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Sad demise of popular Character actor Kishore Nandlaskar

Actor Kishore NandlaskarActor Kishore Nandlaskar

Popular character actor of Marathi and Hindi films Kishore Nandlaskar is no more. He passed away today after succumbing to Covid 19. He was undergoing treatment for Covid 19 for the past few days. Originally a stage actor, he made his debut in films through Mahesh Manjrekar’s film ‘Vaastav’. Later he was seen in many Marathi and Hindi films simultaneously, besides doing some Marathi TV serials.

He was favourite of Mahesh Manjrekar and was seen in many of his films in prominent roles. He played the role of Sannata in Mahesh’s film ‘Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai’, besides playing memorable roles in many Marathi and Hindi films. Some of the prominent films he was seen were ‘Dhamaal Bablya Ganpyachi’, ‘Yedyanchi Jatra’,’ ‘Gaon Thor Pudhari Chor’, ‘Huntash’, ‘Purna Satya’, ‘Miss you Miss’ ‘Goshta lagnanantarchi’  In Marathi and ‘Ena Mina Dika’,Khakee’, Singham’, Tera Mera Saath Rahe’, ‘ ‘Hulchul’ ,Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar’ and ‘Simba’.

Many Marathi celebrities have paid tributes to him through their social media and have applauded his work. His co star from Marathi stage and films Usha Nadkarni also recalled some best memories about him and called him a wonderful person. Actors and his co artistes Kiran Mane and Sanjay Narvekar have also paid sincere tributes to dear colleague. Marathi Movie World offer heartfelt condolences to his family members.

Prominent Marathi filmmaker Sumitra Bhave passes away

Writer, Director Sumitra Bhave
Writer, Director Sumitra Bhave

Prominent Marathi writer and film maker Sumitra Bhave is no more. She passed away today morning after suffering from lung disorder, for which she was being treated for sometime. She was 78. She had completed her graduation from Ferguson College, Pune, and received a Master’s Degree in Political and Science Sociology from Pune University. She received another master’s degree in Political Science and Sociology and a Diploma in Rural Welfare from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai, and later began her voluntary work for various organisations.

Sumitra Bhave & others , Chitrakarmi Awards
Sumitra Bhave & others , Chitrakarmi Awards

Along with Sunil Sukhtankar she had made 17 films and 4 TV serials all of them written by her. All her films gave a new direction to Marathi films with the subjects of these films highly appreciated by Marathi film lovers and critics. The duo had received many awards. Prominent among them were films like ‘Dahavi F’, ‘Doghi’, ‘Astu’  (Movie Review) and ‘Kasav’ Movie which had won National awards. With her passing away, there will be a big vacuum left in Marathi film industry. Many prominent film personalities have paid their tributes on social media.

Subodh Bhave to bring ‘Maanapman’ on Big Screen

Sangeet Manapman Marathi movie, Subodh Bhave
Sangeet Manapman Marathi movie, Subodh Bhave

After attaining grand success as a director with his film ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali’ (movie review) Subodh Bhave will now bring another popular musical play of yesteryear’s ‘Maanapaman’ on big screen. This will be released next year during Diwali. Recently, on the auspicious Gudi Padwa day, the official announcement of this film was made with launch of teaser poster of the film. This film is being produced by Sunil Phadtare.

Actor Subodh Bhave Marathi Film Chhand Priticha
Actor Subodh Bhave

The original musical play with this name was written by Krushnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar while Govindrao Tembe had offered music for it. Now, for the film Shirish Gopal Deshpande will be writing the screenplay while music will be provided by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. The beautiful lyrics of the original play like ‘Shoora Mi Vandile… ‘, ‘Chandrika Hi Janu….’ And others are still on our lips. The play was first staged in the year 1911 with Balgandharva playing the lead role. Now, there is a lot of curiosity about the star cast of this film.

