NCPA Marathi Film festival
In appreciation of different subjects being handled by today’s Marathi films, The National Centre for Performing Arts ( NCPA) began hosting the festival of Marathi films called ‘Nave Valaan’ since last year. This year’s festival began with ‘Natarang’ followed by screening of films like ‘Jetaa‘ and ‘Lalbaug Parel‘. The festival will go on till 13th October 2010, with entry on first come first served basis, at the NCPA complex; Mumbai.
On Monday at 6.30 pm, there will be screening of Sanjay Jadhav’s ‘Ringa Ringa‘ and on Tuesday it will be Satish rajwade’s film ‘Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai‘. The festival will conclude on 13th October 2010 at 6.30 pm, with the screening of Nitin Nandan’s ‘Jhing Chik Jhing.’ After every screening, a talk show ‘Chouraha’ is being organized with the director and artistes of the film
Prabhakar Pendharkar is no more
Prabhakar Pendharkar son of Bhalji Pendharkar passed away today in Pune.
A noted writer and director, Prabhakar Pendharkar had released an autobiography of a film studio in Marathi last year. He had many other writings to his credit. He directed some good films directed by him were “Shabbaas Sunbai”, “Bal Shivaji” “Bhaav Tethe Dev” and also “Balak Shibaji (In Bengali)” for the Children’s film society.
It may be recalled that this veteran of Marathi film industry was also associated with film maker V. Shantaram, during the making of the film “Do Aankhen Barah Haath”.
Rajnikant is now available for Marathi films
The biggest news on Tuesday was not about Superstar Rajnikant meeting Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray at his Bandra residence; but the South Megastar expressing his desire to act in Marathi films. What better news, Marathi film industry would have asked for ? Rajnikant, who has roots in Maharashtra, from where he migrated to Tamilnadu; was in Mumbai for promotion of his latest released film ‘Robot’.
After meeting Mr. Thackeray, he sought his blessings and also compared the Sena chief to God. Was Rajani inspired to make this statement after meeting the Sena chief, only he can answer this question. But, we at MarathiMovieWorld, welcome his decision, especially at a time, when Marathi film industry needs a boost from an actor of his caliber.
Grand Music launch of ‘Mani Mangalsutra’
It was the happiest day in the life of film maker Gauri Sarwate. Music of her much talked about Marathi film “Mani Mangalsutra – Naate Navya Pidhiche” was unveiled in a grand way by Times Music on Tuesday 5th October 2010 at Red Lounge, Cinemax, Andheri. Durga Jasraj in the capacity of the chief guest praised the efforts of Gauri Sarwate for making this wonderful creation. She applauded Gauri’s guts to take up such a subject and convert it into a musical film. “I am a great fan of Avadhoot Gupte and I can understand how hard he must have worked on the music of this film” she added.
Besides having the support of Times Music, the film has also found a solid backing of Reliance Big Pictures to distribute the film all over Maharashtra. Speaking on the occasion Gauri Sarwate thanked Lord Ganapati, as during the recent Ganapati festival time she found the two big groups to back her film. Present on the occasion were Ms. Shikha Singhi, head Film Acquisition and Marketing Times Music and Mr. Utpal Acharya, Head Distribution & Acquisition, Reliance Big Pictures.
Also present on the occasion were singers Vasundhra Das, who has rendered her voice for the first time in a Marathi film and Shreya Ghoshal, who has rendered the ‘Mangalagauri’ song. Avadhoot Gupte – the Music director of the film, Praveen Joshi, who has scored background music and Omkar Karve, the actor from the film were also present. The leading lady of the film – Hrishita Bhatt, who is making her debut in Marathi film, said that she agreed to do the film, as she liked the script.
During the function, three songs from the film were shown to the press and each one of them had a class of its own. The song ‘Nava daav chal mandayala.‘ reminded the olden days of Prabhaat films. Very rightly, the director has shot this song in black and white. Shreya Ghoshal seemed to have worked very hard on the ‘Mangalagauri‘ song; as she herself later admitted that it took 7 hours to complete that 7 minute song; since she wanted to be perfect with every word. The film has other singers like Rahul Vaidya and Sailee Panse, while lyrics are penned by Sudhir Moghe, Sandeep Khare and Prashant kulkarni; offering a variety.
The film is due for release all over Maharashtra (except Nagpur and Amrawati) in next 15 days time
Play ‘Agadbam’ Online Game Free
For the first time in the promotion of a Marathi film, an Online game has been used. In this fun game, ‘Najuka‘ the 250 kg strong lead character of ‘Agadbam‘ is required to cross the river. Viewers, who wish to play this game, should visit the site www.agadbam.com and click the Games section. After log in, the viewer can play this fun game to help Najuka cross the river in minimum time with just five chances. Game available on www.marathimovieworld.com
Ms. Trupti Bhoir, who plays the lead character of Najuka, with full body prosthetic make-up’, felt the need of such a theme to market her film. The game has been designed by the technical experts led my Jitendra More of Marathi Movie World, who are also Online partners of this film.
