Aaja meri gadi mein baith ja… play by Samanvay
‘Aaja meri gadi mein baith ja….’ A play inspired by the story “The hitchhiking game” written by the Czech author Milan Kundera in his collection ‘Laughable loves‘ opened now.
The play has been written by Shashank Shende, directed by Ashutosh Parandkar and produced by Samanvay, Pune.
A pioneer in the field of experimental theatre since 1992 Samanvay has produced many a thought provoking plays such as ‘Kovali Unhe’, ‘Tyacha Prakhar Samajik Janivanche Nikhare’, ‘Sathecha Kai Karayacha’, ‘Malabh’, ‘ Loose Control’, ‘Pani’, ‘CHharu Aaro…’, ‘Te Pudhe Gele’ and ‘Aaja Meri Gadi Main Baith Ja….’ Is their latest brainchild.
The play tries to put forth the conveniently changing definitions of the relationship between a man and a woman, their constant struggles to break the monotony and retain their identities in the scenario of 21st century. The underline idea of the play is a game which ultimately becomes the very basis for survival of the relationship of two people (A Married Couple) working in the corporate sector.
The game is the only device between them to reduce distance between their relationships and to overcome on their missing dialogue. The play has been performed by Aarti Wadagbalkar and Mayur Khandge who play a variety of different characters. The music has been designed by Rohit Nagbhide, the composer of the acclaimed and award winning movie ‘TINGYA’. The lights are designed by Harshavarhan Pathak. The set executed by Ashutosh Parandkar and costumes designed by Sonal Kharade.
The production is controlled by Amit Kiwalkar for Samanvay,pune.
One more big budget film ‘Mohan Aawate’
In these days, many Marathi big budget movies are realizing. This year’s upcomming and most waited movie Mohan Aawate is also included in this list. Mohan Aawate includes a song shooted in essel world which cost 50 lakhs. This song ‘Jadhle Tuze nate’ is written and composed by Anurudha Kale and Choregraphed by Phulwa Kalmalkar. This song shooted on 48 Hight-speed camera, Which is the hi-quality camera.
The shooting at this movie is carrying out at andheri the open space at Mhada.
The story is based on a simple young man from village. He always tries to help the people of the village so his parents sent him to Mumbai.there he works in a cycle reparing shop situated at dockyard at that time by the influence of some people he gets the job in dockyard.
Slowly and gradually he enters in the business. Many people become jealous of him. but, he comes out of the bad polices and games of his enemies. This is the story of the movie in short. The main thing is that he doesn’t able to tolerate any type of injustice. Wherever he notices he fights against it. Because his mother taught him since childhood not to behave badly and also not to tolerate any type of bad behaviour from anybody.
Fifty percent of its shooting is completed. Movie will be in theatres by end of the year.
‘Char Divas Premache’ crosses the 1000th mark
Entering the list of a record of 1000 shows is the favourite play ‘Char Diwas Premache.’ The play had its 1000th show staged on May 1. This is Suyog’s third play which has achieved such a feat.
Other plays in the list are ‘Vahato Hi Durvachi Judi’, ‘To Mi Navhech’,’ Ashrunche Zaali Phule’, ‘Vastraharan’, ‘Ti Phulrani’, ‘Moruchi Mavashi’,’All the Best’, ‘Tarun Tarka Mahatare Arka’, ‘Gela Madhav Kunikade’,’ Eka Lagnachi Gosht’, ‘Yadakadachit’ and ‘Sahi Re Sahi’.
Producer of the play, Mr. Sudhir Bhat says, ” I think this will be the last play which will be able to cross the 1000th mark. But there are a lot of barriers like IPL matches, bomb blasts, elections, recession, exams, play dates, festivals which keep people away from watching the plays. Every producer dreams that his play should complete a 1000 plays but these things are keeping us away from our dreams.”
It is Prashant Damale’s fourth play which has successfully completed a 1000 plays. Till the 850th show, the stars in the play Arun Nalavade, Kavita Laad, Savita Prabhune were the same but after marriage, Kavita left the play and was replaced by Veena Jamkar.
The play was first staged in the year 1997. Mr. Bhat already had drafted a plan of the play in his mind. He had even thought of a suitable title but was still in search of a suitable writer. His search made him approach Pu. La. Deshpande and Gangaram Gavankar until he finally found Ratnakar Matkari. He wrote a play which would appeal to all married couples from those who have newly entered into wedlock to those who were enjoying 25 years of married life. Making the play a colorful one was the direction of Vaman Kendre.
Zee Talkies’ new movie ‘Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujara’
Zee Talkies’ new movie ‘Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujara’ ready to hit the Theatre on 1st May.