‘Bibtya’ to arrive soon on Marathi big screen

Bibatya (Leopard) Marathi movie still, picture
Bibatya (Leopard) Marathi movie still, picture

‘Bibtya’ ( Leopard) has always created fear among the people and there are stories and experiences connected with this wild animal. Now, this ‘Bibatya’ will play title role in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bibatya’, poster of which was unveiled recently on the auspicious Gudi Padwa. The poster of this film shows a lighted up town and behind it stands a Bibatya shown in dark image, on the hill looking at the township. This suggests whether the life

Bibatya Marathi Film
Bibatya Marathi Film

Produced by Swayambhu Productions and directed by Chandrashekhar Sandve, the film stars Vijay Patkar, Mahesh Kokate, Anant Jog, Pramod Pawar, Dr. Vilas Ujawane, Ashok Kulkarni, Dnyanada Kadam, Manashree Pathak, Sachin Gawali, Somnath Tadwalkar, Subod Pawar, Chaitrali Dongare & Sushant Mandle. The story of this film is written by director Sandve himself while the screenplay is written by Chandrashekhar Sandve & R. Mauje. Dialogues by Kamalesh Khandale and cinematography by Ganesh Pawar are the other credits.

‘Gaon Aala Gotyat 15 Lakh Khatyat’ ready for release

'Gav Aal Gotyat 15 Lakh Khatyat' movie poster
‘Gav Aal Gotyat 15 Lakh Khatyat’ movie poster

Director Shubham Ray recently unveiled the creative title of his Marathi film ‘Gaon Aala Gotyat 15 Lakh Khatyat’ on social media recently. being made under the banner of Zira Film Productions this film is all set to release soon. Speaking about his film, Director Shubham Ray reiterated that through this film he will drive home the nexus between the mindset of the audiences and then prevalent happening in the society. Shubam further added that since the film is an out and out satire, he is confident that whatever be the age of the viewers, each and every one will laugh to his or her heart’s content when he or she sets out to watch the hilarious film.

The star cast of the film comprises of Prakash Bhagwat, Priya Gamre, Sanjivani Jadhav, Virag Jakhad, Dr. Vilas Ujawane, Rangrao Ghagre and others. Nikhil Kamble is the DOP of the film while Virag Jakhad is the art director. The Music has been composed by Music Director Sameer Sonu while Hemant Palkar has done the makeup as well as hair designing. Ashwini Chandrikapure has handled the choreography for the film while Rani Wankhede has looked after the designing of the costumes.

Fakt Marathi to begin tempting recipe programme for foodies

Chef Shantanu Gupte, Actress Sayali Deodhar
Chef Shantanu Gupte, Actress Sayali Deodhar

Afternoon hour is the best time for food lovers on television. Keeping this in mind, Fakt Marathi channel which has been offering variety in entertainment, will now begin a new programme on tempting recipes for foodlovers. This programme will start from 19th April from Monday to Friday at 1.30 pm. This Kitchen recipe programme titled ‘Angat Pangat’ will present three different types of recipes. The first part will comprise of our own Indian style food, the second part will present Mix alias Fusion recipe and the third part will cover overseas special recipes.

Marathi Actress Sayali Deodhar, Dipti Bhagwat
Marathi Actress Sayali Deodhar, Dipti Bhagwat

Speaking about this new programme Fakta Marathi Business Head Shyam Malekar expressed confidence that this programme will be different from other programmes on this subject. This show will present renowned Executive Chef Shantanu Gupte who is expert in Indian recipes besides Modern European Fine dining. After receiving degree from Institute of Hotel Management he went for further studies at the North Norway University in Europe. For the past 19 years he has served in top Five star hotels in India and Europe. Popular Marathi actress Sayali Deodhar will anchor this TV show. Every Friday, this show will present popular Marathi celebrities like Sanjay Mone, Sandeep Pathak, Sneha Raikar, Deepti Bhagwat, Trupti Deore performing their favourite recipes.

This show is produced by Nikhil Raibole and Bhupendrakumar Nandan of Café Marathi and directed by Hemant Tambe. Music by Rohit Nagbhide, writer- Abhijit Pendharkar and Cinematography by Naresh Ram Shivgan are the other credits of this film.

Bhausaheb Shinde unveils poster of ‘Raundal’ on Gudi Padwa

Actor-Bhausaheb Shinde in teaser poster of Movie 'Raundal'
Actor-Bhausaheb Shinde in teaser poster of Movie ‘Raundal’

Known for his performance in films like ‘Khwada’  (movie review) and ‘Baban’  the actor turned producer Bhausaheb Shinde unveiled the poster of his next film ‘Raundal’ on social media coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa which is considered to be the best muhurat day. On the poster of this film we find a rowdy look of Bhausaheb Shinde, sporting a checked shirt and a kada in his left hand. This clearly indicates that this time he will be portraying a different role in this so called action filled film.

