Highlight of ‘Kaali Maati’ film will be song on ‘Bail Pola’ Fest
Besides a good script, the songs in the film play a very important role in the success of the film. Keeping this in mind in the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Kaali Maati’ Director Hemantkumar Mahale has narrated an inspiring story of the national award winning and progressive peasant Dnyaneshwar Bodke. We are already aware about the relationship between a peasant and his bull, which is a very intricate and intimate one and can never be separated.
One major highlight as well as the novelty of the film ‘Kaali Maati’ is that it boasts of a song on a bull and peasant which according to them has hitherto not been shown in any film in Marathi till date. Hemantkumar Mahale has not only directed this film but also produced the film. Talking about the picturisation of the bull song in ‘Kaali Maati’, Hemantkumar Mahale reiterated, “All the villagers get together to celebrate Bail Pola festival and worship the bull and feed them. Thereafter lovely traditional dances are on display, besides lavni dances where a lot of villagers and the bulls participate with gay abandon. The film has won many awards at several International film festivals in India, Singapore, Malaysia, France, Europe, London, America,
The star cast of this film comprises of Ompraksh Shinde, Aetashaa Sansgiri, Diksha Bhor, Bhagwan Pachore, Poonam Patil, P.K. Waghmare and others. In this film Omprakash has enacted the role of Dnyaneshwar Bodke. Lyricist Kalyan Ugale has written the song on the bull while Avinash-Vishwajeet duo have composed the number. Dr. Gauri Kavi and Priyanka Mitra have sung this song. The song with the words ‘Sun Aala Bail Polyacha’ was picturised at Khed, near Pune and has a blend of classical, lavni, folklore and lejheem. While Mayur Adkar has written the screenplay of the film, the dialogues have been penned by Anil Raut and Hemantkumar Mahale. Suresh Suvarna & Raja Phadtare have cranked the camera. Subhiraj Rajput is the editor of this film, which is slated for release shortly all over Maharashtra.
Song Video ‘Deva Ganaraya’ with Chinmay and Rupali Bhosale released
The most popular Ganapati Festival in Maharashtra is just few days away. So, there is a big demand for songs on Ganapati Bappa. However, this year, due to lockdown restrictions, we haven’t seen new albums released during past few days for this happy occasion. But now we find Suman Entertainment and Media Pvt Ltd presenting a song video produced by Kedar Joshi and directed by Ashish Newalkar.
Swapnil Bandodkar has rendered his voice for this song on the lyrics of Sandeep Malvi and shot on newly wed couple played by popular artistes Chinmay Udgirkar and Rupali Bhosale. Chinar- Mahesh have composed music of this song video. This video shows how the newly wed couple coming for the darshan of Ganaraya in their modern day outfits are soon seen offering their prayers in traditional Maharashtrian attire for this festive occasion.
Madhuri Dixit launches Planet Marathi
The official launch of much talked about Planet Marathi OTT app was held today in presence of Madhuri Dixit in Mumbai. Present on this occasion were Head of Planet Marathi Mr. Akshay Bardapurkar along with Marathi celebrities Amruta Khanvilkar, Tejaswini Pandit, Siddharth jadhav, Sonalee Kulkarni, Prasad Oak, Sachit Patil, Prajakta Mali, Bhargavi Chirmule, Gayatri Datar, Sanjay Jadhav, Sonalee Khare, Sayali Sanjeev, Surbhi Hande, Nikhil Mahajan, Deepti Devi, Bhagyashree Milind, Resham Srivardhankar & Sushant Shelar.
At present Planet Marathi have 40 Marathi films / Web Series to choose from and have decided to offer more films in next three months. In next one year they have planned to offer 24 web series on different subjects, besides other entertaining programmes like talk shows , music videos , concerts and other content. Speaking on this occasion, Madhuri Dixit was all praise for this effort made by Planet Marathi to reach out to Marathi audience scattered all over the world. “ To be part of this big moment is itself a big honour,” she added.
