‘Ekk Albela’ getting ready to release on 24th June 2016
We are all aware that ‘Ekk Albela’ is a biopic on popular actor of 50s Bhagwan dada alias Bhagwan Abaji Palav , whose film ‘Ek Albela’ became a super hit film. The songs from this film, are still on the lips of Hindi film music lovers. Now, it remains to be seen how actor Mangesh Desai, who has portrayed the role of Bhagwan dada, succeeds in capturing the attention of Marathi film lovers.
When the film’s promotion begins, every filmmaker has different ideas and it all depends, how it is done. Mangalmurti films, which had presented hit Marathi film ;’Dagadi Chawl‘ after some Bollywood films, recently launched the titles of this film in a unique way. This film presented by Manglmurti films, is directed by Shekhar Sartandel and produced by Kimaya motion pictures. Highlight of this film is that popular Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is making her debut in Marathi films, through this film, playing the role of Geeta Bali. The film also has young charming Marathi film actress Vaibhavi Shandilya in an important role.
Forthcoming Marathi films begin their promotion on auspicious Gudhi Padwa day
Two forthcoming Marathi films have always been in the news, during their making. But, now both these films have started their promotion, during the auspicious Gudhi Padwa festival. The two films are, ‘Ek Albela’ which is a biopic on late Bhagwan Dada and ‘Laal Ishq’ which is a debut Marathi film of Bollywood film producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
The team members of ‘Ek Albela’’, namely Mangesh Desai, Tejaswi Patil, director Shekhar Sartandel and executive producer Kunal Shetye, after hoisting the Gudhi , performed the dance in the style of Late Bhagwan dada, by paying tributes to him. The film also stars Vidya balan, who is playing the role of Geeta Bali in this film. The film’s teaser has already received several likes on social networking sites.
The two leading artistes of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Marathi film ‘Laal Ishq’, namely, Swapnil Joshi and Anjana Sukhani also began promotion of their film, by hoisting the Gudhi in the office of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The Bollywood actress performed the pooja , dressed up in typical Maharashtrian saree, in presence of Swapnil Joshi, who was explaining her rituals. This film will be released on 27th May 2016.
‘Ek Albela’ first look gives a glimpse of Bhagwan dada’s life
We are all aware that forthcoming Marathi film ‘Ek Albela’ is a biopic on the life of popular actor Bhagwan Dada. And, the highlight of this film is that well known Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is making her debut in Marathi through this film, playing the role of Geeta Bali. So, obviously, few original songs have to be retained in this film too and the first look of this film, does make this clear. However, it remains to be seen, whether Vidya has her dialogues in Marathi, because the character she is playing is of a Hindi actress.
Now, we also understand that ‘Janiva‘ and ‘Lord of Shingnapur‘ actress Vaibhavi Shandilya is playing the role of Muslim girlfriend of Bhagwan Dada. Going through the first look of this film, it is also observed that some of the scenes are in black n white, to give a realistic look. But, it is also interesting to see, how music director Santosh Mulekar has composed the music of this film, as his music will be compared with the original music of C.Ramachandra. However, producer Monish Babre and Director Shekhar Sartandel are not compromising on perfect set design, for which they have engaged the best art director Baban Adagale, who had designed sets for films like ‘Ramleela’ and ‘Dabang’. They have also engaged the best make up man Vaidhyadhar Bhatte. And, make up for Mangesh Desai noticed in the first look, clearly indicates his perfection. Now, let us wait and see, how this film is promoted, in days to come.