जागतिक पर्यटन दिनी पल्लवी पाटील ने जागवल्या ‘हंपी’ भेटीच्या आठवणी
२७ सप्टेंबर हा दिवस जागतिक पर्यटन दिन म्हणून सर्वत्र साजरा केला जातो. त्यानिमित्ताने ‘क्लासमेट्स’ आणि ‘बॉइज’ फेम अभिनेत्री पल्लवी पाटीलने नुकत्याच हंपीला दिलेल्या भेटीच्या आठवणींना उजाळा दिला.
अभिनेत्री पल्लवी पाटील म्हणते, “जगातल्या सर्वोत्तम स्थळांमधलं एक उत्तम पर्यटन स्थळ म्हणून हंपीची गणना केली जाते. मी आर्किटेक असल्याने ह्या ऐतिहासिक पर्यटन स्थळाला भेट देण्याची इच्छा मला कॉलेजमध्ये असल्यापासून होती. पण ही इच्छा नुकतीच पूर्ण झाली.”

पल्लवी हंपीच्या आठवणी जागवताना म्हणते, “तुंगभद्रा नदीच्या किनारी असलेली सुंदर शिल्पं, मंदिरे पाहताना, त्यांच्यावर केलेलं कोरीव काम बघताना आपल्या प्राचीन संस्कृतीची, कलासौन्दार्याची प्रचीती येते. हंपीमध्ये भटकंती करताना प्राचीन स्थापत्यकलेचा वारसा असलेल्या ह्या हंपीच्या सौंदर्याच्या आपण प्रेमात पडतो.”
Sonalee Kulkarni to play historical character of ‘Hirkani’ on Big screen
Hirkani has a history in Maharashtra. She projects a brave character of a mother who takes the risk of coming down the steep hill only for the sake of her little child. This famous story of Hirkani will now be presented on Big screen by Iraada Entertainment forthcoming Marathi film ‘Hirkani’ . Written by Chinmay Mandlekar and directed by Prasad Oak, the new motion poster of this film was released recently at Pune’s Chatushringi temple, clearly revealing that actress Sonalee Kulkarni will be playing the title role in this film. Actor Sachin Khedekar has given his voice for this motion poster.

Present on the occasion were lead artistes of this film Sonalee Kulkarni, Amit Khedekar, Prasad Oak, Rajesh Mapuskar the creative producer & Lawrence D’souza the co producer. After the launch of this motion poster the artistes took the blessings of the of the goddess. Falguni Patel is the producer of this film, while Ratnakar Jagtap is the executive producer and they have planned the release of this film all over Maharashtra on 24th October 2019.
Will this film will turn out to be a big comeback for Sonalee Kulkarni after a long time? It remains to be seen. But, one thing is certain that this character is very powerful.
‘Anya’ Movie is being made in Marathi and Hindi language
Right from the days of beginning of Cinema , our Marathi artistes have contributed a lot by making their presence felt, whether in Marathi or Hindi language films. In fact, for a good film maker or a artiste language in no barrier. No wonder today Marathi films are watched by people speaking other languages. Now, Initiative Films with the support of Capital Woods Pictures will be making a bilingual film (Anya), which will be in Marathi and Hindi and will be directed by South Indian director Simmy Joseph, who is making his debut as a director in both Hindi as well as Marathi films.

Being made under the banner of Initiative Films with the support of Capital Woods Pictures, the film introduces the Along with stalwarts like Atul Kulkarni and Prathamesh Parab, Bhushan Pradhan and Tejashri Pradhan the film also stars Raima Sen is also making her debut in Marathi films with ‘Anya‘. The film’s star cast also includes stalwarts like Govind Namdev, Yashpal Sharma , Sunil Tawade along with Krutika Deo.
The strong subject of ‘Anya’ Movie is about human trafficking. An attempt has been made through this film to explore a realistic hard core issue in society today and expose the sordid truth behind it. Besides directing the film, Simmy Joseph has also written the story as well as the screenplay for the film. Mahendra Patil has written the dialogues for the Marathi film Sajjen Kalathil has cranked the camera for the film. Vipin Patwah from Bollywood is the music composer of the film along with Ramanathan , Rishi S and Krishna Raj while Rohit Kulkarni has scored the background music. Presently, the post production work of the film is going on in full swing and the film is slated for release all over the world in the month of November this year.
Fakt Marathi channel to offer ‘Anadi Nirgun’ Movie Festival during Navaratri
We are all aware that the nine day Navratri festival is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in different parts of the country. Fakt Marathi channel will also is celebrating Navratri by playing nine devotional movies of Goddesses for the home viewers, with a movie festival titled ‘Anadi Nirgun’. The movie festival which is commencing from 29th September will end on 7th September. All these nine movies shall be broadcasted at 08:30 time band.

