Grand celebration for three years of ‘Takatak’ release
The year 2019 had not seen grand success of any Marathi film till 28th June, the day Milind Kavade’s film ‘Takatak’ was released. This film broke all the records as far as the box office was concerned with unprecedented success , in and around that year. Actually, this adult comedy saw the light of the day, during that phase. The memories of film’s release and subsequent success are still fresh in the memory of the entire team of ‘Takatak’.
Recently, this entire team including Prathamesh Parab recalled and celebrated the happy occasion in a grand way, by cutting a cake. The artistes of this film and producers were present in happy mood. Speaking on this occasion Says Writer-director Milind Kavde said, “The biggest success that the film managed to achieve is the love it received from all the audience. The actors do their job on the screen while we perform behind the stage in the background but not many are aware of the contribution of the people who work behind the scene but Takatak success reinforced the belief.”
Coinciding with this success party, now Takatak 2 is all set to be released on 18 August 2022.
Ashok Patki’s music for ‘Shyamchi Aai’ is USP of the film
Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Shyamchi Aai’ is the topic of discussion among Marathi film lovers for the past few days. The film lovers are naturally inquisitive about this film, as the title of this film takes them down memory lane into the Black n White era, about Sane Guruji and the timeless songs from Sane Guruji’s writings start ringing in their minds . There was also lot of curiosity as to who will compose the music for such a unique project. Now the suspense is over and senior composer Ashok Patki is all set to compose the songs for the film.
Sujay Dahake, Ashok Patki, Amruta Rao, Marathi film ‘Shyamchi Aai’
This film is produced by Amruta Arun Rao under the banner of Amruta Films. Sujay Dahake, who has directed many ambitious films, is directing ‘Shyamchi Aai.’ After completing the first schedule of ‘Shyamchi Aai’ in Konkan, the second and most crucial schedule has also been completed in Panhala. It was only after that , Ashok Patki joined the film and made sure the music would be melodious too. Patki, known as the king of jingles, has given music to dramas and serials along with many films for the past several years. Now, as ‘Shyamchi Aai,’ he has been entrusted with an important responsibility. The film will have a total of three songs.
Reacting to his role as music director,Mr. Patki said that ‘Shyamchi Aai’ is, till today, a milestone in Marathi cinema. The songs in this film, which reflect Sane Guruji’s thoughts, are also very meaningful. As a musician, it is up to me to identify and convey the meaning to the audience through music. Patki also clarified that these songs would be sung by leading singers in the field of music
Mukta Barve receives spontaneous response from audience
Mukta Barve starrer Marathi film ‘Y’ has been receiving very good response from the audience especially in Pune. Ever since her film’s poster showing her carrying torch in her hand was released, her fans were curious to know about her character in this film. And now, after watching her protagonist character the audience seem to have convinced with the message offered by this film, through her strong character.
During one show of this film in Pune theatre, some women carried torch in their hands to show open support and solidarity to the lead character of this film played by Mukta Barve. This was happening for the first time in a cinema hall. Responding to this spontaneous reaction from the audience, Mukta Barve said, “This film speaks about a burning issue , which happens around us but majority of the people ignore these issues. The film has therefore tried to reach out to the people and invite their attention. Now, people are taking such issues seriously and this is our big achievement.”
Produced by Control N Productions this film is written and directed by Ajit Suryakant Wadikar, with screenplay and dialogues written by Ajit Wadikar, Swapnil Sojwal & Sandeep Dandavate . Besides Mukta Barve this film also stars Prajakta Mali, Nandu Madhav, Omkar Govardhan, Rasika Chavan, Suhas Shirsat, Sandeep Pathak, Rohit Kokate, Sandeep dandavate, Pradeep Bhosale, in lead roles.
Dhairya, Dhungya and Kabir return with ‘Boyz 3′
Sometimes, characters of a particular film create so much of impact that their character names become more popular than the actors playing these roles. Dhaairya, Dhungya and Kabir are popular characters from super hit Marathi film ‘Boyz’ , which was released five years ago. They made their presence felt in ‘Boyz 2′ which was released a year later. Both these films had done very good business at the Box office. And now, Dhaairya, Dhungya and Kabir are returning after four long years to entertain their fans via forthcoming Marathi film ‘Boyz 3′.
