Top Marathi stars come together to sing Pride Song
Planet Marathi OTT platform which was launched recently by actress Amruta Khanvilkar with the release of Marathi film ‘June’, are now getting ready to offer variety entertainment in the form of web series, web films and other entertaining programmes. In the meanwhile many top stars of Marathi film industry joined together to sing the Pride Song for this new channel. This inspiring song has been penned by Sameer Sawant with music composed by Kaushal Inamdar.
This song is directed by Pushkar Shrotri and renowned singer like Swapnil Bandodkar, Aadarsh Shinde, Yogita Godbole and Vaishali Made have rendered their voices for this song with the support of big team of Marathi stars comprising of Vikram Gokhale, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sonalee Kulkarni, Siddharth Jadhav, Tejaswini Pandit, Pushkar Shrotri, Subodh Bhave, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Priya Bapat, Mrunal Kulkarni, Prajakta Mali, Sanjay Jadhav, Abhijit Panse, Prasad Oak, Jitendra Joshi, Adinath Kothare, Urmila Kothare, Sonalee Khare, Bhargavi Chirmule, Parna Pethe, Smita Tambe, Gayatri Datar, Abhijit Khandkekar, Siddharth Menon, Bhagyashree Milind, Neha Shitole, Deepti Devi, Sandeep Pathak, Nikhil Chavan, Tejas Barve, Surbhi Hande, Suvrat Joshi, Shivani Bavkar and Planet Marathi Chief Akshay Bardapurkar. It is for the first time that such a big team has been part of this Pride song.
‘Takatak 2′ shooting concludes
In spite of the ongoing situation due to partial lock down, director Milind Kavde known for completing his shooting schedule in time, managed to finish the shooting of his latest film ‘Takatak 2’ recently. Takatak 2 is a sequel of ‘Takatak’’by the same director made two years ago, which turned out to be a hit film at the box office. . Now, while shooting for ‘Takatak-2’ luck helped in a big way, as the unit was able to complete the shooting of the film amidst stringent lockdown. The entire team of ‘Takatak 2’ feel that this has been possible only with the blessings of their well wishers.
Produced by Om Prakash Bhatt and Dhananjay Singh Masoom, ‘Takatak 2’ team launched the film in Goa with a grand mahurat and even completed most of the film briskly under the banner of Purple Blue Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Thereafter when the second wave of Corona started, it was decided to shoot their balance portions of the films at Baramati & Bhor strictly adhering to the bio-bubble protocols of the government according to director Milind Kavde.
The film stars Prathamesh Parab, Akshay Kelkar, Ajinkya Raut, Bhumika Kadam, Pranali Bhalerao, Komal Bodkhe, Swapnil Rajeshirke, Kiran Mane, Pankaj Vishnu, Kiran Berad, RJ Mahesh Kale, Smita Dongre .
Ashish Ningurkar as lyricist and actor in ‘Well Done Boys’
After the success of ‘Aamhi Chamakte Taare’ Sainath Chitra are all set to present their next film ‘Well Done Boys’. Shooting of this film is over and it will now be released soon on OTT platform. Enthusiastic all rounder connected with Marathi films Ashish Ningurkar who besides managing his job in Indian Postal Services, has written lyrics of this film besides performing a small role. Ashish has already performed in many films and TV serials besides writing screenplay and lyrics.
‘Well Done Boys’ is Produced, directed and edited by Prakash Aatmaram Jadhav and stars Mohan Joshi, Vijay Patkar, Shilpa Prabhulkar, Priyaranjan, Vinod Jolly and Ashish Ningurkar. The film revolves around the dedicated teachers who try to find the best out of mischievous children from their school to make them worthy in this world. Meaningful lyrics of Ashish have received music from Shrirang Aras and S.P. Sen, while singers like Pallavi Kelkar, Shyamal Savke, Geeta and J.P. Dutta have rendered their voices for the songs in this film.
Sai Tamhankar will be added attraction in ‘Samantar 2′
Only last week we had heard about the streaming of Marathi Web Series ‘Samantar’ from 1st July starring Swapnil Joshi , Veteran Nitish Bharadwaj and Tejaswini Pandit in lead roles. At the end of Season 1 we had seen this series concluding at a very interesting stage . So, there is a lot of curiosity among the viewers to know how Kumar Mahajan after acquiring the diary from Chakrapani will be facing all the challenges in his life.
Now that Sai Tamhankar making the announcement on her birthday about her entry into this series with the release of promo, there is more curiosity about her character and her links with Chakrapani as well as Kumar Mahajan. This also raises a question, whether she will be seen in double role? But for all that, you have to wait till 1st July, when this series will be aired on MX Player . Besides Marathi it will also be available in other languages like Marathi , Hindi and Tamil.
‘Bharat Majha Desh Aahe’ to be premiered on 8th July at Cannes
Happy days are here again for Marathi films. We have been receiving news on selection of Marathi films at various International film festivals in different countries. Now, the latest news is that the musch talked about Marathi film ‘Bharat Majha Desh Aahe’ directed by Pandurang Krushna Jadhav and produced by Dr. Ashish Agarwal, will be premiered at Cannes (Marche Du) Film Festival on 8th July 2021.
