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.
Release of ‘Deool’ planned well in advance
‘Deool’ the much talked about film by Software professional Abhijeet Gholap is no doubt a big budget film, but it is also a third film of writer – director duo Girish Kulkari and Umesh Kulkarni, who have given us two successful sensible films ‘Valu’ and ‘Vihir’. ‘Deool’ has already invited attention at the international level during the Rotterdam Film festival, when its script during the first look was highly appreciated.
The film has reputed stars like Nana Patekar, Naseeruddin Shah, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Mohan Agashe, Usha Nadkarni, Girish Kulkarni, Sonali Kulkarni, alongwith Jyoti Subhash, Kishore Kadam, Atisha Naik and Hrishikesh Joshi. Lyrics by Swanand Kirkire and set design by Nitin Desai are other highlights of the film. The release date of the film has been announced as 23rd September 2011.
Amruta performs once again on a Lavani
Known for her popular dance numbers ‘Hi Gulabi Havaa’ and ‘Aata vajale Ki Baraa’, glamorous Marathi actress Amruta Khanvilkar will be back again to perform on a Lavani.
This time she has performed for the song in the film ‘Fakta Ladh Mhana’ and her dance was choreographed by Umesh Jadhav. Lyrics by Guru Thakur, the playback for this Lavani is by Urmila Dhangar.
This film of Great Maratha Entertainment is directed by Sanjay Jadhav and has a strong star cast comprising of Bharat Jadhav, Sachin Khedekar, Sanjay Narvekar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Kranti Redkar, Siddharth Jadhav, Santosh Juvekar, Aniket Vishwasrao, Vaibhav Mangle, Manava Naik, Sanjay Khapre and Saksham Kulkarni.
‘Fakta Ladh Mhana’ is due for release in August 2011.
‘Guntata Hriday Hey’ promises quality script
After the Popularity of ‘Marathi serials ‘Asambhav’ and ‘Agnihotra’, director Satish Rajwade is back. His latest offering ‘Guntata Hriday Hey’ produced by Shrirang Godbole is now on Zee Marathi with effect from 27th June 2011. To accommodate this new serial with an interesting subject based on the script of Chinmay Mandlekar, Zee Marathi have extended their prime time till 11 pm; as this serial will be aired at 10.30 pm from Monday to Saturday.
To present the first look of this new serial the Business Head of Zee Marathi, Mr. Nikhil Sane had organized a press meet at Worli. The entire team of the serial right from the producer and director along with the writer and the main artistes comprising of Sandeep Kulkarni, Mrunal Kulkarni, Chinmay Mandalekar
Sandeep Kulkarni, Mrinal Kulkarni and Pallavi Subhash were present. They individually reacted with the media persons after speaking about their association with this serial.
While Sandeep called it a good team work, Mrinal thanked everybody for an excellent presentation of the subject. Producer Shrirang Godbole clearly hinted that this serial was for a limited period of six months according to the present length of the script and was not in favour of stretching it further. “You know, I don’t believe in stretching the serial unnecessarily, even if it popularizes. ‘Agnihotra’ was the best example,” he said. Mr. Nikhil Sane was confident of good viewer-ship even at this new extended prime time. Pallavi Subhash, the Cadbury ad- girl, who is playing an important role in this serial, looked more confident with the media, though she spoke in brief. Watching her in the promos, she certainly shows promise in this challenging role played by her.
With its tagline ‘Disata Tasa Nasata, Mhanun Jag fasta’, this new serial ‘Guntata Hriday Hey’ on Zee Marathi is all set to capture a sizable viewer-ship in days to come.