Late Dada Kondke’s ‘Andhala Martoy Dola’ returns to Bharatmata Cinema
At a time when there are not many Marathi films being released these days, it is not a bad idea to re-release old Marathi hit films once again for the new generation. And Bharatmata Cinema the oldest single screen theatre existing in Central Mumbai has shown the way. The theatre owners have preferred to re –release Late Dada Kondke’s hit film ‘Andhala Marto Dola’. And, this is certainly a very good move to preserve the Marathi culture, instead of surrendering the cinema hall to Hindi films.
It may be recalled that for almost three decades since early 70s dada Kondke had ruled Marathi film industry with a big fan following all over Maharashtra. His films used to be released when Dada Kondke ‘Andhala Marto Dola’ was one of Dada Kondke’s hit film, directed by him and had played lead role opposite Aruna Irani . There are other hit films of Dada Kondke, like ‘Songadya’, ‘Pandu Hawaldar’, ‘Ekta Jeev Sadashiv’, ‘Ram Ram Gangaram’ and so on , which were equally entertaining. So, we can expect the series to continue, when no Marathi film is released during a particular week.
Today, Bharatmata is the only theatre which is sure to have a houseful audience for Marathi films even today. Besides Bharatmata, there is only Plaza cinema as singles screen theatre in Mumbai for Marathi films. Central has now switched over to Hindi films. All other theatres like Majestic, Kohinoor and others have been converted into multiplexes.
Kiran Mane pays tributes to Late Dada Kondke on his Birth anniversary
Dada Kondke will always be remembered for the Kind of humour he brought into Marathi film industry, with his perfect timing for comedy in almost each and every film he performed right from the days of ‘Songadya‘ in 1971 till ‘Vajavu Ka‘ in 1995. For 25 years he offered entertainment to his fans in Marathi as well as Hindi. In every entertainment programme of awards function, Dada is remembered through performance on his songs.
Now, almost twenty years have passed since the legendary comedian left this world. Born on 8th August, today is his birth anniversary and had he been alive, he would have celebrated his 85th birthday today. But, today very few celebrities from the Marathi film industry remember him on his birthday. Among those very few artistes is well Known stage, television and film actor Kiran Mane. Very thoughtfully Kiran has paid tributes to this legend recalling his terrific sense of humour at every situation, while criticising the policies of the Government from time to time, through his every film. Kiran has specially dedicated today’s blog to Late Dada Kondke focussing more on the actor’s philosophy on person’s loneliness in spite of earning enough money.