‘Aarsaa’ a short film on Cancer awareness released on OTT platform
Due to ongoing lockdown restrictions, there is a big demand for films on OTT platform. Among these films on variety of subjects, there are many short films too. Recently, one such film ‘Aarsa’ on social issue written by Ashish Ningurkar has been released on ‘Hungama Play’ OTT platform. This film presents the story of a girl, whose mother is suffering from Cancer. The girl promises her mother to look after her. While fulfilling her promise, her boyfriend deserts her.
Through this film there is a very good message delivered, comparing our life with a mirror. And questioning what if there were no mirrors in this world? ‘If our eyes were clean and clear, one would have peeped into them’ is the message the film offers. The film is directed by Ganesh Modak and edited by Harshad Vaiti. Cinematography is by Yogesh Andhare and this film stars Shweta Pagar, Chaitra Bhujbal, Sanket Kashyap, Geetanjali Kambli, Vaishnavi Velapure & Dr. Smita kasar.
Teaser of ‘Ajooni’ launched on social media
Till now, Marathi film makers have offered a variety of subjects but very few have dealt with Sc Fi films. Now, forthcoming Marathi film ‘Ajooni’ has an interesting Sc-Fi subject to offer, presenting people from other planet. Will it be on the lines of ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ or ‘Aliens’ style of Hollywood films, one never knows. But, one thing is certain that this film has a lot of curiosity about its subject.
Having earlier directed films like ‘Sangharshyatra’ and ‘Shivya’, this is Sakar Raut‘s new film through which he handles a unique theme in Marathi cinema. Produced by Arth Studios and Sara Motion Pictures, the teaser of this film was launched recently on social media. However, Marathi film lovers are still curious to know, as to who will be playing the person from other planet. The film stars Piyush Ranade, Pranav Raorane, Shweta Vengurlekar, Pratik Deshmukh in lead roles.
Savaniee Ravindrra ‘Vande Ganapatim’ song receives overwhelming response
Popular Marathi singer Savaniee Ravindrra who has rendered songs in other six languages besides Marathi, recently presented her ‘Vande Ganapatim’ song in Sanskrit, has received overwhelming response from music lovers. Savanee who has graduated with Sanskrit specialisation, was already looking for an opportunity to sing in Sanskrit language and her wish has been fulfilled through this song.
According to Savanee, this bandish which has Hindustani classical music touch was originally rendered by my mother’s Guru Veena Sahasrabudhe. “Since my childhood days, I have been attracted towards this composition of Pt. Kashinath Bodas. Now, my friend R.Sanjay has given this bandish a touch of Karnataki classical touch to present this lovely devotional song. I am glad that the music lovers have liked it.” says Savanee.
This song produced by Dr. Ashish Dhande and presented by Times Music Spirituals has been captured on camera by Shreyas Shinde, with Aditi Dravid adding flavour with her Bharat Natyam dance.
Planet Marathi is getting ready with 10 new web series on their OTT platform
During the past few months due to lockdown restrictions , no new Marathi TV serials could be released on small screen. At the same time no Marathi film could see its release in theatres, due to their closure. Though some Hindi films and Web series were released on OTT platforms, we haven’t seen much Marathi content during this period on OTT platform. The reason is simple. Actually, Marathi content didn’t have their own platform and had to depend on others.
But now, Planet Marathi is all set to offer bagful of entertainment through their own OTT platform with 10 new web series and 850 hours of entertainment for little children. The 10 web series will present top directors and artistes. Moreover, in near future more and more Marathi content will be arranged in the form of web series and shot films. According to Producer Akshay Bardapurkar, actor Pushkar Shrotri and music arranger Aditya Oak from Planet Marathi the home viewers will be happy with this offering from them including the first day first show in the form of Digital theatre, which will be operational from December 2020.
New Ganesh Aarti receives good responses
We are all aware that this year’s Ganeshotsav is different but at the same time a special one for many reasons. Moreover, this year’s Ganeshotsav is also being celebrated as a health festival. At the same time, we find that the Ganesha devotees have also given preference to the new form of Aarti, ‘Sukhakarta Dukhaharta’ produced by Pooja Entertainment and Presented on Sagarika Music. This New Ganesh Aarti has succeeded in capturing the attention of the audience.
This new form aarti is directed by Aditya Barve. Aditya and he’s gappa tappa band members Rishi and kedar have composed this aarti as a new experiment. This new form of Ganesh Aarti includes Medical staff, Police, Fire brigade, Cleaners as well as Journalists who performed their duties during the Pandemic. Famous artists like Kishori Shahane, Deepali Sayyed, Vijay Patkar, Gaurav Ghatnekar, Chirag Patil, Veena Jagtap, Dnyanada Ramtirthkar, Mugdha Paranjape, Angad Mhaskar, Vighnesh Joshi, Sandeep Juvatkar and Uday Nene have also participated in this new form Aarti.
