Action- Thriller ‘Gaiir’ set to hit theaters after Diwali
Marathi cinema which is growing day by day with improved technology almost at par with Hindi Cinema, is now coming up with a new thriller with the name of ‘Gaiir’. This Movie is well equipped with modern technology and latest methodology of picturisation. Sanjay Godwat group under Kruti picture banner is presenting this movie. ‘Gaiir’ is produced by Santosh Navale , Hashmukh Hirani and G .Prashant and is directed by Satish Rajwade.
To update the net savvy viewers, the website of this movie was launched by renowned director S. Ramanathan who has been the director for hindi cinemas and offered good movies like ‘Bombay to Goa’, ‘Sabse Bada Rupaiya’ and ‘Mahan’. ‘Gaiir’ stars Sandeep Kulkarni , Ankush Chawdary and Amrita Khanwilkar in key roles , while Tejaswini Pandit, Uday Tikekar, Vidhyadhar Joshi, Ela Bhate, Amita Kopkar, Mahesh Joshi and Sandeep Pathak are in the supporting cast of the movie.
This movie stands in competition with any action packed Hindi movie for having a good action and thriller part. required to attract the audience. The story of this film is written by Parag Kulkarni and Shirish Rajwade while dialogue are written by Parag Kulkarni. Songs are penned by Shriran Godbole while music is composed by Vishwajeet- Avinash. Cinematography of ‘Gaiir’ is handled by Suresh Deshmane and choreography by Umesh Jadhav and Rajesh Bidhave, while Mahesh Salgaonkar is the art director of the film.
‘Gaiir’ is set to hit theaters soon after Diwali.
MMW wishes the whole team of ‘Gaiir’ a grand success
Lata Mangeshkar & Padmabhushan Pandit Jasraj together
Producer Sarang Deo & Jeet Singh, under the banner of ‘Legend Movies International’ producing the film ‘Aai Tuza Ashirwad’ to be directed by Madhura Pandit Jasraj. This maiden project’s launch was done by song recording of the film at Swarlata Studios. The songs were sung by Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar & Padmabhushan Pandit Jasraj.
For the first time Lata Mangeshkar & Padmabhushan Pandit Jasraj have come together on this maiden project. The other songs are sung by famous singers like Suresh Wadkar, Ishawari Pandit & Jitendra Joshi. Music Director Mayuresh Pai has composed music for all the songs in the film. The melodious Aarti in the film ‘Om Nam o Sukhdayani’ is sung by Lata Mangeshkar – Pandit Jasraj & Suresh Wadkar. Another folk song ‘Surya Dev Jaga zalla’ is sung & composed by Jitendra Joshi himself. Famous lavani singer Shakuntala Jadhav has lend her voice for the lavani ‘tumcha manta tasli’ in the film. Ishwari Pandit & Mekhala Khadilkar have sung a wedding song ‘Dada Maaza’. There is a Bhajan & Kawali also in the film.
Top of the line, star cast includes Arunn Nalawade, Milind Gavli, Durga Pandit Jasraj, Sharad Ponshe, Dilip Pansare, Vimal Mahatre, Vidya Patwardhan, Rekha Bade, Kamalaknat Surve, Prasad Dani, and with almost every known face in this film. The Mahurat shot of the film is scheduled for on 4th sept 09 at the famous Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur at 7 am in the morning, Pandit Jasraj, Madhura Jasraj, Sarand Deo, Jeet Singh and other star cast will be present at the Mahurat.
‘Mata Ekvira Navsala Pavli’ to be release
The much revered diety of Kolis, Agris, is a popular goddess and now comes a film on this goddess powers.The story is of a rich man’s son whose marriage is not happening and the rich man’s daughter is barren in spite of being married for two years. That’s the reason for their being ridiculed in society.
At this point of time a family friend who is an ardent devotee of the goddess asks the unhappy family to pray to the goddess and seek her blessings. After their prayers a miracle happens and all their problems get solved happily.
The film produced by ‘Goverdhan Chitra’ and producer Goverdhan Chango Bhagat.The film is written and directed by Dinanath Redkar and stars Kranti Redkar, Ramesh Bhatkar,Mohan Joshi, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Amita Khopkar, Priya Arun, Jhanvi Phanshikar, Ujjwala Jog, Sushant Shelar, Pari Telang, etc. The cinematography is by Charudutt Dukhande and editing by Faisal Khan and choreography by Narendra Pandit. The film releases at Bharatmata, Sharad,Ganesh and other theaters in Mumbai.
