Good turnout at first look of ‘No Entry’
Producers Nikhil Saini and Premnath Rajagopalan were the happiest people on Wednesday evening, as they witnessed maximum gathering of special invitees and representatives from electronic and press media at Sun N sand Hotel, Juhu, when first look of their forthcoming Marathi film ‘No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe’ was officially released. It was for the first time that besides Marathi media, the representatives from Hindi and English media were also present in large number. The invitees were welcomed in a grand way, in a traditional Maharashtrian style with young boys playing Lezim and the young girls dressed up in 9 yard saree lined up at the gate.
The event began almost an hour behind schedule, when Actor-director Ankush Chaudhary playing host on the podium, invited each one from among the strong star cast and asked them to speak few words. The three pairs comprising of Ankush – Sai Lokur, Bharat Jadhav – Kranti Redkar and Aniket Vishwasrao – Manva Naik then posed for photographs in absence of Saie Tamhankar, who arrived late and had the privilege of posing for photos along with other special invitees like Anees Bazmee (the original writer of this film) and Annu Malik.
But, prior to that the producers of the film, dialogue writer Ashish Pathre, DOP- Arvind Soni, Music directors Nakash & Sargam were introduced to the invitees. Nakash also obliged by singing a song from film. Producer Nikhil Saini also made it clear that ‘No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe’ was an official remake of the original Bollywood sitcom and thanked his friend Boney Kapoor for granting permission for the remake in Marathi. While speaking on the occasion, he said that purpose of this remake was to focus on target Maharashtrian audience, who contributed to 40% of Bollywood film’s success.
The First look of the film, clearly indicated that the film was a scene to scene copy, shot at the picturesque location of Goa, instead of preferring foreign locations. Saie Tamhankar, who arrived late was the centre of attraction for Englsih and Hindi media, since they had watched her playing the role of Bobby in the first look, originally played by Bipasha Basu. In fact, the scenes shot on her clearly indicated that she had gone a step ahead of the Bollywood hot girl, as far as her costumes and exposure was concerned.
Anant Jog, Viju Khote and Paddy, who are also part of the star cast playing important roles, were present on the occasion, besides well wishers like Siddharth Jadhav, Sanjay Jadhav and few others. The film’s First look has received good response; but, now it remains to be seen how the audience would welcome this film ?
‘Aik’ makes good first week collections
Perception differs from person to person. Despite mixed reactions from critics, what ultimately matters for the success of the film is the audience response. Marathi film makers have always kept themselves away from the horror subject, with very few exceptions in the past. In fact, it was a misconception that horror subject would never work with Marathi films. But, latest released Marathi film ‘Aik’ has proved it wrong.
At the end of the first week today, ‘Aik’ the makers of ‘Aik’ are happy to notice good turnout at theatres. The film has also made good collections at the ticket windows, according to the producers. “Anything that is presented with sincerity, gathers good support from audience.” reacted the team members of ‘Aik’. The film had not only invited the attention of regular Marathi film lovers, but also managed to invite those, who loved films based on horror subject. For some of the young audience, it was a new experiment in Marathi cinema, which they appreciated.
ETV Marathi launches a new game show DIVIDED
Produced by Endemol India, AdeshBandekar to anchor the show – Mumbai, 18th July, 2012:
ETV Marathi, have announced the launch of a fascinating new game show – ‘DIVIDED’. Produced by Endemol India, ‘DIVIDED’ marks the comeback of noted Marathi cinema and television personality – Adesh Bandekar on the channel. Starting 30th July, the show is all set to entertain the audiences every Monday-Tuesday at 9:30pm.
Having acquired the format from Talpa Distribution, Endemol India has adapted this globally successful innovative game show format in Marathi, reinstating their versatility as a production house. With interesting twists and turns outlined by the Creative Director Atul Ketkar, each episode will see 3 contestants come together in a race against time to win up to lakhs of rupees!
