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‘Bamboo’ to present Abhinay Berde in a new look

Teaser of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bamboo’ has been released with lead actor Abhinay Berde in a new look. Produced by Tejaswini Pandit and Santosh Kher, this film is directed Vishal Sakharam Devrukhkar and written by Amber Hadap. Along with Abhinay this film stars Shivaji Satam, Atul Kale, Vaishnavi Kalyankar, Parth Bhalerao, Snehal Shidam, Sameer Chougule in lead roles.

'Bamboo' Marathi movie, Abhinay Berde, Vaishanvi Kalyankar, Parth Bhalerao
‘Bamboo’ Marathi movie, Abhinay Berde, Vaishanvi Kalyankar, Parth Bhalerao

The teaser of this film clearly shows Abhinay Berde with different girls, but it is not clear who will win his heart. This will be clear only after the release of this film on 26th January 2023. According to the director this film is targeted on youth , as they will connect themselves with this film’s story. Producer Santosh Kher feels that the subject of this film is very appealing. Every actor in this film will display something special. He is sure that it will offer 100% entertainment.

Marathi Short film ‘Bhay’’ released on Planet Marathi OTT

Bhay Marathi short film
Bhay Marathi short film

Short films with a proper presentation and good subject matter are attracting good viewership on OTT platform. On such film ‘Bhay : The Untold Villain of Life’ has been released on OTT platform. This film presents the story of a young person, who is victim of addiction and how he is trying to come out of this trouble. So, there is a social message given through this short film, which is so necessary now days.

peaking about this short film, Mr. Akshay Bardapurkar Chief of Planet Marathi said, “ We are always committed  to present different types of content and this short film is also part of our mission.Though the subject of this short film is common, I am sure the audience will like the story and presentation.Presented by parabi Films this film is directed by Niraj Joshi with story, screenplay and dialogues by Omkar Vetal.

Aditi Sarangdhar, Aastad Kale get invite from abroad for their popular Marathi play

Marathi Natak 'Charcha Tar Honarach', Aasad Kale, Aditi Sarangdhar
Marathi Natak ‘Charcha Tar Honarach’, Aasad Kale, Aditi Sarangdhar

Discussions on any topic are very common today. Many a times these discussions are harmful in the society. A new Marathi play based on one such discussion ‘Charcha Tar Honarach’ starring Aditi Sarangdhar, Aastad Kale and Kshitij Zarapkar has become very popular among the drama theatre audience. So much so that they have received invitations from Maharashtra mandals of USA, Singapore and Dubai to perform abroad. They want maximum shows to be performed at different places in these countries.

Actually, the subject presented in the play by writer – director Hemant Edalabadkar is timely and worth discussion topic and for this reason this play has been well accepted by the drama lovers. The play is well received in Mumbai and Pune and very soon shows of this play will be performed in Konkan region. This play is produced by Kalpana Kothari and Vinay Algeri.

Teaser of ‘Gadad Andhar’ released

Makers of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Gadad Andhar’, who have shown that Marathi films are nowhere behind in underwater shooting technology, released the exciting teaser of their film on social media recently.  Made by  Elula Future Vision Pvt. Ltd. under the banner of producers Capt. Avadesh Singh and Varsha Singh, this film is directed by Pradnyesh Ramesh Kadam.

Neha Mahajan, Jay Dudhane in Marathi movie 'Gadad Andhaar'
Neha Mahajan, Jay Dudhane in Marathi movie ‘Gadad Andhaar’

According to the makers, ‘Gadad Andhar’ is going to shed light on a never-seen-before story line and supernatural universe. Director Pradnyesh Kadam says that this film will be a truly different experience for Marathi film lovers.  The winner of ‘MTV Splitsvilla X3′ and ‘Bigg Boss’ fame Jai Dudhane, Neha Mahajan, Shubhangi Tambale, Akash Kumbhar and others have played important roles in this film. The film has been written by Pradnyesh Kadam, Laukeek and Chetan Mule, and playback singer and music composer Rohit Raut has has shouldered the responsibility of giving music to the songs in ‘Gadad Andhar’. This so called Super natural thriller will be released on 3rd February 2023 all over Maharashtra.