Motion Poster of Milind Kavde’s new film ‘Ek Number’ unveiled
From ‘Yedyanchi Jatra’ to ‘Takatak’ Milind Kavde’s journey for the past few years has been very interesting, while entertaining the Marathi film lovers. Now, Milind Kavde is all set to try his hand at making a mystery blended with comedy through his new film ‘Ek Number’. Motion poster of this film was released on social media recently. Produced by Mahesh Shivaji Dhumal, Jitendra Shivaji Dhumal and Milind Kavde himself under the banner of Dhumal Productions in association with Out of The Box Films, the story, screenplay and direction is by Milind Kavde.
Speaking about his new film Milind Kavde says, “It is essential to have a title for your film which sets out to do justice to the subject you want to handle. Since the title of my film is ‘Ek Number’, the audiences will realise that the title is apt when they watch the film. I am very confident that the audiences will appreciate the way I have handled mystery with comedy in this genre of film”. Milind’ successful star of ‘Takatak’ Prathamesh Parab will be playing the lead role in ‘Ek Numbar’ along with other artistes comprising of “. Milind Shinde, Ganesh Yadav, Nisha Parulekar, Abhilasha Patil, Aayli Ghiya, Rishikesh Dhamapurkar, Akshata Padgaonkar, Pranali Sanghmitra Dhaware, Sumeet Bokse, Sunil Magre, Harish Thorat and Aakash Koli.
Dialogues by Sanjay Navgire, additional screenplay by Sanjay Navgire & Sunil Magre , DOP by Hazhrat Sheikh Wali, lyrics Jai Atre and music by Varun Likhate are the other credits of the film
‘Usasoon Aalay Man’ Song unveiled
The renowned music company Pickle Music have unveiled the music of the romantic melody ‘Usasoon Aalay Man’, the poster for which was released on the occasion of the Independence Day of our country a few days ago. Sameer Dixit and Rishikesh Bhirangi’s Pickle Music in association with Shashikant Pawar have made this offering with this romantic duet. The highlight of this song produced under the banner of M.A. Productions is that it is an attractive video supported by melodious audio.
The other plus points of the track are the mesmerizing beauty of actress Ashwini Bagal in the attire of a village belle and the new face Rohan Bhosle who has featured opposite her in the song. Though it is the first ever single of Ashwini who has been acting in films till date, it is for the first time that Rohan has faced the camera for this video.
The song which has been picturized at a location has not yet been explored in Satara and hence will lend a fresh experience to all the audience. According to Ashwini, This is the first single in her career. “I am excited to make my debut with a romantic duet with this album. The pure magic of this duet is that it has lyrics which are endearing to not only the youth but also listeners of all age groups coupled with the brilliant composition of the duet. The song will reach each and every viewer in every nook and corner through the efforts of Pickle Music,” she said.
‘Usasoon Aaley Man’ has been penned and sung by the young lyricist Vaibhav Bhillare and composed by him with Vicky Saxena and is choreographed by Pankaj Chauhan. Editing has been handled by Rishiraj Joshi while Suryakant Ghorpade has cranked the camera. Anup Jagdale has specially assisted in the making of this video.
New OTT Platform ‘Avadhoot Chintan’ dedicated to Shree Guru Dutt Maharaj
Avadhoot Chintan Creations Pvt. Ltd. Recently launched their OTT Platform ‘Avadhoot Chintan’ in the form of mobile app to reach out to all the devotees of Shree Gurudev Dutt scattered all over the world. This platform will present incarnations of this deity through web series to entertain the audience. It may be recalled that the two TV serials on this subject have already become popular and therefore this OTT platform dedicated to Shree Gurudev Dutt is also expected to popularise soon.