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‘Gabhricha Paus’ finds new audience in US
After having full house shows in Seattle and Vancouver, Prashant Pethe’s sensational film ‘Gabhricha Paus’ -The Damned Rain is all set to release in Los Angeles on Friday 9th October 2009. Mr. Prashnat has already appealed to all Marathi film lovers across LA or close by to watch the movie and all those who have friends in LA, to spread the word about its release. Indeed, Mr. Prashant has found audience in US to watch the plight of Indian farmer and his living conditions. The film has already receivsed a good response in Maharashtra.
International Acclaim for Sandeep Kulkarni !
Popular star of Marathi films, Sandeep Kulkarni, known for his award winning performances in films like ‘Shwas’, ‘Dombivli Fast’, ‘Bedhund’, etc has been honoured with the Best Actor Award for his film ‘Ek Daav Sansaracha’ at the Nigerian Film Festival 2009. It is Sandeep’s first international award although the film has won accolades in international film festivals in Pune,London, Kolkata, etc. The film stars Sarika Nilatkar and is directed by Sanjay Surkar. Congratulations Sandeep!
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Two Marathi plays at Prithvi Theatre
Since 1978, ‘Prithvi theatre’ has been doing a commendable job encouraging new talents, by permitting new theatre groups to rehearse and perform at their premises. Actor Shashi Kapoor as the Managing Trustee and his daughter Sanjana Kapoor in the capacity of the Director of ‘Prithvi Theatre’ are doing selfless service, to help preserve the theatre activity. And that was the dream of late Prithviraj Kapoor. Every year they have been hosting various festivals to allow healthy competition among various dedicated theatre lovers.
In 1999, Theatre Group of Mumbai ( TG) approached Q Theatre Productions ( QTP) to showcase younger theatre Groups and that’s how Thespo was created. This year Thespo will be celebrating its 11th edition and as part of their celebration on 6th and 7th of October 2009, two marathi plays will be staged. Both the plays have won the honours during the past editions of Thespo and hence invite a special attention.
On 6th it will be ‘Baby’ starring Preti Rajwade, Prasad Modak, Madan Chaphekar& Pritesh Sodha. This play is based on Vijay Tendulkar’s hard hitting story about a woman’s fight against injustice. Directed Pritesh Sodha by play will have two shows at 7 pm and 9.30 pm. On 7th it will be the turn of Natak Company’s ‘Dalan’ starring Amey Wagh, Aalok Rajwade, Dipti Bawiskar, Amruta Bhagwat, Saurabh Daftardar & Amol Gokhale. Based on the story of D.M. Mirasdar it is directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari.
This play will be presented in two shows one after the other at 6.30 pm and 9.30 pm.
‘Paash’ depicts psychological aspect of new generation
The demands of middle class people are rising day by day. Thanks to the well spread network of financial institutions offering quick credit and the business approach adopted by educational institutions. The flourishing money lending business supported by recovery agents has made the life of common man more miserable. The new Marathi film aptly titled ‘Paash’ has taken up this serious issue, which has forced the middle class to fall into this deadly trap, while meeting their necessities in the name of trust.
Arvind Jog comes up with his own story, screenplay, dialogues and direction to offer ‘Paash‘, which talks about the cunning attitude of people who take advantage of the good nature of their close friends, only for their personal gains. It is rightly said, “ Not all those close to you are necessarily your good friends and not all those whom you have kept away are your enemies”. Based on this logic, ‘Paash’ goes on to show how such innocent people who trust their close friends, ultimately fall into this snare. They only live on hope that their close friend would come to their rescue.
The film offers diverse characters, each one with an attitude, who speak for themselves. It is for the audience to judge how good and bad they are. The film has a very strong star cast comprising of popular artistes like Atul Parchure, Seema Deshmukh, Arun Nalawade, Sharad Ponkshe, Subodh Bhave, Sharvari Jemnis, Santosh Juvekar, Sunil Barve, Neelam Shirke, Meghna Erande, Samira Gujar and Shailesh Datar.
Anand Modak has composed the music of this film on the lyrics of Sudhir Moghe. The highlight of the film is that actress Sharvari Jemnis makes her debut as a choreographer through this film.
Marathi Dance show “Maharashtracha Nach Baliye” on Star Pravah
Star Pravah the fastest emerging Marathi entertainment channel is coming up with new celebrity dance show ‘Nach Baliye’. All the participants are celebrity from Marathi entertainment world paired with a common man selected from audition. This show is greatly influence by Star plus ‘Nach Baliye’. The channel expect that this celebrity dance show will attract a huge crowd from all age group as it was felt for Hindi version.