The Movie Festival consists of films like ‘Aai Tulja Bhawani’ (29/09/2019), ‘Kalubai Pavali Navasala’ (30/09/2019), ‘Jai Mohata Devi’ (01/10/2019), ‘May Mauli Manudevi’ (02/10/2019), ‘Mahima Annapurna Devicha’ (03/10/2019), ‘Aai Ekvirecha Udo Udo’ (04/10/2019), ‘Jogwa Ambabaicha’ (05/10/2019), ‘Kulaswamini Tuljabhawani’ (06/10/2019) and ‘Ma Shakambharicha Mahima’ (07/10/2019). According to the channel press release, All of these movies have significant stars from Marathi industry. Also each film has a strong message underlined depicting the prowess of each goddess and women power.
“‘Pride of language…Heritage of culture’ is the tagline of Fakt Marathi. Accordingly, it is catering across all segments of the society, dedicated to all entertainment needs of viewers with best programs and movies. Now the channel has broadened its horizons with the start of fresh and original content programming through ‘Dhoomdhadaka’ and ‘Sindhu’. ‘Another couple of projects are in the pipeline and there’s an interesting programming roadmap ahead” states Shyam Malekar, the Business Head of Fakt Marathi Apart from the film festival.
‘Picasso’ poster raises a lot of curiosity about ‘Dashavtara’
We aware that Dashavatara refers to the ten primary avatars of God Vishnu. Vishnu is said to descend in form of an avatar (‘incarnation) to restore cosmic order. A popular traditional folk art based on ‘Dashavatara’ which has a history of over 800 years, is still practiced in Laxmi Narayan temple based in Waval village in Konkan. There are 3500 folk artistes who have still kept this art alive, despite no financial help coming from government.

Therefore, Platoon One films (founded by Shiladitya Bora) has produced a Marathi film ‘Picasso’, which is based on this subject. This film is directed by Abhijit Mohan Warang. The film is dedicated to all the folk artistes involved in this folk art. Incidentally, the film has been selected at two popular film festivals- The Jagran Film festival in Mumbai and Brahmaputra Film Festival in Guwahati and will be screened towards the end of this month.
Recently, the poster of this film was released on social media, which has actor Prasad Oak in a traditional get up of a folk artiste. The film has been shot at the location of this old temple in Konkan and stars child artiste Samay Sanjeev Tambe in lead role, while his father’s role is played by renowned actor Prasad Oak. Tushar Paranjape who was writer of National Award winning film ‘Killa’ is the creative director of this film. According to him the subject of this film had always raised his curiosity about the lifestyle of these folk artistes and therefore took extra efforts in presenting their plight through this film.
‘युवा सिंगर एक नंबर’ पहा बॉलीवूड स्टाईल
‘झी युवा’ या वाहिनीवरील ‘युवा सिंगर एक नंबर’ हा गाण्याचा रियालिटी शो प्रेक्षकांमध्ये पसंत पडतोय.
या कार्यक्रमाचे श्रोते मंत्रमुग्ध होऊन गाण्यांचा आस्वाद घेतात. या मालिकेचे परीक्षक वैभव मांगले हे त्यांच्या स्पष्टवक्तेपणासाठी प्रसिद्ध आहेत. त्याच्या सोबतीने शास्त्रीय संगीत नसानसामध्ये भरलेली उत्कृष्ट गायिका सावनी शेंडे
परीक्षण करताना आपणस दिसते. हा कार्यक्रम प्रेक्षकांसाठी आणखी एक उत्कृष्ट मेजवानी घेऊन येत आहे.

