Gajendra Ahire’s flm ‘Hodi’ (Dear Molly) to be released on 1st July
Renowned director Gajendra Ahire who has directed many quality Marathi films, is now getting ready to release his latest film Hodi (Dear Molly) which will also be released in Hindi and English languages besides Marathi. Recently, the poster of this film was released recently and it has become clear that Gurbani Gill, Alok Rajwade, Mrunmayee Godbole, Ashwini Giri, Liya Boysen and Christer Holmgren in lead roles.
Marathi FIlm ‘Dear Molly’, Gurbani Gill, Alok Rajwade, Mrunmayee Godbole, Ashwini Giri, Liya Boysen
This film has already won ‘Best Feature Film’ award at the Guwahati Film festival and therefore film lovers are anxiously waiting for the release of this film. Speaking about his film, Gajendra Ahire says, ” For the past few days I was waiting for the announcement of release date of this film and now the date has been announced. This film is a family film based on a beautiful delicate relationship. All my films have been on social issues and I enjoy making films on the ‘out of the box’ subjects.”
‘Hodi’ (‘Dear Molly’) is presented by Manmohan Shetty and Ganesh Jain and produced by Pravin Nischal and Ratan Jain. Cinematography is by Krishna Sorren.
Milind Kavde’s ‘Takatak 2′ to be released on 19th August
After offering a super hit ‘Takatak (टकाटक)’ three years ago, director Milind Kavde‘s much-awaited sequel ‘Takatak 2′ has been announced jointly by Reliance Entertainment and Purple Blue Entertainment . This film will be released on 19th August 2022 all over Maharashtra. The film will see Prathamesh Parab in the lead once again, accompanied by Akshay Kelkar, Ajinkya Raut, Bhumika Kadam, Pranali Bhalerao, Komal Bodkhe, Sushant Divekar, Swapnil Rajeshirke, Kiran Mane, Pankaj Vishnu, Kiran Baird, RJ Mahesh Kale, Smita Dongre and others.
According to the makers of this film, While the original was a wild and rib-tickling entertainer, the new part is touted to be a bolder and bigger bonanza of laughs.
Talking about his film, director Milind Kavde says, “If Takatak tickled your funny bone, the second part will make you guffaw even more. We have kept the soul of the original intact while bringing a sassier feel to the story, taking the humour one step further.” Filmed in the serene locales of Goa, sources close to the crew reveal that an exclusive sneak peek of the movie is about to drop soon. If the love for the first film is anything to go by, audiences might just have found their next favourite comedy with ‘Takatak 2′.
With story and screenplay by director Milind Kavde and dialogues by Kiran Berad and Sanjay Navgire, music is by Varun Likhte and lyrics by Jay Atre, cinematography by Hazrat Sheikh Wali and Background Music by Abhinay Jagtap are the other credits of this film.
Dipak Karanjikar to receive ICON award
Renowned Marathi veteran Actor, writer and director Dipak Karanjikar will receive Janasthan ICON award in Nashik. This award will be presented to him for his efforts to popularize and staging Marathi dramas all over India and outside India. Besides holding important posts in administrative and non administrative services, he has promoted our Indian culture in the best way . Along with Deepak Karanjikar two other personalities, namely Vinayak Ranade and Prakash Holkar will also be felicitated for their contribution in promoting Marathi literature abroad.
The awards will be presented by well known Poet Ashok Bagwe at a special grand ceremony on 22nd June in Nashik. This ceremony also coincides with the 8th Annual Day celebrations of Janasthan whats app group, which is the biggest whats app group to promote Marathi culture. Mr. Swanand Bedarkar and Vinod Rathod the head of Janasthan group have appealed to people from Nashik to make this year’s celebrations a grand success.
Ashwini Bagal is creating some projects in self production
Actress Ashwini Bagal, who has managed to grab attention of Marathi audience through films and video albums . Having done a music album ‘Usasoon Alanya Mann’, Ashwini has acted in the series ‘Total Hublak’ on Zee Marathi channel. Now, in the upcoming Marathi film ‘Bhirkit’ directed by Anup Jagadale she will be seen in a pivotal role and she hopes that her role in this film will be well received by the audience as well as the critics.
Apart from this film, Ashwini has recently completed the shooting of a historical film and will also reach every household in Maharashtra through home made serials. But, more than acting, Ashwini will also start a new business of her own. An official announcement will be made soon. Isn’t that a big news for her fan
Kumar Sohoni’s new Marathi play ‘Hastaa Ha Savtaa’
Over the years Marathi plays have always invited the attention of the drama audience by presenting not only new subjects from time to time, but also thought provoking message besides entertainment. One such forthcoming Marathi play ‘Hastaa Ha Savtaa’ written by Abhiram Bhadkamkar and directed by Kumar Sohoni will be staged with the inaugural show on 17th June 2022 at 4 pm in Deenanath Mangeshkar Natyagruh, Vile Parle. Incidentally, Kumar Sohani
Produced by Morya Theatres and presented by Vedanta Entertainment, this play will present Priyadarshan Jadhav in central role. The other important artistes of this play are, Amol Bavdekar, Ashwini Joshi, Shraddha Pokhrankar and Prasad Dani. Incidentally, Kumar Sohani as a director has completed 49 years on stage and with this play he will begin his 50th year. Moreover, this is 25th play of Priyadarshan Jadhav . Music by Purshottam Berde and production design by Baba Parsekar are the other credits. This play is produced by Bhausaheb Bhoir.
