The character of ‘Shreya’ brought name and fame to Aditi Yevale
Aditi Yevale is one such actress in Marathi film industry who is known for clearly understanding the depth of her roles and attempting something new every time. Till now she has done films like ‘Welcome Zindagi’, ‘Vikun Tak’ and TV serials like ‘Ek Number’ ,‘Runji’ and ‘Kulaswamini‘. Her next film ‘Neighbours’ is held up for release due to ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Speaking about her present progress in this entertainment industry, Aditi says that she got recognition as an actress because of her character of Shreya in the serial “Kulaswamini’. “This role brought me name and fame’’ she admits. At present, besides Marathi, Aditi has also offeres from few Punjabi films . “If I am satisfied with the story I will certainly like to do these films.” she said.
Shashank keeps himself busy in Kitchen with new recipes
“21 days lockdown will soon get over. But, these 21 days will show us the real path of life.It will give us time to study ourselves.” says actor- film maker Shashank Udapurkar philosophically. Incidentally, his latest sensible hit film ‘Prawaas’ starring Ashok Saraf, Padmini Kolhapure and himself saw its release little before the coronavirus struck our nation.
Through this film, which was written and directed by Shashank himself, the film lovers understood the feelings and emotions of this sensitive person and his way of looking at life. Today, being at home, Shashank is offering all the help in Kitchen and attempting his own recipes. He has promised one new recipe everyday.
Once again he has shared his thoughts and experience on his social media page, stating, “Offering helping hand to your near and dear is a pleasure. A single person working will always feel tired. But, sharing the burden together makes things much easier. You too share the burden of others offering your hands for help.”
Nipun and Amey narrate their experience about home quarantine
The tour of ‘Amar Photo Studio’ was cut short and they had to return from USA last week. For Nipun Dharmadhikari, it happened to be a family get together at his brother’s place in Atlanta, where his parents were visiting. During this crucial time they had to take all necessary precautions, before they luckily got their tickets for their return trip to India.
On his return to India, Nipun has proudly praised the authorities handling the situation at the airport. ” They were checking every passenger. There was a line stretching for nearly half a kilometer. The documentation was good. The doctors were working very seriously and with complete dedication. We were stamped and are under home quarantine till the 4th of April. After the stamp they gave us a poster with do’s and don’ts while being quarantined at home. At the immigration they noted our address and again we were divided in groups of 8-10 people. An officer was assigned to each group who waited till everyone collected their bags and led us outside customs till we reached the prepaid taxi stands. Then again, they documented our basic info and left.”
Nipun further adds, “On reaching home, the next day we received a call from Shivajinagar Police station where they confirmed our details. Very politely, they asked us not to step outside the house, which we agreed to. In the evening, we received a call from Pune Municipal Corporation officers who came home to visit. We asked them if it was safe for them to come home, to which they replied that they are wearing gloves and masks and wont take more than a few minutes after which they will sanitize themselves. They gave us another pamphlet with do’s and don’ts, applied voters ink to our fingers and gave us a number on which we have to call them everyday and report our well-being. They even told us that they will get us any groceries and supplies if needed. The reason for sharing all of this is, that while I am reading many posts about how poorly India is handling this,my first hand experience is different. At least at the administrative level, India is handling it very seriously. Much much better than the USA.”
Nipun has however expressed his anguish after watching the videos of idiots coming out on roads in groups and celebrating at 5 PM on last sunday. “This was meant to be a moment wherein we thank the authorities. Authorities who are really doing their jobs. And these idiots might have just taken us to the next stage of this pandemic. To everyone reading this…. can we please stay at home and help our country and the society as a whole? It’s ok to feel bored.. it’s not the end of the world. But if you get out, it might just be…” he added.
Amey Wagh, who is also under home Quarantine , also shared his experience. “I was remembering my family. But, my courteous neighbour Sonali Kulkarni sent lunch box for me and Sajiri. It was a wonderful gesture from her. And this offered both of us the required positivity at this crucial stage. I appeal to all of you to remain at home during this lockdown period and be positive. ‘Go Corona Go’!”
