Screenplay writers Ganesh-Ambar return with ‘Andya Cha Fanda’
After offering successful films like ‘Yellow‘ & ‘Balak Palak‘, screenplay and dialogue writer pair of Ambar Hadap and Ganesh Pandit are now returning together with their new film ‘Andya Cha Fanda‘, which will be released all over Maharashtra on 30th June 2017. This time, the hit pair has been joined by another partner in the form of Shripad Joshi.
Speaking about ‘Andya Cha Fanda‘ film, both Ambar Hadap and Ganesh Pandit said that they were always in search of new subjects, which would inspire them to write suitable screenplay and dialogues; and this film’s story offered them what they were looking for.
Produced by Vijay Shetty along with Prashant Shetty and Indira Vishwanath Shetty, ‘Andya Cha Fanda‘ film’s story revolves around two little children, who are best friends. Directed by Santosh Shetty, the makers of this film promise entertainment for all.
‘Bandh Nylonche’ first poster unveiled
Mobile phones, internet and social media has made today’s new generation techno savvy. And, their addiction to these electronic gadgets, is separating them from their parents and their love and affection. Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bandh Nylonche’ has taken up this issue, throwing light on this rising problem, noticed in many houses. This film, directed by Jatin Wagle, is based on the one act play with the same name, written by Ambar Hadap and Ganesh Pandit. So, it will be interesting to see the cinematic version of this subject, on big screen.
The film presents an interesting theme showing how the technological advancement during next ten years has an effect on the person addicted to mobile phone and social media. Produced by Sunil Nair, the film stars many talented and versatile artistes like Mahesh Manjrekar, Medha Manjrekar, Sunil Barve, Subodh Bhave, Sanjay Narvekar,Shruti Marathe and Pranjal Parab. Music of this film is by Amitraj, while the DOP is Shirish Desai. The first poster of this film has just been released and the film will release all over Maharashtra on 29th January 2015.
‘Balkadu’ inspires ‘Marathi Manoos’, to fight injustice
 Rating: ★★★
Genres: Drama Censor: U/A Duration: 124 Min. Studio/presenter: Maratha Entertainment, Sanjay Raut Producers: Swapna Patkar Director: Atul Kale Screenplay: Ganesh Pandit, Ambar Hadap Director of Photography: Ajit Reddy Editor: Ashish Mhatre, Apurva Motiwale Cast: Umesh Kamat, Neha Pendse, Prasad Oak, Anand Ingale, Tiku Talsania, Bhau Kadam , Sharad Ponkshe, Pushkar Shrotri Movie Review by: Keertikumar Kadam |
Presented by Sanjay Raut and produced under the banner Royal Maratha Entertainment the new released Marathi film ‘Balkadu‘ is produced by Swapna Patkar and directed by Atul Kale. This film is inspired from one of the most charismatic socio-political persona of recent times, late Balasaheb Thackeray.
Balkadu’s story is about a simple and straightforward Balkrishna Patil, a young history teacher in a school, possessing special ability to hear voices of great historical figures like Nehru, Shastri, Savarkar, Subhash Chandra Bose and Balasaheb Thackeray. Balakrishna, who originally resided in a Lalbaugh chawl, had to shift his residence to Nalasopara during his childhood. After many years, he meets his close childhood friend Sai Bawdekar (Neha Pendse).
When he shares his thoughts with Sai, she understands him and supports him, in his every action. besides She helps him to do a part time job as a dubbing artist in Marathi, in her history channel, where she works as EP. After seeking help from a psychologist, the voices Balakrishna hears, vanish but one voice clings onto him, i.e. Balasaheb’s voice. How a simpleton, who turns into an angry young man, for betterment of local people, is the story of the film.
In the film, Director has tried to do a sincere job, he has smartly used Balasaheb’s voice-over, to create the impact in certain scenes. Balasaheb’s interactive dialogues with the lead actor, are well crafted and make an interesting watch. The ‘cartoon’ aspect is also creatively used. There is a lot to be desired in screenplay department (Ganesh Pandit, Ambar Hadap) which seems disjointed. In fact, it starts with a promise of a good screenplay, but goes wayward towards the latter half. It has become unnecessarily lengthy and preachy towards the end. Aman Vidhate’s art direction is satisfactory and so is music (Ajit-Samir), though the ‘Powada’ is very good. Avadhoot Gupte’s song is very well used in background. The costumes are satisfactory, but Neha Pendse‘s costumes are more impressive and stand out.
The saving grace of Balkadu are the dialogues and performances. Especially, the Dialogues are fabulous . They have the required punch and comic punches, which are smartly interlaced. Umesh Kamat has come out of his comfort zone and has essayed the lead role with conviction. He scores points in wittiness and subtle timing. Neha Pendse does what was expected of her and looks ravishingly stunning, on screen. Prasad Oak carries a negative shade reasonably well. Rest of the cast, Anand Ingale, Tiku Talsania, Bhau Kadam , Sharad Ponkshe, Pushkar Shrotri lend good support. Supriya Pathare as mother, steals the show with her comic timing used in simple situations.
‘Balkadu’ is a must watch for Balasaheb’s followers scattered all over Maharashtra. Others may like it watch it, for good performances.