‘Ringa Ringa’ nearing completion
Nishad Audio Visual Pvt Ltd are almost on the verge of completion of the shooting of their new film ‘Ringa Ringa’, which is an action packed thriller. After the success of ‘Chekmate‘ and ‘Bokya Satbande‘, producer Kanchan Satpute has paid more attention on making this film more entertaining suited to today’s audience. She has made a right choice in Sanjay Jadhav, who will be directing this film based on his own script. Sanjay, a talented cinematographer, who has recently won V. Shantaram Award for best Cinematography for ‘Jogwa’.
‘Ringa Ringa’ has been shot on the backdrop of picturesque Goa, where the film’s script revolves around a character Rangrao, with criminal background who turns a politician. The film picturises the ups and downs in his journey to politics. With Ajinkya deo playing a totally different role in this film, the other popular star cast comprise of Sonali Kulkarni, Bharat Jadhav, Ankush Choudhary, Santosh Juvekar, Sanjay Mone, Udhay Sabnis, Jayant Savarkar, Kamlesh Sawant and Aditi Govitrikar. Art direction by Mahesh Salgaonkar, Sound by Mandar Kulkarni, Choreography by Umesh Jadhav & Rajesh Bidwe, Editing by Amit Pawar, Screenplay-dialogues by Amol Shetge, co-producers Shvababa Naik and Suresh Pai , Lyrics by Guru Thakur and music by Ajay-Atul are the other credits of the film. The film will be ready for release during next two months time.
Vinod Kambli makes his debut in Marathi film
Maverick cricketer Vinod Kambli, after his unsuccessful attempt in Maharashtra Politics, has now decided to enter Marathi films. Kuber Productions and Lokesh Movies presentation
‘Lagli Paij’ will be featuring Vinod in a different way, singing and dancing in an item song of this film for the first time. The song is written by Milind Shintre who is also the writer- director of the film and the music is composed by Abhijit Kavthalkar.
The song has Southern Star Shruti Marathe performing the item song with Vinod Kambli. The song contains cricketing terms like ‘T-20′ and ‘Yuvraj Singh’ etc. Asha Bhosle, Shankar Mahadevan and Usha Uthup have rendered their voices for the songs of this film. The film stars Mohan Joshi, Arun Nalavde, Smita Talwalkar, Satish Tare, Kishori Ambiye, Milind Gunaji, Priya Berde, Sunila Karambelekar, Samir Dharmadhikari, Raghvendra Kadkol, and Rahul Solapurkar. The film is due for release on 20thNovember 2009, all over Maharashtra in a big way.
‘Vastraharan’ reaches 5000 mark
16th February 1980 was the day of Total Solar Eclipse . This day turned out to be the most auspicious day for the team of ‘Vastraharan’, as their inaugural stage show was scheduled on this day. With a good opening ‘Vastraharan’ could reach the figure of 175 within a year’s time, and the 175th show was held 26th January 1981 in the presence of late P.L. Deshpande, who was the special guest of honour. Soon, the group performed their 800th show on 26th January 1984.
It was during this show, as per the wish of Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, a decision was taken to perform the next two shows in London. Lata Mangeshkar was made the President of this grand show and Mr. Vasantdada Patil , then Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Mr. Chagan Bhujbal, who was then Mayor of Mumbai, agreed to be the guests of honour for the grand shows. Many popular artistes had agreed to be part of the show. Due to some problems with Visa, the show looked impossible, but due to timely intervention of Balasaheb Thackeray, at least some of them could make it and show no’s 801 and 802 were successfully performed in London.
27th May 1985 turned out to be another landmark for ‘Vastraharan’ , as their 1000th show was held amidst big fanfare in the presence of Asha Bhonsale who was the chief guest. ‘Vastraharan’ continued with its popularity till year 2007 and on 15th April 2007, it turned out to be the last show of ‘Vastraharan’ in Damodar Hall, Parel, as star performer Macchindra Kambli passed away thereafter. However, in March 2009,’Vastraharan’ took a new birth, with Santosh Mayekar playing Tatya Sarpanch. It worked well for the revival of the play and soon ‘Vastraharan’ will reach the 5000 mark, when this grand show will be held on 21st November 2009, at 6pm in Shnmukhanand Hall, Mumbai. MMW wishes the makers of ‘Vastraharan’ a grand success, as this show will be paying tributes to Macchindra kambli.
‘Sukhaant’ talks about Mercy Killing !
Acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Surkar’s latest film ‘Sukhaant’ deals with the controversial subject of mercy killing. It discusses the right of people with no hope of living to die honorably. Atul Kulkarni plays the protagonist, whose mother is afflicted with a grave ailment. She asks her son to give her the right to die with her own choice. Having made up her mind, the mother forces her son to seek court approval for her self-willed death.
The film raises the ultimate question as a suffering mother demands justice and her lawyer son struggles between his love for mother and doing the right thing.
When fiercely independent and a self-made mother Sitabai meets with an accident that deems her quadriplegic, her life changes forever. Her son Pratap, who is a successful lawyer, takes care of his bed-ridden mother. Even as her dear ones surround her with much love and attention, Sitabai is unable to live at other’s mercy. Everyday she pleads to her son to relieve her from the sufferings with mercy killing . Pratap is unwilling to grant her this peculiar wish. With the passage of time adamant Sitabai gives up food and her condition deteriorates further. When he can no longer bear to watch his helpless mother suffer, Pratap decides to move the court to grant his mother ‘her wish’ to end her life.
The film has tried to send a timely message to the society and hence would certainly invite the attention of one and all. The other cast comprises of Kavita Lad Medhekar, Jyoti Chandekar and Tushar Dalvi. The film is written by Kiran Yadnopavit and is produced by Anuya Mhaiskar. The film is all set for an early release.
‘Nave Valan’ Film festival in Mumbai
Akhil Bharatiya Chitrpat Mahamandal, Mumbai has organized a film festival ‘Nave Valan’ which will showcase selected Marathi films, including ‘Harischandrachi Factory‘ , which is India’s entry for Oscars. The festival will be held between November 16- 20, 2009, at Godrej’s NCPA. With restricted entry for the viewers, the hosts have requested the film lovers to register their names for entry passes before 11 th November 2009, at the Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi and Yashvantrao Chavan Auditorium, Nariman Point, between 9 am to 12 noon and 4 pm to 7 pm.
The entry for a particular movie for those registered, will however be confirmed only by 13th November 2009. The schedule of the films to be screened during the festival will be as follows :
| DATE | MOVIE |
| 16th Nov 2009, Monday | Harischandrachi factory |
| 17h Nov 2009, Tuesday | Gandha |
| 18h Nov 2009, Wensday | Gho Mala Asalach Hawa |
| 19h Nov 2009, Thursday | Jogwa |
| 20h Nov 2009, Friday | Gabhricha Paus |
‘Swatantryachi aishi taishi’ to release on 13th Nov.
Four aces productions ‘Swatantryachi aishi taishi’ Produced by Dr. Nandkumar Tasgavkar and Mrs.Vandana Tasgavkar and directed by Ramesh More(Olakh, Mahasatta fame) will release all over Maharashtra on Nov 13. The film is about the present generation’s apathy towards their parents and talks about three such old men, who are in intensive turmoil due to the insensitive attitude of their children towards them.
The film speaks about the mad rush for money by today’s generation in the globalization era and the decadence of Indian values and culture. The film stars Arun Nalawde, Amita Khopkar, Uday Sabnis, Sushant Shelar, Shailesh Datar, Jayant Savarkar, Avinash Narkar, Aishwarya Narkar, Sulabha Deshpande, Ajinkya Joshi, Milind Joshi and others.. The film is cinematographed by Aniket Khandagle, music by Ashok Patki, lyrics by Yashashri More, editing by Vasant Kubal, art by Appa Tambe and sound by Appa Tarkar are the other credits.
Thrilling Climax for “Ek Duja Sathi”
Thrilling Climax of the film “Ek Duja Sathi” was shot at Basera Studios (Kandivali-East). ‘Ek Duja Sathi’ is a Shri Gauri Shankar Productions film, produced by Sunita Mascarens. The climax was shot with star cast like Niranjan Joshi, Dilip Pansare, Varad Chauhan, Priya Gamre, Kuldeep Pawar & Priya Berde.
This is the first venture in the Marathi film industry for producer Sunita Mascarens. She has already produced one Hindi film ‘Yeh pal ho na ho’ prior to this Marathi film. ‘Ek Duja Sathi’ is directed by Amol Surve with story & screenplay by Kaustabh Surve. The five enchanting songs of the film are written by Shrikant Prabhu & Music is composed by John Meddy. Melodious voices are lent by Famous singers like Swapnil Bandodkar, Amey date, Madan Shukla, Neha Dube, & John Meddy for these enchanting songs.
