‘Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande’ – Just another film from Gajendra Ahire
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Gajendra Ahire has made about 40 Marathi films in the past, on different subjects involving social issues. Now, his new film ‘Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande’ raises an important question, whether by changing your lifestyle or by changing your attitude and also your husband, have you really succeeded in changing yourself or achieved what you desired ?
The film revolves around a 30 + woman Ms. Deshpande( Sai Tamhankar) who divorces her husband Mr. Deshpande (Nikhil Ratnaparakhi) only because he is not dashing and does not satisfy her sex life. One wonders, how she had a love marriage with him? Then getting the custody of her 8 year old son ( Rohan Shah) , she sends him to a boarding school and gets involved with a well to do man Mr. Kulkarni ( Rajesh Shringarpure) who also has a son almost of Rohan’s age. Mr. Kulkarni has already deserted his wife, only because she is not keeping well. So, after enjoying their ‘live in relationship’ both Mr. Kulkarni and Ms. Deshapnde finally plan to get married and they proceed to Ladakh along with their children during their vacation time, so that they get adjusted .
While Kulkarni’s son who is shown over smart and selfish, is ready to accept Ms. Despande as his new mother, Rohan is hesitant to accept Mr. Kulkarni as his father. Ms. Deshpande’s mother ( Neena Kulkarni) is also opposed to her daughter’s decision. But, Ms. Deshpande makes all efforts to convince her son during his vacation period, finding time from her busy job. Does she succeed in her attempt? This is what writer director Gajendra Ahire has tried to show through this film. To a certain extent he has succeeded in presenting what he had to convey, but at some places he has inserted unwanted time consuming scenes including a song. Selection of Ladakh as location for vacation trip offers visual pleasure. However, after return from Ladakh trip the film’s screenplay loses its grip for sometime, till the climax.
Performances of artistes are best part of this film. Sai Tamhankar gets ample scope to display her emotions, while Rajesh Shringarpure and Nikhil Ratnaparakhi are at ease while showing their natural skills through their respective characters. But, compared to Rajesh Shringarpure, Nikhil’s character hasn’t been properly presented. As Sai’s son Rohan Shah has cleverly shown his reaction through his body language without over reacting , to express his inner feelings. Neena Kulkarni also offers good support through her limited role. Music is not very appealing as there are many people involved into it including the writer- director. Moreover, writer- director himself has appeared as a singer in the title song. However, the cinematography by Arjun Sorate & Krishna Soren is impressive and that is one more plus point of the film, besides good performances.
All in all, ‘Kulkarni Chautatla Deshpande’ is a thought provoking film but should have been better, if it was handled with more interesting and humour filled sequences .
36 shortlisted for Avika Entertainment’s ‘Mr & Miss Contest’ final round
Avika Entertainment’s ‘Mr & Miss Contest’ has been receiving very good response. From the 500 contestants who took part in this competition, the preliminary rounds have short listed 36 contestants for the final round which is to be held on 21st November 2019 . While the first round was held at Road House, the second was held at Belapur’s Mr. House. Many prominent personalities like Santosh Juvekar, Amardeep kaur, Akshay Patil , Model Priyanka Shinde, Shital Amitkumar, Industrialist Dr. Sanjik Kumar, Mrs. India Earth Winner Kiran Rajput, Mrs. Heritage International 2019 Vidya Ghare, fashion Model Dinesh Rajpurohit judged the initial rounds.
Producer Sachin Narkar, Model Divya Saurabh Kedar, Dr. Sneha Deshpande, Zafar Pirzada, Dev Agnihotri, Surhud Wardekar were present as special guests. Now, for the final round to be held on 21st November 2019 , the following prominent personalities will be judging the winners. Those who have been invited as special guests are, Mrs. India Globe Ilakshi Gupta, Miss Navi Mumbai Kavita Mishra, Producer-director Ravi Jadhav, veteran actor & film maker Vijay Patkar , actor Aniket Vishwasrao, Sonalee Kulkarni & Prajakta Mali. It may be recalled that such contests open the doors for young aspirants to get noticed by the film and TV serial makers and therefore receive good response.
Mohiniraj Gatne finds another challenging role in new TV serial
Having played the role of Isha’s father convincingly in the popular TV serial ‘Tula Pahate Re’ and also the role of a Sarpanch in award winning Marathi film ‘Koti’ Mohiniraj Gatne has suddenly come into limelight. Today home viewers are talking about his natural way of acting. Every actor wishes that he finds variety of roles and Mohiniraj popularly known as Raj is no exception. And his wish has been fulfilled by Kothare Vision through their new serial ‘Prem Poison Panga’.
In this serial he is playing a responsible father of two children, who as a family head always feels that his family lives a happy life and therefore tries to be adjustive with every member of the family. Speaking about this serial, Mohiniraj says, “The subject of this film is different and it is being presented by a reputed banner . I liked the subject and therefore immediately agreed to play this role, when it was offered to me. Luckily for me, this serial is receiving good response from the home viewers.”
