Jitendra Joshi turns producer with his new film ‘Godavari’
Popular actor Jitendra Joshi has turned producer with his new Marathi film ‘Godavari’. Teaser of this film was launched recently on social media. Directed by ‘Pune 52′ read review fame director Nikhil Mahajan this will be released on 1st May i.e. Maharashtra Day. Produced by Blue Drop Films and Jitendra Joshi Pictures, the story of this film is set on the backdrop of Gadavari river and focuses on a family living in Nashik.
With the story and screenplay by Nikhil Mahajan himself along with Prajakt Deshmukh, the film presents a family story with a difference, as claimed by the director. The strong star cast of this film comprises of Vikram Gokhale, Neena Kulkarni, Jitendra Joshi, Gauri Nalawade, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Sakhi Gokhale and Sanjay Mone. Dialogues by Prajakt Deshmukh , lyrics by Jitendra Joshi and music by A V Prafullachandra are the other credits.
‘Lok- Shastra Savitri’ Natya Jagar to begin from 3rd January
3rd January is the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule the renowned social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. On this occasion, writer- director Manjul Bharadwaj through his Theatre of Relevance will be launching his Marathi play ‘Lok- Shastra Savitri’ with the 3 pm inaugural show at Malti Vaidya Smruti Trust, Badlapur. This will be followed by series of shows till 10th March 2021 at different places like Thane, Kalyan, Panvel, Borivali besides Mumbai city.
It may be recalled that Savitribai Phule brought in many reforms in our society and people are aware of her contribution but still her principles are yet to be understood properly. Along with her husband, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, she played an important and vital role in improving women’s rights in India. She worked to abolish the discrimination and unfair treatment of people based on caste and gender.
It is for this reason, Mr. Manjul Bharadwaj wants to spread her principles through this play to generate awareness among the people. Group of Marathi artistes from Theatre of Relevance like Ashwini Nandedkar, Sayali Pawaskar, Komal Khamkar, Tushar Mhaske, Yogini Chouk and Surekha Salunkhe are part of this play.
Marathi artistes are very hopeful about this new year
We have seen the worst time during the lock down during corona pandemic for the past several months. But, as the new year has arrived we see lot of hopes especially from young Marathi Artistes who are waiting for their respective projects to see the light. Newcomer Uday Jankar who is eagerly waiting for his debut film ‘Law of Love’ to release, is very positive about the coming days during this new year. He has himself planned to achieve what he has aspired, with complete focus on his goal with determination.
Recalling her memories of past year Neha Mahajan has also welcomed the new year with following words on her social media page, “In between waves of despair and hope, learnt a little too much and need a 2021 to digest lots of hair oiling, reading and writing and music and equal amounts of hurt for how the pandemic stole our rhythm. Thanks a lot friends and family. We made it to 2021 ! How are you going to treat us 2021?”
Pushkar Jog has appealed to his well wishers to watch his new show ‘Missed Call Var Malamaal’ on Zee Talkies, while director Kedar Shinde while welcoming the new year 2021 has appealed his well wishers to watch ‘Sukhi Mansacha Sadraa’ on Colors Marathi. Hope this 2021 proves to be a prosperous year for many others like them.
अंधश्रद्धे मुळे बळी गेलेल्या मित्राची भावनीक गोष्ट म्हणजे ‘पिटर’
अंधश्रद्धेवर प्रकाश टाकणारा ‘पिटर‘ हा नविन मराठी चित्रपट २२ जानेवारी २०२१ रोजी संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित होणार आहे. अमोल अरविंद भावे हे ह्या चित्रपटाचे निर्मिते असून त्यानी आतापर्यंत ७ वेगवेगळ्या चित्रपटांचे लेखन , दिग्दर्शन केले असून जवळपास ४५ टीव्ही मालिकांचे देखील दिग्दर्शन , लेखन केले आहे त्यांच्याबरोबर दिप्पांकर रामटेके आणी रोहनदीप सिंग हे या चित्रपटाचे सहनिर्माते आहेत . चावंड गावच्या निसर्गरम्य गावात ‘पिटर’ या चित्रपटाचे चित्रीकरण झाले आहे . मनोरंजन करता करता अंधश्रद्धेवर प्रकाश टाकणारा हा भावनिक सिनेमा शेवटी प्रेक्षकांना सिनेमातून मांडलेल्या मुद्यावर विचार करायला लावेल अशी अमोल भावे यांना आशा आहे तेव्हा जास्तीत जास्त प्रेक्षकांनी चित्रपटगृहात येऊन हा चित्रपट पहावा .
