Sharad Ponkshe to play a villain in ‘Aakrandan’
Known for his memorable performances through variety of roles on stage, television and big screen, actor Sharad Ponkshe will now be seen as a strong villain in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Aakrandan’, which is due for release on 29th November 2019. Produced by Govind Aher and presented by Vivek Pandit’s Vande Mataram Films, this film is directed by Shashikant Deshpande.
Speaking about his character of Rajabhau in the film Aakrandana, Sharad Ponkshe says, “I am playing the younger spoilt bad brother of a Village Sarpanch, who is into all wrong doings. He has terrorised people in village with his atrocities on women and illegal acts. I have used my own style to portray this villain differently. Through this film the makers of this film have handled a very sensitive subject of caste politics.”
In this film along with Sharad Ponkshe many versatile artistes are performing in this film. They are, Upendra Limaye, Vikram Gokhale, Milind Inamdar, Ganesh Yadav, Bal Dhuri, Tejashree Pradhan, Amita Khopkar, Pradeep Velankar, Uday Tikekar, Bharat Ganeshpure, Vilas Ujavane, Pallavi Wagh & Sneha Biranje. Director Shashikant Deshpande has himself written the story of this film. And has written the screenplay and dialogues along with Milind Inamdr. Bollywood’s Damodar Nayadu is cinematographer of this filmwith editing by Manoj Sankla.
First look of ‘Aakrandan’ unveiled
Atrocities on women are on the rise in our country, who have become target of sexual abuse. Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Aakrandan‘ will not only highlight such crimes, but will also remind one and all about their social responsibility to stop such crimes. The first look of this film was unveiled recently at the hands of Mr. Ramdas Atrhavale, Minister of Social Justice, Government of India, in presence of dignitaries like Rajkumar santoshi, Al Haj Hajrat Zahid Hussain Chisti and others. The film will be released all over Maharashtra on 7th September 2018.
Produced by Govind Aher and presented by Vivek Pandit this film is written and directed by Shashikant Deshpande , who has also written the screenplay and dialogues along with Milind Inamdar. The strong star cast of this film comprises of Upendra Limaye, Sharad Ponkshe, Milind Inamdar, Ganesh Yadav, Bal Dhuri along with Vikram Gokhale, Smita Talwalkar, Amita Khopkar, Pradeep velankar, Uday Tikekar, Bharat Ganeshpure, Tejashree Pradhan, Vilas Ujavane, Pallavi Wagh & Sneha Biranje. Cinematography by Damodar Naidu and editing by Manoj Sankla are the other credits.
Aakrandan ( आक्रंदन )
Genres: Social, Drama
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Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Parvati Putra Productions, Vivek Pandit
Producer(s): Govind Motiram Aher
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Director: Shashikant Deshpande
Writer: Shashikant Deshpande
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Executive Producer: na
Director: Shashikant Deshpande
Assistant Director: na
Writer: Shashikant Deshpande
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Lyrics: Sudhir Moghe
Music: Devadatta Sabale
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Cinematographer (DOP): Damodar Naidu
Editor: Manoj Sankla
Starcast: Upendra Limaye, Sharad Ponkshe, Milind Inamdar, Ganesh Yadav, Bal Dhuri, Vikram Gokhale, Smita Talwalkar, Amita Khopkar, Uday Tikekar, Tejashree Pradhan, Vilas Ujawane
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Synopsis
‘Aakrandan’ : Marathi film ‘Aakrandan’ based on the injustice on women and fight against the same
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‘Aakrandan’ gets recognition as festival film
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Upendra Limaye
Biography / Profile:
Born: 8 November
Occupation: Actor
His clean, honest and rousing approach to acting was actually put on a show in the lead role in popular Marathi film, ‘Jogwa‘ directed by noted filmmaker Rajiv Patil. In this film, he not only gave a controlled and modest but a commanding performance, which earned him the Best Male Actor award at the 56th Indian National Film Awards in 2010.
Besides ‘Jogwa‘, Upendra has appeared in several National award-winning films, like ‘Mukta‘, ‘Bangarwadi‘, ‘Sarkarnama‘, ‘Dhyasparva‘, ‘Chandni Bar‘, ‘Page 3‘, ‘Traffic Signal‘ besides doing some memorable roles in other Hindi and Marathi cinema.
