Jaywant Dalvi’s ‘Purush’ will be presented as Web Series on Planet Marathi
Planet Marathi OTT platform known for offering bold subjects on their channel will now be offering new web series ‘Purush’, which his based on Jaywant Dalvi‘s sensational hit Marathi play ‘Purush’. This subject is about the dominance of male in this society and their outlook towards the females.
Presented by Akshay Bardapurkar, produced by Abhijit Panse, Shrirang Godbole, Prasanna Ajrekar an directed by Abhijit Panse, this web series stars Sachin Khedekar and Mrunmayee Deshpande in lead roles. According to Abijit Panse, this series will make you think, how a woman is treated by a man for his sexual pleasures and the reaction of woman on this injustice.
Planet Marathi chief Akshay Bardapurkar feels that after the success of their web series ‘Raanbazaar’ which received acclaims from reputed film makers like Shyam Benegal, Amol Palekar and N. Chandra, our director Abhijit Panse has now become the best director not only in Marathi but one of the finest directors in our country.
Abhijit Panse & Shrirang Godbole to strengthen Planet Marathi OTT
The first Marathi OTT platform Planet Marathi which has been offering popular films,web films, web series and short films, have further strengthened their platform with the inclusion of Abhijit Panse as director Content Board on their OTT platform. Having already established himself as a writer and director Abhijit Panse along with his Ravan Future Productions will also combine with Shrirang Godbole’s Indian Magic Eye to offer something new in the form of ‘Raanbazaar 2′ and new web series inspired by Jaywant Dalvi’s play ‘Purush’.
Reacting on his new appointment, Mr. Abhijit Panse says, “ In Marathi industry we hardly see two production houses coming together like Hindi and South to offer something big. It is for this reason I have associated with my production house to work together with Indian Magic Eye. We would also like to promote many talented artistes by offering them a platform. Our aim is to have Marathi’s first studio and having been associated with Planet Marathi makes us happy.” Mr. Shrirang Godbole was also all praise for Mr. Abhijit Panse and Mr. Akshay Bardapurkar and is confident that together they will present Marathi entertainment all over the world.
‘Athang’ trailer launched in a grand way
Now days trailers of the Marathi films are launched in big ways to generate interest among the film lovers. Makers of Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Athang’ launched the trailer of their film also in a big way. They recreated the period of 1800 with all the artistes of this film along with Ashok Saraf, Director Abhijit Panse, Siddharth Jadhav, Sayali Sanjeev and Shreya Bugade dressed up in traditional attire. A specially erected horror filled set invited the attention of all the invitees.
Highlight of this event was the presence of MNS Chief Mr. Raj Thackeray who interacted with Producer Tejaswini Pandit in an interesting talk show. This talk show brought to the notice of the invitees Mr. Raj Thackeray’s love for art. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Raj Thackeray said, “ I came into politics accidentally. My first love was for art. I am a film lover. And, I see web series very rarely. But, I will surely watch ‘Athang’. It is really challenging to show the olden period on screen. And, you have accepted this challenge.”
The trailer of this film clearly gives a glimpse of picturesque Konkan, the mystery filled house and the suspense generated inside that big house. Starring Sandeep Khare, Nivedita Saraf, Bhagyashri Milind, Urmila Kothare, Rutuja Bagve, Deepak Kadam,Omprakash Shinde, Ketki Narayan, Shashank Shende, Yogini Chouk, Rasika Vakharkar and Dhairya Gholap in lead roles, this web series presented by Akshay Bardapurkar will be released on Planet Marathi OTT platform on 25th November 2022.
Abhijit Panse’s next Marathi web series ‘Raji Nama’
Political developments in Maharashtra has taken a new turn in last few days. But, our film makers are nowhere behind to catch up with such developments, to present their films. Abhijit Panse who recently released his web series ‘RaanBazaar’, a political thriller received a good response on OTT platform. Perhaps, looking at the popularity of such subjects among home viewers, he is now ready to offer another web series, on the current political scenario in Maharashtra through his new web series ‘Raji Nama’ suitably titled to invite the attention of viewers.
This series will be aired on Planet Marathi OTT platform soon. So, director Abhijit Panse will be working together with Akshay Bardapurkar of Planet Marathi for the second time with this series. ‘RajiNama’ is based on Priyam Gandhi Mody’ book ‘Trending Power’ and is written by Chinmay Mandlekar. So, after watching their political drama ‘Raanbazaar’ now, Abhijit- Akshay team is all set to offer a new political development for power, arising out of the resignation drama.
