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‘Ek Sangaychay …’ deals with widening of generation gap

Ek Sangaychay Marathi Film Poster
  • Genres: Drama
  • Censor: UA
  • Duration: 127 min.
  • Studio / Presenter: Devi Sateri Productions
  • Producer: Prabhakar Parab
  • DOP: Pushpank Gawde
  • Director: Lokesh Vijay Gupte
  • Cast:  Kay Kay Menon, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Madmavati Rao, Milind Phatak, Ajit Bhure
  • Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke.

Every Businessman wants his son to carry forward his business. Every Doctor wants his son to become a doctor . Similarly, every father into a job wants his son to take up a secured job. But, what if the son wants to do something else? This is a debatable issue. And, writer –director Lokesh Vijay Gupte deals with this subject of widening of generation gap between Father and son through his latest released film suitably titled ‘Ek Sangaychay- Unsaid Harmony‘.

Ek Sangaychay- Unsaid Harmony Marathi Film
Shubhavi Gupte, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Kay Kay Menon, Abhijit Aamkar, Marathi movie ‘Ek Sangaychay- Unsaid Harmony’

The film begins with a raid carried out under the supervision of Senior Police Officer Malhar Raorane ( Kay Kay Menon) with his team at a rave party in Madh Island bungalow. In this raid they find drugs and liquor in plenty and therefore arrest all those present, including Malhar’s 22 year old son Kabir (Abhijit Aamkar) along with his close friends Dhruv( Shalv Kijavadekar) , Anhita Kapoor ( Harshita Sohal)& Angad ( Vibhav Rajadhyaksha) . Thereafter, how their respective lives get affected has been shown very cleverly by the writer –director through the film’s screenplay.

The film focuses more on the central character of Malhar Raorane and therefore we find most of the happenings taking place in his family. As the film progresses in the first half, we don’t find anything unusual. However, at the stroke of interval with the happening of an incident, changes the track of the film to give a different look. And then we find a lot of unanswered questions solved by the writer-director in the concluding part. The film does pass a social message to every family ..i.e. “Communication between parents and their children is imperative.

Lokesh Gupte in multiple roles of writer of story, screenplay & dialogues has successfully shouldered his responsibility of direction on debut, besides handling the editing work. His seriousness for presenting this sensitive issue is clearly noticed through many important touching scenes, between Kay Kay Menon with his wife played by Rajeshwari Sachdev and also with his son Kabir played by young dashing television actor Abhijit Amkar. All three of them find plenty of scope to display their emotions very effectively. Director’s daughter Shubhavi who makes her debut in the role of Kay Kay Menon’s daughter in the film, has also performed her role confidently. Good support comes from supporting artistes like Padmawati Rao, Milind Phatak, Vineet Sharma, Shalv Kijavadekar , Harshita Sohal, Vibhav Rajadhyaksha and others and their selection has been done very appropriately for their respective characters.

The film ‘Ek Sangaychay- Unsaid Harmony  does have a drawback in the second half, as it keeps on hammering on the issues arising out of non communication between parents and their children. But, looking at the sincere efforts of the writer-director this can be ignored. Technically it is a well made film on a universal subject. Jitendra Joshi‘s meaningful lyrics, Shailendra Barve’s music, Pushpank Gavde’s cinematography, Resul Pookutty’s excellent sound design and Chaitrali Gupte‘s costumes are other plus points of this film on a timely subject. True lovers of sensible cinema will surely like ‘Ek Sangaychay- Unsaid Harmony film.

Marathi film Mumbai Pune Mumbai 3 Still

Kuni Yenar Ga Song

Movie: Mumbai Pune Mumbai 3
Star cast: Swapnil Joshi, Mukta Barve, Prashant Damle, Mangal Kenkre, Vijay Kenkre, Savita Prabhune
Playback Singer: Hrishikesh Ranade, Aanandi Joshi, Saee Tembhekar, Jaydeep Bagwadkar, Varsha Bhave, Yogita Godbole, Mandar Apte.
Music: Nilesh Moharir
Lyricist: Devayani Karve-Kothari, Pallavi Rajwade

