Dr Shreeram Lagoo will always be remembered for his remarkable performances
The sad news about the death of Legendary Marathi actor spread very fast on social media yesterday, with condolence messages pouring from celebrities and well wishers. They all recalled his remarkable performances on stage as well as films and his commitment to acting profession. Dr Shreeram Lagoo was 92. His funeral will take place on Thursday according to reliable sources. Having made his debut in acting in late sixties, Dr. Lagoo served this field for almost 50 years. Dr. Lagoo had stopped performing in films for the past few years and made special appearances only in few films, when the film makers shot his scenes at his residence in Pune.
Dr. Lagoo will always be remembered for his performance in the Marathi play ‘Natasamrat’. He performed in about 250 Marathi and Hindi films and also won the Filmfare award for best supporting actor in the film ‘Gharonda’. Dr. Jabbar Patel while paying tributes to the legendary actor, described him as an institution in himself. Every performance from him was worth experiencing. He was all praise for his monologues, which he described as worth listening with closed eyes. With his passing away, film industry has lost a marvel.
‘Jungjauhar’ will be a tribute to Great warrior Baji Prabhu Deshpande
During the period when Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was fighting against the aggression of Mughal Kings, there were many of his trusted people, who were ready to sacrifice their lives for the safety of their respected King. One of them was Baji Prabhu Deshpande. Baji’s main role was in many battles, but he played a key role in safety of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, when Siddhi Jouhar surrounded the Panhalgad fort with his soldiers.
It was Baji Prabhu Deshpande who suggested his Shivaji Maharaj to proceed to Vishalgad , realizing the Vijapur army following him and he himself along with his brother Fulaji and 300 Bandal soldiers fought a fierce battle in Ghodkhind bravely, till Shivaji Maharaj reached Vishalgad. The great sacrifice of Baji Prabhu Deshpande and his soldiers can be seen in forthcoming Marathi film ‘JungJauhar’ , which will be released in June 2020.
Digpal Lanjekar who directed two history based films like ‘Farzand’ and ‘Fatehshikast’, will be directing this film for producers Ajay and Aniruddh Arekar. The teaser of this film has been released recently.
Shreyash Jadhav gets ready to rock with new rap song for the new year
Shreyash Jadhav also popularly known as King JD who shot into fame with his rap songs in Maharashtra, is now all set to release his next Rap song for his fans during the coming new year. Though the lyrics of this song are not yet out, one thing is sure that this time for his new song Shreyash will be dancing on a aircraft. Surprisingly for this adventure , Shreys did not use double and also avoided safety kit. In short, it was almost like risking his life for this stunt based song.
Speaking about this adventure filled session, Shreyas said, “In this song, I have performed the stunt for the first time, which itself was a big challenge. I had to perform on a aircraft without any security measures. And the aircraft was at a higher level on the mountain. Therefore even a smallest error would have been dangerous. Moreover, the temperature over there was 2 degree Celsius . I had recently recovered from shoulder pain injury and therefore the entire shooting was challenging for me. So, I took maximum care during the shooting and I am sure during the coming new year, this song will be well received by the audience.”
Year 2019 has been lucky for Shreyash, with overwhelming response for his rap song. Moreover, he also made his debut in direction through the film ‘Mee Pan Sachin’. Now it remains to be seen, how big will be response for his second rap song?
Lata Bhagwan Kare to play title role in a biopic on her success story
It is not necessary that Biopics should only be made on famous persons in history or renowned celebrities. There could also b a biopic on the life of a little known person, whose success story would inspire many people. Paramjyoti Films are making this effort by producing a film on the life of Lata Kare, which is suitably titled ‘Lata Bhagwan Kare – Ek Sangharsh Gatha’. And the highlight of this film is that Lata Kare herself will be playing her lead character and her family members Bhagwan Kare and Sunil Kare are also part of this film’s star cast.
Those who have been following the news, already know the records created by this 60+ lady who participated in marathon races barefoot and won prizes only to raise money for her husband’s treatment for ailment. Now, her inspiring success story will be before the film lovers, who always welcome the real life stories. Naveen Deshaboina has written and directed this film and the other artistes of this film are, Rekha Gaikwad, Radha Chavan, Ajay Shinde and child artiste Sakshi. Music by Prashant Mahamuni, cinematography by Aditya and Kamlesh Sangare, editing Boddhu Shivkumar ae other credits of this film. The film is all set for release on 17th January 2020.
