Only few days ago Colors Marathi channel presented a new serial ‘Assa Saasar Surekh Bai’ starring most popular artistes like Mrunal Dusanis and Santosh Juvekar . And, it is certainly offering good entertainment. It is certainly pleasant , to notice the smile of the face of Mrunal, all the time, in this serial. Otherwise, she gets all serious type of roles, where, she is made to suffer in the screenplay. Hope, that does not happen in this serial.

Now, Colors have also introduced an entertaining celebrity reality show ‘Dholkichya Talawar’. This show offers variety, combining dances with humour. The dances are presented by versatile Marathi actresses like Neha Pendse, Shruti Marathe, Bhargavi Chirmule ,Manasi Naik, Megha Ghadge and others along with other talented new artistes like Ashwini kasar and Gayatri Soham.

The initial episode was found very interesting, which offered the traditional Marathi folk culture. With good performances by male artistes like Abhijeet Chavan, Arun Kadam and others, through a skit. The show is anchored for the first time by singer duo Aadarsh Shinde and Nandesh Umap, who are also doing a good job.

Looking at the introduction of these new programmes, one expects Colors’ channel to replace their old shows like Asava Sundar Swapnancha Bangla’, ‘Majhe Mann Tujhe Jhale’, and ‘Kamala’, which are really testing the patience of home viewers. Also on ‘Star Pravah’ channel , their serial ‘Runji’ which has moved off the track, needs to say good bye. One expected this serial to revolve around the central character; but, that’s not happening.

On ‘Zee Marathi’, ‘Honaar Suun Mi Hya Gharchi’ is also testing the endurance of the home viewers, with wastage of time, on Pintya’s marriage, now. But, their other serial ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’, which is targeted on youth audience, has gained popularity, with the presence of the character of Aashu, played by Pushkraj Chirputkar, who is very popular among young and old. Incidentally, the title song rendered by Arya Ambekar for this serial, has popularized so much, that youngsters have started using it as ringtone, on their mobile phones.

Last year 9x Jhakaas presented their first season of ‘Jhakaas heroine’ in seven episodes, to decide the winner among the ten shortlisted aspiring young Marathi actresses. They had received 3500 entries from all over Maharashtra , for this reality show. This year, we understand that, they want to make it still bigger. This year the Season 2 will be hosted in mid September 2015 . But, the entries and registration for the same begins from 3rd August 2015.

Last year, Prarthana Behere won the contest and got an opportunity to work in the lead role in the film ‘Mitwa’ . Now, it remains to be seen, who will get an opportunity to play lead role opposite Swapnil Joshi, in the forthcoming Marathi film of a big production house ? Incidentally, Swapnil himself is the producer of this 13 episode show, with Arjun Singh Baraan and Kartik Nishaandar of GSEAMS. So, those young Marathi aspiring actresses may log in their website www.jhakaasheroine.com

Last week Colors channel paid tributes to well known Marathi lyricist Jagdish Khebudkar, who remained associated with Marathi film industry for 50 years, since 1960. His songs from the film ‘Pinjra’ were super it , which helped in the film’s success. Therefore, in this programme, popular Marathi actresses presented the dances on the songs based on his lyrics, besides his grand daughter also performing on one of his songs, This wonderful musical programme was anchored by Prasad Oak and Kadambari Kadam .

Popular TV actress Mrunal Dusanis did make her comeback on television through her new serial ‘Asa Saasar Surekh Bai’ on Colors channel during the week. Her entry was also appealing; but, we failed to understand, as to why she was wearing long Party designer clothes, while attending office and that too while riding a scooter. But, her pairing with Santosh Juvekar suits well; as noticed in initial episodes.

In another new serial of Zee Marathi ‘Nanda Soukhyabhare’ , Rujuta Bagwe has found a good central character of Swanandi ; but some female viewers have started comparing her with Shubhra played by Swarada Thigale of ‘Majhe MannTujhe Jhale’. However, others feel that the serial would go ‘Runji’ way, presenting a typical Saas Bahu drama.

Last time, we had mentioned about actress Mrunal Dusanis making her comeback, through new Marathi serial ‘Assa Saasar Surekh Bai’. The promo of this serial itself, which is being shown on Colors channel, has generated lot of interest among the housewives in Maharashtra. Reports reaching us, from different places of Maharashtra, indicate that Mrunal is the topic of discussion among various groups of housewives, be it at the Kitty parties or at Mahila Mandal programmes.

Even otherwise, housewives did appreciate watching Mrunal play those docile and weepy characters, through her previous serials ‘Majhiya Priyala Preet kalena’ and ‘Tu Tithe Mee’. And, the first look of her upcoming serial, also shows her, as an adjustive nature housewife, in a joint family.

It may be recalled, two years ago, when ‘Tu Tithe Mee’ was being aired, the serial had received maximum popularity, only because of the presence of charming Mrunal Dusanis. And now, with her return on small screen, it is not surprising that she becomes the topic of discussion, among the housewives.

The countdown for this serial has already begun and it remains to be seen, how Mrunal’s chemistry with Marathi film’s angry young man Santosh Juvekar, will be welcomed. But, one thing is certain that the 8 to 8.30 pm slot on Colors channel is sure to be booked by housewives, from 27th July onwards.

Now, talking about popular entertaining programme ‘Chala Hawa Yeu Dya’’ on Zee Marathi, two things need to be pointed out. The regular comedy players are repeating the mockery of famous Hindi serial CID characters, for more than required, thus taking away the interest from this show. Can they not think of something different ? Also, the programme host Nilesh Sable, does not leave a single opportunity, to tell the viewers that before becoming a professional actor, he was a doctor. On Tuesday 14th July, while entertaining the guests from forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bioscope’, he had this chance once again. While recalling his first meeting with director Girish Mohite, he once again narrated a story, how after becoming a Doctor, he was trying to find a role in his film.

We would like to mention here that in our Marathi entertainment industry, we do have many Doctors, Engineers and even foreign returned MBA’s . But, they never blow their trumpet, about their past profession. And, to mention about other Doctors turning actors, they generally avoid talking about their previous profession, unless and until, they are questioned about it. The best examples are Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Dr Amol Kolhe and few others.