The teaser of ‘Boyz 3′ was released recently and these three characters are seen in south Indian attire. And now there seems to be a new girl in their life. These three popular characters are played by Pratik Lad, Parth Bhalerao and Sumant Shinde who will continue to entertain their fans with their respective popular characters. Directed by Vishal Sakharam Devrukhkar and produced by Lalasaheb Shinde, Rajendra Shinde and Sanjay Chhabriya this film will be presented by Avadhoot Gupte. This film will be released in theatres on 16th September 2022.
‘Morya’ selected for CIFF 2022 at Dhaka
Writer, director and actor Jitendra Pundalik Barde’s film ‘Morya’ has been selected at the prestigious Cinemaking International Film Festival ( CIFF) at Dhaka. Earlier, this film’s teaser was released at the Cannes festival, when it had invited the attention of many film lovers across the globe. Reacting to his film’s selection at Dhaka Festival, writer, director and actor Jitendra Pundalik Barde said, “This is the biggest honour for me and all the artistes of this film. We had done a lot of research, before presenting this subject through our film. It was our wish that our subject should reach out to the world and with the selection of our film at CIFF, Dhaka,it seems we have achieved something. ”
‘Morya’ has been produced by Tortuga Motion Pictures, Trupti Kulkarni, Rajesh Vishwanath Ahiwale and co produced by Mandar Mandke and stars Umesh Jagtap, Sanjay Bhadane, Dhanashree Patil, Rahul Rokade, Suraj Ahiwale, Rudram Barde, Kunal Punekar, Shivaji Gaikwad, Deepak Jadhav, Vijay Choudhary, Avinash Pol, Rupali Gayake and Jitendra Pundalik Barde in lead roles.
‘Raan Bazaar’ success party celebrated in a big way
Planet Marathi, A Vistas Media Capital Company, Ravan Future Production, Abhijit Panse & Anita Palande recently celebrated the success party of their OTT Web Series ‘Raan Bazaar’ on the occasion of birthday celebration of Planet Marathi founder Akshay Bardapurkar. The entire team of ‘Raan Bazaar’ was present on this occasion. 
‘Raan Bazaar’ Web Series, Prajakta Mali, Mrinal Kulkarni, Mohan Agashe, Tejaswini Pandit, Makarand Anaspure
In a short time after its release on OTT platform, this series which is a political thriller, had received very good response from viewers, according to the makers of this series. Being a multi starter series, with many renowned artistes from Marathi film and television industry playing important characters, this series had invited the attention of many action series lovers.
महानायक अशोक सराफ यांची ‘कोण होणार करोडपती’च्या मंचावर उपस्थिती!
दोन आठवड्यांपूर्वी सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवर ‘कोण होणार करोडपती (kon honaar crorepati)’ या कार्यक्रमाचं नवं पर्व सुरू झालं.मनोरंजनसृष्टीतील अथांग सागरामध्ये अभिनयाचं स्वतंत्र बेट असणारे विनोदाचे बादशाह अशोक सराफ ज्ञान आणि मनोरंजनाच्या अद्भुत खेळात म्हणजे ‘कोण होणार करोडपती’च्या मंचावर सहभागी होणार आहेत.
‘कोण होणार करोडपती’च्या आगामी भागात मराठी मनोरंजनसृष्टी ज्यांना ‘अशोक मामा’ म्हणून ओळखते असं अभिनयाचं स्वतंत्र बेट असणारे ज्येष्ठ अभिनेते अशोक सराफ (Ashok Saraf) उपस्थित राहणार आहेत. त्यांना या मंचावरून ऐकणं ही प्रेक्षकांसाठी निश्चितच पर्वणी ठरणार आहे. अशोक मामांनी वयाची पंच्याहत्तरी नुकतीच पूर्ण केली असली, तरी त्यांचा या वयातला उत्साह दांडगा आहे. अशोक सराफ यांच्याबरोबर त्यांचे धाकटे बंधू सुभाष सराफ आणि पत्नी निवेदिता सराफ यांच्या भगिनी डॉ. मिनल परांजपे हेही सहभागी होणार आहेत.
