In this film Ashwini Ekbote will be seen playing the mother of lead actress Tejaswi Patil. But, it is not known, who is playing the title role in this film. While speaking about his experience of working with Ashwini, director Shyam Nimbalkar says, “Ashwini always used to tell me on the sets of this film that she would like to be part of my next film too. Unfortunately, that did not happen. But, the show must go on. So, we decided to pay her tributes through this film.”

Produced by Sunil Raghunath Mahadik, Kshama Hippergekar and Rohandeep Singh, the film stars Mohan Joshi, Tejaswi Patil, Bhagyesh Desai and Kishore Nandalskar in lead roles.

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Somebody has rightly said, “If you want to brighten the place you live in, be a source of light.” Over the years, Marathi cinema offered so many talented stars, who were almost like source of light. They past on the light to the next generation of artistes. Today many of them may not be alive, but they have left memories of their fine performances in hearts of film lovers.

Fakt Marathi TV channel, which has been offering some good films from time to time, will now be paying tributes to those artistes who had created their own identity, through their memorable performances during the past two –three decades, but are no more existing in this world. So, to pay tributes to these departed stars namely Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Kuldeep Pawar, Vinay Apte, Reema Lagoo, Satish Tare & Ashwini Ekbote. 

Through their programme titled Smrutichitre’s Fakta Marathi will be offering films of these stars for a week starting from 23^rd December onwards.   Fakt Marathi Business head Shyam Kelkar made this announcement , stating that during the week , those films will be shown at 7 pm daily. 

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Known for her memorable roles on Marathi stage, television and films, well Known actress Ashwini Ekbote breathed her last also while performing a show at Pune’s Bharat Natya Mandir today evening. Her sudden demise came as a shocking news for the entire Marathi entertainment industry. An actress par excellence, Ashwini was known for her sincerity and commitments .She used to be very punctual, when it was reporting on the sets.

Her Marathi plays ‘Eka Kshanaat’ and ‘Tya Tighanchi Goshta’ displayed her potential as a complete actress. Her talent was also noticed on small and big screens, whether it was her performance in TV serials like ‘Radha Hi Bavari’, ‘Kashyala Udyachi Baat’, ‘Duheri ( Ongoing serial in which she played the role of Jyoti) or roles in films like ‘Debu’, ‘Mahaguru’, ‘Bavare Prem he’, ‘Taptapadi’ and last released film ‘BhoBho’. She had also performed in Hindi film ‘Ek Pal Pyar Ka’.

MarathiMovieWorld had carried an exclusive interview of Ashwini, after the inaugural show of her suspense filled play ‘Eka Kshanaat’. May her soul rest in peace.

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महाराष्ट्रात पडलेल्या भीषण दुष्काळावर तोडगा म्हणून, जागतिक पर्यावरण दिनानिमित्त, पुण्यातील तळजाई टेकडी वर सिनेसृष्टीतील अनेक दिग्गजांनी एकत्र येऊन ‘वृक्षारोपण करून’ पर्यावरणाचा समतोल राखण्यास मदत केली आहे. पुण्यातील साहित्य, कला, खेळ आणि राजकारण इत्यादी क्षेत्रातील नामवंत व्यक्ती आणि इतर सुज्ञ पुणेकरांनी देखील ह्या कार्यक्रमाला आवर्जून वर्णी लावली होती.

माननीय महापौर प्रशांत जगताप, उपमहापौर मुकारी अलगुडे, स्थानिक नगरसेवक सुभाष जगताप, तसेच मराठी सिनेसृष्टीतील ज्येष्ठ अभिनेते जयवंत कुलकर्णी, ज्येष्ठ लेखक द. मा. मिरासदार आणि लेखक किरण यज्ञोपवीत, कवी-अभिनेता संदीप खरे, कवी वैभव जोशी शिवाय प्रवीण तरडे, विनोद खेडकर, सिद्धेश्वर झाडबुके, सुरेश विश्वकर्मा, शर्वरी जमेनिस, प्राजक्ता माळी, अश्विनी एकबोटे, देवेंद्र गायकवाड, रोहन मंकणी, शिवराज वाळवेकर, श्रीराम पेंडसे,  आशितोष वाडेकर, चेतन चावडा हे कलाकार आणि संगीतकार विश्वजीत जोशी, दिग्दर्शक डॉ अंबरीश दरक, नितीन चव्हाण, अजय नाईक, बंटी-प्रशांत,  रमेश परदेशी इत्यादी व्यक्तींनी वड, कडूनिंब, पिंपळ ह्यांसारखे मोठे वृक्ष लावून तळजाई टेकडी हिरवीगार केली आहे.

