Music & Website launch of Mohaan Aawatey
Music and website launch of Aniruddha Kale‘s new film ‘Mohaan Aawatey’ was held in a grand way at Kohinoor Hall, Mumbai on Tuesday evening. While film’s director Subhash Kale and Singer Swapnil Bandodkar released the Music CD, the hero of the film, Sanjay Narvekar released the official website of the film, which has been designed by Honeybee Media. Aniruddha Kale’s parents felicitated the singers, lyricist, writer and the director, on this occasion. The leading lady of the film Siyaa Patil,couldn’t make it for the function, as she was shooting for another film in Pune.
It was for the first time in a music release function of a Marathi film that so many questions were posed by the scribes, to know the details about this film, which has been based on a true story. Why the film’s name is ‘Mohaan Aawatey’? Who is Mohaan Aawatey and so on . Initially, Sanjay tried to create humour stating that they may address this character by whatever name, they thought was suitable. ” All that we want to present is a success story of a person, to inspire others,” he tried to explain. But, finally, the producer had to intervene and explain that the person on whose life the film has been made did exist, but he preferred to remain away from limelight. “We have added some scenes to suit the cinematic presentation of this real life story and I am sure you will all enjoy this action packed musical thriller,” he said.
There are total five songs in the film rendered by Swapnil Bandodkar, Devki Pandit, Dr. Neha Rajpal and Javed Ali. Lyrics by Supriya Kale , Milind Joshi and Aniruddha Kale, while Music by Aniruddha Kale are the other credits Supriya Kale, Aniruddha Kale, Sanjay Narvekar, Javed Ali
‘Mala Aai Vhaychay’ with English Sub-titles
Looking at the popularity the film has gained also among Non-Maharashtrian film lovers, the makers of this film have released 4 prints with English sub titles at the following theatres in Mumbai. Ms. Samrruddhi Porey made this announcement today, while speaking to Marathi Movie World.
The following theatres/ multiplexes will show the film with English Sub-titles.
Movie Star – Goregaon- 6.15 PM
Huma ( Kanjur Marg) 2.30 PM
R. City ( Ghatkoper) – 12.30 PM
24 Karat ( Jogeshwari) – 3.30 PM
‘I found my Smita Patil in Urmila’ – Samrruddhi
Film maker Samrruddhi Porey, was speechless for a while, during the Lamp lighting ceremony of her film’s premiere at Plaza Cinema on Thursday evening. Watching the elite crowd comprising of some foreign guests applauding her from the balcony, she had to literally hold her breadth for a while. But, when she began, she was all praise for Urmila Kanetkar, the leading lady of her film ‘Mala Aai Vhaychay’ ( I want to be a Mother). “Initially, I wanted someone very similar to late Smita Patil, but when I saw Urmila’s performance, I thought that I had found my Smita Patil in Urmila,” remarked Ms. Porey.
Mr. Kiran Shantaram and film maker Mahesh Kothare, who were present as chief guests on the occasion, welcomed Samrruddhi to Marathi cinema calling her as a dynamic woman, who had shouldered many responsibilities together while making this film. They also praised the film, for having won so many awards before its official release. Ms. Stacy, who plays Mary, was also all praise for the film maker for imposing confidence in her, while shooting every scene. On this occasion, Samrruddhi showed a fine gesture by felicitating all the artistes, chief guests and her technical crew, by presenting them mementos. Also present on the occasion were Music director Ashok Patki, Sulbha Deshpande , Fulwa Khamkar, Vaishali Samant, Suchitra & Aadesh Bandekar and many foreign dignitories
Adinath- Urmila together in ‘Dubhang’
After making his debut as a hero through ‘Ved Laavi Jeeva’, Adinath Kothare, son of Mahesh Kothare will now pair with Urmila Kanetkar in a new film ‘Dubhang’ which is being directed by Mahesh Kothare. This film, which is a family social, is produced by Shankar Mitkari. Besides this young pair, another pair of Ajinkya Deo and Sonali Kulkarni will also be part of the star cast. The script is written by Abhiram Bhadkamkar and Shekhar Dhavlikar.
Shooting of this film is presently in progress in and around Kolhapur. Music by Bappi Tutul and and cinematography by Sanjay Memane are the other credits of the film.
Mukti – The Final Freedom’ in progress
We have seen many Marathi films based on farmer’s suicides, but they have only placed before the audience the issues related to such suicides. No one has tried yet to come out with solutions. Now, new Marathi film “Mukti- The Final Freedom” produced by Sachin Zankar, claims to have come up with a solution to such suicides.
