathi literature is going hi tech. Now, latest collection of stories ‘Aandhlaynchya Gayee’ written by Meghana Pethe in Marathi was released in Audio Book format recently; by well known actor Vikram Gokhale. Popular Voice artist Swati Subramanyam has rendered her voice to some of the stories, besides seeking help from popular artistes like Vikram Gokhale, Vibhavari Deshpande Dr. Girish Oak, Mukta Barve, Sanjay Mone, Shilpa Navalkar and Meghana Pethe herself, for different characters, in this collection of 5 stories Audio Book.
Present on the occasion were B.P. Singh, Ajit Bhure, Pradeep Bhide, Vaijayanti Kale Apte, Rushi Deshpande, Vijay Padhye & Swati Chandorkar .
Photo Caption: Ajit Bhure, Swati subramanyam, Vikram Gokhale, Sanjay Mone & Shilpa Navalkar .
‘Yodha’ – tale of daredevil police officer
At a time when the crime rate has gone up with rise in inflation sitting on the head of common man; here comes a daredevil Police Officer, to the rescue of people through new Marathi film ‘Yodha’. Produced by Machhindra Dhumal , Vijay Choudhary and directed by Susheela Prasad, the film tries to show the way to eradicate crime and combat inflation. According to the film maker, it is an effort to pass a social message through the film, about the proper upbringing of today’s children, for a better tomorrow.
The protagonist Police officer in this film fights against injustice, taking the form of real ‘Yodha’ , as indicated in the title of this film. The film stars Saurabh Gokhale and Sharmishta Raut in the lead role, supported by Nagesh Bhosale, Priya Berde and others. The film is due for release shortly.