‘Jyacha Shevat Goad’ begins with Pune launch
Ashtavinayak Productions’ Mumbai, launched their new play ‘Jyacha Shevat Goad’ with inaugural show at Pune’s Balgandharva Rangmandir recently. With this play Chandrakant Kulkarni makes a comeback as a director to Marathi stage. The highlight of this play is that popular actress Nirmiti Sawant plays six different characters in this play, while five more characters also play multiple roles. The director has handled all these characters very effectively, using his past stage experience.
Produced by Dilip Jadhav, ‘Jyacha Shevat Goad’ also stars Sunil Tawde, Sameer Chougule, Sandeep Phatak & Madhav Mhatre. Background score by Ashok Patki, choreography by Deepali Vichare, Stage management & lighting by Pradeep Muley and theatrical presentation by Ratnakar Matkari are the other credits.
Little Champ – Kartiki turns professional singer
Kartiki Gaikwad , who had won the most popular Sa Re Ga Ma – Litlle Champ award, has now turned a professional singer. The little girl from Alandi, who won the hearts of many admirers will now be seen as a playback singer in the forthcoming marathi film ‘Yamachya Gaval Jaooya’. Kartiki will sing this song to make an appeal to frustrated farmers, not to end their lives.
The song has been penned by Producer Dnyanesh Wakudkar and composed by music director Milind Ingale.
Newcomer Sonali Kulkarni turns Sonalee
Similarity in the name and surname in the same field does create identity crisis. Newcomer – Sonali Kulkarni who in the recent past made her debut through Kedar Shinde’s film ‘Bakula Namdev Ghotale’ had to face this identity problem, as there was already an actress with a similar name, who had made it big even in Hindi films besides Marathi films.
The new starlet has come out with a solution. She has now changed the spelling of her name from Sonali to Sonalee and decided to identify herself with her first name only. So, you will find this new name of Sonalee in the credits of forthcoming film ‘Natarang’ which is the attraction of the new year. Hope this new identity also proves lucky for this girl along with the film.
‘Mee Aasavari’ launched with song recording
For the past 35-40 years this artiste has been making hand made posters for many films. Like any other artiste or technician, he too had his dream of making his own film one day. Today, his dream has come true. Laxman Jhanvekar has turned a film maker and his first film ‘Mee Aasavari’ under the banner of AVA Films was launched recently with a song recording at Aajivan studios. Popular singers like Kavita Krishnamurthy, Swapnil Bandodkar and Vaishali Samant were present on the occasion to render their voices to this song from the film.
‘Mee Aasavari’ is a story about a well-known singer, whose life takes a dramatic turn with a happening of an event. Mukta Barve plays the title role in this film, while other co-artistes will be finalized soon. The film will begin its shooting in Mumbai, Pune and Kolhapur soon.
‘Ga Ma Bha Na’ back with a new look
Popular Marathi stage play ‘Ga Ma Bha Na‘ which had staged more than 100 shows had to discontinue their shows for some time. But, the play is now back with a new look. Producer Kiran Kudalkar has filled in new life into his play, which has 40 artistes performing on stage.
‘Ga Ma Bha Na’ has a strong storyline which reminds the audience of their good old days during childhood. The play is based on Milind Bokil’s novel ‘Shala‘ and Hemant Mahajan has successfully done the dramatic presentation of the same to create that required humour on stage. It is the kind of play that all parents must watch with their children. ‘Ga Ma Bha Na‘ is directed by Santosh Verulkar with background score by Shivdarshan Sable.
The main artistes of this play are Aakash Dabhade, Nitin Jadhav, Sunil Tambat, Amogh Phadke, Dhanashree Joshi, Swapna Joshi, Rajendra Shirsatkar, Shashikant Mhatre, Vijay Waghal, Jayashri More, Harshad Panchal, Manali Bandarkar ,Chandrakant Kamble and others. Dilip Pednekar handles the production management.
‘Yelkot Yelkot Jai Malhar’ all set for Christmas release
‘Yelkot Yelkot Jai Malhar’ a multi starer marathi film produced under the banner of Rainbow productions & presented by Aviraj Folwers is all set for release all over Maharashtra on Christmas day in more than 100 theatres. Mr.Santosh Raut , who has put in his vast experience of more than 12 years, will be making his debut as a director through this film . This film is about a true story of a theft that took place in the famous Khandoba temple of Jejuri near Pune.
The film has Dialogues penned by Manish Kulkarni & Ramesh Chauhan, screenplay by Santosh Raut, lyrics by Jagdish Khebudkar and music score by Achyut Thakur .
Milind Gunaji plays the lead role of an inspector who cracks the theft case. The other star cast comprises of Shewta Shinde, Mohan Joshi, Suhas Bhalekar,Asha lata, Vijay Chauhan,Ashok Samarth, Suhas Palshikar, Nutan Jayant, Kuldeep Pawar, Ali khan, Ravi Patwardhan & Priti Joshi. Payal Desai is making a debut in this marathi film playing an item girl .Camera work by Shyam Chauhan , Creative Art direction by Baba Patil, Stunts by Ijazbhai & Sound recording by Vilas Raut are other credits
‘Yelkot Yelkot Jai Malhar’ all set for Christmas release
‘Yelkot Yelkot Jai Malhar’ a multi starer marathi film produced under the banner of Rainbow productions & presented by Aviraj Folwers is all set for release all over Maharashtra on Christmas day in more than 100 theatres. Mr.Santosh Raut, who has put in his vast experience of more than 12 years, will be making his debut as a director through this film . This film is about a true story of a theft that took place in the famous Khandoba temple of Jejuri near Pune.
The film has Dialogues penned by Manish Kulkarni & Ramesh Chauhan, screenplay by Santosh Raut, lyrics by Jagdish Khebudkar and music score by Achyut Thakur .