आई तू बाबा मी
Aai Tu Baba Mi
आई तू बाबा मी
Aai Tu Baba Mi
होणार गं कुणी येणार गं
Honar G Kuni Yenar Ga
होणार गं कुणी येणार गं ..
Honar G Kuni Yenar Ga
आजी तू आबा मी
Aaji Tu Aaba Mi
आजी तू आबा मी
Aaji Tu Aaba Mi
होणार गं कुणी येणार गं ..
Honar G Kuni Yenar Ga

नवखी चाहूल इवल पाऊल
Navakhi Chahul Ivale Paul
नवखी चाहूल इवल पाऊल
Navakhi Chahul Ivale Paul
रुजलेला अंकुर आता फुलणार गं ..
Rujalela Ankur Aata Phulnar G ..
कुणी येणार गं ..
Kuni Yenar Ga ..
फुलणार गं कुणी येणार गं ..
Phulnar G Kuni Yenar Ga

ए चाऊ आणि माऊ चे खेळ आपण खेळू
E Chau Aani Mau Che Khel Apan Khelu
ए चाऊ आणि माऊ चे खेळ आपण खेळू
E Chau Aani Mau Che Khel Apan Khelu
पितळी चे पाणी तुला बियर आम्ही पिऊ
Pitali Che Pani Tula Bear Aamhi Piu
बेटा बियर आम्ही पिऊ
Beta Bear Aamhi Piu
इवलुशा भातुकलीत भांडी कुंडी खेळू
Ivalushya Bhatukalit Bhandi Kundi Khelu
छोट्याशा कपातला चहा आम्ही पिऊ
Chhotyasha Kapatala Chaha Aamhi Piu
भिंतींवरती काढू डोंगर दऱ्या फुले आणि उंच उडणाऱ्या पऱ्या
Bhintinvarati Kadhu Dongar Darya Phule Aani Unch Udanarya Parya

उमलून आले आईचे तेज
Umalun Aale Aaiche Tej
उमलून आले आईचे तेज
Umalun Aale Aaiche Tej
मायेची सेज साजिरी
Mayechi Sej Sajari
सजणार गं कुणी येणार गं
Sajanar G Kuni Yenar Ga
सजणार गं कुणी येणार गं ..
Sajanar G Kuni Yenar Ga

हंम हंम .. ला ला ल ल ला ..
Hmm Hmm .. La La L L La La

‘Aai Tu, Baba Mee, Honar Ga…’ Song from ‘MPM-3′ released

Swwapnil Joshi And Mukta Barve MPM 3
Swwapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve in Marathi film ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai 3′ still

Aai Tu, Baba Mee, Honar Ga, Kuni Yenar Ga‘ song from the forthcoming Marathi film ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-3‘ sung by Hrishikesh Ranade, Aanandi Joshi, Saee Tembhekar, Jaydeep Bagwadkar, Varsha Bhave, Yogita Godbole and Mandar Apte which was released recently, has been presented on the music of Nilesh Moharir meaningful lyrics by Devyani Karve – Kothari and Pallavi Rajwade. The film ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-3‘ is ready to release all over Maharashtra on 7th December 2018.

This song features the entire star cast along with the popular duo in lead role sets the mood of the film and also depicts the third important stage in life of the young couple played by Swapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve. The song sung at the traditional Dohal Jevan ceremony, which is also called Baby Shower. According to the film’s director Satish Rajwade, ‘The Baby Shower’ has a long standing tradition not only in Maharashtra but all across the country.

‘वाजे पाऊल आपुले’ आणि ‘टिळक आणि आगरकर’ नाटकांचे पुन्हा रंगमंचावर आगमन

Marathi natak 'Waje Paul Apule'
Abhijeet Chavan and Purnima Talwalkar, Marathi natak ‘Waje Paul apule’

