‘तू माझा सांगती’ मध्ये एका नवीन अध्यायाची सुरुवात
कलर्स मराठी ह्या वाहिनीवरील ‘तू माझा सांगाती’ या मालिकेत आत्तापर्यंत तुकोबांच्या घरातील, संसारातील विविध घटना आणि प्रसंगांचा वेध घेण्यात आला होता. मात्र विठ्ठलभक्तीत रममाण झालेले तुकोबा संतपदाला कसे पोहचणार आहेत, हे आता ‘तू माझा सांगाती’ मध्ये पाहता येणार आहे.
संतश्रेष्ठ तुकाराम हे केवळ वारकरी संप्रदायाचंच नाही, तर संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्राचं श्रद्धास्थान. ‘तू माझा सांगाती’ च्या रूपाने संत तुकारामांची जीवनगाथा प्रथमच मराठीत छोट्या पडद्यावर आणणारे; मालिकेचे निर्माते – दिग्दर्शक संगीत कुलकर्णी यांनी या मालिकेच्या निर्मिती मूल्यात कुठलीही तडजोड केली नसल्याचे सांगितले. तुकारामांची भूमिका साकारणाऱ्या चिन्मय मांडलेकरने तुकाराम म्हणून प्रेक्षकांच्या मनात घर केले आहे . सर्वांकडून त्याच्या अभिनयाचे कौतुक केले जात आहे. आपण आजवर तुकोबांचे निस्सीम विठ्ठल प्रेम अनुभवले, पण आता त्यांच्या अपार भक्तीचे दर्शन सबंध महाराष्ट्राला होणार आहे. कलर्स मराठी ह्या वाहिनीवर, सोमवार ते शनिवार संध्याकाळी ७.३० वा. ह्या मालिकेचे प्रसारण करण्यात येते.
Will Aditi follow the footsteps of Janhavi ?
Accidents and hospitalizations are very common in TV serials. We have seen this happen, in case of Janhavi in ‘Honar Suun Mi Hya Gharchi’. And, now we see Aditi from ‘Ka Re Durava’, meeting with an accident on road and being admitted to hospital. So, now there is a lot of curiosity among the viewers of this serial, whether she will also lose her consciousness, on the lines of Janhavi ? If that happens, let us try to find out, what are the possibilities?
In the first case, she will be taken home by her parents. In that case, she may not even recognize her husband Jai. So, there will be plenty of scope for her Boss Avinash to come closer to Aditi. And, that is what her father would want to happen. Another possibility is that Aditi may declare in front of her Boss that Jai is her husband. But, is that possible in the serial, which wants to extend its screenplay for a longer period ? Anyway, Let us wait and see, what happens in the coming week.
On the other side, ‘Honar Suun Mi Hya Gharchi’, which had become terribly boring in the recent past , is slowly picking up, as the viewers would like to see Janhavi back with Shree, with her mother getting exposed, for her wrong deeds. But, when will Bapuji played by Rahul Mehendale in ‘Majhe Mann Tujhe Jhale’ get exposed ? Well, it’s time for all the bad characters getting exposed. And, the best example was that of Mothi Aai getting exposed, in the serial ‘Runjhi’. But, she is still waiting for an opportunity to strike back.
As pointed out last time, most of the other serials are just passing time, as the craze for IPL Cricket would reach its peak, for next few days. We are watching this happen in the case of Marathi films, which have also postponed its releases and so is the case with TV serials. The only option left with ongoing serials, is to drag on with not so important happenings. Instead of finding promotion of films in some of the promotion based show, now we find the promotions of two or three Marathi dramas happening together. So, wait till 25th May, to watch all twists and turns to take place, in our Marathi serials
‘Majhe Mann Tujhe Zhale’ turns violent
After showing the double role of lead actor Harish Dudhade, ‘Majhe MannTujhe Zhale’ serial on Colors channel, is now presenting some violence filled acts. So, actress Swarda Thigale has been sidelined, with the arrival of Rahul Mehendale, playing the prominent role of a fraud Swamiji, who is into illegal business, under the pretext of running an ashram for poor children. While Rahul shows his dominance through his character, we notice the original hero becoming his disciple, having blind faith in him. Isn’t that something strange, as the hero of this serial, is shown as a well educated person?
