Smita Tambe welcomes Goddess Gauri during Ganapati festival
The Ganapati festival is being celebrated all over Maharashtra with a lot of enthusiasm and spirit. At community festival, we are watching various programmes being held to unite people in the neighbourhood , while some people welcome Ganapati and Goddess Gauri in their houses to offer pooja. During this period, our Marathi stars take off from shootings to devote their time for this purpose and to be with their family members.
Actress Smita Tambe is no exception. Every year in her house she welcomes Goddess Gauri along with Ganapati and offer Pooja along with her family members. Now that she got married early this year, she decided to welcome Gauri- Ganapati in her husband’s house in Mumbai for the first time. Since her childhood she has been taking a lot of interest to arrange the decoration and also dress up Gauri Goddess . This year, she did it all alone and also purchased the dress material for the Gauri goddess at the shops located around Mahalaxmi temple Kolhapur.
Speaking about this wonderful experience, Smita Tambe says, “Every year I used to do all this while assisting my mother. But this year, I had the satisfaction of doing this all on my own.”
‘AB ani CD’ Poster launched
The name of Amitabh Bachchan linked to any film, television programme or promoting a product in an advertisement makes a big difference. So popular is this legend today. And Akshay Vilas Bardapurkar & Planet Marathi in association with Golden ration Films, KVR productions & Krishna Prasad have the privilege of presenting this Bollywood Superstar through their forthcoming Marathi film AB ani CD . Mr. Bachchan will be playing his own self in this film and this will be the major attraction of this film.
Directed by Milind Lele, who had earlier directed films like ‘Manya Sajjana’, ‘Kurukshetra’ and the Latest ‘Bandishala’ has directed this film. In this film Amitabh Bachchan will be appearing along with versatile Marathi actor Vikram Gokhale, who plays the lead role. The film also stars Subodh Bhave, Akshay Tanksale, Sayali Sanjeev, Sharvari Lohokare, Sagar Talashikar, Lokesh Vijay Gupte, Pushkar Shrotri, Sunil Godbole and Vipul Salunkhe.
Recently, the poster of this film was unveiled with the blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati. Cinematography by Suresh Deshmane, editing Mayur Hardas, music by Ashish Mujumdar & Mayuresh Satish Pai are the other credits. Incidentally, Mr. Bachchan who has completed 50 years in acting profession and who has also produced a Marathi film ‘Vihir’ will be making his special appearance through this film.
Spruha Joshi prefers worshipping eco friendly tree Ganesha
Popular actress and Poet Spruha Joshi is known for her intense roles in films and TV serials. Her every action in day to day life indicates her commitment towards social cause. Be it the way she celebrates her birthday or the way she celebrates the festivals. The Ganapati festival is celebrated in Spruha’s native place , where the idol of Ganapati is brought and worshipped by her close relatives. But, every year it is not possible for her to visit her native place.
Spruha Joshi Celebrated Ganeshotsav with ‘Eco friendly tree ganesha’
This year too, Spruha could not attend the festival at her native place. So, she decided to go eco friendly way. Spruha worshipped the eco friendly tree Ganesha, which was a good beginning to protect the mother nature. “This year I decided to bring Tree Ganesha and worshipped it. It contains a seed of a plant inside. Daily you have to water for 15 days, when a little plant grows from it. I liked this idea. Every good thing begins at home.” says Spruha Joshi.
Producer Sandip Takale turns director with ‘Jugaad’
Producers turning directors or vice versa is not new to this film industry. Sandeep Takale who recently released his film ‘Maaj’ as a producer, will now make his debut as a director through his forthcoming film ‘Jugaad’. Incidentally, his film ‘Maaj’ had successful run. Sandeep made announcement of this news on the occasion of his birthday held recently. Work on this new film will begin soon.
‘Jugaad’ is being produced by Anushka Imagine Films . Though the official announcement of this film has been made, the names of the artistes have not been disclosed yet. But, the shooting of this film will begin soon. The poster of this film has also been released on social media and from the poster gives some idea about the film’s subject, which is based on financial dealings and the hilarious after effects .
Motion poster of ‘Hirkani’ launched
Prasad Oak who directed National award winning Marathi film ‘Kachha Limbu’ has teamed up with another National award winning director Rajesh Mapuskar for his forthcoming Marathi film ‘Hirkani’, which is to be directed by Prasad oak, while Rajesh Mapuskar will be creative director of this film. With a tagline ‘Pratyek Aai Astech …Hirakani’ this film is obviously based on the history about the brave adventure of a mother to meet her little son.
Till now, Marathi films based on history have always received very good response and therefore the story of this film is expected to invite the attention of Marathi film lovers. The film is due for release on 24th October all over Maharashtra and therefore Aakash Pendharkar, Sachin Narkar & Vikas Pawar of Swarup entertainment have shouldered the responsibility of marketing this film. Falguni Patel of Iraada Entertainment has produced this film while Lawrence D’souza is the co producer.
Till now, nothing has been disclosed about the artistes performing in this film. But, the poster of this film has certainly generated a lot of curiosity of this film.
Motion poster of Marathi film ‘Copy’ unveiled
Some films generate a lot of interest prior to their release, either by inviting attention of film lovers at international film festivals or by winning prestigious awards. And forthcoming Marathi film ‘Copy‘ is one of them. Produced by Ganesh Ramchandra Patil and directed by Dayasagar Wankhdede and Hemant Dhabde this film has tried to throw light on the education system and its functioning style. Incidentally, the film has already received appreciation at the Asian Film Festival, Los angeles Film Festival , Sanskruti Kaladarpan Film Festival & 55th Maharashtra State Awards.