‘शिकारी’ नंतर नेहा खान आता ‘युवा डान्सिंग क्वीन’च्या मंचावर
बॉलिवूड चे बोल्डनेस आणि हॉटनेस मराठी चित्रपटसृष्टीला दाखवणारी ‘शिकारी’ फेम अभिनेत्री नेहा खान ही तिच्या चित्रपटामुळे महाराष्ट्राच्या घराघरात पोहोचली . प्रेक्षक बॉलिवूड मध्ये दाखवले जाणारे बोल्ड सिनेमे पाहू शकतात तर आपल्या भाषेतील सुद्धा पाहू शकतील आणि असा सिनेमा भरपूर प्रेक्षक ही जमवू शकेल असा विचारही आधी कोणी केला नव्हता . मात्र नेहा खान नावाचं एक झंझावाती सौंदर्याने आणि अभिनयाने भरलेलं वादळ ‘शिकारी’ या चित्रपटाने मराठी चित्रपट सृष्टीला दिलं आणि मराठी तरुण प्रेक्षकांनी ते अंगवळणी ही करून घेतलं.
झी युवावर वरील ‘युवा डान्सिंग क्वीन‘ या सेलेब्रिटी डान्सिंग रिऍलिटी कार्यक्रमाद्वारे नेहा खान पुन्हा एकदा प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला येत आहे. यावेळी ती शिकार करणार आहे तिच्या नृत्यातील अदांनी. तिच्या सौंदर्याचा महाराष्टात भरपूर फॅन फॉलोवर आहे . आता ती डान्स या माध्यमाद्वारे प्रेक्षकांना ती किती टॅलेंटेड आहे ह्याचं ही दर्शन देणार आहे .
झी युवा वाहिनीवर, बुधवार ते शुक्रवार रोज रात्री ९:३० वाजता हा कार्यक्रम प्रसारीत होतो.
‘Senior Citizen’ inspires with ‘One Punch Knock out’ strategy
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In the recent past we have seen newspaper reports and TV news highlighting the attacks on senior citizens. Some of the attacks have been either over property issues by close relatives or even by builders and developers threatening them to vacate a particular plot. Many a times such people are found murdered in their own houses. We have seen such harassment suffered by senior citizens through many Hindi and Marathi films in the past. In 2010 there was a Marathi film ‘Second Innings’ which showed how a group of senior citizens fight with proper planning to take the revenge of murder of their friend.
The latest released Marathi film ‘Senior Citizen’ produced by Pramod Mohite and creative producer Raju Savla and written- directed by Ajay Phansekar present the extra ordinary self defence skills of 75 year old retired Major General Abhay Deshpande (Played by Mohan Joshi) , who has won many bravery awards including gallantry award. Popularly known as Tiger among his morning walk senior citizens group friends , the retired army officer lives with his wife Lakshmi ( Smita Jaykar) in a bungalow. His young son has already sacrificed his life for the country, while serving Indian army. Still very active with his office work , while running a security agency Mr. Deshpande keeps himself busy, while his wife trains young girls in dancing at their own bungalow.
One day, Mr. Deshpande counters the attackers who are beating up an old man. With all his strength and strategies he knocks down the attackers. His bravery act is noticed by a TV News reporter Sunita Rao ( Sheetal Kshirsagar) who makes him a hero and is eager to interview him soon. In the meanwhile many such incidences happen in Mr. Deshpande’s life , including the murder of old couple in the neighbourhood. This makes him feel helpless. But, his encouraging wife tries to instill his self confidence.
How Major General Deshpande regains his self confidence to face more trouble in his life bravely, is what the film is all about. At the same time the writer director has also linked the so called freethinking section of young generation of today, which is being drawn towards drugs and rave parties and later black mailed by the party organisers. The message sent through this film is very clear – ‘Never take the senior citizens for granted’. There could be someone very tough like Abhay Deshpande who will challenge such attackers by demonstrating his ‘One Punch Knock out’ strategy.
The performances by all the artistes are good. But, Mohan Joshi stands tall among them with his wonderful portrayal of Maj. Gen. Abhay Deshpande. Good support comes from Smita Jaykar, Shital Kshirsagar, Kamalesh Sawant and a big team of youngsters. Technically, it is a well made film, but two songs are misfit into the screenplay. Extra time has also been wasted in the gimmicks of party organizer and his blackmail practices. Abhijit Narvekar’s music is just fine, but DOP B. Laxman has done a good job in capturing all action scenes. All in all, this film will certainly inspires people from all age groups.