What is shocking is that in last few episodes, we saw the character of Swamiji cold bloodedly killing two persons, who came to know the truth about him. One doesn’t understand, how such a character, who is a criminal, has been hyped in this serial ? Isn’t that sending a wrong message? Serial makers and the channels have some responsibility , to see that such characters are not glorified. By the way, few months ago Rahul Mehendale who played a committed team leader of Maharashtra Police team, in the serial on the same channel ‘Jai Maharashtra Police..’ is now playing a criminal. Will it benefit him, if the same serial starts again with new cases?
During the month of May, every Sunday Zee talkies channel have started showing Disney cartoon films, which are dubbed into Marathi. Instead of showing these foreign cartoon films, it would have been better, if they had shown Hindi cartoon films based on Indian mythology, by dubbing them in Marathi. At least, that would have offered some knowledge to the little children. Many popular Marathi artistes have played dubbing artistes for the cartoon characters. But, don’t think our little viewers will be able to identify their voices.
There are no interesting happenings noticed in ongoing Marathi serials; except ‘Asmita’, which had taken up the issue of senior citizens. Many popular Marathi TV artistes are seen in every new story in this serial. It seems that other serials are still worried about the ongoing IPl T20 cricket matches, telecast of which coincides with prime time.
Are subjects of Marathi serials appealing Hindi viewers?
Till now, we had only heard that the Saas- bahu themes of Hindi TV serials were influencing Marathi serial writers. But now, we are noticing that remakes of Marathi serials are made on Hindi television. There is also news that few Marathi serials will be dubbed in Hindi, thus giving exposure to Marathi artistes on Hindi television. This is certainly a good news for Marathi artistes. At least, they will get noticed at national level and receive good offers from Hindi film producers. Even otherwise, Marathi serials are attracting good viewership, among the regional channels. With the rise in viewership, they are also likely to collect good revenue, through commercial ads.
Based on the story of Zee Marathi’s ‘Honar Suun Mee Hya Gharchi’, Zee TV have introduced their Hindi serial ‘Satarangee Sasural’. And now, watching the popularity of this serial, it is understood that they are planning to dub their two Marathi serials ‘Eka Lagnachi Teesari Goshta’ and ‘Julun Yeti Reshimgathi’, which are family dramas. Now, it remains to be seen, how our Marathi artistes will be accepted by Hindi viewers? If it works, it will certainly benefit our Marathi artistes, to reach every household, across the country.
By the way, the news about the separation of Shree and Janhavi in real life, was highlighted on Marathi news channels during the week; with Shashank ketkar filing for divorce, from his wife Tejashree. But, in the serial, we are noticing the possibility of their reunion, with the wicked plans of Janhavi’s step mother, being exposed. Will this prevent their divorce in real life ? Only time will tell. But, there are many cases of settlement, with mutual understanding. Instead of performing separately in different dramas, their admirers would love to watch them together on Marathi stage. Even otherwise, recently they did anchoring together, for an award show ,in spite of the talks about their ‘break up’ taking rounds.
In the coming week, Marathi programmes at prime time, are likely to face a challenge from IPL T20 matches, which are moving in interesting stage. But when, there hasn’t been much effect of IPL on Marathi films, don’t think that the viewership of Marathi programmes would suffer. It looks like that our Marathi serials are all prepared to face this challenge.
Star Pravah’s ‘Lakshya’ completes 700 episodes
Popular Police investigative Marathi serial ‘Lakshya’ on Star Pravah has successfully completed 700 episodes. Instead of inviting special guests for celebrating the occasion, the hosts Aadesh Bandekar and Suchitra Bandekar, the producers of this serial had it a home affair. They wanted to share the happy moment with the entire cast and crew of the serial and their family members, which was a fine gesture.
Speaking on the occasion the hosts made an announcement that soon they will bring all the artistes together and will present more interesting stories, to keep the home audience engaged. Present on the occasion were, main artistes of this serial, Ashok Samarth, Shweta Shinde, Aditi Sarangdhar, Jagannath Nivangune, kamlesh Sawant, Ramesh Wani, Pari Telang & Dhanshree Kshirsagar.