१९६७ मध्ये रंगमंचावर सादर झालेले प्रख्यात साहित्यिक विश्राम बेडेकर लिखित आणि दिग्दर्शित, दाजी भाटवडेकर, अरविंद देशपांडे, सतीश दुभाषी, दामू केंकरे, जयंत सावरकर व मंगला संझगिरी यांच्या अभिनयाने पावन झालेल्या ‘वाजे पाऊल आपुले’ तसेच लोकमान्य टिळक आणि गोपाळ गणेश आगरकर यांच्या मैत्रीच्या मर्मबंधावर आधारलेलं ‘टिळक आणि आगरकर‘ या नाटकांच्या पुनरुज्जीवन होत असल्याचे संस्थेचे प्रमुख कार्यवाह डॉ. बाळ भालेराव, नाट्यशाखा कार्यवाह प्रमोद पवार, व उपाध्यक्ष जयंत सावरकर यांनी जाहीर केले.
अष्टपैलू साहित्यिक, नाटककार विश्राम बेडेकर यांनी लिहिलेल्या विनोदी ‘वाजे पाऊल आपुले‘ या तुफान गाजलेल्या लोकप्रिय नाटकाचे प्रयोग येत्या २४ नोव्हेंबर पासून सर्वत्र सुरु होत असून ते संपूर्ण नव्या संचात येत आहे. जयंत सावरकर हेच या नाटकाचे दिग्दर्शन करीत असून त्यात त्यांनी तेव्हा केलेलीच भूमिका ते आताही या नाटकात करीत आहेत. लोकप्रिय अष्टपैलू अभिनेते अभिजित चव्हाण या नाटकातली भगवंत ही मध्यवर्ती भूमिका करीत असून त्यांच्या जोडीला पूर्णिमा तळवलकर सुशिलाची व्यक्तिरेखा साकारत आहेत. सोबत अंशुमन म्हसकर, अमेय बोरकर आणि दिपकार पारकर हे गुणी कलावंत आहेत.

टिळक आणि आगरकर‘ हे नाटक आज २०१८ मध्ये पुनश्च रंगभूमीवर येत आहे मात्र थोडं वेगळ्या स्वरुपात. त्याचे अभिवाचनाचे प्रयोग प्रथम होणार आहेत, त्यानंतर हे नाटक नव्या संचात संघातर्फे सादर केले जाणार आहे. लोकमान्य टिळक आणि गोपाळ गणेश आगरकर यांच्या मैत्रीच्या मर्मबंधावर आधारलेलं हे नाटक दिग्दर्शित करण्याचे शिवधनुष्य पेललं आहे ‘लोकमान्य एक युगपुरुष‘ या चित्रपटाचे संवादकार कौस्तुभ सावरकर यांनी. ‘टिळक आणि आगरकर’ नाटकाच्या अभिवाचनात सहभाग घेणाऱ्या कलावंतामध्ये गोपाळराव जोशी(उन्मन बाणकर), गोपाळराव आगरकर(अंगद म्हसकर), यशोदा आगरकर(मिथिला मुरकुटे), बळवंतराव टिळक(कौस्तुभ सावरकर) तसेच ‘श्री. नाट्यरंग कर्जत’च्या नवोदित गुणी कलावंतांचाही सहभाग आहे.

Four Marathi films to be released simultaneously this week

'Vanilla Strawberry and Chocolate', 'Naal', 'Ek Sangaychay' and 'Gat Mat'
Marathi movies ‘Vanilla Strawberry and Chocolate’, ‘Naal’, ‘Ek Sangaychay’ and ‘Gat Mat’

Releasing three or four films together is not new to Marathi film industry. During the past few years we saw this happen and also witnessed how their business affected due to sharing of cinema halls and that too while competing with Hindi films. But that doesn’t seem to bother Marathi film makers. This Friday four Marathi films have announced their release simultaneously. So, only God knows what will be their fate in this competitive world.

Ek Sangaychay…Unsaid Harmony‘ starring Bollywood actor Kay Kay Menon and directed by Lokesh Gupte deals with a social issue, while writer director Girish Vishwanath presents an emotional bonding of a teenager with her pet dog through his film ‘Vanilla Strawberry and Chocolate‘. There is another film ‘Naal‘ on a sensible subject presented by National award winning film maker Nagraj Manjule , which is directed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti, while Avadhoot Gupte presented film ‘Gat Mat‘ directed by Nishit Shrivastava and based on youngsters also stands in the race.

Only last week we saw a Marathi biopic ‘Ani Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar‘ drawing full house at many theatres and even scoring over a big banner Hindi film. Therefore, this film is expected to continue with its success this week too. So, it remains to be seen how these four films will succeed in inviting audience at the cinema halls where they are released.