Expected celebrity participant for the show are Shweta Shinde, Rutuja Deshmukh, Kranti Redekar, Urmila Kanetkar, Kadambari Kadam, Girish Pardeshi, Bhushan Kadu and Pushkar Jog.
Mr. Ketkar believes that the way Hindi version of ‘Nach Baliye’ was successful to attract nation wide crowd similarly Marathi version of ‘Nach Baliye’ will also be able to attract state wise acclaim.
This dance show is produced under the banner of Contilo. The show is said to capture all behind the camera gossips, fights, practices. The participants are going to be in complete surveillances of camera and a small mistake may need to pay heavy price.
The teams are classified on city base – Mumbai, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Nashik etc. Let see which team is able to beat the other and get the crown.
Reality dance show has always been public attraction and definitely this show will also be able to attract the Marathi crowd in great number. Marathi movie world team wishes the entire team a great luck.
Rekha evokes with reminiscence of Smita Patil
She arrives on the dais in the capacity of a chief guest amidst a big applause, she releases the book on Smita and then conquers the capacity packed crowd in the auditorium with her emotion filled speech. This was the scene at Y.B. Chavan Centre, South Mumbai on Tuesday 22 September 2009. Indeed, Rekha still has that charisma to pull the elite crowd, whenever she attends such events. And, this one was a special one.
The occasion was to release the second edition of the Marathi book ‘Smita, Smit Aani Mee’ written by Lalita Tamhane. The event was supported by musical evening organized by Yashwant Ingawane. Prior to the release of the book, few memorable songs were rendered by popular singers and some scenes from Smita’s films were shown on the projection system. Sonali Kulkarni and Sachin Khedekar did the comparing of the event narrating some memorable happenings in the life of late Smita Patil. The programme was delayed by an hour due to heavy rains that lashed the city almost coinciding with the time of the function.
Renowned photographer Gautam Rajadykshya who was present on the occasion in the capacity of special invitee, spoke first in Marathi and later switched over to English. He had a chit chat with Rekha, trying to recall their friendship and memorable moments she shared with her best friend. Dressed in a beautiful light Golden shade saree, Rekha appeared Stunning. With soft spoken words and alluring smile, she captured the hearts of the elite audience who responded spontaneously to every answer that she countered to Gautam’s witty questions. After releasing the book, she asked for two copies of the same and held them close to her heart. Then observing the cover photo of her friend, she kissed her photo.
While handing over copies of the book to Smita’s parents Shivajirao and Vidyatai Patil, she bowed down to seek their blessings. Smita’s sisters were also present on the occasion. When Smita’s son Pratik was called on the dais, Rekha greeted him with a hug and appealed to him to display his talent as early as possible, as she couldn’t wait any longer. She was more keen on Pratik giving his best as an actor. “If I were to imagine Smita in a male form, it is only Pratik I can think of,” said the veteran actress.
Few celebrities from Marathi and Hindi films were present on the occasion. Event was hosted by Ameya Infotainment.
‘Vachan Dile Tu Malaa’ on Star Pravah
Star Pravah channel has been inviting the attention of viewers by offering variety of subjects through different Marathi serials. Now, their new serial ‘Vachan Dile Tu Malaa’ is based on the promise given by a boy to a girl during adolescent friendship, that he would marry her only.’Vachan Dile Tu Malaa’ is a story of Rama who is eagerly waiting for her boyfriend Shreyas to return back to India and keep his promise.
‘Love’ knows no bounds. It has no limitations of time, place and can be experienced anytime, anywhere. When it comes to expressing love, those are deeply involved in it, do not care much about the presence of others around them. Produced by Mamata and Yash Patnaik under the banner of ‘Beyond Dreams’ and directed by resourceful director Ashish Patil, ‘Vachan Dile Tu Malaa’ revolves around the life of Rama, who is patiently waiting for the return of her boyfriend Shreyas, who is abroad with his parents for his higher studies.
Newcomer Mayuri Wagh, who plays Rama, makes her debut through this serial opposite Marathi film star Pushkar Jog, who will be seen playing the role of Shreyas. The other artistes of this serial include Sulbha Deshpande, Rajendra Chawla, B Patil, Shrikant Desai, Asavari Joshi, Jyotsna Karyekar, Smita Pawar, Susrut Mankani, Harsha Gupte, Vinayak Pandit, Amruta Sawant, Alka Sathe and Sachin Gokhale. With screenplay and title song penned by Rohini Ninawe, veteran Ashok Patki has composed the music, on the melodious voice of Devki Pandit.