अशोक सराफ यांच्यासारख्या दिग्गज अभिनेत्याला आणि दिलदार माणसाला ‘कोण होणार करोडपती’च्या मंचावर पाहणं, ही प्रेक्षकांसाठी अभिमानास्पद आणि आनंददायी गोष्ट असणार आहे. पाहायला विसरू नका – ‘कोण होणार करोडपती’ – विशेष भाग, 25 जून, शनिवारी रात्री 9 वा. आपल्या सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवर.
Kranti Redkar begins shooting of ‘Rainbow’ in London
Few months ago Planet Marathi and Hi IQ’ had announced launch of their Marathi film ‘Rainbow’ produced by Mangorange Productions. Now, director Kranti Redkar has started shooting of this film in London. As Rainbow indicates symbol of all colours, this film will offer the journey of these colours in today’s time in relationship. To watch this rainbow created by well known artistes, film lovers are eagerly waiting for this film.
‘Rainbow’ stars Sharad Kelkar, Sonalee Kulkarni, Urmila Kothare and Rishi Saxena in lead roles. According to director Kranti Redkar, the title of this film itself is colourful. And therefore, she has tried to show this colourful journey of their relationship through this cinematic version. “Through this film, I had an opportunity to be part of Planet Marathi. The long wait is over and now I have started the shooting of this film,” she said. Describing Kranti Redkar as best actress, Mr. Akshay Bardapurkar said, “Kranti is not only best actress but also a very good director.”
‘Dagadi Chawl 2′ to be released on 18th August
Producer Sangeeta Ahir who offered a hit film ‘Daagdi Chaawl’ is now ready with the sequel of this film ‘Daagdi Chawl 2′, which will be released on 18th August 2022. An official announcement to this effect has been made on social media. Speaking on this occasion, she said, “ We are very happy to announce the release date of ‘Daagdi Chaawl-2’. Actually, we decided to make this sequel, after watching the overwhelming response to ‘Daagdi Chaawl’. We wish to release this film worldwide on 18th August.”
Makarand Deshpande who plays the lead role of Daddy , will be seen making his powerful entry once again, emerging from the crowd, while it is raining heavily. Now, what more this sequel is going to offer, we will have to wait till this part 2 is released. But, one thing is sure that Makarand Deshpande has got one more opportunity to display his talent through this role.
Grand Music launch of the film ‘Tamasha Live’
Few days ago the first song of the film ‘Tamasha Live’ was released, which received overwhelming response from music lovers. Now, the makers of ‘Tamasha Live’ have released the entire music of this film in a grand way, in presence of all the artistes of this film and invitees. Special dance performances by Sonalee Kulkarni, Sachit Patil and Siddharth Jadhav entertained the invitees on this occasion.
Now, the music album comprising of songs like ‘Baatmichi Vaari’, ‘Fad Lagalay’,’Wagh Aala’,’Lath Ghalnaar’,’ Rang Lagala’,’ Kadaklaxmi’,’ Garama Garam Ghya’,’ Zunj Lagali’,’ Vasudev’,’ Jau Kashi Maghari’,’ Zakham Gahari’, Gammat Gadya’ are offered to music lovers. Amitrak and Pankaj Padghan have composed the music of these songs on the lyrics of Kshitij Patwardhan. Choreographer Umesh Jadhav has worked very hard on each dance song which has variety like Rap and romantic touch.
Sonalee Kulkarni, in ‘Tamasha Live’
According to director Sanjay Jadhav, “ Nowdays Marathi films are attempting new experiments . And therefore, one such experiment has been tried in ‘Tamasha Live’ , where the traditional music has been given a new look, which I am sure would impress the young generation.” This film is all set to release on 15th July 2022.