Bappida will sing for Sanjay Jadhav’s film ‘Lucky’

Amitraj, Bappi Lahiri, Sanjay Jadhav, Vaishali Samant,  Yogesh Phulphagar. 'Lucky' Marathi movie
Amitraj, Bappi Lahiri, Sanjay Jadhav, Vaishali Samant, Yogesh Phulphagar. ‘Lucky’ Marathi movie

Renowned Music director and singer of Bollywood Bappi Lahiri, popularly known as Bappida has completed 45 years in this film industry. During 70s , 80s and 90s he offered some of the best compositions through various films. It may be recalled that a Marathi director Raja Thakur offered Bappida his first chance as a music director through his film ‘Zakhmee’ in 1975. In 1990 he made his debut as a music director in Marathi with  the film ‘Dokyala Taap Nahi’.

Now, Bappida is returning to Marathi films after long time as a singer through Sanjay jadhav’s forthcoming Marathi film ‘Lucky’ in which he has rendered a song along with Vaishali Samant. Composed by Amit Raj, recording of this song took place recently. Overwhelmed by  this gesture, music director Amit Raj felt that it was a big blessing for him. Speaking on the occasion Bappida said that he always wanted to be part of Marathi films, but could not find time due to his busy schedule in Hindi. Now, at Sanjay Jadhav’s request,   he has been part of this film.

Amruta Khanvilkar’s special look

Actress Amruta Khanvilkar
Actress Amruta Khanvilkar

Since the time she made her debut in films 11 years ago, Amruta Khanvilkar has always remained in news for her variety of roles in Marathi as well as Hindi films simultaneously.  As a dancer, she has also proved her ability through reality shows and films. As a judge for TV reality shows also she has done a good job. And now, we watch her perform on a popular old song in the film ‘Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar’ released during Diwali.

But, what makes her stand out among the actresses, is that she loves to celebrate her Diwali with her family every year in a traditional way. Amruta takes keen interest in cleaning the house, decorating it for the festival and preparing Diwali sweets. Above all, she also likes to dress up with traditional clothes. In her latest posted photo, we find her in special look.

Trailer of Marathi film ‘Vanilla Strawberry & Chocolate’ released

Actress Janaki Pathak, 'Vanilla Strawberry & Chocolate' Movie
Actress Janaki Pathak, ‘Vanilla Strawberry & Chocolate’ Movie

No days we find unusual English titles for Marathi film. Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Vanilla, Strawberry & Chocolate’ is also one of them. Shot entirely on the backdrop of picturesque Hill station Matheran, this film presents the story of a small family of Babu Pawar which takes care of tourists by taking them for horse ride. One day a new member in the form of a pet Vanilla arrives in their family and film goes on to show the strong emotion filled relationship between babu’s daughter Teju and Vanilla.

Janaki Pathak who is playing the role of Teju is making her debut through this film. Besides the Pet dong Vanilla the film also stars Ravi Kale, Rajashree Nikam, Radhika Deshpande, Kshitij Deshpande & Vinod Jadhav. Presented by Dr. Sunil Nichlani, the film is scripted and directed by Girish Vishwanath. Girish has also penned the lyrics of this film, while music and background music is by Shantanu Nandan Herlekar According to the makers ‘Vanilla Strawberry & Chocolate’ is the first film which has been entirely shot at Matheran.

Subodh Bhave puts his Heart and Soul in the role of Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar

Ani Dr Kashinath Ghanerkar Marathi Film Poster
  • Genres: Drama, Biopic
  • Censor: UA
  • Duration: 130 min.
  • Studio / Presenter: Viacom18 Motion Pictures
  • Producer: Sunil Phadtare
  • DOP: Sudhir Palsane
  • Director: Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande
  • Cast:  Subodh Bhave, Sumeet Raghavan, Sonali Kulkarni
  • Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke.

Finally, the much awaited biopic on Marathi theatre’s so called first and last Superstar Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar has been released on the auspicious day of Diwali. And, the film has received an overwhelming response, with a full house shows at almost all the theatres on the first day. Thanks to versatile actor Subodh Bhave, who has put his heart& soul, while portraying the central character of Late Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar.