Each episode will unveil a set of 13 questions that increase in value but are bound by time. With every second that ticks away, a part of the available cash prize is lost! Woven together in a never seen before concept, the contestants, instead of playing against each other will have to arrive at common consensus within a stipulated time frame to accumulate the cash prize. To win ‘DIVIDED’, the contestants must make a unified decision at all times!
Zee Marathi to present new reality show ‘Hapta Bandh..’
From 25th July 2012 onwards, those people burdened with huge loan repayments, will get an opportunity to repay their loans up to Rs. 10 lakhs, by participating in a reality show. Zee Marathi will present this reality show from 25th July, every Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9.30 pm.
Only those participants, who have acquired loans from nationalized bans and financial institutions recognised by RBI, are eligible to participate in this Marathi reality show – ‘Hapta Bandh.. Jagana Suru’. Popular comedian Makarand Anaspure will host this show, which will have participants coming from cross section of society like farmers, labourers and employees of public and private sectors, who burdened with loans acquired for different purposes.
Marathi film industry mourn the death of Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Bollywood is no more. He passed away at his residence today morning, after a prolonged illness. He was 70. After his film debut in 1966, the talented actor was active till late 80s. He joined politics in 1992, when he won the parliamentary elections on Congress ticket from Delhi. He did try to make comeback in Bollywood, through character roles. But, his ill health prevented him from continuing further. He however appeared in an ad film of ceiling fan, recalling his good old days with huge fan following.
Many Marathi artistes like Sulochana, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Kothare, Ramesh Deo and Seema have performed with him in Hindi. In her condolence message offered through a TV channel, Sulochana Didi recalled his good old days and his sincerity to work. Only three days ago actress Amruta Khanvilkar anchored the show on a Marathi television, paying tribute to the first superstar of Indian cinema. He passed away in the same manner, as he enacted the scene in his film ‘Anand’. How can his well wishers forget his famous dialogue from this film, “Zindagi aur maut, sab upperwale ki haath mein hain…”?
Marathi TV news channels are going live with the live coverage outside his bunglow ‘Aashirwad’ on carter Road, Bandra. Simultaneously, a detailed coverage of clippings from some of his past films are being shown on Tv screens, recalling all his golden moments in his life. Producers and distributors of forthcoming Marathi film ‘No Entry.. Pudhe Dhoka Aahe’ have cancelled their today’s ‘first look’ function, due to sad demise of Rajesh Khanna.
Bharat Jadhav gets ready with Kombada song for ‘Shikhar’
After the success of the ‘Kombadi palali….song , actor Bharat Jadhav is now all set to popularize another song, which is based on the wordings ‘Bang Detoy Kombada…’. recently Bharat took part for this song picturisation along with actress Kiran Sharad for the forthcoming film ‘Shikhar’ produced and directed by V. Ameeta.
The lyrics of this song has been penned by V. Ameeta, who has also written the script of this film, while the music is composed by Jagdish Shastri and Sanjayraj Gaurinandan. Vaishali Samant has rendered her voice for this song. Incidentally, ‘Chak De India’ fame Vidya Malavade will be making her debut through this film. The other star cast of the film comprises of Pushkar Jog, Ashwini Ekbote, Manoj Joshi, Pramod Pawar, Sunil Tawade, Shubhangi Latkar, Prakash Bhagwat and Mausami Tondwalkar.
‘Aik’ premiere witnesses full house at PVR, Mumbai
Producer Pradeep Garg and director Pratik Kadam had hosted the premiere of their much awaited Marathi horror film ‘Aik’ at PVR,Lower Parel, in presence of artistes of the film and special invitees. The biggest Cinema hall was packed to capacity, on this occasion. Lead actor Swapnil Jadhav, who is making his debut through this film was present along with lead actress Aditi Saragdhar, Prasad Oak, Prashant Neman and the other artistes and crew members of the film. However, Chimay Mandlekar , who is playing a special guest appearance in this film, could not be spotted around.