Sonalee makes a timely appeal to all
Recalling the days of her Marathi film ‘Kshanbhar Vishranti’ exactly ten years ago, popular Marathi actress Sonalee Kulkarni has not only shared her views about the rest required by all of us, at this crucial hour of crisis faced by the world. On her social networking page she has communicated in a right way, to spread a timely message with all those who have been following her on social media.
Sonalee Kulkarni herself is spending time at home and feels that sometimes we should stay away from this day to day racing lifestyle, especially when people all over the world are facing crisis with the spread of coronavirus. At the same time she has earnestly appealed to all to spend this time with their family members happily and keep a very positive attitude. “Life is so precious and therefore it is time for self assessment and develop good habits to remain healthy and observe hygiene related rules strictly to take good care of environment . When the crisis ends, we will be able to witness a bright days ahead with more self disciplined people around.”
सूर्य-नमस्कार घालण्याने रोगप्रतिकारक शक्ति वाढते म्हणे
म्हणून रोज १०८ सूर्य नमस्कार घालतेय
आणि संगीत मानसिक आरोग्य संतुलित करतं।— Sonalee (@meSonalee) March 24, 2020
On this occasion, she has also inspired her followers with a poem , which says a lot about her care towards the society.
‘जय जय महाराष्ट्र माझा’ मधून महाराष्ट्राच्या शिलेदारांना मानवंदना
विविध कलागुणांनी संपन्न अशा महाराष्ट्राचे हे कलागुण अंगी जपत जगभरात महाराष्ट्राचा झेंडा उंच फडकवणाऱ्या शिलेदारांना समर्पित आहे, या आठवड्यातील ‘जय जय महाराष्ट्र माझा’चा विशेष भाग. या भागात आपल्यातील कलागुणांना खतपाणी घालून महाराष्ट्राला एका वेगळ्या उंचीवर नेऊन ठेवणार्या कलाकारांना सलाम केला जाणार आहे. याशिलेदारांमध्ये दादा कोंडके, आशा भोसले, भालजी पेंढारकर, स्मिता पाटील, अरूण दाते, लक्ष्मण देशपांडे, व्ही शांताराम आणि सुरेश वाडकरांसारख्या दिग्गजांच्या कलाकृतींचं सादरीकरण होणार आहे.
मराठी सिनेमांमध्ये या सगळ्यांचं योगदान अपार आहे. या सिनेमांमधील नभ उतरू आलं, आला आला वारा, झुंजुर मुंजुर, भातुकली, या जन्मावर, आधा है चंद्रमा सारख्या गाण्यांतून यांच्या कारकीर्दीला सलाम केला जाईल. त्यांशिवाय दादा कोंडकेंच्या विच्छा माझी पुरी करा तर नाट्यकर्मी लक्ष्मण देशपांडेच्या वऱ्हाड निघाले लंडनलाचं सादरीकरण या भागात होईल. मराठी सिनेसृष्टीला भरभरून दिलेल्या या मंडळींच्या कलाकृतींनी नटलेला असेल, ‘जय जय महारष्ट्र माझा’चा हा भाग येत्या २३ आणि २४ मार्च ला सोनी मराठीवर प्रेक्षकांना पाहायला मिळणार आहे
‘Ani…Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar’ – Gudi Padwa gift from Shemaroo
At the most crucial time, when the people from Maharashtra are facing the crisis due to spread of Corona Virus and required to stay at home, the chances of their celebrating Gudi Padwa in a traditional manner are very less. It will be a home affair within the four walls. But, the new channel ‘Shemaroo Marathibana’ have come to their help in the form of home entertainment on this auspicious day. The channel will be premiering the hit Marathi film ‘Aani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar’ on this day i.e. Wednesday 25th March 2020, offering two shows at 12 noon and 7 pm respectively.
It may be recalled that ‘Aani .. Dr.Kashinath Ghanekar’ did a very good business at theatre windows, when it was released in November 2018. With good direction from Abhijit Deshpande and fine performance by Subodh Bhave in title role, the film had received appreciation from Marathi film lovers. But, for those who missed the film and for others the Premiere of this film on this channel will be a good festival gift.