‘Raan Bazaar’ success party celebrated in a big way
Planet Marathi, A Vistas Media Capital Company, Ravan Future Production, Abhijit Panse & Anita Palande recently celebrated the success party of their OTT Web Series ‘Raan Bazaar’ on the occasion of birthday celebration of Planet Marathi founder Akshay Bardapurkar. The entire team of ‘Raan Bazaar’ was present on this occasion. 
‘Raan Bazaar’ Web Series, Prajakta Mali, Mrinal Kulkarni, Mohan Agashe, Tejaswini Pandit, Makarand Anaspure
In a short time after its release on OTT platform, this series which is a political thriller, had received very good response from viewers, according to the makers of this series. Being a multi starter series, with many renowned artistes from Marathi film and television industry playing important characters, this series had invited the attention of many action series lovers.
New Web Series ‘RaanBaazaar’ to release on 20th May
After directing popular Marathi films like ‘Rege’ and ‘Thackeray’, Abhijit Panse is now ready with his new Marathi web series ‘RaanBaazaar (रानबाजार)’ which will be released on OTT platform on 20th May 2022. Produced by Planet Marathi , A Vistas Media Capital Company , recently the teaser of this web series had generated a lot of curiosity. Today, the trailer of this series will be out and it is clear that two top Marathi actresses Tejaswini Pandit and Prajakta Mali are playing the lead roles. 
Namrata Gaikwad, Prajataka Mali, Urmila Kanitkar Kothare, Tejaswini Panadit, Raanbazaar web series, Madhuri Pawar, Anant Jog
According to Planet Marathi OTT Chief Akshay Bardapurkar, this web series which will be a political thriller, will offer action filled content with the support of renowned artistes, who are part of this film. Mr. Bardapurkar has full confidence in the work of Abhijit Panse and feels that he has done full justice to his work as a creative director.
‘Thackeray’ film presents the strong influence of charismatic Balasaheb
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Balasaheb Thackeray was the most powerful and charismatic leader in Maharashtra who controlled his political party Shiv Sena in such a way that the party was voted to power not only in Mumbai Municipal Corporation but also during the Assembly elections. Under his leadership the party also won Parliamentary elections in most parts of Maharashtra, this spreading its strength at National level. But, the young generation is not aware of Balasaheb’s entry into politics during his younger days, when as a Cartoonist he worked in Free Press Journal as a cartoonist.
In the biopic ‘Thackeray’ released on Friday 25th January, we find the legend’s journey right from the days, when he launched his own weekly ‘Marmik’ in early 60s . Well, everybody knows that the popularity of this weekly and the hard hitting views in the interest of local people expressed by him as a firebrand journalist, influenced the people from Maharashtra. In the film we find all these happenings but interestingly the story of birth and evolution of Shiv Sena has been clearly shown how a Congress CM saw the end of rising pressure of Leftists by indirectly supporting Shiv Sena.
Actually, the film covers the journey of Balasaheb’s rising popularity from early 60s till 1994 when he was questioned in the court about his role in Ayodhya dispute. And therefore, we find his interactions with many political leaders right from Mr. Y.B. Chavan, who was then CM of Maharashtra during early 60s, followed by his successor Vasantrao Naik, PM Indira Gandhi and many others. His style of functioning and his trust in his close associates has been clearly shown through many important scenes. Hence we find the characters of his trusted leaders like Datta Nalawade, Wamanrao Mahadik, Dattaji Salvi, Manohar Joshi and few others getting importance in the film. At the same time, we find his friendly relations with his political rivals Mr. Sharad Pawar and George Fernandes. However, characters of important leaders who were earlier close to him and later ditched him, have been conveniently avoided in this film. Instead the film presents the strong influence of charismatic Balasaheb, taking right decisions at the right time and standing by his words.
Writer Sanjay Raut and director Abhijit Panse have accordingly paid more attention on his body language, style of delivering his speeches and his belief in himself and his soldiers whom he addressed as Sainiks. This has offered better scope to Nawazuddin Siddiqui to show his skills and he has done full justice to his role. Amrita Rao in the role of his wife Meena Tai Thackeray suits very well in that character . Many versatile artistes offer excellent support through their respective character roles, though they have limited scope. Music by team of Amar Mohile, Rohan-Rohan, Sandeep Shirodkar goes well with the film’s screenplay. Cinematography by Sudeep Chatterjee is also impressive. Though at some places in the screenplay, it gives a look of a documentary, all in all it is a well presented film.