‘Bhirkit’ ready to offer ‘Package of Entertainment’ on 17th June
The much awaited Marathi film ‘Bhirkit’ which has a big team of comedians, is all set to offer the package of entertainment on 17th June 2022, when this film will be released in theatres all over Maharashtra. Produced by Suresh Oswal and Bhagyavanti Oswal and directed by Anup Jagdale ‘Bhirkit’ will present Girish Kulkarni along with Hrishikesh Joshi, Kushal Badrike, Sagar Karande, Monalisa Bagal, Tanaji Galgunde, Kailas Waghmare,Usha Naik, Yakub Sayyad, Shrikant Yadav, Meenal Bal, Shilpa Thakre, Deepti Dhotre, Arya Ghare, Seva More, Rohit Chavan, Balkrishna Shinde, Namdev Mirkute, Radha Sagar and Ashwini Bagal in lead roles.
In this film you will find Girish Kulkarni in a different kind of character of ‘Tatya’ who is always there to help the people from his village. Every woman from the village seeks help from Tatya to solve her problem. In short, his character will offer non stop entertainment, according to the makers of this film. Comedy King Sagar Karande is playing another important character of ‘Bunty Dada’. According to director Anup Jagdale, this film has a team of comedians who have already entertained every household of Maharashtra. “Each one of them have different timing for their comedy and I am sure this film will entertain one and all.
‘Tamasha Live’ now to be released on 15th July
Produced by Akshay Bardapurkar and directed by Sanjay Jadhav forthcoming Marathi film ‘Tamasha Live’ which was to be released this month, will now be released on 15th July 2022. The poster Sonalee Kulkarni in a different look had invited the attention of film lovers and have also raised their expectations from this film. Later, the teaser of this film which presented combination of action, dance and suspense, was also welcomed by film lovers on social media. But now, they will have to wait for one more month.
Tamasha Live, Marathi Film
A song ‘Chitrapatachi Nandi from this film was also released last month at N.D. Studios, Karjat in a big way, when the entire team of the film along with Sanjay Jadhav, Sonalee Kulkarni,Siddharth Jadhav, Sachit Patil, Hemangi Kavi, Nagesh Bhosale, Mrunal Deshpande, Aayushi Bhave, Manmeet Pem, Amitraj, Pankaj Padghan and Kshitij Patwardhan was present. Now, all eyes on the date of this film’s release.
Now, new teaser of ‘Y’ unveils lead male artistes
When the first poster of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Y’ was released, we only came to know about the presence of Mukta Barve as lead actress of this film. Later, when the first teaser of this film was unveiled, it became clear that besides Mukta Barve there were other female lead in the form of Prajakta Mali and Rasika Chavan.
And now, with the release of second teaser of this film, the names of male lead artistes from this film have been unveiled. They are, Nandu madhav, Sandeep Pathak, Omkar Govardhan, Suhas Shrisat, Pradeep Bhosale, Rohit Kokate and Sandeep Dandavate. So, there is a lot of curiosity about this film.
Indian Idol fame Salman Ali makes his entry in Marathi through ‘Anya’
Marathi films have gone worldwide, through various international film festivals. No wonder, today, many popular artists, singers and musicians are eager to work in Marathi cinema, which has succeeded in attracting the attention of all at the global level. Indian Idol fame Salman Ali, who is one of them, has got an opportunity to sing in Marathi language through an upcoming Marathi film ‘Anya’.
Producer Shelna K. And Simmy has co-produced ‘Anya’ with Capitalwoods under the banner of Initiative Films. The film is directed by Simmi Joseph. It may be recalled that Simmi has made significant contributions to Southern films to this day. Following in the footsteps of veteran Hindi singers, Salman has also made his debut in Marathi cinema. The film ‘Anya’, which was made in Hindi along with Marathi, has fulfilled Salman Ali’s desire to sing in a Marathi film. Salman has also sung the Marathi song ‘Aik Pakhra …’ in Marathi. The song is written by Prashant Jamadar and Sajeev Sarathi and the composer Raamnath has successfully fulfilled the responsibility of composing melodious music. Salman expressed his happiness that he got the opportunity to make his debut.
In ‘Anya’, actors like Raima Sen, Atul Kulkarni, Prathamesh Parab, Tejashree Pradhan, Bhushan Pradhan, Krutika Dev, Sunil Tawde, Yashpal Sharma and Govind Namdev have portrayed various personalities. ‘Anya’, which draws attention to burning issues in the society, will be screened on June 10 all over India, including Maharashtra. ‘Anya’ is written by Mahendra Patil and the cinematography is by Sajjan Kalathil.
Saurabh Gokhale to play Swatantryaveer Savarkar
Versatile stage, television and film actor Saurabh Gokhale will play the lead role of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the much talked about Marathi short film ‘Kaljayee Savarkar’ which is due for release soon. Another important role of Hindustan the country and also the narrator will be portrayed by veteran actor Manoj Joshi. This film will be released in different parts of Maharashtra soon. This film’s distribution is open to all individuals and therefore different educational institutions and other non educational institutions who are interested in showing this film in their villages or cities are required to contact Amogh Ponkshe via e mail amogh.parc[at]gmail.com or on his phone 9421010971 .
Besides Saurabh Gokhale and Manoj Joshi, this film also stars Payal Gogate, Aparna Chothe, Leena Datar, Hruta Pingale, Hridaynath Rane,Shantanu Ambadekar, Jayostu Mestry, Dinesh Kanade, Chinmay Pataskar, Hrishikesh Bhosale, Pramod Vaidya and Pramod Pawar. This being a biopic on Veer Savarkar, there is a lot of curiosity about this short film among the film lovers.