Milind Gunaji plays the lead role of an inspector who cracks the theft case. The other star cast comprises of Shewta Shinde, Mohan Joshi, Suhas Bhalekar,Asha lata, Vijay Chauhan,Ashok Samarth, Suhas Palshikar, Nutan Jayant, Kuldeep Pawar, Ali khan, Ravi Patwardhan & Priti Joshi. Payal Desai is making a debut in this marathi film playing an item girl .Camera work by Shyam Chauhan , Creative Art direction by Baba Patil, Stunts by Ijazbhai & Sound recording by Vilas Raut are other credits
‘Sangeet Natya’ competition begins in Pune
Organised under the auspices of Maharashtra Rajya Sanskrutik Sanchanalay, the 49th State level Sangeet Natya competition was inaugurated by former President Datta Bhagat on Monday 21st December 2009. On this occasion, former classical singer and actress Kirti Shiledar, well known actress Sumati Tikekar and renowned musician Jayram Potdar were present.
Mr. Mohan Kulkarni, convener of the competition, welcomed the participants and after that The ‘Active Group’ from Sangli presented V.V. Shirwadkar’s popular play ‘Yayati aani Devyani’. The competition will go on till 3rd January 2010 at Bharat Natya Mandir , Pune from 7.30 pm onwards. Total 14 teams have entered this competition and the organizers have kept the very nominal rates for the tickets.
Two new serials on E-TV Marathi
In spite of the recession period in other sectors, the Marathi film industry stood firm with good business during the year 2009. Even the fear of swine flu did not deter the enthusiastic audience from watching the films in theatres in places like Pune and surroundings which generally attract a good crowd for Marathi films. In fact, the strike observed by producers and distributors of Hindi films, indirectly helped a Marathi film like ‘Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy’, which was released around that period. The multiplex owners in Maharashtra welcomed this film, which made a good business for them too.
Year 2009 also saw the arrival of big wigs like Eros entertainment, Zee talkies and Sanjay Ghodavat Group entering the business and offering a good distribution network and required publicity that was very much required to popularise Marathi films. To name a few, films like ‘Ek Daav Dhobi Pachaad’, ‘Gaiir’, ‘Jogwa’ and ‘Rita’ did a good business. At the same time, a sensible films like ‘Gabhricha Paus’ invited the attention of foreigners during various Film festivals abroad. Both ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ and ‘Jogwa’ staked their claim for India’s entry for Oscars with their universal subject and finest presentation; but ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ which had an edge over ‘Jogwa’ for being the film made on the life of the Grand old man of Indian cinema, was finally selected.
It looked like that the new cinema had almost taken over from the traditional comedy films of 80’s and 90’s which remained dominated by Ashok saraf and Laxmikant Berde. Today, we find lots of new faces displaying their talents through new subjects. Renuka Shahane tried a new experiment with her own production through ‘Rita’ by making Pallavi Joshi to play lead opposite an ageing hero of Hindi films Jackie Shroff. She was more confident of her script. And, her experiment did work well . ‘Sukhaant’ directed by Sanjay Surkar and ‘Samaantar’ directed by Amol Palekar offered the audience totally different subjects, which were so necessary to change the taste of audience.
There were films like ‘Gandha’ ,‘Made in China’ and ‘Lonavala Bypass’ which were also based on new subjects, succeeded in inviting the attention of new audience particularly in multiplexes. While the traditional comedy films continued during 2009 with the focus on big screens, but except for ‘Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad’ no other film could pull the crowds. Among the new directors, Satish Rajwade invited the attention of one and all for offering two hits.
What is more appreciated about today’s Marathi films is that there are more technically perfect films with better cinematic presentation. We also saw Ajay- Atul offering best of music in many films. At the same time we should also appreciate the efforts put in by all those cinematographers, sound & editing experts and choreographers. With 2009 now coming to an end, all eyes on 2010 which welcomes a bunch of Marathi films with new subjects lined up during the month of January, to offer some more variety. But, we are eagerly waiting for that most prestigious Oscar award to be won by a marathi film. Will ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ succeed in doing so ?
Two new serials on E-TV Marathi
Two new Serials ‘Tuzhe Mazhe Jamena, Tuzhya Vachun Karmena’ -a new sit-com and ‘Kasturi’ – an emotional drama, are scheduled for 28 December 2009 from Monday to Friday at 9.30 pm and 10 pm respectively, on E-TV Marathi.
‘Tuzhe Mazhe Jamena….’ is about the sister-in- law and the ‘bahu’ of a family and their amusing
‘Nok-Jhonk’. It is also about two soldierly neighboring families, namely Retd.Major Ranvir Singh Mohite Patil and Advocate Sridhar Kulkarni whose siblings fall in love with each other which leads to many funny situations. This situational comedy stars Resham Tipnis and Neelam Shirke in lead roles along with Anand Ingle, Neelam Kulkarni, Kishori Ambiye, Supriya Vinod, Vijay Gokhale and Girish Salvi. This ‘Logical Thinkers’ production is produced by Sanjay Kolhe and directed by Rajesh Deshpande.
The other show ‘Kasturi’ is about a girl from a rich family in search of her identity in the world of superstitions and rituals,who gets married to a rich industrialist from Sangli and from hereon starts her journey. The show exposes the plight of girl child who are being killed at birth by insensitive parents. This show is produced by editor-producer Vidyadhar Pathare and Iris Productions and directed by Kartik Kendhe. The serial stars Sai Ranade in the lead role along with Harshada Khanwilkar, Amita Khopkar, Ashutosh Kulkarni, Rajan Bhise, Sharad Ponkshe, and writer Chinmay Mandlekar.