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.
Producer files complaint against Prabhat Talkies
As it is our Marathi film producers have to deal with so many issues relating to their film’s release. Right from finding distributors to booking of Single screen theatres and multiplexes for screening, the marketing of their film also bothers them a lot. But, now they have discovered a new problem and that is related to irregularity noticed in ticket sales.
Recently, one such case has come to light, when the producer of the film ‘Pakada Pakadi’ Mr. Sandeep Navare has lodged a police complaint against the management of Prabhat Talkies, Pune. In this connection, the Management of Prabhat Talkies have yet to come out with their reply and are investigating the matter at their end.
Many producers have expressed their dissatisfaction over the collection shown for their films by the theatre owners and the present case has only suggested how the irregularities can happen. According to Mr. Navare, the producer of this film ‘Pakada Pakadi’, his people had kept a vigil for a particular show in Prabhat talkies and even collected tickets from the viewers, who saw the film and noticed that there were tickets issued of two different types. When they checked, they found a big difference in actual sale of tickets and tickets issued by them. If this is proved, it is certainly a bad news for Marathi cinema, which is already facing the crisis.
Another producer of the film ‘Mohaan Aawatey’, Mr. Anirrudha kale, who was also dissatisfied with the same theatre management, has removed his film from this theatre before the completion of the week. For a long time, this has been a main grievance of many producers against theatre owners in Maharashtra, but to prove it requires extra manpower. The Government of Maharashtra with the help of Home department should investigate and find out how many such Theatre owners are hiding the actual occupancy during a particular show, especially week ends.
Ring Ring Ranga’ – A new Marathi play
A new Marathi play ‘Ring Ring Ranga’ has been added to the schedule of Marathi plays from this month. A farcical comedy, the play revolves around the funny incidences in the lives of two longtime friends- Shrirang and Tanaji. The story of this play has been written by Bhagwan Pachore, while it is directed by Bhimrao Mude. Music by Rohan Pradhan and light effects by Sheetal Talpade are other credits.
Produced by Vinit Dadarkar and Rohan Pradhan, the artistes of this play are Pradeep Patwardhan, Shekhar Phadke, Mousami Tondwalkar, Sangram Salvi, Gauri Mahajan, Sandeep Tatkare, Ashish Rane and Shipa kamble.
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.