The USP of this film is that Bhausaheb Shinde will be himself producing this film along with Balasaheb Shinde , under the banner of Bhau Shinde Films and he will be seen in the lead role. Having already gained a lot of followers, now his admirers are curious to know about his character in this new film. But, they will have to wait till the film’s release. ‘Raundal’ is to be directed by Gajanan Nana Padol.

Muhurat of ‘Back To School’ performed

'Back To School' Movie Director Satish Mahadu Fuge, MLA Coroprator, Sonali Gavhane
‘Back To School’ Movie Director Satish Mahadu Fuge, MLA Coroprator, Sonali Gavhane

Few months ago an official announcement was made about a Marathi film ‘Back To School’  with release of poster. However, there were no details disclosed about the star cast of the film, story and expected release date etc. However, now a proper muhurat ceremony of this film was held in Mumbai in presence of dignitaries like Meghraj Bhosale, President of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal , Mahesh Landge, MLA, and Coroprator Sonali Gavhane and stars of this film. All the three dignitaries will also be making their appearance in this film.

'Back to school' movie teaser

‘Back to school’ movie teaser

The big star cast of this film comprises of  Saurabh Gokhale, Nishigandha Wad, Sneha Chavan Vishwasrao, Suresh Vishkarma, Shweta Pagar, Adhish Paigude, Vipin Borate, Chandrakant Kurhade, Somnath rasal, Nitin Bansode, Amrut Zambre, Abhijit Patne, Rupali Pathre, Kiran Zambre, Dr. Parinita Pawaskar, Mohini Kudekar, Shweta Kamat, Supriya Magade, Yasha Palankar, Bhoomi Dali, and Isha Agarwal. Through this film Nishigandha Wad will be making her comeback to Marathi films after a long gap. Satish Mahadu Fuge will direct this film, with story and screenplay by Amit Nandkumar Bendre and Satish Mahadu Fuge.

Milind Kavde announces ‘Takatak 2′

Marathi movie 'Takatak' Trailer Launch
Prathamesh Parab, Ritika Shrotri, Marathi movie ‘Takatak’

 After experiencing grand success of his previous Marathi film ‘Takatak’, Film maker Milind Kavde has now announced the sequel titled ‘Takatak 2′ To be produced by Omprakash Bhatt and Dhananjay Singh Masoom of Purple Bull Entertainment & Jagat Singh . The motion poster of this film was unveiled on social media. Besides directing this film, Milind has also written the story and screenplay of this film, while the dialogues are penned by Kiran Berad. Jay Atre has written the lyrics, while music will be scored by Varun Likhate. Hajrat Shaikh Wali is the DOP of this film.

 Marathi film 'Takatak 2'

Marathi film ‘Takatak 2′

When asked how thought of the idea of making a sequel of the film, Milind said that the sequel of the film will prove to be a love story with a difference with visionary lyrics and brilliant music as its USP. He further added that their responsibility as a team is manifold while making the sequel of the film, especially after the phenomenal success of ‘Takatak’. He seemed very confident of what he was offering through this sequel.

Marathi movie 'Takatak'
Ritika Shrotri in Marathi movie ‘Takatak’ still

Team ‘Jhimma’ create awareness through video

We are all aware that the new restrictions for partial lock down has once again forced the Marathi film makers to postpone their theatre releases. However, not disappointed the team Jhimma has come in support of Government, as during this time of crisis, it is necessary to stand united and take care of each other.

Sonalee Kulkarni,Kshiti Jog, Suhas Joshi, Siddharth Chandekar, Mrunmayee Godbole, Suchitra bandekar, Sayali Sanjeev and Nirmiti Sawant in 'Jhimma' Marathi movie-poster-sonalee-actress
Sonalee Kulkarni,Kshiti Jog, Suhas Joshi, Siddharth Chandekar, Mrunmayee Godbole, Suchitra bandekar, Sayali Sanjeev and Nirmiti Sawant in ‘Jhimma’ Marathi movie-poster-sonalee-actress

So, to boost the morale of all those who are living under fear, the team of Jhimma through a promotional video have made appeal to people to remain calm and hope for the best time to return. Among those who have appeared in this video with their message are Nirmiti Sawant, Suchitra Bandekar, Suhas Joshi, Kshiti Jog, Hemant Dhome , Mrunmayee Godbole, Sonalee Kulkarni, Sayali Sanjeev, Siddharth Chandekar and others.