Covid 19 has affected Film business too; but, it’s time to fight this new enemy
We have seen how the Covid 19 fear saw affecting the stock market not only in India but different parts of the world. With closure of malls and cinema halls, it has affected the business of film industry too. This week with the studio and outdoor shootings also coming to halt, the television serials and the workers depending on it on daily wages basis have also suffered. But, thanks to Prime Minister of India, for making an announcement yesterday to all the employers not to stop the wages of daily wage workers, due to this part shut down. It’ time to fight this big enemy with the name of COVID-19.
Big gainers are the Web series which have just been released . At least the home viewers who are required to stay at home due to fear of COVID-19 spread, will be watching these web series. Television entertainment channels will start playing some past episodes or films. But, the big gainers will be the news channels. If this situation continues beyond 31st March, if the citizens don’t observe proper care, the film industry will have to think of some alternatives, such as online release of their films, which are ready for release. Instead of suffering losses , it is better to earn something by allowing home viewers to watch their films against payment of charges online.
We only pray that the situation improves as we in India have always overcome all such difficulties. Let us not forget that the coming month of April is the time of growth and moving forward in new and positive ways. With psychic energy in abundance, it is an ideal month to start meditating for the purpose of healthier living and raising consciousness. Because the ‘show must go on’.
Despite injury Sai said, ‘The show must go on’
We have heard many stories of Sai Tamhankar, be it social or work commitment and helping others. This time Sai displayed her commitment to the producer of ongoing TV reality show ‘Maharashtrachi hasya Jatra’. It so happened that while shooting for a Bollywood film, Sai suffered a serious injury to her left leg and was advised complete rest for one month by her doctor. And therefore for the past few days she was resting at home.
However, when she came to know that all the shootings were to stop with effect from 19th March till further notice, she took her own decision to be present for the shooting of the comedy reality show, and completed it, so that the producer should not suffer loss. Her left leg was in plaster , which is clearly seen in the video released by the producers of this show. Needless to say that he must have thanked her for this fine gesture.
Teaser Poster of ‘I Love You Aishwarya’ unveiled
Past experience tells us that Love stories based on strong subject, humour and good music have always done well at the box office. Produced by Madan Paliwal for Miraj Creations and directed by Jigar Nagda, forthcoming Marathi film ‘I Love You Aishwarya’, claims to be a ‘never before seen love story’. The teaser poster of this film as unveiled recently on social media.
Co-produced by Sonal Deshpande with Jigar Nagda as the director. I Love You Aishwarya is the first ever Marathi film produced by Miraj Creations which has earlier produced several successful films in Hindi. As clearly suggested by the title, this film will be a love story with a difference, as the hero of this film is shown younger to the heroine by few years and therefore according to the film makers, the chemistry between the two will attract the audience.
While director Jigar himself has written the story of the film, the screenplay as well as the dialogues have been penned by Natasha Tendulkar . Pickle Entertainment is all set to handle the marketing & Distribution of the film.
Trailer of web series ‘Samantar’ raises a lot of curiosity
At a time when Corona virus threat has forced the Government to shut down theatres in Maharashtra till 31st March, the release of Marathi films have been postponed till April. But, there is no stopping for Web series, shootings of which have already been complete and ready for release. One such web series ‘Samantar’ is starring Swapnil Joshi and Tejaswini Pandit.
After watching the trailer released of this film, it has certainly raised a lot of curiosity among home viewers. Moreover, this film will be simultaneously released in three other languages other than Marathi and these languages are Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. Incidentally, Swapnil will be making his debut in web series through this 9 part series, which is based on the story of Suhas Shirvalkar and directed by Satish Rajwade.
Speaking about his role in this film, Swapnil says, “I always believe in making my future through hard work. But, I have always been interested to know why some people believe in horoscope and their fate. Moreover, the story of this film is about a person who is living the past of another person in his present life.”