This serial is being telecast from Monday to Friday between 8.30 to 9 pm.
Mrunmayee Deshpande to direct ‘Mann Fakira’ based on Marriages and beyond
Three years ago while unveiling the first look of her film ‘Anuraag’ Mrunmayee Deshpande had announced that soon she will be directing two Marathi films. Incidentally, ‘Anuraag’ was presented by her own production company Mrunmayee Deshpande Creations along with producer-director Dr. Ambarish Darak. One of the two names announced by her that time was ‘Atharavaa Oont’. But later, we didn’t hear much about her progress in direction, though we knew that she played a key role in assisting Dr. Darak, during the making of ‘Anuraag’.
Mrunmayee had inclination towards direction since her college days and she had even directed a play and won the best direction award. And she has been working very hard to achieve her ultimate goal, besides performing variety of roles on big screen through films like ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali’, ‘Natasamrat’, ‘Mokala Shwaas’, ‘Anuraag’, ‘Farzand’ and the most latest ‘Fatehshikast’ .
Now, we understand that her dream has come true. Mrunmayee will be making her debut in direction through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Mann Fakira’, which stars Suvrat Joshi, Sayali Sanjeev, Anjali Patil in lead roles. Having already proved herself as the most talented actress on stage, television and big screen, this is a big opportunity for Mrunmayee to prove her mettle in the creative field direction. We wish her all the best.
‘IPC 307 A’ to present Sachin Deshpande in lead role
Sakar Raut who directed ‘Sangharshyatra’ and ‘Shivya’ will now be producing his Marathi film ‘IPC 307 A’ under the banner of Arth Studioz. Directed by Swapnil Deshmukh this film will present actor Sachin Deshpande in lead role. Sachin who had made his debut in acting through Marathi serial ‘Maaylek’ is a known face on small screen. Now, with this big screen offer and that too in the lead role, he has achieved something noteworthy.
There are other important artistes also there along with Sachin in lead role, but their names haven’t been announced yet. But, one thing is sure that as indicated through the title of this film, it will be a crime thriller which will remind the audience of the existing law. Till now, there have been many films on the lives of mafia and criminals. Now, how different will be this film, will be known only after its release soon. According to the makers, though this film is based on mafia , it will have emotional touch.
Sharad Ponkshe to play a villain in ‘Aakrandan’
Known for his memorable performances through variety of roles on stage, television and big screen, actor Sharad Ponkshe will now be seen as a strong villain in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Aakrandan’, which is due for release on 29th November 2019. Produced by Govind Aher and presented by Vivek Pandit’s Vande Mataram Films, this film is directed by Shashikant Deshpande.
Speaking about his character of Rajabhau in the film Aakrandana, Sharad Ponkshe says, “I am playing the younger spoilt bad brother of a Village Sarpanch, who is into all wrong doings. He has terrorised people in village with his atrocities on women and illegal acts. I have used my own style to portray this villain differently. Through this film the makers of this film have handled a very sensitive subject of caste politics.”
In this film along with Sharad Ponkshe many versatile artistes are performing in this film. They are, Upendra Limaye, Vikram Gokhale, Milind Inamdar, Ganesh Yadav, Bal Dhuri, Tejashree Pradhan, Amita Khopkar, Pradeep Velankar, Uday Tikekar, Bharat Ganeshpure, Vilas Ujavane, Pallavi Wagh & Sneha Biranje. Director Shashikant Deshpande has himself written the story of this film. And has written the screenplay and dialogues along with Milind Inamdr. Bollywood’s Damodar Nayadu is cinematographer of this filmwith editing by Manoj Sankla.
‘Fatteshikast’ rewinds the first surgical attack by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
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The bravery of Great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is known to all through the history books. Writer- director Digpal Lanjekar had earlier made a Marathi film ‘Farzand’ based on Kondaji Farzand one of the warriors in Shivaji Maharaj’s army. This time, the creative writer-director rewinds the first surgical attack by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through his latest Marathi film ‘Fatteshikast’ which is also a realistic historical period drama. Through this film, Digpal presents the most important episode in Shivaji Maharaj’s life, covering his brave attack on ShaisteKhan, the general in Mughal army, who had captured his Lal Mahal in Pune.
Digpal Lanjekar presents this daring first surgical attack in the Indian history, very effectively through this film. But, before that he shows some of the incidences leading to this attack, including the atrocities by Shahiste Khan and his men on the people in and around Pune. This well planned attack was cleverly executed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj along with his brave commanders like Tanaji Malusare, Bahirji Naik, Sarjerao Jedhe, Koyaji Bandal, Chimnaji and others with the help of Keshar who posed as a domestic help in the kitchen and dasi who attended ShahisteKhan’s daughter n law .
The film gives an idea of the perfect planning by the Great Maratha King before preparing for this attack during mid night hours, based on the information gathered by him through his people on secret mission, about the changes made inside the Lal Mahal. It is just not about the surgical strike on Shahiste Khan but also about their pre planned escape within a given time, to avoid facing the huge army on duty outside his place .