Written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande , the film has very skillfully presented this biopic paying more attention on the real happenings in the life of the Superstar . What makes this film stand apart from the other biopics on legends is that, it has paid more attention not only on the personality traits of the central character, but also his weaknesses, which saw his downfall and end, due to his involvement in excessive smoking, drinking, besides his Extramarital affairs . And, this gives a very realistic look to this biopic. At the end of the film, the audience leave the cinema halls praising lead actor Subodh Bhave for paying sincere tributes to Late Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar.

Ani Dr Kashinath Ghanerkar Marathi Film Image Still

The rivalry between Dr.  Kashinath Ghanekar  and Dr. Shreeram Lagoo has been clearly shown through many scenes, when they come face to face on few occasions. Sumeet Raghavan who has portrayed the role of Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, has also done justice to his role. However, Prasad Oak, who plays the role of Late Prabhakar Panshikar who always stood by his friend, has proved that he has the potential to play such challenging roles. Nandita Dhuri who plays his first wife Dr. Irawati , Sonali Kulkarni who plays Sulochana Didi, Mohan Joshi in the role of Bhalji Pendharkar and Anand Ingale who plays the role of playwright Vasant Kanetkar have also proved their mettle in many conflicting scenes with Subodh . But, young Vaidehi Parshurami steals the show, while portraying an equally important character of Kanchan, whom Dr. Kashinath married later.

The director has shown his creativity in the screenplay through many important scenes. The film exposes many hidden facts from the Marathi stage especially during 60s and 70s. While showing the rise of Dr. Kashinath’s rival Dr. Shreeram Lagoo with a picturisation of a song on Sumeet Raghavan & Amruta Khanvilkar from his old hit film ‘Pinjra’, he has simultaneously shown the ex marital affair of Dr. Kashinath with young Kanchan who is not only his great fan but madly in love with him. Dr. Kashinath’s interaction with Sulochanadidi after the later comes to know about her daughter’s affair with him and also his father (played by Pradeep Velankar) and finally the climax scene, display the real emotions of the respective characters.

Subodh Bhave in & as Dr Kashinath Ghanekar
Subodh Bhave in & as Dr Kashinath Ghanekar

The other plus points of this film are perfect make up by Vikram Gaikwad, well written dialogues by director along with Guru Thakur, suitable costumes by Nachiket Barve, superb cinematography by Sudhir Palsane and wonderful art direction by Santosh Phutane. Certainly a worth watch film. Don’t miss it.

प्रवीण कुवर यांच्या आवाजातील ‘फुगडी’ या गाण्याचे रेकॉर्डींग नुकतेच पार पडले

Singer, Music Director Pravin Kuwar, 'Fugadi' Marathi Movie song
Singer, Music Director Pravin Kuwar, ‘Fugadi’ Marathi Movie song
झी मराठी वरील “लगीर झालं जी “या लोकप्रिय मालिकेचे पार्श्वगीत,  लव्ह लफडे चित्रपटातील ‘ताईच्या लग्नाला’ यासारखी एकापेक्षा एक सुपरहिट गाणी देणारे गायक आणि संगीतकार प्रवीण कुवर यांचे अजून एक नवे चित्रपट गीत लवकरच चाहत्यांच्या भेटीला येत आहे.  दुर्वा एंटरटेनमेंट प्रस्तुत आणि निलेश पाटील निर्मित ‘फुगडी’ या गायक प्रवीण कुवर यांच्या आवाजातील गाण्याचे रेकॉर्डींग नुकतेच युफोनी स्टुडिओ, अंधेरी पश्चिम येथे पार पडले.
दुर्वा एंटरटेन्मेंट प्रस्तुत फुगडी हे एक मराठी सोबतच हिंदी टच असलेलं भन्नाट गाणं लवकरच चेतन कुमावतच्या आगामी चित्रपटातून प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला येणार असून हिंदी टच व्यतिरिक्त इतर अनेक गमती जमती या गाण्यात पाहायला मिळणार आहेत. या गाण्यावर अभिनेता चेतन कुमावत थिरकणार असून चेतनने याआधी बरीच व्यावसायिक नाटकांमध्ये काम केले असून, कलर्स मराठी वरील कुंकू टिकली टॅटू या मालिकेत काम केले आहे.