This film is based on a Love Story. It revolves around two couples deeply in love with each other & in spite of opposition from the parents, their love for each other flourishes and wins over the opposition from the parents. This film has been shot extensively in Mahableshwar, Dhahanu & Mumbai.
Sad demise of Sumati Gupte
Popular film actress of yesteryears Sumati Joglekar ( nee Sumati Gupte) passed away on 31st October 2009 in the early morning hours. She was 90. She is survived by her daughter Meera, a former actress and her son in law Achut Vaze, who is a stage producer. Ms. Sumati was born in Vai, Maharashtra but spent most of her time in Baroda, where she took the lessons of acting. After graduating debut first film.
With exceptional talent,Sumati bagged roles in films like ‘Navardeo’, ‘Chimukla Sansar’ and ‘Sunbai’ which was a hit. She played the most memorable role in Bhalji Pendharkar’s historical film ‘Thoratanchi Kamla’ in which she played Sambhaji’s fiancé.
During the making of ‘Chimukla Sansar’ she came closer to film maker Vasant Joglekar and later married him. Subsequently, the husband and wife under the banner of Mera Pictures produced hit films like ‘Shevatcha Malusara’, ‘Janaki’ and ‘Ha Khel Savalyancha’. She was the receipient of most of the prestigious awards like Rasarang’s Dadasaheb Phalke award, V. Shantaram award and the ‘Chitrabhushan’ Jeevan Gaurav Award.
Besides Marathi films Sumati had also performed in many stage plays like ‘Sanshaykallol’, ‘Udyacha Sansar’, ‘Sanyasta Khadag’, ‘Lagnachi Bedi’ and ‘Vikarvilasit’. She also acted in Hindi films like ‘Mausi’, ‘Urvashi’, ‘Hamara Sansar’, ‘Waqt’, ‘Ek Manzil Do Rahein’. The husband and wife duo launched their daughter Meera in lead role opposite Joy Mukherjee by producing Hindi film ‘Ek Kali Muskayee’. MMW joins her family and friends to condole her death.
‘Harishchandrachi Factory’ esteemed at Paris Festival
Marathi film festival was recently held at the prestigious Guimet Museum of Asian Arts, Paris. The highlight of the festival was screening of ‘Harishchandrachi Factory‘ on the concluding day i.e. 31st October, when this film was highly appreciated by elite audience from Paris. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries like
Mr. Ranjan Mathai, the Indian Ambassador,
Ms. Namrata Kumar, First Secretary , Press Information & Culture, Embassy of India,
Mr. Ramesh Muley, Representative of Indian Confederation of Industry in France,
Mr. S. Bhramara, Director, Indian Tourist Office, Paris and Mr. Vaiju Naravane representing the newspaper The Hindu.
After the screening was over all the 300 people present in the audience stood up and applauded the film putting their hands together. This comes as a good news for ‘Harischandrachi Factory’, as the film has been India’s entry for the forthcoming Oscar awards. The film has also raised the standard of Marathi film giving the best example of unlimited creativity. With this appreciation coming from Europe, the film certainly stands a chance to win Oscars.
‘Raja Shivchatrapati’ concludes with spectacular crowning ceremony
With the picturisation of the historical crowning ceremony of the great warrior- Shivaji Maharaj , Nitin Chandrakant Desai‘s mega-serial ‘Raja Shivchatrapat’ has come to an end on Friday 30th October 2009. Known for its magnificent set designs, rich costumes , ideal locations, perfect make-up and above all wonderful performances by all the artistes, this offering from Star Pravah will be remembered for a long time.
The maker of the serial Nitin C. Desai thanked one and all for the overwhelming response to his creation. He said that even one person from a family gets inspired by the teachings of the great warrior, he would consider it a big achievement. Indeed, Mr. Desai had put in lot of efforts to recreate the scenes to match the happenings in history. The dialogues were really inspiring. His perfect choice of locations and most suited selection of artistes was the main reason behind the popularity of this serial.
There must have been a lot of research to verify the facts before presentation and Mr. Desai has done his job well. Incidentally, the swearing in and crowning ceremony of Maharashtra’s elected leaders almost coincides with the conclusion of this historical serial based on the life and teachings of the Great king. As rightly pointed out by the maker, it is high time that our would be ministers take a cue from Shivchatrapati’s ideology, while taking the oath. Can we expect a clean, non corrupt and committed administration to serve this motherland of the famous king ?