‘Langar’ team appear during the press show
Generally, not all the artistes of the film are present for the press show. But, when Writer director Sandeep Manohar Navare and the producer of the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Langar’ invited the media for the press show on Tuesday afternoon, it gave a feeling, as if it was a Premire of the film. All the main artistes of this film including unit members were present, with capacity packed preview theatre . Those present on the occasion were, Manva Naik, Kishori Shahane Vij, Vinay Apte, Ravi Kale, Pankaj Vishnu besides the producers and technical team members .
While other artistes narrated their own experiences, Mr. Sandeep Navare was happy to thank the entire team for their excellent performances. While speaking to Marathi Movie world, he said that ‘Langar’ was a realistic film, based on a novel ‘Vaghya Murali’ written by social worker Dr. Anil Avachat. “I have given cinematic presentation to this story, with my own research. The film will take part in two film festivals in days to come.” he said. Dr. Avchant also makes a guest appearance in this film. Ravi Kale who plays an important role in this film, seemed to be in a happy mood, as this was his successive film after proving his capacity as an actor in ‘Pipani’ released only last week.
According to the director, the film has been shot in 12 day start to finish shooting at Sangali. “We have also shot few scenes at Jejuri.” he added.
‘Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha’ launched with muhurat
The latest technology has kept the young generation so busy that they hardly time for communication with their parents. They can chat for hours on internet and are busy using their mobile phones. To reduce this generation gap, new Marathi film ‘Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha’ produced and directed by Anil Kakade, will try to find some solution.
Recently, the Muhurat of this film took place, announcing the launch of this film by Pankaj Udhaas, popular Ghazal singer. Present on the occasion were artistes of the film Ajinkya Deo, Varsha Usgaonkar, Sulbha Deshpande, Ashok Samarth and popular Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who plays a different kind of role in this film. Pankaj Udhaas makes his debut as a singer in Marathi films, through this film.
The film also presents new face Nikhil Kakade along with two new faces Tanvi Parab and Natasha Punawala, who are also making their debut.
Grand launch of ‘Shree Partner’ Music
Script is the spirit of Marathi films. And if it is based on the popular writer’s novel, it adds to the advantage of the film. Producer- director Sameer Ramesh Surve’s debut film ‘Shree Partner’ is based on Vapu Kale’s popular story ‘Partner’. To give a cinematic look to this story, Mr. Surve has acquired rights from V.P. Kale’s daughter Swati Chandorkar.
On Friday evening, Music CD of this film was released on a grand scale, in presence of main artistes of the film and the entire team behind the music. While Swapnil Bandodkar presented a song live, Music director Nilesh Mohrir and lyricist Ashwini Shende narrated their experience during each composition. Director Sameer Surve repeatedly thanked Mr. Ashok Patki, chief guest of the function for recommending the right team for music of this film. He also praised Music arranger and background music provider Nilesh Dahanukar, for taking special efforts.
The film has four songs rendered in the voices of Swapnil Bandodkar, Bela Shende and Madhushree. Satish Pulekar who plays the central role of Partner, was the first choice of the director and he retained him, though he was suggested by many people to replace him with other popular actor. Satish himself made the revelation, during his speech. “I have tried my best, so don’t compare me with the writer, who played this character himself on stage, during his time,” said the veteran actor. The role of Shree is played by talented stage actor Padmanabh Bind, who has performed in many Marathi plays and also received Best actors award for his role in experimental play ‘Ek Rikami Baju’. The role of Kiran is played by newcomer Shweta Pagar, a product of Anupam Kher’s acting school. Veteran actress Lalan sarang plays an important role in this film.
Deepali Vichare has handled the choreography of this film, while Cinematography is by Sandeep Dhumal. The other artistes of the film are Deepak Kadam, Akanksha Mehendale, Anand Panse,Anand Bapat, Rahul Kulkarni, Aarti Patil, Duinesh kanade, Mandar Pathak, Kushal Koli, Dr. Sanjeevkumar Patil, Vidyadhar Paranjape,Shalmalee Pethe, Shivani kamat, Sameer dalvi, Dilip Awhad with Child artistes Arnav Joshi and Tanaya Pratap Rokade. The film is due for release on 24th October 2012.