Renowned actor and director Asit Redij , Milind Jadhav and Tejas Aate are behind the production of this ‘Avadhoot Chintan’ OTT platform and they have worked very hard. Mr. Asit Redij will be in charge of Content and Creative department besides directing these two web series along with Deepak Desai. Well Known writer Pravin Shantaram has written the screenplay and dialogues of these two series. Many popular personalities from different parts of Maharashtra have showered their best wishes on this team of Avadhoot Chintan, prominent among them are celebrities like Priya Berde, Jaywant Wadkar and Supriya Pathare.
Trailer of ‘Parees’ released on social media
New web series ‘Parees’ is all set for release on 31st August on Planet Marathi OTT platform. Trailer of this series has been released on social media , which clearly indicates that the subject of this web series is based on superstition and has been shot on the backdrop of a village. The trailer also gives a hit that in search of Gold, the villagers are ready to perform any act based on superstition. The desperation of the characters in this series to achieve their ultimate desire is clearly noticed in this trailer.
The team of Mayur Karambalkar, Kuldeep Dangade and Vishal Sangle are behind the story, screenplay and direction respectively of this series and the series is presented by Planet Marathi and One Cam productions. Cinematography is by Sopan Purandare. According to the makers of this web series, they have tried to create awareness among the people about the damage caused due to belief in such superstitious thinking.
Trailer of ‘Baap Beep Baap’ released
The relationship between a father and son is known to all. Since their childhood children are always scared to communicate freely with their fathers. They are more free and closer to their mothers. To highlight this relationship between a father and his son, Planet Marathi will be releasing a web series in Marathi suitably titled ‘Baap Beep Baap’ from 31st August 2021 on their OTT platform. The trailer of this series was released on social media recently./
Directed by Amit Kanhere this web series stars Shard Ponkshe, Shilpa Tulaskar, Tejas Barve, Parna Pethe and Uday Nene in lead roles. This web series is written by Pratik Umesh Vyas and Amit Kanhere and dialogues are by Yogesh Joshi, while cinematography is by Vishal Sanghwai. This web series is set on the backdrop of lockdown, which forces the father and son to remain together during this time. How do they spend time together and whether this particular period helps to improve their relationship, is what the story is all about of this family series. The makers are confident that this theme will surely touch the hearts of every father and son.
Sayli Kamble makes her debut as a singer through ‘Kolhapur Diaries’
Indian Idol Season 12 finalist Sayli Kamble will be making her debut as singer in Marathi films through Joe Rajan’s film ‘Kolhapur Diaries‘ Highly impressed by her melodious voice film maker Jo Rajan had signed her for his film ‘Kolhapur Diaries’ and has recorded her song on the music of Avadhoot Gupte. Sayli got this opportunity to sing this romantic duet along with popular Marathi singer Swapnil Bandodkar.
Speaking about Sayli, Film maker Joe Rajan said, “Sayli has magic in her voice. I was following her journey in Idian Idol programme and I am privileged to offer her this opportunity through my film.” Reacting to her latest achievement Sayli said, “It is unbelievable! It is like dream come true for me.To find an assignment just after the conclusion of Indian Idol competition is a big thing for me. Since my childhood I was an admirer of Avadhoot Gupte. And now, I got this opportunity to sing on his music. I shall always remain grateful to Director Joe Rajan, who offered me this opportunity.”
Now, listen to Paulo Coelho’s novel ‘The Alchemist’ in Marathi on Audiobook
Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho’s captivating novel ‘The Alchemist’ had lots of followers around the world. This inspiring story is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Today, ‘The Alchemist’ finds its name in the bestseller list. It has also been translated into 80 different languages, setting the Guinness World Record for the most translated book by any living author.
Keeping this popularity of this novel in mind Storytel have brought this novel in audiobook form in Marathi for Marathi listeners. The Marathi translated version from the original Portugese language has been done by Dr. Shuchita Nandapurkar Phadke. According to Storytel India Country Manager Yogesh Dashrath, this offer has been made to celebrate the 75th year of India’s independence. For more details please visit Storytel through the links Google play http://bit.ly/2rriZaU and ‘iOSapp store https://apple.co/2zUcGkG