All those invitees, looked excited, as the film had raised their expectations, being a horror film in Marathi, based on a reality game show. Swapnil Jadhav while speaking to Marathi Movie world, expressed his satisfaction over the online promotion, being carried out by Honeybee Media, the parent company of Marathi Movie World .com. Swapnil is basically an IT professional in real life. His love for acting has brought him into this film. “ This film is my debut. If people like my performance, I shall take acting seriously, in near future,” he said.
Now, a film on Popular Marathi novel ‘Uchalya’
Laxman Gaekwad’s novel ‘Uchalya’ had become so popular in late eighties, that it was translated later in many Indian languages. The novel based on a particular community of people neglected by society, who wandered on, without any shelter, had invited the attention of people around the world.
Now, producer Aman Kakkad and Pushpa Kakkad are making a Marathi film on this subject. Recently, muhurat shot of this film was shot on National award winner child actor Vivek Chabukswar by director Sameet Kakkad. The clap for this scene was given by actor Sachin Khedekar, while cinematographer Sanjay Jadhav captured the moment in the camera.
The film will try to tell how the poor neglected class of people are arrested and punished for the small thefts carried out by them due to starvation and non availability of shelter. And on the other hand the so called while collar people involved in financial scams and cheating cases get away with the crimes committed by them. Accordingly, the film will try to send a strong message to the society. The regular shooting of the film will begin soon after all the artistes are finalized.
Mhaiskar- MIFTA 2012 in Singapore
The Marathi International Film & theatre awards (MIFTA) 2012 will be held in Singapore this year during the period 4th – 7th October 2012. This is the third year of the awards, under the banner of Mhaiskar – MIFTA 2012, which will have travel sponsorship from Kesari Travels. Mr. Mahesh Manjrekar, organizer of MIFTA and Ms. Veena Patil of Kesari travels made an official announcement of this event in a press conference in Mumbai.
Every year, before the main awards function the organizers conduct a curtain raiser event. This year the event will be held at Kashinath Ghanekar auditorium, Thane, between 2nd and 9th September 2012. There will be 10 dramas staged and 10 films screened during the period, which can be viewed by film and drama lovers at reduced rates. On the final day of this event, the nominations for the MIFTA awards will be announced.
Incidentally, Mahesh Manjrekar’s film ‘Kaksparsha’ has received a good response in Singapore. So, expectations for the success of MIFTA have raised high hopes. MIFTA has invited applications from filmmakers and Drama producers online, from 16th July onwards on their website www.miftaawards.com.
Amol Palekar begins his new Marathi humour filled film
The biggest news of the week is the announcement of the new film by Amol Palekar. This new marathi multi- starrer film titled ‘We are on….Houn Jaoo Dhya’ was launched officially with its initial shooting schedule in Pune in the company of top well known artistes from Marathi film industry.
Surprisingly, the film is filled with humour, to be attempted for the first time by the passionate film maker. The film is based on the script of Sandhya Gokhale, who will also be the producer of the film with her new banner ‘Anan Nirmiti’. Ms. Sandhya, who had a doubt whether her script would be accepted by the film lovers, expressed her happiness during the launch of the film, when all the artistes of the film, were ‘all praise’ for this well written script. It seems, she has worked very hard on the script for the past few years, before finalizing it.
The biggest team of popular talented stars in this film comprise of Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Ramesh Bhatkar, Manoj Joshi, Pushkar Shrotri, Upendra Limaye, Anand Ingale, Satish Pulekar, Vijay kenkre, Satish Alekar, Ajit kelkar, Shreeram Pendse, Sunil Godbole, Gautam Joglekar, Sameer Chougule, Sandeep Pathak, Nivedita Saraf, Vandana Gupte, Shilpa Navalkar, Suhasini Paranjape and Aatisha Naik.
Cinematography by Amol Gole, Editing by Ashwin ramachandran and sound recording by Anita Kushwah are the other credits of the film.