Thackeray ( ठाकरे )
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Release Year: 2019 (25 January)
- Genres: Biopic, Drama
- Rating: ★★★
- Censor: U/A
- Duration: 139 min
- Studio/presenter: Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Carnival Motion Pictures, Sanjay Raut
- Producer(s): Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Dr. Shrikant Bhasi, Varsha Sanjay Raut, Purvashi Sanjay Raut, Vidhita Sanjay Raut
- Executive Producer: Umesh Shinde
- Director: Abhijit Panse
- Writer: Sanjay Raut
- ScreenPlay: Abhijit Panse
- Dialogues: Arvind Jagtap, Manoj Yadav
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- Producer(s): Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Dr. Shrikant Bhasi, Varsha Sanjay Raut, Purvashi Sanjay Raut, Vidhita Sanjay Raut
- Executive Producer: Umesh Shinde
- Associate Producer: Aditi Anant Kanhere
- Co-Producer: na
- Director: Abhijit Panse
- Assistant Director: na
- Writer: Sanjay Raut
- ScreenPlay: Abhijit Panse
- Dialogues: Arvind Jagtap, Manoj Yadav
- Lyrics: Sunil Jogi, Manoj Yadav
- Music: Rohan, Rohan
- Playback Singer: Sukhwinder Singh, Nakash Aziz
- Cinematographer (DOP): Sudeep Chatterjee
- Editor: Ashish Mhatre, Apurva Motiwale Sahai
- Starcast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amrita Rao
- Art Director: Nitin Wable, Rajat Pathare
- Action: P.K Swain
- Costumes: na
- Makeup: Preetisheel Singh, Kiran Kamble
- Sound : Vikrant Studio Pvt Ltd
- Background Score: Amar Mohile
- Choreographer: na
- DI, VFX: Prisca – Vishal Talkar
- D.I. Colourist: na
- Promos: na
- Music Label: na
- Publicity Designs: Marching Ants
- P.R.O.: na
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‘Thackeray': Biopic of Balasaheb Thackeray. The legend’s journey right from the days, when he launched his own weekly ‘Marmik’ in early 60s .
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Cast : Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amrita Rao
‘Rege’ The crime based thriller film
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Rating: ★★★
Studio / Presenter: Ravi Jadhav, ARD Entertainment Producer: Abhijit Panse Reels, The Artbeat Innovations Writer, Director: Abhijit Panse Dialogues: Abhijit Panse, Pravin Tarde DOP: Mahesh Limaye Music: Avdhut Gupte Cast: Aroh Welankar, Santosh Juvekar, Pushkar Shotri, Mahesh Manjrekar, Pravin Tarde, Anant Jog, Uday Sabnis, Ramesh Pardeshi, Viju Mane Movie Review by: Sanskruti Bhatkar |
If you are parents of a youngster, who is doing very well in his studies; generally you tend to relax, but, don’t. Unless, you are aware of his friend circle and what he does in his spare time, you cannot be sure about his future. This is what the new Marathi film ‘Rege’ is all about.
Directed by Abhijit Panse, presented by Ravi Jadhav and Ashwini Darekar, ‘Rege’ is a based on the life of an innocent MBBS Student Aniruddha Rege ,who comes across bad company and unknowingly gets involved with underworld and is trapped by Crime branch encounter specialist.
The film begins with the sequence of flashback of Aniruddha Rage’s life. Aniruddha Rege (Aroh Velankar) , a 3rd year medical student, who is sincere with curious nature. And is from a well educated cultured family. His parents have lots of expectations from him and having trust in their child, give lot of freedom to him.
Aniruddha comes to Mumbai on holidays and unfortunately meets M Bhai and gang, connected to underworld, at a Dahi Handi celebration with his tapori friend Pakya. He gets impressed with them and starts spending time with them. For Ani, it is a thrill and so he innocently shows his farmhouse, which is misused by M bhai and his team and as a result gets trapped.
Here starts the tragic journey of ‘Rege’. He caught by police in Agarwal Builder Murder case. In police custody, he is tortured by the team of Pradeep Sharma (Mahesh Manjrekar) , who is crime branch officer, known as encounter specialist. His seniors take objection about his encounters and hold inquiry against him. But, he faces it boldly. At the end, with the help of Rege’s information, the police team led by Sharma and Vaze catch M Bhai and his team from Rege’s farmhouse. And, the action filled shoot out takes place at the end.
‘Rege’ is a debut film for director Abhijit Panse. It is also debut film for young Aroh Velankar , who has done a good job. His appearance and body language suits his character. Mahesh Manjrekar, Pushkar Shrotri, and Santosh Juvekar have done well through their character roles. The song ‘Dhishkyaoon’ and Ravi Jadhav presented song with all celebrities on the music of Avadhoot Gupte may popularize soon.
Overall film is okay, It is a typical average movie. Can watch once. Somehow the film gives message to young generation to stay away from bad company. Also alerts their parents to parents to keep eye on their children and spare some time with them to understand them. Otherwise, there could be another Rege in the making.