First song by Shreya Ghoshal from the film ‘Baloch’ released
The first song from the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Baloch’ has been released in the voice of popular singer Shreya Ghoshal. The song is written by Guru Thakur and the music is composed by Narendra Bhide. With suitable title wordings ‘Khulya Jivala Aas Khuli ’ this romantic song has been picturised on husband and wife played by Pravin Tarde and Smita Gondkar.
The song clearly displays the happiness of the wife who is happy with whatever little time she finds in the company of her warrior husband, be it while exercising or relaxing at home. And this gives a clear indication that besides being an action packed film with fight against injustice, it will also present a love story. We are all aware that the role of the wife of a soldier fighting for the country is equally important in his family.
Produced by Vishwagunj Picture and Kirti Varadkar this film will be released all over Maharashtra on 5th May 2023.
‘Baloch’ will present the glorious Maratha Valour
The motion poster of forthcoming history based Marathi film ‘Baloch (बलोच)’ was released recently on social media. Presented by Vishwagunj Pictures and Kirti Varadkar, this film is directed by Prakash Janardan Pawar and stars Praveen Vitthal Tarde and Ashok Samarth in lead roles. The film presents the glorious Maratha valour.
We are all aware that after losing the Panipat battle Marathas were treated like slaves in Baluchistan. And the film shows how they faced this situation. Praveen Vitthal tarde plays the protagonist who fights against the injustice . Though Marathas had lost the Panipat battle, in history their valour is known to all.
Baloch, Pravin Tarde, Ashok Samarth
According to the writer- director Prakash Janardan Pawar, “After watching this film, the audience will come to know that Panipat battle was not the defeat of Marathas, but their exceptional valour, while fighting this battle.Thereafter after being taken to Afghanistan as slaves, it is interesting to know, how they united against injustice on them.”
It’s Daddy V/s Shakeel in ‘Dagadi Chawl 2′
Makarand Deshpande in ‘Dagadi Chawl’ as Daddy, Arun Gawali
Mangalmurti Films Sangeeta Ahir productions film ‘Dagadi Chawl 2′ directed by Chandrakant Kanse will continue with the story of Surya, Daddy and Sonal. But, this Part-2 will have a new turn with an Ace in the form of Shakeel played by actor Ashok Samarth. His entry in this film itself will be surprise for the audience, according to the makers of this film.
Ashok Samarth in Dagadi Chawl
It is said that an enemy of your enemy could be your friend. So, it remains to be seen whether Surya accepts the offer of Daddy or joins hands with Shakeel. So, based on the rivalry between Daddy and Shakeel , ‘Dagadi Chawl 2′ presents terror, Gangwar, Politics, action and love story, all in one package. This film has been released worldwide on 19th August 2022 and producer Sangeeta Ahir is confident that it will be appreciated by Marathi film lovers.
‘Bakaal’ trailer promises big action on Marathi screen
Stunts and actions are part of South Indian films. No wonder our Bollywood film makers have been attempting remakes of such films. In Marathi we have noticed very few stunt and action films . But now, director Sameer Athalye is all set to release his latest Marathi action film ‘Bakaal’. Recently, trailer of this film was released on social media, which clearly promises a big action on Marathi screen. The highlight of this film is that it has found a suitable hero in Chaitanya Mestry who is known for performing his own action and stunts besides being a dancing star. And the heroine of this film is Ekapeksha Ek reality show fame and Ma. Ta. Shravan Queen runner up Beauty with Brain Jui Bendkhale.
The story of this film is based on a real life incidence in Vidarbha, Maharashtra , where a group of anti social elements called ‘Bakaal’ was surprisingly eliminated by self styled security group. This being a tailor made screenplay for the lead hero, Chaitanya is seen performing the daredevil action scenes in the trailer of this film. Now, after the release of this film, it is for the audience to decide whether the action scenes in this film are at par with Bollywood and South Indian action filled films.
Presented by Shiv Om Visuals Pvt.Ltd. the film is all set for release on 8th November 2019. Besides the two lead artistes Chaitanya and Jui the film also stars Ashok Samarth, Alka Kubal, Ganesh Yadav, Yatin Karyekar, Milind gavli, Asit Redij, Jayant Savarkar, Puja Nayak in prominent roles .
