Manasi Salvi’s comeback with ‘Sadrakshanay’.
Producer Jayant Gilatar and debutant director Prakash Labhe’s action packed emotional drama ‘Sadrakshanay’ is all set to release in April. The film stars Mansi Salvi, who makes a comeback in a stellar role as a dashing police officer in the Crime Branch, Mumbai.
Based on the aftermath of Mumbai bomb blasts in which her young son gets injured badly. The film has a story and screen play by Prakash Labhe and stars Tushar Dalvi, Suhita Thatte, Sagar Talashilkar, Shishir Sharma, Bharat Ganeshpure, Bal Dhuri, Kamlesh Sawant and Master Rahul Phalke.
The music is by Abhijeet-Suyog and the cinematography is by Amit Singh. The executive producer is Sucheta Bandodkar and action is by Illyas Shaikh.
Mangalsutra’ scores century on Mi Marathi
Alka Kubal Athlye‘s popular serial ‘Mangalsutra’ has completed century and now in its 125th episode on Mi Marathi TV channel. To celebrate this happy occasion, the team of ‘Mangalsutra’ held a function at Mumbai’s Kohinoor hall on Thursday 16th March 2011.
Speaking on this occasion, Alka in the capacity of the producer thanked entire team and the channel for their strong support. “We thank our viewers for their overwhelming support for popularizing our serial and we assure them more in days to come. We only wish that this serial attains that 500 mark.” said the popular actress.
Endorsing her wish, senior actor Anand Abhyankar said confidently that the serial would certainly complete that figure, in view of the success it has attained while scoring the century. Young Varad Chavan( Son of Vijay Chavan) who is also part of the cast was more optimistic and expressed his wish to see the serial cross 1000 mark.
The clippings of forthcoming episodes, make it clear that serial does have the required content to target the audience from city as well as rural sector. With Alka herself playing the protagonist Mother – who is always there to protect her children and at the same time turning strict to show them the right way. Produced by Alka alongwith her husband Sameer Athlye and Shilpa Masurkar, the serial is directed by Tanaji Ghadge. Based on the story of Ramachandra Sadekar, the screenplay is written by Sachin Darekar and dialogues by Aruna Joglekar.
Besides Alka Kubal Athalye, the other main artistes of the serial are Suhas Palshikar, Anant Jog, Nagesh Bhosale, Surekha Kudchi, Kishori Ambiye, Anand Abhyankar, Asha Sathe, Sanjay Khapre, Varad Chavan, Sanjay Shejwal, Rutuja Bagwe, Amruta Sakpal and Triyug Mantri. The entire team of ‘Mangalsutra’ was present for this celebration, exchanging pleasantries only to prove their excellent team work
Taryanche Bait’ to release on 14th April
Ektaa Kapoor’s first Marathi film ‘Taryanche Bait’ is all set to release on 14th April 2011. Spokesperson of Alt Entertainment made this announcement in the Press conference held at Balaji House in Mumbai. Clippings from the film were also shown on the occasion, in the presence of director of the film Kiran Yadnopavit and lead actor Sachin Khedekar.
= The film talks about a simple self sufficient family from a village who have limited dreams. But, when the father promises something to his 10 year old son, on his getting first rank in the class; he is required to keep his promise. Based on this theme, director Kiran Yadnopavit has given the story the required cinematic touch to make it more interesting to the universal audience.
If person like Ektaa Kapoor has chosen this topic as her launching pad into Marathi films, it has certainly generated more interest. Above all, the film has a perfect lead man like Sachin Khedekar to open their innings in Marathi film industry.”It is a sensitive story with a touch of humor.” said the director, while speaking to Marathimovieworld. The star cast of the film comprises of Sachin Khedekar, Ashwini Giri, Shubhangi Joshi, Milind Pathak, Sunil Deo, Vinay Apte, Jaywant Wadkar, Ketan Pawar, Rajesh More, Ishan Tambe, Asmita Joglekar & Kishore Kadam. Story by Saurabh Bhave and Camera by Sudhir Palsane are other credits.
Music launch of ‘Paach Naar Ek Bejaar’
Framework entertainment launched the music release of their film ‘Paach Naar Ek Bejaar’ in a different style in Mumbai on Thursday 10th March 2011. In the absence of Sanjay Narvekar the lead man in this film, director Vijay Saatghare took control of the stage inviting the five girls- (Aditi Sarangdhar, Hemangi Kavi, Shweta Mehendale, Leena Bhagwat, Harshali Zine) from this film on the stage. “This is a suspense filled comedy film and I have enjoyed doing this film with this lovely team. I am confident of the film’s success and
I take this opportunity to invite you all for the Golden Jubilee celebrations,” he stated. Inviting the Producer Sachin Vartak, the lyricists- Guru Thakur, Samruddhi Pawar, the music directors Chinar – Mahesh and also the music director Mady John who has composed music for another film ‘Prema Saathi’ of this banner. Actor Manoj Joshi was among the special invitees.