The highly acclaimed and current reigning superstar of Marathi Cinema, Makarand Anaspure, noted actor from Bollywood and Tollywood Sayaji Shinde and well known Theatre artist Nagesh Bhonsale has entered the electoral fray and has decided to fight the coming elections on their own steam.
This election will be shortly seen in the hilarious social satire ‘Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujara’, the new film of Zee Talkies which will be released all over the State on the occasion of Maharashtra day on May 1, 2009.Produced by Pentagon Productions, the movie ‘Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujara’ has been directed by actor Nagesh Bhonsale while Arvind Jagtap has written the screenplay and dialogues and Suresh Suvarna has handled the Cinematography, music by Shailendra Barve and edited by Raj Surve.
Village level politics, infighting amongst political leaders, differences over distribution of seats and other such currently hot topics, tackled by the film in an extremely amusing manner, are sure to highly entertain the viewers.
The towering, unabashed comical genius of the triumvirate of Makarand Anaspure, Nagesh Bhonsale and Sayaji Shinde in full flow and the crisp dialogues of Arvind Jagtap are the special features of this film.
On 30th April, the last stage of the Lok Sabha elections will be over, voting boxes will be sealed, who were favored by the voters, who will be given the reigns to the country’s future, all will be kept secret in these closed boxes. Simultaneously, on the same theme, ‘Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujara’, the latest movie from Zee Talkies will create a frenzy which will resound throughout Maharashtra .
Have a Malvani blast of entertainment with ‘Malvani Days’
Kokan is the crown of Maharashtra. Pu. La Deshpande, Ga. Di. Malgulkar, Jaywant Dalvi and many more Marathi artists bestowed us with their realization of Kokan. Malvani jokes and Gajali are not only popular in Kokan but also through out the Maharashtra. To catch the same popularity and cherish our memories, Zee Marathi is coming up with a new serial ‘Malvani Days’ produced by Iris production and directed by Rajesh Deshpande. The serial would be broadcasted on every Friday at 9.30 on only Zee Marathi from 1st of May.
Nature has gifted all the beauties to Kokan. But the region is as mysterious as its beauty. Kokni people are perfect reflection of Kokan, just like jackfruit, hard from the top but good by heart, Slanted like Kokni routes and as wacky as the nature. ‘Malvani Days’ is the perfect reflection of Malvani characters. The serial has not any limitation of time, subject of character. It aims to provide best entertainment to audiences.
The story takes place at a ‘Tapri’ of Babi Gaonkar- a typical Malvani character. Just like any other Kokni village, this Tapri is place of time pass for whole village. A retired politician Tatya Rane, unemployed after strike of mill ” Janya Parab” and retired school teacher ‘Tendulkar Guruji'” are the other regular characters who provides “sensational” and “breaking” news of the village at ‘Tapri.’ Apart from them many visitors like police, guests, postman, government officials are some of the other characters who adds perfect malvani flavor to the serial.
The serial is jam-packed with many Marathi stars including Atul Parchure, Nirmitee Savant, Paddy kamble, Sharad Ponkshe and many more. As the names are self exclamatory to describe the high level performance.
Malvani lifestyle, culture stories are undisputable part of Maharashtra culture. It is not just about entertainment but Malvani stories include deeply rooted culture, morals and values of Maharashtra and that’s what cleverly come out with ‘Malvani Days’. So be ready to have a special ‘Malvani Blast‘ at Zee Marathi from 9th May onwards every Friday at 9.30.
‘Aisabhi Yada Kadaichit Made In Mumbai’ new play on the platform!
The great epics Mahabharata and Ramayana have become popular not only in India but also all over the world. Western advanced countries like America and England have also understood the importance of these great epics. Involvement of Ramayana and Mahabharata in fields of literature, films and theatre has helped to spread the Indian culture all over the world.
Produced by Navneet Productions with the same concept the new play ‘Aisabhi Yada Kadaichit Made in Mumbai’ shows the different characters of Mahabharata eligently. This play is not related to the play produced by Santosh Pawar namely ‘Yada Kadachit’. This is tottaly different play.
This play is written and directed by Raj Patil and produced by Hemant Sansare. Today’s social, political and cultural position is being displayed in this play. The charaters of Dharma, Duryodhan, Krishna, Karma , Shakunimama, Dhustrastrya, Narad and Draupadi are modified to match with current scenario with a comic touch.
Screenplayis done by Ashok Palakar, background score music by Amir Hadka, lights by Namdev Koli, songs by Mahabaleshvar Narvekar and Sankat Tatkere, Dance choregrapher Nitin kadam. The cast includes Sandeep Sigavne, Mahabaleshvar Narvekar, Ashish Talvane, Shospal Ganvare, Pinto Dhobale, Pushpa Chavan, Hema Bhoeir, Sandesh Ahire, Vivid Koregavkar, Saiprasad Parab, Sachin Navre, Minakshi Raut, Deepak Jadhav, Sankat Tatkare, Atul Mahale, Kartik Bhat.