With a strong background of experimental theatre, Upendra was passionate about acting since his school and college days in Pune and later formed a theatre group ‘Parichay‘ with the help of his friends Sanjay Pawar, Subodh Pande and Abhay Godse, after completing his tenure at Lalit Kala Kendra. Today, he continues to remain in popular demand among not only Marathi film makers but, Bollywood and South Indian film makers too.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Marathi Movies
- Baalaa (2019)
- Sur Sapata (2019)
- Mulshi Pattern (2018)
- Tu Ka Patil (2018)
- Aakrandan (2018)
- Shentimental (2017)
- Nagarsevak (2017)
- Kshitij – A Horizon (2016)
- Sarpanch Bhagirath (2016)
- Urfi (2015)
- Yellow (2014)
- Gunaaji (2014)
- Pyar Vali Love Story (2014)
- Guru Pournima (2014)
- Tuhya Dharma Koncha? (2013)
- Kokanastha (2013)
- We Are On…Houn Jaoo Dhya (2013)
- Dhag (2013)
- Badam Rani Gulamb Chor (2012)
- Chirgut (2012)
- Mahaguru(2011)
- Dhusar(2011)
- Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (2010)
- Pangira (2010)
- Jogwa (2009)
- Made In China (2009)
- Urus(2008)
- Tandala (2008)
- Tujhya Majhya Sansarala Ani Kay hav !(2008)
- Mumbai Amchich (2007)
- Ghar Doghanch (2006)
- Jatra(2005)
- Savarkhed Ek Gaav (2004)
- Dhyasparva (2001)
- Kairee (2000)
- Sarkarnama(1998)
- Bangarwadi (1995)
- Katha Don Ganpatravanchi (1995)
- Mukta(1994)
- VITHA
- Hindi Movies
- My Name is 340 (2011)
- Contract (2008)
- Sarkar Raj (2008)
- Pranali (2007)
- Traffic Signal (2007)
- Darling (2007)
- Shiva (2006)
- Page 3 (2005)
- Chandni Bar (2003)
- Serial(s)
- Nakushi (Star Pravah)
- Samantaar (ETV-Marathi)
- Zee-Marathi (Zee-Marathi)
- Damini (Sahyadri)
- Bhagyavidhata (ETV-Marathi)
- Jagavegali (Zee-Marathi)
- Ya Gojirvanya Gharat (ETV-Marathi)
- Ya Sukhanno Ya (Zee-Marathi)
- Play(s)
- Jallai Tuzi Preet
- Kalay Tasmaye Namah
- Amhi Jato Amucha Gava
- Pahila Paan
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Award(s):
- National Film Award – Best Actor – For The Film Jogwa (2009)
- V. Shantaram Award – Best Actor – For The Film Jogwa (2009)
- Sanskriti Kaladarpan Award – Best Actor – For The Film Jogwa (2009)
- Maharashtra Times Award – Best Actor – For The Film Jogwa (2009)
- Maharashtra Times Award – Best Actor – For The Film Page 3 (2005)
- Natya Gaurav Award – Best Actor – For The Play Jallai Tuzi Preet (1996)
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‘Aakrandan’ gets recognition as festival film
More and more Marathi films are getting the recognition as various Film Festival, for their skilful presentation of social issues. Now, latest addition to this category is new Marathi film ‘Aakrandan’. This film presented by Vivek Pandit and produced by Govind Aaher has found its entry at the Delhi International Film festival, which begins in the first week of December 2015. The presence of many talented versatile artistes from Marathi film industry, in this film, has invited the attention of many film lovers.
Written & Directed by Shashikant Deshpande, the film has already been dubbed Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Chinese languages. Based on the injustice on women and fight against the same, the film stars Sharad Ponkshe, Upendra Limaye, Ganesh Yadav, Bal Smita, Pradeep Velankar, Uday Tikekar, Tejashree Pradhan, Pallavi Wagh in lead roles. Director of Photography Damodar Naidu and editing by Manoj Sankla are the other credits.