‘युवा सिंगर’च्या बॉलीवूड स्पेशल आठवड्यात, प्रेक्षकांना उत्तोमोत्तम हिंदी गाणी ऐकण्याची संधी या बुधवारी व गुरुवारी मिळणार आहे. स्पर्धक छानशा रेट्रो कपड्यांमध्ये मंचावर आलेले पाहायला मिळतील. बॉलीवूडची जुनी, गाजलेली गाणी स्पर्धक सादर करतील. या सदाबहार गाण्यांचे सादरीकरण करतांना, स्पर्धकांचा कस लागणार आहे. हा खास भाग अनुभवण्यासाठी दिग्दर्शक संजय जाधव सुद्धा युवा सिंगरच्या मंचावर हजर असतील. परीक्षकांच्या बरोबरीने तेदेखील या विशेष आठवड्याचा आनंद घेताना दिसतील. ‘ये दोस्ती हम नहीं तोडेंगे’, ‘ये मेरा दिल, प्यार का दिवाना’, मेहबुबा, मेहबुबा’ अशी हिंदी चित्रपट सृष्टीतील एव्हरग्रीन गाणी ऐकण्यासाठी ‘झी युवा’वर येत्या बुधवारी आणि गुरुवारी रात्री ९. वाजता पाहायला
Marathi Film on 12 sun signs ‘Aalay majhya Raashila’ launched with Muhurat
We have seen the success of humour filled programme on stage and television by famous of Mr. Sharad Upadhye in the past , which was based on the 12 sun signs . Now producer Ashwini Anand Pimpalkar and director Ajit Shirole will be presenting a film on this interesting subject . Recently, the muhurat of this film suitably titled ‘Aalay Majhya Raashila’ was performed at the hands of well Known vastu-consultant Anand Pimpalkar & popular Marathi actress Nirmiti Sawant.

Speaking about her involvement with this film as an artiste, Nirmiti Sawant said, she liked the idea of this film and because of her good relationship with Mr. Anand Pimpalkar, agreed to perform in this film, while anand Pimpalkar said that he agreed to produce this film, because he liked this interesting subject. This film’s story is written by Hemant Edlabadkar. While Guru Thakur and Abhay Inamdar have penned the lyrics for this film, music is by Chaitanya Aadkar. Ajay Gogavale and Aadarsh Shinde have rendered their voices for the songs in this film. Cinematography by Krushna Soren and art direction by Vasu Patil and Sachin Patil.
Hemant Dhome shoots Satarcha Salman song using his creativity
Every director has his own ideas especially when a song from the film is to be shot. Location plays very important role in song picturisation. And we have seen this happen in Hemant Dhome directed last film ‘Ye re Ye Re Paisa 2′. No wonder songs of this film were used during its trailer launch. Now, Hemant Dhome is busy shooting his next film ‘Satarcha Salman’ . Few days ago he revealed the names of two actresses opposite his lead hero Suyog Gorhe. Now, we understand that he shot an important song from this film with the wordings of the title of this film in Kenjal village in Satara.

The song depicts a colourful atmosphere with villagers wearing traditional dresses while dancing and Suyog Gorhe getting good response from co artistes in this dance sequence. Speaking about his humorous experience while picturing this song, he said, “I wanted a very suitable atmosphere around to picture this song. But, being a village I could not find proper background. Finally, I requested the villagers living around the main square of the village that I would like to paint their houses with different colours. And they agreed immediately. In fact, they came up with the choice of different bright colours selected by each one of them. Their prompt response only boosted my confidence and everything went on well.”
Marathi celebrities take the lead in awareness campaign
Whether it is spreading awareness about Eco friendly Ganapati, cleaning the beach after Ganapati visarjan, raising funds for flood affected people in Maharashtra or pointing out the potholes on Mumbai roads causing problems to Mumbaikars, our Marathi celebrities are always in the forefront. Many Marathi celebrities take active interest to create awareness among the people through social networking sites by sharing the photos which obviously invite the attention of all.

Actress like Spruha Joshi showed her fans the new way of worshipping eco friendly Ganesha, while popular Bigg Boss Marathi contestant Neha Shitole along with 100 volunteers from different social organisations took the lead in cleaning the Mumbai’s Juhu Beach the next day after the Ganesh immersion . When Maharashtra faced the biggest natural calamity due to floods last month, many Marathi celebrities came forward to offer help to the flood victims. And now, we find many Marathi artistes coming in the open to take their selfies on the backdrop of potholes in different parts of Mumbai to invite the attention of the administration towards the bad road conditions and sufferings of Mumbaikars.
Makers of ‘RomCom’ launch first 3D poster
Every Marathi film maker is trying to be different when it comes to launch his film or launch the poster of his film. Makers of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Rom Com’ launched 3D poster of their film, which has been tried first time in Marathi films. Sachin Shinde has produced this film under the banner of Dream launcher Entertainment, while the film will be presented by Mohan Sachdev and directed by Gorakh Jogdande.

Well suited to its title, this film presents a love story of Rahul and Suman. However, who are playing these two characters and who are the other artistes of this film has not been revealed yet. ‘It’s Social Time’ who are marketing this film have designed the 3D poster of this film. Till now, 3D posters of the films were seen in Hollywood and Bollywood, but this film has started this new trend in Marathi.
Click here to view 3D Poster
Therefore there has been a lot of curiosity generated bout this film which is all set to release all over Maharashtra on 18th October 2019.