‘Mata Janaki Puraskar’ for Sudha Abhyankar
Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, Pune Branch, have announced this year’s ‘Mata Janaki Lifetime Achievement award’ to Ms. Sudha Abhyankar. A former actress, she is the mother of popular stage-TV and film actor Madhav Abhyankar.
The announcement of this award comes as a biggest gift from a mother to her son. “Today is my 50th Birthday and there cannot be a better gift than this news,” reacted Mr. Madhav Abhyankar, while speaking to MMW. Within an hour after Mr. Madhav Abhyankar disclosed this good news, hundreds of well wishers congratulated him on this occasion on his FB page.
Raju Mawani’s marathi film debut through ‘Night School’
Today, many Bollywood personalities are coming forward to perform in Marathi films. The latest addition is Raju Mawani. Having performed prominent roles in bollywood films like ‘Satya’, ‘Wanted’ and ‘Kya Yahi Sach Hai’, Raju Mawani also directed films like ‘Suraksha’ and ‘Iski topi Uske Sar’. Now, he is all set to make his debut through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Night School’ directed by Mansingh Pawar.
In this film Raju is playing the role of a builder. The film stars Sandeep Kulkarni, Prasad Pande, Shrikant Yadav, Anveya Kendre, Deepa Chaphekar, Raju Govilkar, Shivraj Valvekar, Ashit Ambekar and 40 children from a Night school.
Kristin makes her film debut with ‘Pipani’
Females from foreign countries seem to be more interested in Marathi films. First, it was Billiona Rodonich making her debut with Marathi film ‘Foreign Chi Patlin’. Then, producer director Samruddhi Porey engaged Stacy Bee to play an important role in ‘Mala Aai Vhaychay’. And now, we find Kristin Piesker from Germany, making her film debut through Gajendra Ahire’s new Marathi film ‘Pipani’, which is all set to release on 12th October 2012.
Kristin was present during the press show of this film in Mumbai and was all excited to watch her performance on screen, in presence of other artistes of the film Kranti Redkar, Vaibhav Mangale and Hemangi kavi, who were seated next to her. Kristin plays the role of a Hollywood film director in this film, who is making a film to capture the real situation in a village in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, known for farmer’s suicides.
While speaking to Marathi Movie World, after the show, Kristin said that she was more than happy to see the good team work in this film. “I was lucky to find this role through Dr. Mohan Agashe, who recommended me to film maker Gajendra Ahire, who was looking for someone like me, associated with film making. My involvement during the Pune Film festival as a delegate, helped me to interact with people from Marathi film industry, who were all good to me. I liked Maharashtrian culture, during my nine month stay in Pune. I have seen few sensible marathi films, but don’t remember their names,” she concluded.
‘Aasa Mee Ashi Tu’ launched with muhurat
After his success in film like ‘Zenda’, ‘Arjun’ and, actor Sachit Patil has been signed by ‘Ticha Baap Tyacha Baap’ fame Director Atul Kale for his new marathi film ‘Aasa Mee Ashi Tu’. Muhurat of this film was held in Mumbai on Thursday.
Pallavi Subhash will play the leading lady opposite Sachit Patil in this film, which has a base with a love story. Story and screenplay of this film has been penned by Atul kale along with Ashih Raikar and Sachit Patil. Dialogues to be written by Sachin Darekar. Kedar Gaekwad will handle the film’s cinematography. Atul kale himself along with Latika Gore and child artiste Athrva Bedekar play other important characters in the film.
Ajinkya’ first look to be released
For the first time in Marathi cinema, we will find conflict in the life of a Basketball coach. This film produced by Navlakha Arts Media and Entertainment & S.K. productions will be directed by Tejas Deoskar. The first look of this film is being released shortly. The film stars Sandeep Kulkarni, Kadambari Kadam, Sarika Nilatkar, Rajan Bhise and Pravin Tarde.
Tejas Deoskar has himself scripted the story of this film. For the screenplay and dialogues, he has taken help from Gautam Poddar and Praveen Tarde respectively. The film’s music has been composed by Susmet Limaye on the lyrics of Vaibhav Joshi. Cinematography is by Abhijit Abde.
ABMNP- Borivali present popular awards with Kalarajani 2012
Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natyaparishad, Borivali Branch presented their annual awards to renowned personalities from Marathi entertainment, for their excellence in respective fields. On this occasion, the hosts had organized a programme ‘Kalarajani 2012′, presenting different forms of Dances ‘Sujalam Sufalam Bharat’ from 28 states in India. It was a wonderful presentation of Indian art, which was appreciated with overwhelming audience response.
