Aata Ga Bayaa’ music released
Music of Sanjay Narvekar’s own film ‘Aata Ga Bayaa’ was released recently in a function attended by Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty as a chief guest. The film is all set to release on 13th May 2011.
Lyrics by Guru Thakur and Anil Jagtap on the music of Ajay – Atul as well as Pankaj – Pushkar, is a special treat to the music lovers with three well composed songs. Sanjay Narvekar who has himself directed this film, also plays lead role along with Puja Sawant, Arun Nalawde, Nivedita Saraf, Satish Pulekar, Atul Parchure, Jitendra Joshi, Viju Khote, Pandharinath Kambli and Kamlakar Satpute
Ya Gol Gol Dabyatla’ progresses
Siddhi Entertainment’s first Marathi film ‘Ya Gol Gol Dabyatla’ written and directed by Asit Reddyz, is progressing fast with its shooting immediately after the muhurat; which was performed recently. After the traditional muhurat shot, some of the important scenes were picturised on Smita Talwalkar, Madhav Abhyankar, Smita Shewale and child artistes Papan Patil and Akanksha.
The film’s shooting is expected to be completed by 15th June 2011., Besides the above mentioned artistes, the other popular stars of the film are: Ashok Saraf, Santosh Juvekar, Vijay Chavan. The film deals with an important issue of Senior citizens and their issues.
Display Dadasaheb Phalke’s photo in Theatres- MNS
The Maharashtra Navanirmaan Chitrapat Karmachari Sena (MNCKS) which is a Employee’s Union wing of MNS in the Bollywood and Marathi film industry, has been fighting against the engagement of foreign artistes in films without proper permission. The MNS wing has been successful in the recent past to stop the shooting of some of the films, where the producers had engaged foreign artistes violating the existing law.
The firebrand activist of MNS are now after the theatre owners, asking them to display the portrait or photo of Dadasaheb Phalke prominently at their theatres. According to MNS spokespersons Amey Khopkar and Ms. Shalini Thackeray, the people have forgotten the great contribution of the Grand old man of Indian Cinema and therefore to remind one and all about his work, this suggestion has been made. “We felt very bad, when his 141st birth anniversary went unnoticed on 30th April 2011.People should know, who has brought cinema to India,” they said.
“The MNCKS have issued a circular to all theatre owners asking them to implement their suggestion within next seven days or else they will have to face the consequences in MNS style,” said the press release issued by them.
Star Pravah to premiere ‘Jetaa’
Star Pravah channel will present the World premiere of sensational Marathi film ‘Jetaa; Eka Samanya Jodpyachi Asamanya katha’ on Sunday 8th May at 1 pm. The film’s story revolves around the helpless couple, who seek justice for the brutal murder of their daughter. In the film, their daughter Shweta is murdered by three youngsters of influential parents, when she is about to uncover their connection with the SEZ irregularities in a village, through her documentary film.
When the case is heard in the court of law, the three criminals get away with the crime, for want of sufficient evidence. The helpless father, who is retired professor of law, then with the encouragement of his wife, takes the revenge in his own style. Besides Ramesh Deo and Seema the other star cast of this action packed thriller produced by Ramesh Deo Productions and Lokmat Entertainment, comprises of Manava Naik, Ajinkya Deo, Sharad Ponkshe, Atharva Undale, Sandeep Mehta, Ranjeet Jog, Aditya Shah, Janardan parab, Kaustubh Diwan, Sanjay Kshemkalyani, Aniket Kelkar and Atul Joshi.
The film is jointly directed by Ajinkya Deo and Amol Shetge. Cinematography by Dhananjay Kulkarni and Music by Vaishali Samant and Vaibhav Joshi are other credits. Marathi Movie World had already written a good review of this film.
‘Hip Hip Hurray’ for 13th May release
Bollywood film Producer Ramesh Sharma is making an entry into Marathi films through his forthcoming film ‘Hip Hip Hurray’ with a big team of popular artistes- Prasad Oak, Pushkar Shrotri, Mangesh Desai, Vijay Chavan, Sharad Ponkshe, Avinash Narkar, Avantika Salian, Smita Gondkar, Kishori Ambiye, Lalan Sarang, Hemangi Rao and Pranav Raorane.