‘Chitrakarmi’ is an inspiring precious treasure – Sonali Kulkarni

Chitrakarmi Book Launch, Sonali Kulkarni, Prarthana Behere, Ashish Ningurkar
Chitrakarmi Book Launch, Sonali Kulkarni, Prarthana Behere, Ashish Ningurkar

Every artiste leaves behind something, when he says ‘goodbye’ to this world. Tributes are paid to such artiste on social media for next one or two days. Actually, the contribution of this artiste is to be remembered forever. Writer- lyricist and screenplay writer Ashish Ningurkar has written a book titled ‘Chitrakarmi‘ which covers such artistes and their contribution.

 Recently, this book was released by renowned actress Sonali Kulkarni, who was all praise for this book. “This book is an inspiring precious treasure,” she said . Along with Sonali other dignitaries present on this occasion were, actress Prarthana Behere, Sr. Journalist Mr. Rahul Ranalkar, Sagar Vaidya( senate Member of Savitribai Phule University – Pune) , organisrer Mr. Motilal Tayde and Writer- Ashish Ningurkar.

 This book covers the life journey of  30 well Known artistes namely, Durga Khote, raja Paranjape, Sharad Talwalkar, Ganpat Patil, Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, Ramesh Deo, Shrikant Moghe, Nilu Phule, Prabhakar Panshikar, Jagdish Khebudkar, Prof. Madhukar Toradmal, Shashikala, Dada Kondke, Arun Sarnaik, Kishore Pradhan, Rajshekhar, Ravi Patwardhan, Ashalata Wabgaonkar, Viju Khote, Jayashree Gadkar, Sumitra Bhave, Ilahi Jamadar, Kuldeep Pawar, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Vinay Apte, Laxmikant Berde, Vijay Chavan, Smita Patil, Satish Tare and Rajeev Patil.

Paresh Mokashi ‘Vaalvi’ to release on 13th January 2023

Zee Talkies and Paresh Mokashi have together in the past released two successful films ‘Elizabeth Ekadashi’ and ‘Chi va Chi Sou Ka’ Now, their next film ‘Vaalvi’ is all set for release on 13th January 2023. To make this announcement Director Paresh Mokashi has released an unusual  teaser , in which we see him talking to the four lead artistes of the film, telling them the subject of the film, which highlights ‘termite’ a dangerous insect which feds on wood.

'Vaalvi' Paresh Mokashi, Swwapnil Joshi, Subodh Bhave, Shivani Surve
‘Vaalvi’ Paresh Mokashi, Swwapnil Joshi, Subodh Bhave, Shivani Surve

However, there is a lot of curiosity among the film lovers, as to what type of characters the four lead artistes in the film , namely Swapnil Joshi, Anita Date, Subodh Bhave and Shivani Surve will be playing in this film. Incidentally, ‘Vaalvi’ was won the Best film award at the 13th Chicago South Asian Film Festival and therefore there are big hopes from this film. Even otherwise, Zee Talkies and Paresh Mokashi will make a hat trick with this film’s release.

Teaser of upcoming Marathi film Saath Sobat released

The teaser of the upcoming Marathi film ‘Saath Sobat (साथ सोबत)’ which was released on social recently, has been receiving good response from netizens in a short time. It gives an impression that National award winning director Ramesh More has  presented a different plot in this film , which will be released  on January 13, 2023.

 Sangram Samel, Mrunal Kulkarni in Marathi movie 'Saath-Sobat'

Sangram Samel, Mrunal Kulkarni in Marathi movie ‘Saath-Sobat’

Presented by Prasanna Vaidya, produced by Dhanji Maru under the banner of Maru Enterprises,  ‘Saath Sobat’  is written and directed by Ramesh More.  Sameer Dixit and Rishikesh Bhirangi of Pickle Entertainment will look after the distribution of the film across Maharashtra. After watching the teaser, it gives an idea that it is  a love story on the backdrop of a picturesque village. Sangram Samel, who has succeeded in making his mark in all three mediums namely serials, films and stage, is playing the lead role. He is paired with young debutant actress Mrunal Kulkarni. Besides this lead pair, the film also stars Rajdutt, Mohan Joshi, Anil Gavas, Amol Redij, Dilip Asurdekar and other artistes.

Cinematography is  by Harshal Kantak and editing by Abhishek Mhaskar. Lyrics penned by Yashshree More, have been composed by music composer Mahesh Naik. Background music is also by Mahesh Naik. Yashshree More has also handled the responsibility of costumes in this film. Santosh Chari and Satish Bhavsar have done the Makeup. Besides choreography, Meenal Ghag has also done the hairstyling and Prakash Kamble has done the art direction.