A number of Marathi artistes contribute towards the grand success of ‘Simmba’
Over the years, we have been watching the contribution of Marathi artistes in the success of many Bollywood films, right from the period of 50s and 60s till date. But, never before we have witnessed a number of Marathi artistes playing prominent roles in one film. Rohit Shetty’s latest released film ‘Simmba ‘ which has achieved grand success during the first week end of its release, presents a large number of popular Marathi artistes in important character roles. And they have also contributed towards the success of this film, with their notable performances.
Siddharth Jadhav who plays the role of a happy go lucky assistant of Police station in charge played by Ranveer Singh, finds good scope, while Vaidehi Parshurami who plays a medical student is treated like his younger sister by Ranveer Singh the Police officer also finds an important role, as it is because of her the film takes a sudden turn in the life of the lead hero. Saurabh Gokhale plays the brother of main villain played by Sonu Sood and Suchita Bandekar is shown as the wife of a honest Police constable played by Ashutosh Rana. Ashwini kalsekar who is already into Bollywood films, plays an important role of a Judge, while Ashok Samarth plays the lawyer of the villain. Both Nandu Madhav and Arun Nalawade in all those emotion filled scenes opposite the lead hero. Uday Tikekar plays the important role of Home Minister and Neha Mahajan plays the friend of Vaidehi Parshurami in this film. And all of them have contributed to the grand success of this film with their fine performances.
Ashok Samarth
Biography / Profile:
Occupation : Actor
Ashok Samarth is an actor who has worked in hindi, Marathi as well as bhojpuri film industries. With his broad shoulders and strong arms supported by good personality, Ashok certainly fits into the role. Moreover, his performance in the recent blockbuster ‘Singham‘ comes to the advantage of this serial, going on his popularity. In the recent past, Ashok Samarth has acted in few Bollywood films and was also part of the cast in Ektaa Kapoor’s Marathi serial ‘Majhiya Priyala Preet Kalena‘.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Marathi Movie(s)
- Bedhadak (2018)
- Dandit (2015)
- Vitti Dandu (2014)
- Traffic Jam (2013)
- Thoda tuza thoda maza (2013)
- Wavtal (2010)
- Mareparyant Phaashi (2009)
- Bardo
- Hindi Movie(s)
- Aasra (2016)
- Patna Se Pakistan (2015)
- Dhamak (2014)
- R… Rajkumar (2013)
- Rowdy Rathore (2012)
- Achal Rahe Suhaag (2012)
- Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012)
- Married 2 America (2012)
- Singham (2011)
- Krantiveer: The Revolution (2010)
- Aaya sawant jhoom ke (2010)
- Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes (2010)
- Right Yaaa Wrong (2010)
- Veer (2010)
- Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007)
- Family: Ties of Blood (2006)
- Nigehbaan: The Third Eye (2005)
- Insan (2005)
- Serial(s)
- Lakshya (Star Pravah)
- Majhiya Priyala Preet Kalena (Zee Marathi)
- Play(s)
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Ashok Samarth to play a Boxing Trainer in ‘Bedhadak’
Having already impressed the home viewers with his gigantic personality in the role of ACP Kirtikar, in the Police investigative serial ‘Lakshya’ , Ashok Samarth has always invited attention with his perfect physique in the roles of a Police Officer in Hindi and Marathi films. But, this time director Santosh Manjrekar will be presenting him as Boxing Trainer through his forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bedhadak’, which is all set to release on 1st June 2018 all over Maharashtra.
Govind Tavare who has produced this film has also written the story of this film, besides making his acting debut through one of the important roles in this film. Actually, ‘Bedhadak’ is an action-filled film based on Boxing sport and therefore the choice of Ashok Samarth as a trainer seems to be most appropriate. Besides Ashok Samarth and Govind Taware, the film also stars Ganesh Yadav, Sushrut Mankani, Anant Jog, Prasad Limaye, Namrata Gaikwad, Sneha Raikar and Poonam Phanse. Cinematography by Suresh Deshmane and music by Pravin Bandkar are the other credits of this film.