When the Lifetime achievement award was announced for veteran actress Ashalata, for her contribution to Marathi theatre. The actress, who has served the Marathi entertainment industry for the past 55 years; arrived on the stage, with folded hands, responding to this big honour, Ashalata said that generally Life Time Achievement awards are given at a time when the artistes prefers to retire from the profession. But, this award will only boost my confidence to keep performing better in near future. Her award was sponsored by Mr. Uday Rajeshirke, from CID Crime Branch Mumbai, in memory of Baliram Krishnaji Rajeshirke.
Other three Marathi actresses who were honoured on this occasion were Ms. Nayana Apte with SwarRangraj Award, Ms. Madhura Velankar Satam with RangPratibha award and Megha Ghadge with Lokrang award. In absence of Megha, her award was received by her brother Sagar. Mr. Gopal Shetty, the popular BJP MLA, who was the chief guest, presented the awards and also assured the hosts for any help in kind in near future. Another MLA Vinod Ghosalkar also offered a donation of Rs. 1 lakh to ABNP, Borivali and handed over the cheque to their president Vinod Shah. Veteran actor Pradeep kabre, Vice President of the Borivali Unit of ABNP , played the anchor of the show.
Others who were also felicitated with cash award and a trophy were Ms. Sushma Hippalgaonkar (Swarabhinay Award), Mr. Arun Kakade( Rangaprayog award) , Mr. Anant More ( Rangsaaz award) and Mr. Vijay Tari (karyarang Award). The invitation for this Grand function came from an enthusiastic Mr. Anil Idurkar, member of ABNP, Borivali.
Mahesh Kothare celebrates his birthday with a Grand launch of ‘Zapatlela 2′
Renowned film maker of Marathi films Mahesh Kothare had something special to share with the Press on his birthday. So, he had invited them to ND Studios, karjat, where he not only celebrated his birthday; but also launched his new film ‘Zapatlela 2′ which is a sequel to his hit film of 1993 with the same title. Always trying to experiment something different with his every new film, this time he will be shooting entirely with 3D technology, for the first time in Marathi cinema.
For this purpose, he has engaged Enrique Criado, the famous Spanish technician, for the 3D Stereography and 3D Consultation, though Suresh Deshmane will be handling cinematography. Prime focus will be providing SFX and complete 3D support to this film. ‘Zapatlela 2′ will be a prestigious project for Kothare and Kothare Vision, as it will be presented by Select Media Holdings and the marketing and distribution responsibility to be shared by Fox Star Studios, the Indian arm of 20th Century Fox, the famous Hollywood production.
Speaking on the occasion, the birthday boy Mahesh, who is directing this film; thanked his partners in film production and specially thanked Mr. Nitin Chandrakant Desai, who opened the doors of his ND studios, for the entire 40 day schedule of his film beginning from 4th October 2012. He also thanked Mr. Ramdas Padhye, his son Satyajit and Ms. Padhye for recreating the most important character in this film – Tatya Vinchu. Mr. Chandrakant Desai, who was seated next to him, said that it was his privilege to offer his studio to Mahesh Kothare who is so much passionate about consistently producing quality Marathi films for the past 25 years.
Nitin Desai, N D Studio KarjatOn this occasion Mahesh Kothare shot the muhurat scene on the lead pair Adinath and Sonalee at the temple set in the studio.After Guest Nitin Desai gave a clap, Actress Vishakha Subhedar rang the temple bell and Mr. Ramdas Padhye appeared from behind displaying his puppet ‘Tatya Vinchu’ at the end of the scene. But, prior to that Adinath indicated that in this sequel, he was playing the character of Adinath Bolke son of the character played by Laxmikant Berde in the original film. Sonalee introduced her character as Megha Satarkar indicating that she was a dancer.
Dialogues of the film are written by Ashok Patole, besides helping Mahesh in the screenplay; while Avadhoot Gupte will compose the music of this film. Besides Adinath and Sonalee, the star cast of the film comprises of Saie Tamhankar, Madhu kambikar, Raghavendra kadkoi, Vijay Chavan and Makarand Anaspure. The voice over for the puppet ‘Tatya Vinchu’ will be provided by Dilip Prabhavalkar.