‘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.
Ashutosh Rana to play ‘Sankasur’
Ashutosh Rana seems to be enjoying his stint with Marathi cinema. After shooting for the lead role in Kishore Belekar’s ‘Yeda Appa’, he has now been signed by Producer Kuldeep Pednekar and director Dnyaneshwar Margaj’s new film ‘Sankasoor’ which was launched today evening at Swatantraveer Savarkar auditorium, with a musical entertaining programme in the form of ‘Dahavtaar’.
The surprise announcement of the lead hero of this film was made by director Dnyaneshwar Margaj. ‘Sankasur’ is inspired from the famous ‘Dahavtaar’ act performed in Konkan. Incidentally, the producer of this film is also from Konkan . Director Dnyaneshwar Margaj, who has scripted many TV serials and directed two TV serials like ‘Ek Wadaa Zapatlela’ and award winning ‘Nivdung’, is all excited to direct this film, which is also scripted by him.
Sad demise of film maker Sajay Surkar
Well known Marathi film maker Sanjay Surkar is no more. He suffered a massive heart attack, while shooting for Padmini Kolhapure’s film ‘Lathi’. He was admitted to Ratna Hospital, Pune, but he had breathed his last. His body has been taken to his house and will be kept for Public darshan at Tilak Smarak around 5 pm and thereafter his funeral will take place at Vaikunth Dham, Pune. A national award winning director, Sanjay Surkar had given some of the best Marathi films since 1991 with ‘Chaukat Raja’, followed by the success of ‘Aai Shapath’, ‘Saat Chya Aat Gharat’, ‘Ek daav Sansaracha’, ‘Anandache Zaad’ and ‘Sukhant’.
Mr. Surkar also offered some best TV serials like, ‘Avantika’, ‘Sukannya’ and ‘Oon Paus’. Recently he also directed a Hindi film ‘Standby’ which was Adinath Kothare’s debut as a hero in Hindi films. His untimely death has left a big gap in marathi film industry. Marathi Movie world pay sincere tributes to his departed soul with a
‘Saad’ releases first look to the Media
Producer director Hemant Dabadhe and script writer Deepak Deolkar played host, while releasing the first look of their forthcoming marathi film ‘Saad’ to the media; yesterday evening at Hotel Kohinoor, Prabhadevi. While Mr. Dabhade preferred to speak less about his film, except for thanking Mr. Deolkar for helping him in the project. It was Mr. Deolkar, who went on to narrate some of the finer points in this emotion based film, which talks about a young boy who comes from Malaysia, to meet his biological mother after 23 years.
“How will the Mother react ? What will be going in the mind of the youngster? And, whether his foster parents, who took care of him for past 23 years, will like the idea of the reunion between real mother and son? This is what the film has tried to elaborate,” he said. The hero of the film Analesh, however went on to narrate some funny incidences, during the shooting of the film. “I was feeling shy to wear the short swim wear in a particular shot, which shows my entry with the leading girl; but when I noticed the reason behind it, I thanked my director,” he said. Leading lady of the film Avantika, praised the work culture of the entire unit, during the shooting schedule and expressed her happiness over successful completion of the film. “Now, I am looking forward eagerly for the film’s release on 5th October 2012, with lot of excitement,” she added.
While speaking to MarathiMovieworld, after their introduction, both Analesh and Avantika, posed for exclusive photos and had a chit chat recalling their experience during the film’s shooting schedule. “We received a very good treatment from the unit and even the senior stars. It was a great experience!” they said.
Besides these two newcomers, who were introduced to the press, no other artistes or technical people were present at the podium. The film has been shot in Malaysia besides some locations in a village, city and indoors. Its star cast comprises of Analesh Desai, Avantika Salian, Ila Bhate, Arun Nalwade, Yatin karyekar, Prasad Pandit, Ravi Patwardhan, Sanjivani Jadhav, Bhagyashree Rane, Vivek Pandkar, Yashwant Chopde, Mayur Pawar and Redhi. Cinematography by Manjunath B Nayaka, original story by Anand Mhasvekar, Story development and screenplay by Deepak Deolkar and Aarti Desai,dialogues by Deepak Deolkar and Anand Mhasvekar, Lyrics by Aarti desai and Music by Arwind Haldipur are the other credits. The film is produced and directed by Hemant Dabhade.