Talking about the performances, which are so important in this film, Mrinal Kulkarni who has played the character of Jijamata inspires the other artistes around her with her perfect dialogue deliveries and body language. Chinmay Mandlekar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is impressive through all those scenes to his share. But, the artist who impresses the most is Harish Dudhade, who has found the most important role of Bahirji Naik. He has plenty of scope to display his multi talent in different forms. Mrunmayee Deshpande also finds a suitable challenging role of Kesar and she too has done full justice to her character. Versatile actor Ajay Purkar who seems to be the favourite of the director has also been offered an important character of Tanaji Malusare. Vikram Gaikwad, Akshay Waghmare, Ankit Mohan, Nikhil Raut , Digpal himself and others also find interesting characters.
At the same time in the Mughal team, Anup Soni presents the character of Shahistekhan effectively. He finds good support from his deputies Sameer Dharmadhikari as Namdar Khan & Astad kale as Artalab Khan in negative roles. What is good is that all these artistes from Mughal team speak good Hindi and Urdu when they communicate among themselves and others. Special mention about the beautiful cinematography at different locations by Rashmi Sarkar and brilliant music by Devdatta Manisha Baji, Not to forget the apt English subtitles by Virajas Kulkarni.
‘Fatteshikast’ is certainly a grand film with a lot of attention paid on selection of realistic locations, costumes, art design and above all the selection of renowned artistes for all those important characters in this film. So, the technical perfection and wonderful performances coming from these artistes makes this film a worth watch for all.
Award winning directors combine to offer ‘Institute of Pavtology’
‘Institute of Pavtology’ is the unique name of forthcoming Marathi film, shooting schedule of which was launched recently. Directed by award winning director duo – ‘Ranga Patanga’ and ‘Video Parlour’ fame Prasad Namjoshi and ‘Redu’ fame Sagar Vanjari are coming together for the first time to offer this film, which is produced by Neha Gupta, Prasad namjoshi and Navalkishore Sarda.
The film is based on the story of Environmental Researcher Santosh Shintre and at present the shooting of this film is going on in and around Pune . Highlight of this film is that 140 artistes will be part of this film, including some well known artistes. The director duo have decided to release this film in April next year and according to them it will offer a lot of entertainment.
However, they have not disclosed the reason behind this title of their film and the names of the artistes have also not been disclosed. But, they are confident that the subject handled in this film is new and has not been taken by any film maker so far.
Sangram Samel to star in ‘Vicky Velingkar’
Known for his memorable role in the film ‘Braveheart’ and few Marathi serials ‘Undga’ ‘Lalit 205′ and Marathi plays like ‘Ekach Pyala’, ‘Kusum Manohar Lele’, Marathi actor Sangram Samel will now be seen in an important role in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Vicky Velingkar’ which is getting ready for release on 6th December 2019. Sangram will be sharing the screen for the first time with actress Sonalee Kulkarni.
Speaking about this film, Sonalee says, “I am really delighted that I got an opportunity to work in this film. I have worked with Sangram for the first time and I really enjoyed working with him. In this film, Sangram plays a very close friend of Vickky and his friendship is like helping his friend through his heart.In the film Sangram plays a hacker.”
Actually ‘Vicky Velingkar’ is a salesperson of watches and she comes across a strange experience. How she overcomes all these problems is what the story of this film is all about. In this film Spruha Joshi is also playing an important character of Vidya along with other artistes like Vinita Kharat, Ketan Singh, Jui Pawar, Gaurav More and Rama Joshi.
Produced by Arjun Singh Baran and Kartik Nishandar this film is directed by Saurabh Varma.
‘Girlz’ break open the cage to experience their new world
Since the time of its launch, forthcoming Marathi film ‘Girlz’ has generated a lot of curiosity among the film lovers. Then we saw the poster release followed by release of its teaser . And now, the trailer of this film has just been released to raise more interest among the film lovers. With this film Vishal Deorukhkar the director of two previous hit films ‘Boyz’ and ‘Boyz 2 ‘, is also expected to make a hat trick of his success and producer Naren Kumar is very hopeful about this film’s success.
Story of this film written by Hrishikesh Koli revolves around three girls namely Matee, Rumi and Magie, who come from different background. But, when they come together , their growing friendship changes their way of looking at life. Defining friendship this film is therefore expected to entertain the film lovers. According to the makers the film’s highlight is the conversation and dialogues exchanged among them which they indicate as ‘Girlz Talk’.
The film stars Ankita Lande, Ketaki Narayan, Anvita Phaltankar in lead roles along with prominent artistes like Devika Daftardar, Parth Bhalerao, Atul Kale, Amol Deshmukh, Sulbha arya & Kishori Ambiye and others. Prsented by Everest Entertainment and Kayra Kumar Creations, the film is all set to release on 29th November 2019.