Directed by Machhindra More, the film not only presents the story of a farmer but also shows how his family faces some difficult situations, when he commits suicide. Nandu Madhav (‘Harischandrachi factory’ fame) plays the lead role in the film, while Tejaswini Pandit plays the female lead. Other popular stars in the cast are Nagesh Bhosale, Milind Shinde and others. Music by B. A. Tupe and Camera by Raja Phadtare are the other credits.
Vikram Gokhale Joins MNS- Chitrapat Wing
Vikram Gokhale, the noted actor director much in the news for his much awarded directorial debut ‘Aghaat’ has joined the film workers union wing of MNS known as the Maharashtra Nav Nirman Chitrapat Karmachari Sena when he recently endorsed the membership under the august Presence of MNS Navnirman Sangh General Secretary Mrs. Shalinitati Thakeray.
The MNS has formed this wing to present the cause and solve various problems of workers in the industry. At present the party membership subscription is on from 5 Feb 2011 to 5 March 2011.
Prasad Oak to present ‘Halla Bol’
It seems that Prasad Oak has turned seriously towards hosting TV reality shows. In his new role as a TV Host, he presents E-TV’s Dance reality show – ‘Lux Halla Bol’. alongwith him is Gauri Nigudkar as his co-host.
This show which has selected 24 participants, is being telecast every Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9.30 pm. Popular actress Padmini Kolhapure and choreographers Harshal & Vitthal will judge the performances of these competitors.
Deool’ launched in a style.
Producer Abhijeet Gholap’s big budget film ‘Deool’ was launched in a style at Hotel Pride in Pune on Thursday. The film stars Nana Patekar in a Marathi film after a long time, along with another acclaimed performer Dilip Prabhawalakar. Dilip and Nana recounted their old stage days to much applause from all those present.
The film also stars Dr.Mohan Agashe, Atisha Naik, Kishor Kadam, Jyoti Subhash, Girish Kulkarni, Vibhavari Deshpande, Usha Nadkarni, etc. The film is directed by ‘Valu’ and ‘Vihir’ fame Umesh Kulkarni. Written by Girish Kulkarni, the music is by Mangesh Dhakde.The film is about the effect of globalization on India’s small towns and the terrible state of Indian villages, with the political back-drop. The film goes on floors from Feb 4 at Satara.
3 Marathi films to be released on Feb 4th
A new Marathi comedy film titled ‘Dhavadhav’ is being released on 4th Februry 2011. Director Bharat Gaekwad gets ready with the pair of Bharat Jadhav and Shashank Udapurkar. The film’s story, screenplay and dialogues are written by Shashank Udapurkar. Bharat Jadhav has a very special role for himself while the other star cast of the film comprises of Mohan Joshi, Smita Jaykar, Anand Abhyankar, Uday Sabnis, Jayant Wadkar, Arun kadam, Jairaj Nair, Rutuja Patil and Vilas Ujawane.
‘Dhavadhav’ has tried to present ‘Gabbar’, who now lives in a big palace and moves in a Mercedez. The film also presents Jai living a simple life with his mother in Ramtek, while Veeru living an exactly opposite happy go lucky lifestyle
Music director Nandu Honap has composed the music of this film, on the lyrics of Praveen Dawane.
Now, coming to realistic cinema, the topic of child molestation is already a topic of discussion. ‘Aarambh’ a new Marathi film also to be released on 4th February, narrates the implications arising out of this issue. the film tells the story of a married couple and their daughter. Rajeshwari Sachdev and Atul abhyankar play the couple while Rucha Date plays their daughter. Shrinivas bhange has written the script of this film based on a true story.
The third Marathi film also due for release on 4th February, is Dilip kalyani’s ‘Durgaa Mhantyat Mala’ a woman oriented film, directed by Raju Parsekar. The film stars Milind Gawali, Deepali Syed, Sakshi (The wonder girl) , Kuldeep Pawar, Surekha Kudchi, Swapnil Rajshekhar, Hemangi Rao, Sanjay Khapre & Usha Naik. Music by – Pravin Kuwar and lyrics by – Mandar Cholkar are other credits. The film’s Catch line does warn all not to test the power of a woman.
Two more awards for ‘Mala Aai Vhaychay’.
Writer-Producer-director Samrruddhi Porey’s film ‘Mala aai Vhaychay’ (I want to be a Mother) is very much in the news before its official release on 11th February 2011. Having bagged 7 awards so far at international festivals, the film has won two more awards at the recently concluded Jaipur film festival.
While Ms. Samrruddhi Porey was adjudged the best director for this film, the American actress Stacy Bee, who plays a Model in this film has bagged the best debut award. This film is the first American-Indian Marathi film.