Bedhadak ( बेधडक )
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Release Year: 2018 (01 June)
- Genres: Drama
- Rating: na
- Censor: U
- Duration: 130 min.
- Studio/presenter: Rahi Productions
- Producer(s): Mandar Govind Taware
- Executive Producer: Pravin Shashikant Jagtap
- Director: Santosh Manjrekar
- Writer: Govind Taware
- ScreenPlay: Govind Taware
- Dialogues: Govind Taware
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Cast & Crew
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Producer(s): Mandar Govind Taware
- Executive Producer: Pravin Shashikant Jagtap
- Director: Santosh Manjrekar
- Assistant Director: na
- Writer: Govind Taware
- ScreenPlay: Govind Taware
- Dialogues: Govind Taware
- Lyrics: Mangesh Hangane, Govind Taware, Pravin Bandhar
- Music: Pravin Bandhar
- Playback Singer: Adarsh Shinde, Siddharth Mahadevan, Bela Shande, Anandi Joshi, Pravin Bandkar
- Cinematographer (DOP): Suresh Jaykumar Deshmane
- Editor: Paresh Manjrekar
- Starcast: Girish Taware, Ashok Samarth, Ganesh Yadav, Sushrut Mankani, Anant Jog, Namrata Gaikwad, Sneha Raikar, Poonam Phanse
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Art Director: Narendra Bhagat
- Costumes: na
- Makeup: Bipin Yerunkar
- Sound : Manoj Mochemadkar
- Background Score: Amar Anil Mohile
- Choreographer: na
- DI, VFX: Film Lab, Arup Sinha
- D.I. Colourist: na
- Promos: na
- Music Label: na
- Publicity Designs: Milind Matkar
- P.R.O.: Darshan Musale (Media Planet)
- Distributor : na
Synopsis
‘Bedhadak’ : na
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Santosh Manjrekar is back with ‘Bedhadak’
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Atul Kulkarni & Ashok Samarth to play lead roles in a realistic Hindi film ‘Aasra’
Atul Kulkarni and Ashok Samarth are well Known Marathi stars, who have played lead roles in Marathi films. Both of them have also performed prominent character roles in Hindi films. Now, both of them will be seen together in lead roles along with popular Bollywood actor Raghuveer Yadav in forthcoming Hindi film ‘Aasra‘, which is scheduled to release on 2nd December 2016. The film also stars another Marathi film actor Sunil Pal and versatile actor Omkardas Manikpuri.
The film is produced by Sadanand Shetty and is directed by Raj Sagar, who has also written screenplay of this film. The story of this film by M.K. Shankar, is set on the backdrop of slums, highlighting how the people living here have been deprived of basic necessities. According to the makers, this is a true story. Director Raj Sagar has therefore shot the film at real locations. Music by Abdesh Goswami, cinematography by B. Mahanteshwar and dialogues by Vishuddh Anand Sharma are the other credits.
Makarand Deshpande & Ashok Samarth together in ‘Bardo’
After his successful film ‘Dagadi Chawl’ Makarand Deshpande will now be seen in another Marathi film ‘Bardo’ along with another strong actor of Marathi cinema Ashok Samarth. On Friday evening muhurat of this film was performed, with a song recording, in presence music directors of the film Rohan & Rohan and entire cast of the film, at Ajivasan Studious, Mumbai. Known for his spontaneous jokes, Makarand entertained the invitees, speaking good about the director Bhimrao Mude and the new subject attempted by the film. He, however did not reveal the meaning of the title of the film and suggested it, to keep a secret, till the film’s release.
Besides Makarand Deshpande & Ashok Samarth, the film stars Anjali Patil, Girish Pardeshi, Shweta Pendse, Sandesh Jadhav, Rupesh Bane, Suyash Shirke & Gautam Joglekar. The story of this film is written by Shweta Pendse & Bhimrao Mude. Speaking on the occasion, the director said that his film will be on a totally different subject of science, which was never before attempted in Marathi. And, actor Makarand called it an artistic sports based film.