या चित्रपटाला श्री गुरुनाथ श्री या संगीतकाराने संगीत दिले असून गीत लेखनाची जबाबदारी रंगनाथ गजरे , विष्णू थोरे यांनी पार पाडली आहे. चित्रपटातील गाणी सई जोशी व ज्ञानेश्वर मेश्राम या गोड गळ्याच्या गायकांनी गायली आहेत . चित्रपटाचे छायाचित्रण साऊथ चे प्रसिद्ध सिनेमोटोग्राफर अमोश पुटीयाथील यांनी केले आहे . प्रेम बोराडे सह ह्या चित्रपटात मनीषा भोर , सुरेश ढगे , अमोल पानसरे , विनिता संचेती , सिद्धेश सिध्देश्वर , शरद राजगुरू , प्रमेय वाबळे , उमेश पांढरे , मल्हारी ठिकेकर या कलाकारांनी काम केले आहे .
Pritam Kagne unveils the poster of her home production ‘Befaam’
Actress Pritam Kagne who shot into fame with her fine performance in the film ‘Halaal’ read review has unveiled the poster of her forthcoming home production ‘Befaam’ recently on social media. The cryptic poster has raised a lot of curiosity about the film’s subject. Presented by her along with her father, this film is produced by Amol Kagne who had earlier produced Marathi films like ‘Halal’, ‘Lathe Joshi’ (movie review), ‘Perfume’ (movie review) and very latest ‘Vajvuya Band Bajaa’. The film is directed by debutant Krishna Kamble, who had earlier worked as assistant director film ‘Mahaguru’.
To be distributed by Pickel Entertainment, music of this film will be provided by Amitraj Raj, while background music will be provided by Aditya Bedekar. Editing by Rajesh Rao, cinematography by Prasad Bhende, choreography by Umesh Jadhav are the other credits of this film. Mithilesh Singh Rajput is the executive and creative producer of this film.
Marathi short film ‘Khisa’ finds entry in International Film Festival
Marathi short film ‘Khisa’ which has already invited attention at different national and international film festivals, has now been selected for screening at the 51st International Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held in Goa between 16th – 24th January 2021. Produced by P. P. Cine Productions and Laltippa this film is directed by Raj Pritam More and is written by Kailas Waghmare. The entire shooting of this film was held in Akola in Vidarbha.
‘Khisa’ has already bagged Best film and Best Screenplay awards at the Istambul Film awards 2020 and also bagged the best screenplay award at the prestigious 10th Dadasaheb PhalkeFilm Festival. The film has also been selected for screening at the 2021 IFA annual live screening for the Golden Star award. There are many such festivals where the film was selected. According to the director, this film talks about social atmosphere in the country and the narrow minds of the people living in villages.
It is an emotion filled film which stars Kailash Waghmare, Meenakshi Rathod, Shruti Madhideep, Dr. Sheshpal Ganvir, and Vedant kshirsagar. Music by Parijat Chakravarty, editing by Santosh Maithani and cinematography by Simarjit Singh Suman are the other credits.
Lalit Prabhakar’s new film ‘Tarri’ Motion poster launched
The dashing star of Marathi films, Lalit Prabhakar is now getting ready with his new film ‘Tarri’ in which he plays a dashing young hero. Recently, the motion poster of this film was launched by makers of this film producers Pratik Chavan, Akshay Adhalrao Patil and Vikram Dhaktode and director Mahesh Raosaheb Kale. They have planned to release this film next year. The motion poster of this film clearly suggests the theme of this film which revolves around the dynamic youngsters of today.