Help:
After you click the ‘Start the game’ button. Use the upside arrow for her jump, to take off. The Jump Meter provided on the left side of the screen will measure her jump. But, before she comes down, using the other arrows- left , right, and down; make her land on one of the rocks scattered around in the river.
In all, you have five chances to help her cross the river. If she lands on the Green floating boats, it will help you as a lifeline; to take you closer to one of the rocks close to the other end. The time you take to make her cross the river, will be recorded in the timer on the top. You can try as many times. But, every time, don’t forget to log in.
Now, ‘Gold’ awards for Marathi serials
‘Gold awards’ which are being given to various categories in Indian television industry every year, will now be available to people from Marathi television industry also. Vikaas Kalantri, CEO of White Leaf Entertainment media Pvt. Ltd; has made an announcement that this year 2010, a grand award function will be held exclusively for Marathi television section in November 2010 to decide the winners in different categories.
Marathi Movie World will be official Online partners for this event, for which nominations in various categories will be displayed on our site. Viewers will be able to vote for their favourite artistes and also have chances of winning a prize. Wait, for further announcements from 10th October 2010 onwards.
Now, ‘Gold’ awards for Marathi serials
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Gold awards’ which are being given to various categories in Indian television industry every year, will now be available to people from Marathi television industry also. Vikaas Kalantri, CEO of White Leaf Entertainment media Pvt. Ltd; has made an announcement that this year 2010, a grand award function will be held exclusively for Marathi television section in November 2010 to decide the winners in different categories.
Marathi Movie World will be official Online partners for this event, for which nominations in various categories will be displayed on our site. Viewers will be able to vote for their favourite artistes and also have chances of winning a prize. Wait, for further announcements from 10th October 2010 onwards.
Film on Freedom Fighter Rajguru
The legendary Marathi revolutionary freedom fighter- Shivram Hari Shivguru, who fought against the Britishers for India’s independence and was hanged along with Shaheed Bhagatsingh will now be seen in a film Marathi film ‘Krantiveer Rajguru‘.
Made by Ashok Kamle, the film is releasing on Oct -22. The film made under the banner of ‘Shree Bhavani Chitra Combines’ and produced by Shreyas Kamle and Rajendra Kamle stars Chinmay Mandlekar as ‘Rajguru’.The film also stars Pankaj Vishnu, Suhasini Muley and Vilas Chavan.
‘Mee Mann Ani Dhruv’ releasing on Oct 1st
Aditi Deshpande, known for her brilliant roles in films like ‘Not Only Mrs.Raut’, ‘Jogwa’ and ‘MaayBaap’, makes her directorial debut with the film ‘Mee Mann Ani Dhruv’ releasing on Oct 1.
The story is by Ranjit aka Mahendra Agashe, a hospitality industry executive, who makes his debut in the film as a journalist married to a career minded wife played by Ketaki Thatte who after their son Dhruvv (Dhruvv) is three years old wants to return back to a job but has to face stiff opposition from her conservative husband, who wants his wife to be a complete homemaker.
Ultimately, it leads to a divorce with legal battle and the rest of the film is based on these divorce proceedings. The director and the writer want to highlight the present syndrome of high divorce rates in nuclear families, especially in metro cities. Satish Pulekar too plays an important role.
The film has two songs composed by Hrishikesh Kamerkar, who has also sung the songs which will be in the background soundtrack. The DOP is veteran Chandrashekar Ayyer. The lyrics are by Ashok Bagwe and dialogues by Amol Shetge. The editor is Amit Pawar and art direction by Sunil More. The film is produced by Aditi’s mother Sarita Moulgand.
‘Amar Prem’ begins on Zee Marathi
New arrival on Zee Marathi Channel, is a bittersweet tale of two culturally divergent families . After all, love does have a strange knack of blossoming between two souls. But, what happens when the two bipolar opposites fall in love also happen to hail from two very different worlds, with very little in common? And, this is what is termed as ‘Amar Prem’. It is the story of two people in love, separated by the boundaries of religion.
This sensitive story deals with the trials and tribulations of a Muslim girl in love with a Hindu boy and her quest for her identity. In short, ‘Amar Prem’ is Amruta’s story, who is a simple girl who values her family more than anything. She is all set to become a psychologist, when fate brings her face to face with Satyajit – the boy, who her parents have selected for her younger sister, Suruchi.
Satyajit, instantly falls for Amruta but she doesn’t encourage him in any way. Amruta finally confesses her feelings for Satyajit, after a lot of push and support from Suruchi. But this is just the beginning of her woes. Not only does her mother oppose this relation in every way she can but she also reveals a secret from the past that shatters Amruta’s world.
Amruta sets out to find meaning in her seemingly pointless life. Satyajit and Suruchi stand by her in this difficult phase. What remains to be seen is whether Amruta will face the harsh reality or will she surrender to it and give up on the world that she has so fiercely protected.
‘Amar Prem ‘ begins on Zee Marathi at 9:00 PM every Monday to Friday, from 27th September.