माननीय महापौर श्री प्रशांत जगताप आणि नगरसेवक श्री सुभाष जगताप ह्यांनी ह्या उपक्रमाचे खूप कौतुक केले आणि पुणे महानगर पालिका ह्या झाडांची निगराणी आणि जोपासना करेल हे आश्वासनही दिले आहे.

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She has been part of Marathi stage, TV and films for quite some time now. But, as an actress she has maintained a low profile in this entertainment world. Ashwini Ekbote is an actress par excellence, when it comes to quickly re entering into a character, after a break or cut.
Ashwini’s chemistry with Sharad Ponkshe as her co star, has worked very well so far. Both have also acted together on stage as well as in serials, besides movies. No wonder Sharad opted for her as his co star in the new Marathi play ‘Eka kshanaat’, which is directed by him. In this play, Ashwini has wider scope to display her talent, as the entire play revolves around her character.

Filmography:

Movie(s)
Debu
Mahaguru
Baavare Prem He (2014)
Taptapadi
Dankyavar Danka
Aarambh (2011)
Kshan Ha Mohacha
High Command
Ek Pal Pyar ka (Hindi)

Serial(s)
Duheri (Star Pravah)
Durva (Star Pravah)
Radha Hi Bavari
Tu Bhetashi Navyane
Kashyala Udyachi Baat

Play(s)
Eka kshanaat
Tya Tighanchi Gosht

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Transition into a scene after a break, is the most important phase for an artist”- Ashwini Ekbote

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True love never needs the expression of words. But, in certain cases, ‘love‘ does not materialize into ‘marriage’, unless it is expressed both ways. Prakash Kunte’s latest Marathi film ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kahi‘ presented by Everest Entertainment and Ravi Jadhav , has one such refreshing love story to offer, with a different flavor blended with love. Set on the backdrop of Pune city, the hub of IT industry, the film’s love story revolves around beautiful Jaai (Prarthana Behere) and smart and handsome Nishad (Vaibhav Tatwawadi) working in the same office.

Actually, Nishad in the team leader of his department and Jaai, who is a new recruit, joins his team. Soon, they start liking each other. But, both of them are unable to express their love to each other. While Jaai has understanding parents (Vidyadhar Joshi & Ashwini Ekbote) and a naughty but smart thinking younger sister Aabha ( Neha Mahajan), Vaibhav lives with his father ( Avinash Narkar) who is lonely, but always supportive.

Time comes, when Jaai’s parents think seriously about her marriage. They ask Jaai, whether she is already in relationship with anyone. Confused about her love, Jaai denies any such relationship; which encourages her father to invite his old family friend to their house along with their only son Anish ( Bhooshan Pradhan) . He suggests Jaai to check whether Anish would be a suitable match for her. Jaai, who doesn’t believe in arranged marriage , does confess to Anish, about her ideas of love and marriage. While she narrates all the recent happenings to Anish, the director goes on to show all her interactions with Nishad, Aabha and her parents.

At the same time, the director shows Nishad’s interactions with his close friend (Suyash Tilak), Abhyankar , the Coffee shop owner( Sandesh Kulkarni) and his dear father. He also shows, how Nishad tactfully avoids a girl suggested by his friend’s mother. Later, he shows the same girl, meeting Nishad in coffee shop with her ‘would be’ found through arranged marriage. In one more scene, he shows an old couple celebrating their Golden Jubilee marriage anniversary, in the same coffee shop, where Nishad is a silent observer.

Though some of the sequences are bit confusing; the creativity of the director is to be highly appreciated, while presenting this delightful love story. Generally, all love stories, need good music. But, in this film, the director has paid more attention on beautiful background music, to create an ambiance, required for this story . Coffee shops being the favourite spots of the young generation, the director has selected one such garden coffee house, to add that special flavor to this well presented love story. The costumes of Prarthana and Neha are just apt, to indicate their family’s higher middle class status.

‘Coffee Aani Barach Kahi’ scores on account of its neat and clean appearance, with natural brilliant performances by four youngsters namely Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Prarthana Behere, Bhooshan Pradhan and Neha Mahajan. They have received good support from character artistes Suyash Tilak, Anita Date, Anuja Sathe, Vidyadhar Joshi, Ashwini Ekbote, Ila Bhate, Avinash Narkar, Sandesh Kulkarni, Dilip Prabhavalkar and Suhas Joshi. Well suited dialogues help add that special flavor to this coffee, which is simply fabulous. Good photography by Arjun Sorte is another plus point of the film.

Most of the youngsters will correlate themselves with different characters in this film. Those understanding and liberal Parents would also connect well with the characters played by Vidyadhar Joshi, Ashwini Ekbote , Avinash Narkar and Ila Bhate. In short, this ‘Coffee’ offers a refreshing flavor, which will surely be appreciated by all Marathi film lovers.