The music audio CD of ‘Pach Naar Ek Bejaar’ also contains the songs of ‘Prema Saathi’ another film from Frame entertainment, music of which was also released simultaneously. After the release of this CD, the makers also made an announcement that this music CD was specially manufactured to avoid piracy and challenged anyone who dared to make copy of the same, with a prize of Rs. 1 lakh. With sizzling music and suitable lyrics, the songs are expected to popularize before the release of the film on 7th April 2011.
Tu Bhetashi Navyane’ Now 160+ .
Mi Marathi’s popular serial ‘Tu Bhetashi Navyane’ has now completed 160 episodes and is now on the verge of changing the track, as per the demand of the story. The serial already has a tagline ‘Prem Fakta Ekdach hota ka?’ (Does love happen only once?) This has also given scope for inclusion of some more talented artistes like Mrunialini Jambhale, Sameer-Vijay, Swapnali Patil, Ashwini Ekbote, Poonam Gulati, Shubhangi Latkar and Sharad Ponkshe. The serial which unfolds many tragic events in the life of Shilpi, played by Rujuta Deshmukh, already has some big names like Ashutosh Kulkarni, Ashok Shinde, Madhu Kambikar, Pradeep Velankar, Yatin Karyekar, Shekhar Phadke and Vikram Gokhale.
While speaking to the press on the occasion of celebrating the success of this serial, Producer-director Jeetu Arora (who has done more than 50 Hindi serials) expressed his happiness for the finest cooperation received from his team and the audience. “I decided to do this Marathi serial, as some of my friends are Maharashtrians and I find Marathi artistes more talented than Hindi artistes,” he added. He also thanked Mi Marathi channel, for giving him an opportunity to present his own script through ‘Tu Bhetashi Navyane’. He specifically mentioned about the contribution of his co-producer Aakanksha khanna, who has experience at the international level. In a very modest way, he and Aakansha stayed away from the limelight after his speech and handed over the mike to Shubhangi Latkar to introduce the team of this serial including the Episode director Jalinder Kumbhar.
Present on the occasion besides the director were Rujuta Deshmukh, Ashutosh Kulkarni, Shekahr Phadke, Mrunalini Jambhale, Poonam Gulati and Swapnali Patil, who shared their experiences while working in this serial. All of them praised the working style of Jeetu and Aakanksha.
Zee Gaurav Lifetime award carries cash benefit too
Marathi Movie World had carried a detailed report on Zee Gaurav Awards function held on Saturday. Except for disclosing the names of the award winners, we did cover the programme and the details about the three beneficiaries, who were conferred with the Lifetime achievement awards. In our report we did mention about the dire state in which the former Master Editor M.S. Shinde lived and had expressed concern about such all time Greats and their present status.
Reacting to our report about our doubt whether cash award also accompanied with the commemorative inscription; Ms. Sugandha Lonikar from Zee Marathi clarified that Zee Marathi does not openly announce the cash reward of Rs 1 lakh given to each beneficiary along with the memento. But, it has been their practice to present such cash reward along with the prestigious trophy. We, at Marathi Movie World, welcome this fine gesture shown by Zee Marathi to spot such well known deserving people, who have made the Marathi people proud with their extraordinary accomplishments.
Zee Gaurav declares nominations
Nominations for the Goodnight presented Zee Gaurav awards 2011 have been announced by the host at a function held in Grand Hyatt Hotel recently. This year Marathi film ‘Mee Sindhutai Sapkal’ received maximum 13 nominations in different categories. In the best film category, ‘Mee Sindhutai Sapkal’ will have tough competition with other films like, ‘Mee Mann Aani Dhruv’, ‘Shikshnachya Aaichha Gho’, ‘Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai’ and ‘Paaradh’.
In the professional stage plays category ‘Nava Gadee Nave Rajya’ has bagged maximum 8 nominations in different categories. In the best play section they face competition from ‘Wah Guru!’, ‘Katkone Trikon’, ‘Katha’& ‘Kaay Danger Vaara Sutlay’. While in the Experimental plays section, ‘Punascha Honeymoon’ has bagged maximum 7 nominations in different categories. In the same section, ‘Ja Khelayla Pal’, ‘Ratandin Aamhi’and ‘Tichi Satra Prakarana’ have bagged six nominations each.
This year’s entries were considered for films and plays released during the period January 2010 to December 2010. There were entries from 64 films, 27 professional plays, 27 Experimental plays and 9 revived plays. Members of Jury were prominant personalities from the respective fields.