‘Copy‘ will be released all over Maharashtra on 1st November 2019 . The film stars Milind Shinde, Anshuman Vichare and Jagannath Nivangune playing the roles of teachers teaching in village school . This school presents the plight of teachers teaching in village schools and also represents all such schools in rural areas scattered all over India. Along with these three lead artistes, the film also stars Kamlesh Sawant, Suresh Vishvakarma, Nita Donde, Anil Nagarkar, Rahul Belapurkar, Ashutosh Wadkar, Poonam Rane, Saurabh Sutar, Praveen kapade, Ravi Virkar, Shraddha Sawant & others .
Music of this film has been composed by Rohan-Rohan on the lyrics of Rahul Salve. Cinematography by Antonio Tezio and art direction by Sandeep Kuchikorve are the other credits of this film. We have watched few Marathi films in the past based on education system and therefore it remains to be seen how different will be the subject and presentation of this film.
Trailer of ‘Khichik’ raises lot of curiosity
While launching the trailers of their films, some film makers try to raise a lot of curiosity about their film’s subject to their prospective audience. And the makers of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Khichik’ are exactly doing the same. Recently, when the trailer of this film was launched it has really made one and all talk, ‘What is Khichik?’ But, one thing is clear that this film is based on an invention, which has many aspects. In short, there is a mystery.
Produced by Sachin Anil Dhakate under the banner of Kantanand Productions and written and directed by Pritam SK Patil , this film is due for release on 20th Septamber all over Maharashtra.The film stars Siddhrth Jadhav, Prathamesh Parab, Paula McGlean, Bollywood actor Sudesh Berry( who is making his debut in Marathi through this film), Anil Dhakate, Shilpa Thakre, Rasika Chavan, & child artiste Yash Khond.
Music by Abhishek Datta, background music by Vijay Gavande, Cinematography by Yogesh Koli, art by Nitin Borkar, sound design by Rashi Butte, editing by Amit Malkani & Rohan Patil are the other credits of this film.
Now, Satish Kaushik also turns Producer of a Marathi film
Popularly known as a comedian and Hindi film maker, Satish Kaushik has now entered Marathi film industry as a producer with the film ‘Mann Udhaan Varaa’ made under the banner of ‘The Satish kaushik Productions’ & Loka Entertainment and presented by Pen Movies of Jayantilal Gada, the poster of this film was unveiled recently. This film is directed by cinematographer turned director Sanjay Memane and will be released all over Maharashtra on 11th October 2019.
This film presents a new pair in the form of Monal Gajjar & Ritwik Vaidya along with other Marathi artistes like Kishore Kadam, Uttara Bavkar, Sagar Karande, Sharvari Lohakare, Dr. Sharad Bhutadia, Vinod Kulkarni, Bharti Patil, Vaibhav Rajadhyaksha, Sakshi Gandhi, Julia Mone & Anuradha Atlekar. The story of this film is written by Pradeep Kurba while screenplay and dialogues are penned by Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukhtankar. Cinematography is by Milind Jog and editing is by Krushnat Gharge.
According to director Sanjay Memane, he has tried to explain the philosophy of life and love through this love story. Producer Satish Kaushik who praised the Marathi films for handling good subjects, is confident that the story of his film will be appreciated by Marathi film lovers.
Sachit Patil returns to stage with Paresh Rawal presented Marathi play ‘Maharathi’
Writer Uttam Gada found fame with his super hit long running Gujarati Play ‘Maharathi’ directed and enacted by Paresh Rawal which was played in multiple languages in different countries. Now, Paresh Rawal has presented this play in Marathi, which finds good audience. This adaptation in Marathi is translated by Shweta Pendse and is Directed by Vijay Kenkre. It is understood that the original writer’s plot is inspired by a James Hadley Chase novel, “There’s Always a Price Tag”. And this will surely invite the attention of Marathi theatre audience.
Incidentally, in a short time this play produced by Vinayak Gavande & Ninad karpe under the banner of Badam Raja Productions has been receiving good response and the next two back to back shows will be staged on Friday 30th August @4.30 pm at Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane followed by Saturday 8 pm show on 31st August 2019 at Shivaji Mandir , Dadar.
Popular Marathi film star Sachit Patil has returned to Marathi stage after a long time through this suspense filled play. The other main artistes of this play are, Sunil Tawde, Madhavi Nimkar, Vivek Gore, Archana Nipankar, Sunil Jadhav & Vijay Kenkre. Lyrics by Mandar Chonkar, music by Ajit Parab, light effects by Sheetal Talpade and costumes by Mangal kenkre are the other credits of this play.
Ankush Chaudhari’s ‘Triple Seat’ for Diwali
After his film ‘Deva’, we haven’t heard much from actor Ankush Chaudhari for the past two years. But now, during this Diwali on 24th October 2019 he will be riding with ‘Triple Seat’ to entertain his fans. Produced by Anushka Motion Pictures & Entertainments & Ahmednagar Film Company, the motion poster of this film was launched on social media recently.
The poster has been designed in such a way to show Ankush Chaudhari in Lord krishna’s pose holding a flute in his hands and on his both sides are his two heroines of this film. The tagline of this film’s title ‘Wireless Premachi Katha’ clearly indicates that it will be a romantic film. But, whose love story is this film, still remains a mystery. Even the identity of the two heroines is not disclosed.
Directed by Sanket Prakash Pavse this film’s story, screenplay, dialogues and creative direction is by Ad. Abhijit Arwind Dalvi. Music and background music is by Avinash-Vishwajeet while the team of lyricists comprise of Guru Thakur, Mandar Cholkar, Ashwini Shende & Vishwajeet Joshi. DoP- Pushpank Gawde , art- Santosh Sakhand & editing by Mayur Hardas are the other credits.