Multiplex issue still debated on news channels
Ever since Mr. Vinod Tawde, Cultural Minister of Maharashtra, made an announcement to ensure prime time shows in all multiplexes in Maharashtra, the issue is still being debated on different Marathi news channels. Last week, on TV 9 Marathi news channel, there was an interesting debate with film maker Dr. Mrinalini Patil taking the lead on behalf of small budget and medium budget film makers. She not only criticized people like Shobha De, who had spoken sarcastically, that Potato Wada would be sold at Multiplex soon. Very cleverly, Mrinalini questioned Shobha De, “When Idlis can be sold in South at Multiplexes, why should someone make a comment on Potato wada?”
Others, who took part in this discussion were Mr. Vidhani, representing Single Screen theatre, Shaina N.C. from BJP and a representative of MNS. Though Shaina N.C. appealed to all Marathi film makers, to approach Mr. Tawde with their complaints; Dr. Mrinalini Patil openly said that she had already formed a Film maker’s forum, to fight injustice on them. “All those small film makers, facing problems, should join this forum, which will fight for their rights, for theatre availability and other issues.” she said. “I have left my career as a doctor, I have also left politics, since I was seriously interested in making films. Now, I want to fight, for the rights of film makers.” she concluded.
While watching the Marathi film ‘Zapatlelya Betavar’, one really wondered, when was this unknown, suspense filled film, starring Sachin Khedekar , Vijay Chavan and others was released? Perhaps in the early 90s, as Sachin Khedekar looks much younger and slim. One thing was certain that it was inspired by 1965 Bollywood film ‘Gumnaam’ If, it was so, then 2013 multi starrer Marathi film ‘Ashyach Eka Betavar’ was inspired by which film? Was it ‘Gumnaam’ or ‘Zapatlelya Betavar’?
As the IPL cricket is going on, there isn’t anything remarkable happening in ongoing Marathi TV serials. Like our Marathi films, the Prime Time seems to be bothering our Marathi TV channels too. But, Star Pravah made a clever move, by introducing their new serial ‘Arey Vedya Manaa’ in 7pm slot. Besides the regular serials, even the promotion of forthcoming films on television channels, has also been affected.
Star Pravah presents ‘Arrey Vedya Manaa’ to capture young audience
Another young love story will begin on Marathi small screen from 20th April 2015. You may call this ‘love at first sight’ theme, to target the young college going audience. With lead pair Abhijit Amkar and Nupur Parulekar , it also stars Avinash Narkar, Anuradha Rajadhyaksha, Ravindra Mankani, Ujwala Jog & Nilima Parandkar.
The story of this serial revolves around Qualified Swapnil, a typical middle class family boy, who falls in love with a bubbly, spirited girl Madhuri. The title song of this serial has been composed by Music director Nilesh Moharir , on the lyrics of young popular lyricist Mandar Cholkar. This serial will be telecast in the slot of ‘Priti Pari Tujhavari’ at prime time, as the later has been shifted to 6.30 pm slot now. Let us see, whether this experiment of Star Pravah works to capture young audience?
Has ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’ captured new viewers?
Film maker Sanjay Jadhav knows very well, how to capture new audience. After ‘Duniyadari’, though his experiment failed in ‘Pyar wali Lover story’ he has found small screen to present his latest serial ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’. Very ideally he selected the time 10.30 at night, which is well suited to today’s young generation. Already having one Christian girl Anna in the group of six friends living together; now, we find a Gujarati character of Kinjal walking into the serial, as a talkative girl friend of bearded Ashutosh. No wonder, instead of IPL Cricket, nowdays, youngsters are only talking about Prarthana Behere in ‘Coffee Aani Barach kahi’ Marathi films and the characters of ‘’Dil Dosti Duniyadari’ serial. Good move, by this serial’s producer Sanjay Jadhav.
Today, time has come, where the serial makers of all the channels need to study the viewer’s psychology, instead of presenting the traditional family socials and banking on the existing viewers. Frankly speaking, depending on the regular viewers, is a risky step. Instead, it is always better to tap the new viewer to Marathi television. One should not forget the competition from Hindi entertainment channels. ‘CID’ did it, by grabbing the Marathi viewers, then ‘Pavitra Rishta’ did the same and now ‘Reporters’ on Sony television at prime time, is also expected to take away regular Marathi TV viewers, if they do not find Marathi serials interesting enough.
But, ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’ is doing exactly the opposite way, which is good for Marathi television. Hope, it continues to present interesting happenings in the screenplay, in days to come, if it has to reach popularity heights. Swanandi Tikekar is the best among the new talents. She seems to be a perfect choice for the character of Meenal. Wishing the entire team, all the best.
After that unexpected ‘Double role’ drama played by the hero Harish Dudhade in the serial ‘Majhe Mann Tujhe Jhale’ on Colors channel; now it’s time for Swarda’s character to give ‘Agnipariksha’, which is new way of extending the story of this serial . By the way, the character played by Aditi Sarangdhar, seems to have disappeared from this serial.
Star Pravah’s ‘Jayostute’ presented all such happenings in the recent past, which has taken away the interest of the audience from this serial. There was no logical thinking used in all those recent developments, in this so called justice based serial. Instead, it seems to be dragging on with the individual issues of every character, rather than offering justice to the deserving people very much in need of it.
Why debate on Marathi films getting prime time at multiplexes ?
The Cultural Minister of Maharashtra State Mr. Vinod Tawde made an official announcement yesterday , stating that all multiplex owners will be asked to allot prime time to Marathi films. And, we saw mixed reactions coming from different people. Though Marathi film industry and especially the Marathi film makers welcomed the move, those, perhaps opposed to this announcement, could not digest it. Our own Marathi news channels highlighted their comments, which were tweeted by them on social networking sites.
Those who opposed, felt that force from the Government was not required on multiplexes, to show Marathi films at prime time. But none of the news reporters questioned such people, as to why the multiplexes were given special concessions ,including tax exemptions by the State Government ? Moreover, there is already a Government order issued in 2010, asking all the multiplexes to compulsorily show a Marathi film, for fixed number of days in a year. But, it was not implemented strictly. Therefore, a debate on this issue was not necessary. In fact, our Marathi news channels should have pointed out, how in Southern India, this rule was strictly implemented in multiplexes, to show local regional films. Surprisingly, our multiplexes are allotting shows to other regional language films. Isn’t that an injustice on Marathi cinema ?
Anyway, on IBN Lokmat channel , we found good suggestions coming from invitees like Abhijit Panse, Aditya Sarpotdar, Gajendra Ahire & Sameer Dixit. But, there was no need to give importance to others, who were against the growth of Marathi cinema. Don’t think, the entire Bollywood is against showing Marathi films at prime time. If it was so, why would some of the Bollywood film makers produce Marathi films ? It clearly indicates that there are good returns from Marathi films, if the film receives proper distribution. Besides making the prime time shows compulsory at multiplexes, in major cities of Maharashtra, there is also an urgent need to start showing Marathi films, at drama theatres or halls in small towns at other district places. And, this issue certainly needs a debate.
It is also high time that our own TV entertainment channels come in support of award winning and quality Marathi films, by acquiring their satellite rights and showing them to home viewers. If you offer something good to the Marathi home viewers, they will develop a taste towards good quality cinema. And, Mayboli & Star Pravah Channels , have already started showing good quality and award winning Marathi films.
On Sunday, Star Pravah showed one such mind blowing film ‘Ek Cup Cha’ starring Kishore Kadam, Sunil Sukhtankar, Mrunmayee Deshpande , Padmanabh Bind, Ashwini Giri and others. It was certainly a film with a strong message on importance of existing RTI act and how a ST Bus conductor taking help of it, to fight injustice on him, by the electricity Board. Thanks to Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukhtankar for making such a wonderful film. Unfortunately, this film was not released in Mumbai. But, at least, Mumbaikars and people from other places in Maharashtra could view it, on their TV sets. Thanks to Star Pravah channel once again.
Amruta Khanvilkar – The best dancing actress so far
One of the leading actresses of Marathi film industry – Amruta Khanvilkar, had won many hearts, through her hit dance number ‘Vajle ki bara’ from the film Natrang, which is one of the best and most popular song till date.
We all know that Amruta is a very good dancer. We have seen her dance performance on television before. Now, after winning the hearts of her fans, we understand that she might appear in Nach Baliye‘s next season. In that case, we are sure that she will be declared the dancing diva.
Though this news is yet to be confirmed, we wish her all the best and look forward to her best dance performance.
Incidentally, Amruta will be seen with Subodh Bhave in upcoming Marathi film ‘katyar kaljat Ghusli’, which is due to release in coming Diwali