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Kumar Sohoni has always dealt with different subjects on human relations. Through all his 51 plays directed so far, he has offered ample talents to Marathi theatre. This time, through his play ‘Tya Tighanchi Goshta’ , he has explored the relationship between a separated couple Dinanath and Suman Daftardar ( Sharad Ponkshe & Ashwini Ekbote) . How it has the effect on their grown up 19 year old daughter Deepti ( Dnyanada Panase) is shown very cleverly by the director. The play is written by well known psychiatrist and writer Dr.Anand Nadkarni, which makes it more interesting subject, as he has very skillfully presented the emotional sides of each one of these three important characters.

Produced by Ashok Narkar and Sharad Bagwe, the play begins with the close bonding shown between mother (who is a college professor) and her daughter, who is studying in the final year, at the same college. The father, an IAS officer, who has separated from his wife and daughter, 15 years ago, is now Municipal Commissioner of the same city, where Mother and daughter are residing. Though Mother and daughter are not connected with Mr. Dinanath Daftardar, they are in touch with his close associates Nana his personal secretary and Mangesh, his old classmate and Journalist friend.

One fine day, Nana visits Ms. Daftardar to invite her for the felicitation function of her husband, who is to be honoured by the chief Minister of state. This is followed by a personal phone call and personal visit of Dinanath Daftardar to meet his wife and grown up daughter. Having heard about her father, through her mother, Deepti is initially reluctant to meet her father; but, later decides to face him, to know the reason from him, for deserting his wife and her. But, it is the mother, being very possessive about her daughter, becomes more worried, thinking that her grown up daughter would change her opinion about her father, after meeting him.

At this stage, the writer and the director are clearly noticed, with their competence to take forward this delicate emotion filled subject, with interesting happenings . In the climax scene, Deepti converses with the audience, seeking their opinion, on what she did, was ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. ‘Tya Tighanchi Goshta’ presents the most relevant subject timely, to convey a strong message to the society. And, it has succeeded in creating a strong impact on all age groups. The story presented through this play, does not take side of any one of the characters, but very cleverly presents their attitude, with passage of time.

Both Sharad Ponkshe and Ashwini Ekbote, have portrayed their characters with complete understanding of the situation, at every stage in this play. They have proved that they are versatile artistes. They find good support from the character artistes Jayant Ghate and Vivek Joshi. But, the girl who steals the show, is young Dnyanada Panase. She seems to be a perfect choice of the director. And, she has proved his selection right. In fact, she has given a brilliant performance in the role of Deepti. Watch her reaction and body language, in every important scene, be it with mother or father; which goes on to say a lot about her gifted talent. She is so flawless. Good background music and suitable light and set designing, are the other plus points of this play. Certainly a worth watch, for the entire family.

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In fact, Ashwini’s chemistry with Sharad Ponkshe as her co star, has worked very well so far. Both have also acted together on stage as well as in serials, besides movies. No wonder Sharad opted for her as his co star in the new Marathi play ‘Eka kshanat’, which is directed by him. In this play, Ashwini has wider scope to display her talent, as the entire play revolves around her character.

Ashwini was seen in full command over her character during the rehearsal scenes, as she played Prerna, the wife of Sharad Ponkshe and in the subsequent scene she was found in the character of Sapna, where she gave an impression that she had turned hysterical. Very intensely she performed these scenes and the truth behind those important scenes was revealed only after watching this play during the inaugural show, few days ago.

When Ashwini was asked to comment on this role, she said, ” I liked this role, as the script of this play itself is full of twists and turns, with a wonderful plot that makes the life of a couple miserable. We have heard the stories about the victims of terrorist attacks and Bomb blasts taking place; but, this play presents the actual psychological effect of such a shocking moment on the lives of relatives of the victims.” She was very sure that the Marathi drama lovers would welcome this play, for its timely presentation which related to the tensions in the lives of the people living in busy towns and cities .

Ashwini has already proved her acting skills through whatever came to her share in some of her recently released films like ‘Debu‘, ‘High Command‘ and serials like ‘Tu Bhetashi Navyane’ & ‘Kashyala Udyachi Baat'; but, her role in ‘Eka kshanaat’ gives her recognition as a complete actress. Now, she glows like a real star in Marathi Entertainment industry. Thanks to producer of this play Uday Dhurat, writer Sandeep Jangam and Director Sharad Ponkshe.

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Producer Prof Shatrughna Birkad and director Nilesh Jalamkar have made a film ‘Debu’ based on the life and works of Saint Gadge Maharaj. Suitably supported by a punch line – Dev Tethechi Janava…, the film is all set for release in Maharashtra on 20th August 2010.
Popular actor Mohan Joshi plays the lead role of Debu, alongwith Madhu Kambikar, Ashwini Ekbote & Ravi Pawardhan.

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