‘Acappella Aradhana’ offering for Bappa from Swaroop and Vaishali
Though the celebrations during this Ganapati festival are a low key affair, the music and enthusiasm of devotees is the same from their respective homes. To double their happiness, Singers Swaroop Bhalwankar and Vaishali Samant have offered their music video ‘Acappella Aradhana’ in honour of Ganapati Bappa.
With the wordings ‘Kiti Kiti Anand Re… Jhala Bappa’ , this song has 85 different beats. The highlight of this music video is the beat of Dholak played orally. Singer Bhalwankar feels that with this offering through the song, he hopes the danger of Corona will be kept away. The video is presented by Swarshine Studio and Anera Entertainment productions . Written by Smita Kabra and Manvel Gaikwad the song has been composed on the music of Swaroop Bhalwankar and Umesh Raorane, while the other singers in this video along with Swaroop and Vaishali are, Smita Kabra, Sarisha Kabra and Vaishnavi Borulkar. The editing and direction is by Ajinkya Pathirkar & Gautam Ingale. The song can be viewed on youtube.com.
‘Swarajya Janani Jijamata’ serial set for a new turn
We are all aware that the ongoing Marathi TV serial ‘Swarajya Janani Jijamata’ has presented the strong character of Rajmata Jijau in the best possible manner. While displaying her emotional attachment towards her family members , the serial has also shown her ability of being a perfect administrator. No wonder, this serial has found very good viewership from all age groups.
Now, this serial is all set to take a new turn, while showing the skills of Rajmata Jijau while handling the most crucial decisions as an administrator while in Pune. Moreover, in the coming episode the serial will be presenting the character of another important character of Dadoji Konddev in the history. The makers of the serial have stated that his character will be presented according to the history facts and will be shown in special episodes to be telecast from 28th August at 8.30 pm on Sony Marathi.
Poster of new web series ‘Krantisurya Rajguru’ unveiled
4th August is the 113th birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Krantiveer Rajguru. On this occasion, poster of new web series on his life suitably titled ‘Krantisurya Rajguru – Ek Dhagdhagti Sangharshakatha’ was unveiled. The ceremony took place on behalf of Kavya Dream Movies , in presence of writer Ashish Ningurkar, Production team members Pratish Sonavane, Ankush Gabhale and Mohammed Bilal. Satyasheel and Harshavardhan Rajguru, the grandsons of Krantiveer Rajguru have stated that the concept of this web series is by Vilas Rajguru, while Siddhesh Rajguru is the creative director.
The reason for making this web series and releasing it on OTT platform is to present the sacrifice of such great freedom fighters of India before the new generation. According to the makers, this will be a biggest tribute to this Pune born freedom fighter Shivram Hari Rajguru. This web series will show how this youngster jumped into India’s freedom movement. Many well known names like Ganesh Mayekar, Jairaj Nair, Shweta Pagar, Pradeep Kadu, Ajit Vasant Pawar, Abhishek Lagas, Yogesh Andhare, Siddhesh Dalvi, Pratish Sonavane, Swarup Kasar, Anurag Ningurkar, Anuj Gosavi, Kavya Ningurkar, Ashok Kundap,Kiran Ningurkar, Swapnil Nimbalkar, Kalyani Bharambe, Sunil Jadhav and Vaishnavi Rajguru are associated as artistes and members of technical team. The shooting of this web series will begin soon.
Shemaroo Marathibana to offer ‘Bappa’s Mahaprasad’
Our popular Ganapati festival is all set begin to welcome Ganapati Bappa with lot of enthusiasm, in spite of the lock down restrictions, by observing the rules. On this happy occasion, Shemaroo Marathi bana channel is also ready to offer entertainment based Mahaprasad to their viewers, besides their Aarti and pooja.
Now, what is this Mahaprasad ? This is a unique gift in the form of attractive prizes from the channel, which are to be offered through a competition. During the period of this festival from Saturday 22nd till Tuesday 1st September 2020, Shemaroo Marathibana will be showing movies and during the break 5 questions will be asked between 11 am and 11 pm and the viewers will have to correctly answer these questions by sending message on their number 9222200566, which will be flashed on tv screen. Everyday 4 winners will be offered Silver Modak in the form of prizes and at the end of the competition, the lucky winner will receive a Golden Modak . So, what are you waiting for ? Grab this opportunity to win prizes.
‘Vartul’ selected for Pimpri-Chinchwad International Short film Fest
Actor, writer – director Ashish Ningurkar is now days in news for being active during this past five months period of lock down. He has made few short films on social awareness, observing social distancing norms. Now, his documentary film ‘Vartul’ will be the additional attraction at the Pimpri- Chinchwad International Short film festival . Short films from different countries will be seen at this film festival, which will be held online this year in the first week of September , due to spread of corona virus.
This documentary produced by Ms. Kiran Ningurkar presents the importance of food, clothes and shelter in human life, in shortest time. The focus of this film is on the condition in which poor people live in villages, especially during monsoon. Ashish Ningurkar has written the script of this film besides direction; while the cinematography is by Siddesh Dalvi.