Marathi film’s new action-dancing star has the blessings of Ganesh Acharya
Every new star who makes debut whether in Hindi or Marathi films has some background tale to speak about his entry into stardom. Latest much talked about actor in Marathi film industry is Chaitanya Mestry, who is making his debut as action-dancing star through the film ‘Bakaal’ which is due for release on 8th November 2019.
Chaitanya, who has been born and brought up in a middle class family in Mumbai and lived in Teli Chawl in Prabhat Colony t Santacruz. This is the same chawl where renowned bollywood choreographer Ganesh Acharya spent his childhood. Actually, Chaitanya’s father Dilip Mestry and Ganesh Acharya are close friends. In fact, his father and mother Deepa are good dancers and had had assisted Ganesh Acharya before turning independent choreographers. So, they are close family friends. When Chitanya was a kid, there are photos of Ganesh Acharya holding him in his arms.
When Ganesh was born, his mother had wished that her child should be like Akshay Kumar . With his first film turning out to be an action film, her wish has come true. What is more important for Chaitanya is that he has the blessings of Ganesh Acharya, who has called him another Tiger Shroff in the making. Now, it remains to be seen how he is welcomed by the 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 .
At the age of 78 Ashok Patki is still active; composes music of ‘Bakaal’
Music legend of Marathi film industry Ashok Patki is still active. His latest film ‘Bakaal’ directed by Sameer Athalye is all set for release on 8th November 2019. Music of this film was released recently in Mumbai, when Ashok Patki was present along with artistes of this film Ganesh Yadav, Yatin Karekar, Pooja Nayak, newcomer Chaitanya mestry, Jui Bendkhale, singers Hrishikesh Ranade, Prajakta Ranade, director Sameer Athlye, Producers Rajkumar Menda, Sonu Menda, choreographer Dilip Mestry- Deepa Mestri, fight master Andlib Pathan, writer Abhiram Bhadkamkar, Milind Save and distributors Sameer Dixit and Hrishikesh Bhirangi.
For the first time music director Ashok Patki has tried something different from his traditional music, as he has experimented with western style of music to suit the requirement of this action film which is connected with the youth. But, his experiment has surprised everyone in the team including the director, who have praised his commitment. Mr. Ashok Patki has thanked the producers and director for showing faith in him to produce this western type of music, which he had never attempted before. Out of five songs one of them is an item number and three are dance numbers.
The mixing of these songs has been done Vijay Dayal of yashraj Studios, while a big team of upcoming and prominent singers like Siddharth Mahadevan, Amey Date, Jasraj Joshi, Hrishikesh Ranade, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Aadarsh Shinde, Madhuri Karmarkar, Janhavi Arora, Kavita Ram, Prajakta ranade, Dhanashree Deshpande, Amruta Dahivalkar have rendered their voices for the five songs in this film.