‘Aisabhi Yada Kadachit Made in Mumbai’ has been appreciated by audience in just two to three shows
Double treat to audience with Sudhir Phadke and Ashok Patki
Marathi Music lover is now enjoying the music and songs of two talented music directors toghther, ‘Sudhir Phadke and Ashok Patki’. Both are comming togher for thier music programmes. Before that they use to present their programmes separately and they were being housefull also.
Ashok Patki has decided to present it together with nearly more than fort songs of both the legends. The anchor of songs of Ashok Patki is Smita Gavankar while the songs of Sudhir Padkhe will be presented by Dhanshri Lele.
Surely the audience is going to relish the big treat in a single show of these two noted artists.
Mi Shivaji Raje Bhosle Boltoy tripping to America
After being running successfully throughout Maharashtra the movie ‘Mi Shivajiraje Bhosle Boltoy’ now has been release in America’s big cities San Francisco and New jersey and is planning to get released in England also. This is first commercial Marathi movie to be released in America.
First of all in olden days Marathi movies are known as boring, the audience was very limited also so the movie used to get released in less prints in limited areas. But the scenario has change a lot. Surprisingly ‘Mi Shivajiraje Bhosle Boltoy‘ is being preferred to watch by non Maharashtrians. So in the states like Gujarat, Karnataka, Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh it has been running houseful. And also breaking records of Marathi movies box office.
Now it has been noticed that this movie has collected two cores eighty five lakhs in its first week itself and expected to collect more in coming weeks.
Father-Son duo is coming this Friday to entertain you
Renowned actor Dilip Prabhavalkar’s five-book series ‘Bokya Satbande‘ has been a big hit with children over the years. And now the film of the same name and based on the books is line up to release on April 17. Bokya, the protagonist, can best be described as a Marathi avatar of Harry Potter and Dennis the Menace..
Aryan Narvekar the son of noted actor Sanjay Narvekar, will play the lead role. He is currently appearing for his Std IV examinations at Hiranandani Foundation School in Mumbai’s Powai area. He was thrilled about his debut performance.
“I enjoyed working in the film with Dilip kaka and others. Now I understand how difficult acting is and appreciate my dad’s popularity more,” he said while talking in press conference. He is waiting for his summer vacation to start, so that he gets the time to read the ‘Bokya Satbande’ series.
On 17 April there is another movie going to release is ‘Nau mahine nau diwas’ of Sanjay Narvekar, Aryan’s father. This story is a comedy flick of a family where a child is going to be born after seven generation. First time audience will get a treat of son father duo through different films.
So now it’s up to viewers to which movie to be chosen among the most awaited films!
Catch the Chitrapati “V. Shantaram Award ceremony” on Zee Marathi
“Chitrapati V. Shantaram award, 2009″ Ceremony organized by V. Shantaram entertainment took place incredibly at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai. The V. Shantaram Awards are given in tribute of distinguished film maker V. Shantaram. In 2009 award ceremony ‘Gabhricha Paus’ directed by Satish Manwar has made his mark with 6 awards including best film and best Director, while Rajiv Patil’s ‘Jogwa‘ has bagged 5 award including Best Actor and Best Cinematography.
Many prominent stars of Marathi Cine World privileged the auspicious event with their presence. Famous Bollywood actress Shashikala and elderly author Shri Madhukar Pathak has been awarded with Chitrabhushan Award.
Following is the list of winners:
1) Best Movie – Gabhricha Paus
2) Best Director – ” Satish Manwar (Gabhricha Paus)”
3) Best Actor -” Upendra Limaye (Jogwa)
4) Best screenplay -“ Satish Manwar (Gabhricha Paus)
5) Best child Actor -“ an Attar (Gabhricha Paus)
6) Best Cinematography-“ Sanjay Jadhav (Jogwa)
Makrand Anaspure, Madhavi Juikar and Pradeep Patwardhan set up a mood with striking comedy performances. Aniket Vishvasrao, Sonali Kulkarni, Madhura Welankar and Pandharinath Kamble (Paddy) rock the event with marvelous dances. The whole event was neatly packaged with outstanding actor Subodh Bhave’s anchoring.
The event has got huge response from crowd. It is not everyday when so many quality super stars come together and that is the reason why the event has already got houseful. But even if you have missed the event, still you have chance to fulfill it. Catch “Chitrapati V. Shantaram awards, 2009″ on 12th April at Zee Marathi, from 7.30 onwards.