Sargam’ bags best play ABMNP award
The Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad awards have been disclosed. Marathi play ‘Sargam’ has been adjudged as the Best play, while the best comedy play award goes to ‘Karun Gelo Gaav’. While Amruta Subhash has been declared best actress, Suhas Palshikar finds his name in the Best actor’s category.
Among some of the other important awards, Abhiram Bhadkamkar has been honoured as the best dramatist and Amol Bhate receives the Balgandharva award. The Rangadevta award goes to Subodh Bhave this time. This year’s beneficiaries for the Lifetime achievement award are Suhas Joshi and Satish Alekar.
‘Khalti Doka Varti Paay’ inviting attention at international fests
Besides the world famous Cannes festival, another festival called the Artisan Festival International (AFI), World Cinema, takes place at the Festival de Cannes during the same period. This year it will witness a Marathi film, which is expected to invite all the attention. So, after ‘Baboo Band Bajaa’, ‘Deool’ and ‘Shala’, can we expect one more marathi film to create waves.
The film, ‘Khalti Doka Varti Paay’ (Upside Down), is made by film maker Ajay Singh, who is also making his debut in Marathi. In the past, he has worked as assistant director in films like ‘Aamir’, ‘Quick Gun Murugan’ and ‘Anolkhee Hey Ghar Majhe’. Produced by Amitabh Bhattacharya and Junaid Memon for Nomad Films, the film goes on to show the journey of a little village boy, whose only wish is to watch a circus in a big city. As he undertakes that journey, he gets lost. When reunited with his uncle; he poses as if he has seen the circus and narrates his experience in the city to his friends from the village.
‘KDVP’ is a film with universal theme and the makers are focusing their attention on international market, besides Marathi audience. The director who has lived in places like Mumbai and Pune, is well versed with Maharashtrian culture and has done his mass communications from Pune, with considerable experience in marathi films, he worked during his projects. The producers of this film have received invitation from 11 film festivals in the competition category.
Shiv Sena & MNS to the rescue of Marathi TV producers
Both the units of Shiv Sena and MNS associated with the welfare of Marathi film and TV productions lodged strong protests at the Dadasahen Phalke Chitranagari, Mumbai. It may be recalled that the Marathi TV serial producers, were eligible for concessions from the Maharashtra Government for shooting and erecting sets at the Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, Off. Goregaon (East) , Mumbai. But, the concession has been withdrawn recently, giving a big shock to the Marathi serial producers, who are otherwise suffering from want of space for shooting.
On one side, the Cultural Ministry has been promoting Marathi films, by offering subsidy and on the other side, they are making it difficult for the Marathi TV serial producers, to produce quality serials. At present, the ongoing popular serial ‘Uncha Majha Zoka’, which has its set erected, will suffer the maximum, due to the concession being withdrawn. This will only deprive the small producers from producing their serials. According to some Marathi TV serial producers, The higher rent, will only encourage big banners from Hindi to get the control of Marathi TV productions.
Now, with the intervention of Shiv Sena and MNS Film units entering the fray, it will force the Cultural department of the State Government to take prompt action, otherwise the two units have threatened to bring all the shootings to a halt at this Chitranagari, if the issue is not resolved by the concerned authorities within next 48 hours.
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Shot at beautiful locations of Alibaug, Kishore Pandurang Belekar’s new film ‘Yeda Appa’ has completed the entire shooting schedule. Presenting the story of a mentally retarded person, the film has many interesting plots to cover the acts of his eccentric and murderous attitude.
Ashutosh Rana, who is making his debut in Marathi through this film, is playing trhe central character, along with Reema Lagoo, Kishori Shahane, Satish Pulekar, Aniket Vishwasrao, & others. Besides direction, Mr. Belekar has also written the story and screenplay of this film. Dialogues are penned by Girish Salvi. With cinematography by Raees Ansari, the film is due for release soon.
New Marathi films with sensible topics releasing today
What Bollywood couldn’t offer for the children during this summer vacation, our marathi films are doing it. Film maker Shrirang Godbole’s new film ‘Chintoo’ is supposed to be an entertaining film for children and their parents, as it revolves around a central character of a child – Chintoo, a naughty boy from an upper middle class family. This eight year old is shown extremely popular in his group with Pappu as his best friend and Mini, Raju, Baglya, Neha and the toddler Sonu all together forming the unbeatable ‘Wanarwede Warriors’
Chintoo and his gang have big plans for their much awaited summer vacation. They decide to beat their rivals Vinchoo biters by making Wanarwede Warriors strong enough even to win the world cup. They practice hard and also convert the barren piece of land in the society into their very own ‘Wanarwede stadium.’ The match starts as planned.
How they face the opposition and what they do, is all that the film has tried to show through its interesting screenplay, as claimed by the film maker. The film also has a cartoon strip created by Charuhas Pandit and Prabhakar Wadekar. Directed by Shrirang Gobole, with story ,screenplay and dialogues by Shrirang Godbole and Vibhavari Deshpande; the film’s star cast comprises of Shubhankar Atre as Chintoo, along with Suhani Dadhphale, Animesh Padhye, Ved Ravade, Nishant Bhavsar, Rumani Khare,
Arjun Jog, Vibhawari Deshpande( Chintoo’s mother),Subodh Bhave( Chintoo’s father), Shriram Pendse, Satish Alekar, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Bharti Aacharekar, Vijay Nikam,Alok Rajwade, Nagesh Bhosale, Om Bhutkar, Vijay Patwardhan, Prashant Tapasvi, Mrinmayee Godbole, Pankaj Gangan, Sanjay Lonkar, Pournima Ganu Manohar, Sadhana Sarpotdar, Mridul Patwardhan, Sunil Abhyankar, Snehal Tarde, Suraj Satav, Soniya Khare, Ajay Apte, Chitra Khare & Amit Patwardhan.
