Moraya’ all set to release on 19th August
After the success of ‘Zenda’, singer turned director Avadhoot Gupte is now all set to release his second film ‘Moraya’ on 19th August 2011. Recently, the music release function of this film was held at Aajivasan Hall, Mumbai in the presence of Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sanjay Chhabria, Producer Atul Kamble, Executive producer- Hemendra Kulkarni, Cinematographer Rahul Jadhav, Director Avadhoot Gupte and other artistes of the film.
The film has total 8 songs rendered by Avadhoot himself alongwith Swapnil Bandodkar, Jhanvi Arora, Dnyaneshwar Meshram, and Quawali singer Farid Sabari. The film is based on the conduct of community Ganesh festival and internal politics among the organizers. It stars Santosh Juvekar, Chinmay Madlekar, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Ganesh Yadav, Pushkar Shroti, Pari Telang and Spruha Joshi.
Swapna Tujha Ni Majha’ has a message
46 years ago, then Prime Minister of India Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri reminded every Indian the importance of Green revolution, besides saluting the soldiers protecting the country on the borders. He had emphasized the need of being self sufficient by producing enough of farm produces to attain prosperity of the country. Today, the picture is different. We hardly find the family members of the farmers taking interest in their traditional farm activities. The day is not far away, when the country will have to depend on import of agricultural produce from other countries.
Highlighting this grave situation in our country, producer Sachin Bhalinge, who is himself actively involved into farm and allied activities is making a Marathi film ‘Swapna Tujha Ni Majha’, shooting of which was held in Wai, Maharashtra, has just been completed. The film is in post production stage and is directed by Ashok Kambli.
The star cast of the film comprises of Milind Gunaji, Omkaar Karve, Neha Joshi, Anita Vishwasrao, Nitin Porgaonkar, Megha Gokhale and others. Camera by Raja Phadtare and Music by Siddharth- Saumil are other credits. The film is a complete package of entertainment with comedy besides offering a valid message through its story.
Now, a film based on ‘Uchalya’
Social activist Laxman Gaekwad’s novel ‘Uchalya’ received a good response not only in Marathi but also in other languages too, when it was translated. The book has already received Sahitya Acdemy award in 1998.
Now, produces Amar and Pushpa Kakkad have come forward to make a film based on this novel. The film is being directed by Sameet Kakkad and will be ready for release by end of September 2011.
Uchla Re Uchla’ Music launched by Mahesh Manjrekar
Producer director Yashwant Chowgule and Kshitj Arts farcical comedy ‘Uchla Re Uchla’ is ready for release in September. The music of this film was released by eminent actor-producer-director Mahesh Manjrekar recently. Present on the occasion were co-producers Bhanwar Jain, director duo Amol Bhave – Yashwant Chougule, music composer – Chinar of Chinar- Mahesh, singers Dr.Neha Rajpal, Hrishikesh Kamerkar, lyricist Baba Chavan and writer Gajendra Kore.
Among the celebrities present were actors Deepali Sayed and her hubby, Pradeep Patwardhan,Uday Sabnis, Jayant Wadkar, Anand Ingle, Sanjay Khapre, Onkar Karve, Kishore Pradhan,Vaibhav Mangle,Trupti Bhoir and Prajakta Kelkar. The cast and crew interacted with the media during the function.
Gautam Joglekar thinks big for ‘Jai Jai Maharashtra’
Marathi films have been inviting attention from all over the world for their unique scripts. But, there is no big investment coming from the film makers to make Marathi films to compete with Bollywood and South Indian films, as far as the commercial success is concerned. We haven’t seen a remake of any marathi films into other languages, as we notice in the case of south Indian films. Only exception being that of ‘Pathlaag’ based on which ‘Mera saayaa’ was made in Bollywood.
But, now Gautam Joglekar’s new film ‘Jai Jai Maharashtra’ is all set to bring in that desired change into traditional marathi cinema. His film ‘Jai jai Maharashtra’ will be the fist Marathi film, which will also be dubbed into other Indian languages before its release. The subject of this film will be ready for release on 15th October 2011 and that too in 200 cinema houses simultaneously all over Maharashtra.
Co-produced by Anirruddha Deshpande of City Corporation, Pune, the film is all set to create a record in Marathi cinema with a grand release.
Ekach Ya Janmi Janu’ from 1st August
Zee Marathi will be presenting their new serial ‘Ekach Ya Janmi Janu’ from 1st August 2011. Based on the struggle of a middle class girl Anjali, the serial goes on to show how this good looking intelligent girl overcomes her handicap with self confidence.
Anjali’s parents are worried about finding a suitable match for her marriage, but Anjali on her own wins the heart of Shrikant, who also loves her for all those qualities she possesses. Produced by Mahesh Tagade and Jitendra Gupta, the serial is directed by Mangesh Kanthale. The title song is penned by Ashwini Shende and Vaishali Samant has rendered her voice for the same on the music of Nilesh Mohrir.
Tejaswini Pandit plays the central role of Anjali while the other artistes are Manasi Salvi, Manasi Kulkarni, Piyush Ranade, Meghana Vaiday, Uday Sabnis, Sulbha Deshpande, Jayant Ghate & Varsha Dandale. This serial will be telecast from Monday to Saturday at 8pm from 1st August 2011 on Zee Marathi.