This heart touching film which is made on the backdrop of a village which offers Jawans for our Defence services, has strong star cast comprising of versatile artistes like Shashank Shende, Mangesh Desai, Chhaya Kadam, Hemangi Kavi, RajravisinghRaje Gaikwad Devanshi samant and Namrata Salokhe. Screenplay and dialogues by Nishant Dhapse, cinematography by Nagraj Diwakar, editing by Nilesh Gawand, art design by Gangadhar Singare, lyrics by Sameer sawant and music by Ashwing Srinivasan are the other credits. The director of this film has earlier made films like ‘Manatlya Unhaat’ and ‘Dry Day’ which also received appreciation at International film festivals.
Unique tribute by Team ‘June’ on the occasion of Father’s day
On the occasion of Father’’s day, the entire team of forthcoming Marathi film ‘June’ has paid unique tribute in the form of a song on ‘‘Father’ which is a reprise version of a song titled ‘Baba’ from this film. This song has been penned by Nikhil Mahajan on the music of Shalmalee Kholgade and rendered by Anandi Joshi. For the reprised version, this song has received support from Anandi Joshi , Neha Pendse Bias, Shalmalee, Resham Srivardhan, and group of common friends comprising of Amruta Khanvilkar, Priya Bapat, Girija Oak Godbole, Mrunmayee Godbole, Parna Pethe, Gaura Nalawade & Sanskruti Balgude .
Speaking on this occasion Music director of this film Shalmalee said, “We don’t give as much of importance to our Fathers, which they actually deserve. This particular song ‘Baba’ in the film is a solo female track very well rendered by Anandi. Whenever I listen to this song , I get emotional. I am sure, even the audience will experience the same.” While the leading lady of this film Neha Pendse Bias feels , “ All the relevant things like Sincerity, hard work, honesty, ethics in my progress, I have acquired from my father and I am grateful to him.
‘June’ starring Neha Pendse Bias, Siddharth Menon, Kiran Karmarkar, Resham Srivardhan, Nilesh Divekar in lead roles, is due for release soon
Swwapnil Joshi and Nitish Bharadwaj to return with ‘Samantar 2′
Popular Marathi actor Swwapnil Joshi who had appeared with veteran Marathi actor Nitish Bharadwaj in the web series ‘Samantar’ released last year, is all set to reappear with him in season -2 of ‘Samantar’. Based on the book written by Suhas Shirwalkar, teaser of this series was released recently on MX Player with the news that official trailer of ‘Samantar-2’’will be released on 21st June.
It may be recalled that this series presents the story of a youngster Kumar Mahajan played by Swapnil Joshi, who comes to know that his future is what is the past life of a middle aged person Sudarshan Chakrapani played by Nitish Bharadwaj. So, after going in search of this person, Kumar finally locates him and acquires the diary from Sudarshn , to know his future. The Season 2 of this series will therefore be interesting to find how Kumar faces the different situations in his life with the help of this diary? Directed by Sameer Vidwans this series will be aired soon on MX Player .
Seema Deshmukh to narrate Sanjay Sonawani’s ‘Savyasachi’ on audiobook
Renowned Marathi actress Seema Deshmukh will narrate Writer Sanjay Sonawani’s famous Social novel ‘Savyasachi’ on audiobook. This audiobook has been presented on Storytel Marathi. The novel describes what our nation has experienced during the last decade of the 20th century, before moving into 21st century.
Known for describing every situation in a dramatic manner, the writer has written several books on different subject. Through this novel ‘Savyasachi’ the writer has very well described the changes which took place in the political situation, financial system, rising crimes and religious indifferences and other issues. At the same time he has highlighted some of the good and bad characters with their involvement at different situations.
During this ongoing partial restrictions due to lockdown, people at home have already become used to such audiobooks and therefore ‘Satyasachi’ has also been released timely for such audience.
Historical Marathi film ‘Bhadrakali’ announced
When her son was killed in battle, Umabai Dabhade carved her name as the first woman commander-in-chief of the Maratha army. Very little has been written about her in history books. But now, the bravery act of this great woman will come alive on big screen .Puneet Balan Studios have announced their big historical Marathi film ‘Bhadrakali’ on the occasion of Shiv Rajyabhishek Day on 6th June recently.
The launching of this film has brought together many renowned personalities together. Puneet Balan as producer combine with Digpal Lanjekar as writer, National award winning director Prasad Oak as director and Ajay-Atul as music directors of this new film. The story of this film will revolve around this brave Woman Commander in chief of Maratha army during the period Shahu Maharaj in 18th century. There is a lot of curiosity about the star cast of this film. But, the same will be disclosed by director Prasad Oak in his own style very soon. According to the makers, this film will be released in the year 2022.
Fine gesture by Soortaal karaoke Singing Club
Soortaal Karaoke Singing Club , which regularly organises Karaoke singing competitions for amateur singers, had recently organised an Online Karaoke Singing competition; which received a very good response. The programme was dedicated to many health workers and doctors who offered their services during this corona pandemic. Now, this singing club from Vile Parle under the leadership of Ms. Amruta Deodhar showed a fine gesture by offering help to the most neglected section of the society.
With the help of all the participating singers, Ms. Deodhar visited two places in Mumbai namely Falkland Road ( Patthhe Baburao Marg) and Kandewadi in Girgaon, to distribute parcels of life essential things to 100 sex workers who were worst affected during this corona pandemic. Next week the Singers club has planned to offer help to another 40 needy women. This work is certainly to be appreciated. Thanks to Ms. Deodhar and her team.