Director of Photography- Sanjay Jadhav, Lyrics- Sandeep Khare & Music by Dr. Saleel Kulkarni.are the other credits.
Omkar Karve, Nitin ParegaonkarAnother film ‘Swapna Tujhe Ni Majhe'( STNM) seems to be inspired by the work of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, as it deals with the topic of upliftment of village and the living conditions of people living in rural sector who become victims of drought. The film produced by Sachin Bhalinge and directed by Ashok Kambli, presents a story of two friends studying together in an Agricultural college, have their own dreams to change their village conditions, as per their plans.
While Vishwas is from a poor family, Vidyadhar belongs to a a rich family. The dream of Vishwas remains incomplete, due to his sudden demise. So, Vidyadhar arrives in his village, to fulfill his friend’s dream. The film has tried to present the situation, how Vidyadhar comes across the problems and how he faces it.
At a time, when today’s children are attracted towards traditional courses for their career, STNM, shows the way to the youth and encourages them to take up education in agricultural sector, for the real development of our country. Highlight of the film is the music, which is provided by young pair comprising of Siddharth Mahadevan ( Son of Shankar Mahadevan) and his nephew Saumil Shringarpure; who are making their debut as music directors, through this film.
No Entry- Pudhe Dhoka Aahe’ launched with Mahurat in Goa
The Bollywood Film ‘No Entry’ which turned out to be a Box office hit, for its comedy content, is now being remade in Marathi titled, ‘Pudhe Dhoka Aahey’. The film is an Underground Films Pvt. Ltd. presentation, directed by Milind Arun Kavde. It is produced by Premnath Rajagopalan and Nikhil Saini.
The Mahurat of this Marathi version took place on 16th May, 2012 at Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji at 10 am at the hands of Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister, Govt. of Goa in the presence of Milind Naik, Power Minister, Government of Goa and Vishnu Wagh, Chairman Kala Academy and MLA St. Andre.
The star cast includes well-known actors from Marathi Cinema , like Bharat Jadhav, Kranti Redkar, Ankush Choudhary, Saie Tamhankar, Aniket Vishwasrao, Manava Naik, Sai Lokur and Paddy (Pandharinath Kamble). The film will be entirely shot in picturesque locales in and around Goa.
Stars Kranti Redkar, Sai Lokur, Bharat Jadhav and Aniket Vishwasrao gave an energy-packed Mahurat shot. Others, who were present on the occasion were Narayan (Nanabab) Bandekar of NRB Group, Shashank Mahatme (Caculo Mall), Govind Shirodkar, Shripad Shetye, Dnyanesh Moghe, Dawn Mortimer, Rajendra Usapkar, Durguesh Angle and others.
The event was well-attended by others from the social circuit and local press representatives.
Saheb’ to release on 25th May
n Maharashtra, the political leaders are addressed as Saheb. But, the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Saheb’ presents a different kind of sahib, who is neither a selfish politician nor a cunning Government servant. He is a protagonist, in the form of Robinhood, who helps the poor who are victims of this corruption in Government and injustice in this society.
Produced by advocate Vandana Santosh Jadhav , the film is written and directed by Vilas Kamble. Music by Baba- Vilas and camera by Gopal De are the other credits. The film’s star cast comprises of Amol kolhe, Mohan Joshi, Ramesh Bhatkar, Aniket Kelkar, Sanjay Mohite, Prajakta kelkar, Suchit Jadhav, Sonal Awahad and others.
Global Marathi TV Awards trophy launched by Big ‘B’
Marathi Television channels are going global, with the variety of programmes offered. To encourage the Marathi Television industry and their artistes, the first Marathi Global Television awards will be presented on 18th May, in Dubai. The Trophy for these awards was recently launched by Big ‘B’ Amitabh Bachchan.
Almost all the electronic channels connected with Marathi programmes and Marathi news are associated with these awards ceremony . There will be about 27 awards in different categories. Ms. Rohini Hattangadi will be conferred with the Lifetime Achievement award.
This programme will be telecast on different channels like Zee Marathi, Star Pravah, E TV, Saam Marathi, Mi Marathi and DD simultaneously on 3rd June 2012
Global Marathi TV Awards trophy launched by Big ‘B’
Marathi Television channels are going global, with the variety of programmes offered. To encourage the Marathi Television industry and their artistes, the first Marathi Global Television awards will be presented on 18th May, in Dubai. The Trophy for these awards was recently launched by Big ‘B’ Amitabh Bachchan.
Almost all the electronic channels connected with Marathi programmes and Marathi news are associated with these awards ceremony . There will be about 27 awards in different categories. Ms. Rohini Hattangadi will be conferred with the Lifetime Achievement award.
This programme will be telecast on different channels like Zee Marathi, Star Pravah, E TV, Saam Marathi, Mi Marathi and DD simultaneously on 3rd June 2012
‘Ajintha’ still facing the ire of Banjara community
Film making is a very sensitive issue, especially when you are showing something related to the history. If you deviate from the reality, you are bound to land into controversy.
Nitin Chandrakant Desai’s so called dream project ‘Ajintha’, which is based on the discovery of the famous Ajanta caves in Aurangabad, had landed into controversy. The reason being that the Banjara community objected to the film’s release, for deviating from certain facts.
The Censor Board members, who viewed the film yesterday, have given green signal to its official release today. But, the people belonging to Banjara Community have moved to the court and it is understood that the Mumbai High Court will give its decision Friday.