Parambi’ completes final schedule
Shooting of new Marathi feature film ‘Parambi’ concluded recently with the shooting taking place at three different locations of Maharashtra, namely: Vaduz near Satara, Narsinghwadi near Sangli and at a Village in Nagpur.
The film talks about today’s Indian youth , who is constantly on the run. Be it from From village to town or from town to overseas; there is no way to stop to this run. Is there any way to make such people happy so that they can live at the place where they are born?
Will the road that goes from village to a city for employment and happiness be ever able to give the same message from the other side?
Parambi is a film that throws light on this issue in an entertaining manner.
Parambi is the story of Gangadhar, played by Bhushan Pradhan (‘Pinjra’ fame) who returns to his village after staying away for many years. On return, he discovers that not much has changed during his absence. In fact, things have gone worst. He makes up his mind and decides to change the course of this village in his own way and how he manages to succeed inspite of strong opposition from the bad elements from the the village.
The makers call ‘Parambi’ a treatment film, which is aimed at offering lot of entertainment with a message. The film is due for release sometime in September 2011.
Produced by Deepak Kotnis, the film is directed by Satish Salagare. Scripted by Ravi Kaloti and Satish Salagare, the film’’s camera work is handled by Raja Phadtare. Editing by Imran and Faisal and music by Ashok Patki are the other credits. There are total four songs in the film and the film’s star-cast comprises of Bhushan Pradhan, Sai Lokur, Suhas Palshikar, Uday Tikekar, Vijay Gokhale, Usha Naik, Jayant savarkar, Kanchan Pagare, Kamlesh Sawant, Dr. Shreeram Patki and Ganesh Yadav.
On the sets of ‘Mother’s Day- Ek Diwas Aaicha’
On the sets of ‘Mother’s Day- Ek Diwas Aaicha’
We have heard many stories on Mother and child relationship. Over the years, in a country like India there is a tradition to treat mother like a God, since she gives birth to a child. There is a say in Marathi, “One may rule the Universe, but in absence of a mother, that person is vagabond.” Inspired by the story of Bollywood and south film director – Raju Subramaniam (Zakhme Di’ and ‘kanyadan’ fame) Producer Hemant Dabhade decided to make a Marathi film suitably titled ‘Mother’s Day- Ek Diwas Aaicha’.
Shooting of this film was in progress at Future Studio, Goregaon, when director Raju Subramaniam picturised some important emotion filled scenes on Tuesday 5th July 2011. The new lead pair Analesh Desai and Avantika Salian took part in the full day shooting alongwith supporting artistes Yatin Karyekar , Illa Bhate and others. Arun Nalawde is also part of this film playing the father of Avantika, while Yatin Karyekar plays the father of Analesh in the film.
“This is a story of a boy who is adopted by a couple from Malaysia from an Orphanage in India. When the boy grows up, he comes in search of his biological mother and
even takes his posting in India. He meets Avantika in his office and with the help of her father he seeks legal help to meet his real mother and questions her as to why she deserted him. I liked this theme and felt that I should make a Marathi film on this subject. It is for the first time that a Marathi film will be shot in Malaysia and we are going there for our final schedule,” said Producer Hemant Dabhade.
Director Raju Subramaniam was excited about this film which is based on his own story and being his debut into Marathi, he was trying to be a perfectionist while taking every shot. “I have been born and brought up in Mumbai and it is my Janmabhoomi as well as Karmabhoomi. I have done films in Hindi , Tamil and Telugu; but now I am interested in making films in other Indian languages. After this Marathi film, I am doing a Gujarathi film. Having been associated with theatre personalities like Jaidev Hattangadi and others, I believed in only one religion and one language i.e film making. I want to make such films that I should be remembered even after I leave this world,” he said.
Mi Marathi to offer comedy six days a week
Whether it is reality show or a serial, Mi Marathi channel is coming up with different concepts these days. Now, they are all set to offer three different topics based on comedy twice a week at 10 pm from Monday to Friday with effect from 4th July 2011.
On Mondays and Tuesdays it will be Ashok Saraf’s comedy ‘Nana O Nana’ followed by Saas Bahu drama between Varsha Usgaonkar and Hemangi Kavi titled ‘Maddam Sasu Dhaddam Soon’ on Wednesdays and Thursdays. And finally on weekend i.e. Fridays and Saturdays it will be Vaibhav mangle’s humour filled show ‘Shrimant Gangadhar Pant’.
Many well known artistes from Marathi entertainment industry will be part of these three shows, which are targeted at all age groups to relieve their day’s stress.
STAR Pravah to present Suvarna Mahotsavi Sangta Samaroh
On the occasion of Maharashtra’s celebrations of 50 Golden years, Star Pravah channel presents Lux Sandal Maharashtrachya Suvarna Mahotsavi Varshacha Sangta Samaroh on 3rd July at 6 pm. The event will take the viewers through an interesting journey over a period of time reviving Maharashtra’s primordial cultures. In what promises to be a grand event, the audiences will also get to witness several acts by our popular celebrities.
In an effort to revive Mahrashtra’s ethnic way of life around 100 Mallakhamb artists along with 200 other gymnasts will put together an astonishing display of acrobatics and gymnastics. Several honours will also be bestowed upon some of the noted celebrities who have contributed to Maharashtra’s glory. Sachin Tendulkar , Zaheer Khan, Smt. Sulochana Tai, Dr. Bhatkar and Jayant Naralikar will be honored with special awards on this occasion.