Trailer of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Dom’ launched
‘Dom’ is the name of a community, which works in crematorium to perform last rites of the deceased. It also shows how the next generation of this community is reluctant to carry forward their traditional profession and hence revolts against the system. Therefore suitably titled ‘Dom’ , this film shows the differences arising between the parents and their children on this issue.
Recently, the trailer of this film was launched in Mumbai in presence of lead artistes of this film Dr. Vilas Ujavane,Anjali Ujavane, Sanjay Shejwal, director Pradeep Dalvi , producers Prin. R.L. Tambe , Rohandeep Singh and President of Akhil Bharatiya Chitrapat Mahamandal Mr. Meghraj Bhosale. the Besides Dr. Ujavane, Anjali Ujavane, Sanjay Shejwal the other artistes of this film are, Mohan Joshi, Jyoti Nisal,R.L. Tambe,Anita Naik, Dipti Dhotre, Mayuri Kapdane, Sunil Godbole, Megha Ghadge, Pradeep Patwardhan, Avinash Jadhav, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Satish Salve, Nirmala, with child artistes Vinayak Dalvi, Shreya Surve, Teertha Nimbalkar, Anushka Shinde, Shruti Pol and Pradeep Dalvi.
Lyrics by PRL Tambe and Vithal Wagh, music by Sandeep Dange , editing by Sachin Natekar and cinematography by Raj Kadoor( Anna) are the other credits.
Ashok Patki to attend finals of ‘Sur Taal Karaoke Club’ event
The singing competition of Sur Taal Karaoke Club of Vile Parle, has received a very good response from budding singers. The first round saw 141 singers , making the job of Judges more tougher. However, for the pre final round the team of judges comprising of Jayant Oak, Yashwant Kulkarni ,Kiran Shanbhag & Anand Deodhar managed to shortlist 51 singers. The pre final round was held recently .
Now, for the final round which is scheduled to be held on 14th December 2019 at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, 12 singers ( 5 male and 6 females) have been shortlisted . For this final round , apart from film song another rare song will be offered to the finalists. Renowned music director of Marathi films Mr. Ashok Patki has agreed to be the chief guest . He will also guide the finalists. For this final round there will be winner and runner up each from among the Men and Women’s group, who will be presented cash prizes of Rs. 5000/- and Rs. 2500/- each respectively along with mementos.
‘RangaVaikhari’ receives overwhelming response for ‘One act play’ competition
Rajya Marathi Vikas Sanstha which organizes State Level Marathi One Act Play competition for Colleges will be hosting their 3rd chapter this year with preliminary rounds to begin from 22nd to 26th December 2019 at different places in Mumbai, Amravati, Ratnagiri, Belgaum, Jalgaon, Nashik , Kolhpur, Ahmednagar and Pune regions. Compared to last year, this year the number of participating entries are more.
For th final third round which comprises of ‘Katharang’ will offer best stories of 25 prominent writers in Maharashtra and the teams will have to make a dramatic presentation of the subject using their creativity to write the script direction, choreography and music in 40 minutes duration. The names of the renowned authors whose stories have been selected are, C.V.Joshi, Narayan Dharap, Ranjit Desai, Madhu Mangesh Karnik, Rajan Khan, Shankarrao Kharat, D.B.Mokashi Vijaya Rajadhyaksha, Gauri Deshpande, Pratima Ingole, Urmila Pawar and others.
Looking at this big response, Now, it remains to be seen whether this year’s competition will be more impressive than what we saw last year.
Suvrat Joshi to play Flower Vendor in new Marathi film
Popular Marathi actor Suvrat Joshi has already a good fan following after he appeared in television serials. Now, he will be seen in a challenging role of a flower vendor in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Goshta Eka Paithanichi’ which is directed by Shantanu Ganesh Rode. The shooting of this film is already going on. The film is being produced by Planet Marathi and Golden Rechho Films.
Sayali Sanjeev is playing an important role in this film and along with her is Suvrat Joshi. Suvrat had a great experience during the shooting of this film at Bhor. He had to take lessons of wrapping the flowers for delivery to preparing attractive bouquets. Speaking about this challenging role, Suvrat says, “Doing something what you have not experienced in life is a big challenge. And I love to play such characters. This role is really challenging for me. Initially, I had to observe such people into this profession. There is an art in doing this job. The story of this film is also very appealing and myself being part of this film, itself makes me happy.”