Zee Gaurav Awards presented in a traditional style
This year Good Night Advance sponsored Zee Gaurav Awards were presented in a different manner. First they announced the nominations a week before the actual awards ceremony and yesterday 26th February, in a glittering function at Bhavan’s College Ground , Mumbai, the actual awards were presented in front of the big gathering of invitees.
The function began in a traditional style with a Palakhi where the performers danced in a typical Varkari style. Perhaps a glimpse of their popular reality show ‘Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe’. Thereafter it was the entry of the Anchors- Swapnil Joshi and Pushkar Shotri on bicycles. Their timely gimmicks supported by entertainment programmes such as Satire presented by Makarand Anaspure and Kishore Kadam and company throwing light on ongoing corruption in the country and dance performances by popular artistes from Marathi, added that required flavour to the function.
The entertainment programme during the first 90 minutes was good, but in the later half with the same team of ‘satire’ repeating the farce and too much of Bollywood dances and music only gave an indication that the organizers were more keen on pleasing a particular section of invitees. Absence of popular Musicians Ajay-Atul was felt. In the second half, many award winners were absent and it was not known, who was receiving the awards on their behalf. ‘The show must go on’ seems to be the attitude of the award winners from Drama section, as they could not cancel their shows to receive the awards. In the film awards section, there were few surprises; but the choice of three great personalities for the Life Time achievement awards was perfect.
Prof. Madhukar Toradmal honoured for his contribution to Marathi stage, Mr. Arun Kakade, for keeping alive the experimental theatre through his group ‘Aavishkar’ and Veteran master of film editing M.S. Shinde for his outstanding work in Cinema. The three grand old men were felicitated by Ms. Sulbha Deshpande , Mr. Mohan Agashe and Mr. Ramesh Deo respectively. Dr. Jabbar Patel and Mr. N. Chandra who were the guests of honour spoke about the great contribution of each of them to their respective field.
In an emotion filled scene Mr. N. Chandra held the hands of Mr. M.S. Shinde into his hands and kissed them, calling it a great moment for him. Incidentally, Mr. Shinde who has edited about 100 films including the masterpiece ‘Sholay’ and had won the filmfare award( Only award to be won by that film) was unwell recently and MNS had handed over a sum of Rs. 51,000/- to him for his treatment, since he lived in a dire state in a small room in Dharavi. His felicitation was therefore timely, but don’t know whether any financial help accompanied along with the award. Popular Cinematographer Mahesh Limaye was presented with an award called ‘Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe’ for his progress in Bollywood, after capturing with his lenses some good Marathi films.
In their respective emotion filled speeches both Mr. Toradmal and Mr. Kakade thanked their fans for their support. Mr. Toradmal is spending his time in writing now, while Mr. Kakade is still a driving force behind new young artistes of experimental theatre. As regards revealing the names of the final winners, MMW does not believe in taking away the interest of our viewers, who will be watching the telecast of this programme on Zee Marathi on Sunday 13th March 2011, at 7.30 PM.
Raada Rox’ Music launched
Music launch of Smita Thackeray and Rahul Thackeray’s new Marathi film ‘Rada Rox’ was launched in Mumbai at the hands of Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit. Ms. Smita Thackeray, is making a debut as a Producer in Marathi films just for the sake of her son Rahul, who has returned from abroad after completing his studies in film making. “Rahul just wanted to make a beginning through Marathi films with his own ideas based on youth, their college life and music and hence I supported him,” said Ms. Thackeray on the occasion.
The film is also Rahul’s debut as a film maker , as he has not only worked on the script but has also assisted his director friend Heyramb Khot, a well known fashion photographer. Nakash and Sargam have composed the music of this film. The star cast of the film comprises of Chirag, Ketan, Tanvie, Saie and Uday .
Hamidabaichi Kothi’ with a grand revival.
After achieving success through his revivals like ‘Suryachi Pilley’ and ‘Lahanpan Degaa devaa’, Sunil Barve’s ‘Herberium’ is now all set to present another old sensational play ‘Hamidabaichi Kothi’ written by Anil Barve.
Presented first in 1978 under the banner of Mauli Productions, the play was directed by Vijayabai Mehta and had popular stars like Bharati Achrekar, Ashok Saraf, Nana Patekar, Pradeep Velankar, Neena Kulkarni, Dilip Kolhatkar and Janardan Parab.
Now, the revived version presented under the banner of ‘Subak’ will feature Neena Kulkarni as Hamidabai. Neena had played Shabbo in the original version. The other popular artistes in the new version are Sanjay Narvekar, Jitendra Joshi, Smita Tambe, Manava Naik, Mangesh Satpute and Vikas Patil.