This film which is due for release on 13th May, is a combination of action ,thrill supported by entertainment and is directed by Shriprasad Pawar. Music, which also plays an important part in this film is composed by Chinar-Mahesh along with Narendra Bhide on the lyrics of Dr. Pramod Bejikar and Manoj Yadav. Remo Fernandes sings for the first time in Marathi through this film. Editing by Deepak Virkul and photography by Sanjay Malvankar are the other credits.
Aadhi Basu Mag Bolu’ launch on 6th May
A new Marathi drama ‘Aadhi Basu Mag Bolu’ directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni will stage its first show on the auspicious Akshaya Tritiya day at 4.30 pm in Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane.
Produced by Lata Narvekar, this play which goes on the lines of black comedy stars Tejaswini Pandit, Yogini Chouk, Sushant Shelar and Sanjay Narvekar. Avadhoot Gupte has composed the music of this play.
Jagdish Khebudkar is no more
Popular Marathi poet and film lyricist Jagdish Khebudkar is no more. He passed away at Kolhapur today after a brief illness. He was 79. Mr. Khebudkar who received 11 state awards had written 2500 songs out of which 325 were Marathi film songs.
He was associated with some of the popular film makers like Bhalji Pendharkar, V. Shantaram and Dada Kondke and penned lyrics for some of the hit films like Pinjara and Saamna. Many of his songs are still on the lips of many music lovers. He had also composed music for some of the films and his albums. Marathi Movie World pays sincere tribute to his departed soul.
Gabhricha Paus’ in Festival De Cannes 2011
Prashant Pethe is the happiest man today. His Marathi film ‘Gabhricha Paus’ (The Damned Rain) or Maudite Pluie! in French, has been selected in Cannes Cinnephilles, a part of the Festival De Cannes 2011. With this news, Marathi cinema has also received a recognition from France.
Cannes Cinephiles (Cannes film Enthusiasts) is an event organised by Cannes Cinema and the Festival de Cannes to provide public screenings from the Official Selection, as well as films from the parallel sections.
Gabhricha Paus is selected as a part of Cannes Cinephiles, Screens Junior section, in which 8-10 movies are selected in competition for a young audience, because they develop themes or depict worlds that may constitute for these young people some thought. The jury, composed of a class ‘cinema’ College Gerard Philipe de Cannes, will determine the outcome of the event, a work they wish to study in class. There will be 2 or 3 public screenings of ‘Gabhricha Paus’ in this section. Other movies in this section are from all over the world including movies from France, Italy and Israel. ‘Gabhricha Paus’ will be presented with French subtitles.
Other than the documentary about Indian films by Shekhar Kapur, this is the only Indian film with a presence in Cannes this year.
Grand Premiere of ‘Mast Chalalay Aaamcha’
Premiere show of ‘Mast Chalalay Aamcha’ took place on Friday night at Premiere Cinema, Parel in presence of all stars of the film and invitees. Mr. Nittin Kini from Zee Group welcomed the chief guest Mahesh Manjrekar, who later felicitated all the major artistes of the film. It was a short function during interval, when after felicitating the artistes, the Zee Talkies spokesman announced that on the very first day the film had received 80% opening on the very first day all over Maharashtra.
‘Mast Chalalay Aamcha’ is a family entertainer and is expected to invite a good response during this summer vacation.
Raw deal to Marathi Movies in Nagpur
Marathi Movie World readers from Nagpur have expressed their strong feelings about the raw deal given to Marathi Cinema in their city and have questioned as to why majority of the theatres are not showing Maratrhi films, in spite of this city being termed as the second capital of Maharashtra? The following facts have been brought to our notice by our readers who have been deprived of watching Marathi films in theatres.
Till the end of 2000, there were 24 single screen cinemas in Nagpur. The number has now been reduced to 15 single screens. In addition to this, there are 3 multiplex cinema houses. Out of 15 single screens, one cinema house sometimes shows Marathi movies.
Multiplexes do not screen Marathi movies. Only exception being Cinemax, which had recently organised a week long special shows of Marathi movies (one movie-one show- per day throughout Maharashtra). Most of the Marathi movies released in 2010-11 were not exhibited here.
Last year, Nirzer film society had organised a festival of Marathi Movies for only one week. All the shows were house full. Tremendous response was received from public to this festival. Is that not enough for the film distributors and Cinema owners to understand the demand for Marathi films? Or, is this a deliberate attempt to push aside Marathi cinema only to market Hindi films?