So, what is so special about the motion poster of this film. It is the sound effect indicating the loud sound of sports bike and appearance of the name of the lead hero in style besides other credits. But what does the title of this film ‘Tarri’ indicate? According to the makers of this film, it indicates the bold, dynamic style and behaviour of the lead actor, who is a protagonist, who is willing to fight injustice in the society. Tarri is also used to describe a vibrant youngster in villages, who are called ‘Tarribaaz’ and hence this suitable title for this film.
‘Daadla Bullet Wala’ arrives to create music sensation
Over the years Marathi music, whether film songs or music albums have always been popular among music lovers. Many such songs made people shake their legs during weddings, festivals and parties. Now, with the new beginning after a big break due to lockdown, one such Marathi musical song has arrived to create music sensation among music lovers. Presented by Signature Tunes and AB Entertainment and produced by Bhakti Tushar Dalvi and Nikhil Chandrakant Patil this song suitably titled ‘Daadla Bulletwala’ is choreographed and directed by renowned choreographer of Hindi and Marathi films Amit Baing.
So, after ‘Rikhawala’ get ready to dance with this ‘Bulletwala’. The highlight of this song is Sushant Pujari, whom you have already seen performing dance in Remo D’souza’s Hindi films ‘ABCD”, ‘ABCD2’, and ‘Street Dancer’. This is the first time Sushant will be performing dance on a Marathi music video. Along with Sushant there is Amruta Phadke, who will be displaying her dance skills in this song ‘Daadla Bulletwala’. The video has been launched online on youtube channel. DOP Abhijit Patil has done the cinematography of this video while popular lyricist and music composer Shreyas who has penned the lyrics of this song has also composed it along with Kavita Ram.
‘Prawaas’ selected at IFFI in Indian Panorama Feature Film 2020
Shashank Udapurkar‘s Marathi film ‘Prawaas’ [read review] starring Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure and himself, in the lead roles; which was released early this year, has been selected for 51st The International Film Festival of India ( IFFI) in the Indian Panorama Feature Film 2020 section. The other two Marathi films selected by the Jury in this section comprising of 23 films are, ‘Karkhanisanchi Wari’ directed by Mangesh Joshi and ‘June’ directed by Vaibhav Khisti and Surhud Godbole.
It may be recalled that ‘Prawaas’ was lucky to reach out to the people through cinema halls, as it was released little before the closure of theatres due to spread of corona pandemic. And the film was highly appreciated by the critics and film lovers, for its sensible subject and fine performances by the lead artistes. Reacting to this news, writer- director of this film Shashank Udapurkar has expressed his happiness and has called it a big honour. Producer Om Changani feels that this film will make its presence felt even at this prestigious film festival.
Muhurat of ‘8 Don 75′ held in Pune
Producers Vikas Hande, Lokesh Mangde, Sudhir Kolte performed the muhurat of their Marathi film ‘8 Don 75′ with a tagline ‘Fakta Icchashakti Havi’ in Pune recently. The muhurat clap was given by MNS Chief Raj Thackeray , when lead pair Shubhankar Tawde and Sanskruti Balgude faced the camera while sitting on a motor cycle.
The film is directed by Sushrut Bhagwat who had earlier directed films like ‘Mumbai Time’, ‘A Paying Ghost’ and ‘Asehi Ekada Vhave’. Sushrut himself has written the screenplay of this film along with Sharvani Pillai while dialogues are written by Sanjay Mone. Besides Shubhankar and Sankruti, the big star cast of the film comprise of Sharvani Pillai, Sanjay Mone, Anand Ingale, Radhika Harshe Vidyasagar, Ashwini Kulkarni, Vijay Patwardhan, Chinmay Sant and Dr. Nikhil Rajeshirke. Pushkar Shrotri will make a guest appearance in this film. Lyrics by Vaibhav Joshi and music by Avadhoot Gupte are the other credits of this film.
The shooting of this film will be held in Pune and surrounding areas in next few days. The producers of this film had earlier produced a film Kagar’ .