Omkar Bhojane to play lead in ‘Sarla Ek Koti’

Isha Keskar in 'Sarla Ek Koti' Marathi Movie
Isha Keskar in ‘Sarla Ek Koti’ Marathi Movie

Popular comedian Omkar Bhojane will be seen in a new look and that too in the lead role on big screen. Recently, poster of his new film ‘Sarla Ek Koti (सरला एक कोटी)’ in the lead role was released, where he is seen in a new look. So, his new look is the topic of discussion among his fans who are also eager to know what is this film about and what type of character Omkar will be playing?

Omkar Bhojane in' Sarla Ek Koti' Marathi Movie
Omkar Bhojane in’ Sarla Ek Koti’ Marathi Movie

The title of this film itself is unique. In the poster of this film Omkar is seen gambling while playing cards and there is a message seen on the poster ‘ One who believes in good luck is a real Gambler’. Presented by Sanvi Productions, produced by Aarti Chavan, the story, screenplay and direction by award winning personality Nitin Sindhuvijay Supekar, this film is all set for release during the new year on 20th January 2023.

‘Sur Lagu De’ teaser released

Forthcoming Marathi film  ‘Sur Lagu De’, which in memory of the late actor Vikram Gokhale, will soon be released.   The film  is going to be a true tribute to the veteran actor. The teaser of this film was released recently with lot of excitement. This teaser shows the first glimpse of the film and is welcomed by one and all.  Within a short time, this teaser has received thousands of likes, with his admirers sharing the teaser with great love on social media.

Pravin Birje, Suhasini Mulye, Meghna Naidu, Pankaj Padghan, Reena Madhukar
Pravin Birje, Suhasini Mulye, Meghna Naidu, Pankaj Padghan, Reena Madhukar

The teaser was officially launched at the famous studio in Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, raising the slogan of women empowerment. The entire team of the film along with the producer, director, actors were present on this occasion. ‘Sur Lagu De’  is produced by Abhishek ‘King’ Kumar and Nitin Upadhyaya under the banner of Oddball Motion Pictures. Pickle Entertainment’s Sameer Dixit and Rishikesh Bhirangi are distributing this film. This film is  directed by Pravin Vijaya Eknath Birje. The teaser of ‘Sur Lagu De’ suggests that the juxtaposition of two veterans, National Award-winning actor Vikram Gokhale in the lead role and actress Suhasini Mulye, who plays his counterpart. The teaser also has a glimpse of the character played by actress Reena Madhukar, who is popular in Marathi films as well as serials. Meghna Naidu of ‘Kaliyon Ka Chaman…’ fame will be seen as a surprise package in the film. Story of this film is written by Ashish Dev and the music is composed by Pankaj Padghan.

'Sur Lagu De' movie poster, Vikram Gokhale, Meghna- Naidu-, Suhasini Mulye
‘Sur Lagu De’ movie poster, Vikram Gokhale, Meghna- Naidu-, Suhasini Mulye

Expressing her feelings through the video at the teaser launch, Suhasini Mulye said that ‘Sur Lagu De’ is a sweet story of relationships. Unfortunately, this will be the last movie of a great and much loved actor Vikram Gokhale. Vikramji called me before the last schedule of this film started,  “I don’t want to leave any of my work halfway. Even in that delicate situation, he worked for 14-14 hours and completed the shooting of ‘Sur Lagu De’. I think the audience should not watch this film only for Vikramji. This movie is a must watch for its sweet-great work as well as a very good story.”  Meghna Naidu also expressed the feeling that the film ‘Sur Lagu De’ will serve to convey an important message to the audience.

New Marathi film ‘Bamboo’ to be released on 26th January 2023

Bamboo Marathi Moviestill
Bamboo Marathi Moviestill

 Produced by Tejaswini Pandit and Santosh Kher, written by Amber Vinod Hadap  and directed Vishal Devrukhkar new Marathi film ‘Bamboo’ will be released on 26th January 2023. Official announcement to this effect was made on social media by releasing the teaser of this film, which shows a young couple walking on a deserted road alongside bamboo forest, with the young woman holding her bicycle in hand while walking. The film clearly indicates that it is a love story.

Producer Santosh Kher has also confirmed that it will be a love story with obstacles and calls it an entertaining film. Director Vishal Deorukhkar feels that the youngsters would find themselves close to this film. “Though we have targeted the youth audience, these youngsters should watch this film with their parents,” he says. There is a lot of curiosity about the artistes performing in this film. But, for that we will have to wait till next announcement.