Subodh Bhave to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Zee Studios have announced their new Marathi film ‘Har Har Mahadev’ in a grand way. In this film, Subodh Bhave will play the lead character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Recently, the digital poster of this film was launched, with Subodh Bhave appearing as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Since Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was not only popular in Maharashtra but all over India, Zee Studios have decided to make this film in other languages like Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada besides Marathi. So, this film will be released in 5 languages during coming Diwali 2022.
Besides Subodh Bhave this film will present many renowned actors. Directed by Abhijit Shirish Deshpande this film will be a grand film with 400 VFX technicians with Hollywood experience are working day and night on this project. So, there is no doubt that this will be technically a grand film.
Sana Kedar Shinde to play Shahir Sable’s wife in his biopic
We are all aware that director Kedar Shinde had announced biopic on Shahir Sable. Suitably titled ‘Maharashtra Shahir’ to coincide with his birth centenary. At the beginning of this birth centenary year, he has announced the name of Sana Kedar Shinde, who will play the role of his Shahir’s wife Bhanumati, the well known poet, in this film. Sana is great grand daughter of Late Shahir Sable and hence has been fortunate to play this role.
Besides being a Master in Folk art of Maharashtra, having won several prestigious awards, Shahir Sable had also actively taken part in 1942 Chale Jao freedom movement, Goa and Hyderabad Mukti Sangram and Samyukta Maharashtra Movement. And therefore this biopic will be a biggest tribute to him on the occasion of his birth centenary, which will be observed from 3rd September 2022 to 3rd September 1923. The biopic will however be released in April 2023.
Starring Ankush Chaudhari and Sana Kedar Shinde this film is produced by Sanjay Chhabria (Everest Entertainment) and Bela Shinde. Story by Vasundhara Sable, Screenplay and Dialogue by Pratima Kulkarni and editing by Mayur Hardas are the other credits. Ajay Atul’s music is another highlight of this film.
‘Jakkal’, a Marathi web-series based on the gruesome murder in Pune
Jio Studios is coming up with a Marathi web series called ‘Jakkal’ (जक्कल) . Based on a sensational murder case in Pune in the 1970s, the web show will explore when ordinary middle-class kids unknowingly turn to the path of crime and the extremes they can go to.
Director Vivek Wagh has been working on this topic for the last 4 years. Vivek Wagh has also received the National Award for ‘Best Investigative Documentary’ based on the same topic in 2020. The series is produced by Shivam Yadav and Karthiki Yadav of A Culture Canvas Entertainment Production.
During 1976 to 1977, two emergencies were imposed in a cultural city like Pune, one in Delhi and the other in Jakkal.
So , what is Jakkal beyond sensational murders, brutal murders? Is Jakkal last name? what about those 10 innocent people caught up in it? What is important is whether an artist was a murderer or a murderer was an artist by accident?
All this will be attempted in the upcoming web serial ‘Jakkal’.
‘गाथा नवनाथांची’ मालिकेने गाठला ४०० भागांचा टप्पा
‘गाथा नवनाथांची’ (Gatha Navnathanchi)या सोनीमराठी वाहिनीवरील मालिकेने प्रेक्षकांना भक्तिरसात तल्लीन केलं आहे नाथसंप्रदायाविषयीची माहिती या मालिकेच्या माध्यमातून प्रेक्षकांना विशेष भावतेय. मच्छिन्द्रनाथ, गोरक्षनाथ, गहिनीनाथ, जालिंदरनाथ, कानिफनाथ, रेवणनाथ यांसारख्या नाथांच्या कथा आणि त्यांचे महनीय कार्य पाहणे प्रेक्षकांसाठी रंजक ठरत असतानाच या मालिकेने ४०० भागांचा टप्पा नुकताच गाठला आहे.
आत्तापर्यंत नाथपरंपरा, नाथांचे चमत्कार, त्यांच्या शक्तीची अनुभूती असं सगळं या मालिकेत पाहायला मिळालं, नाथांचे वेगवेगळे चमत्कार मालिकेच्या पुढल्या भागांत पाहणं रंजक ठरणार आहे. बालक रेवणनाथांचा नाथपंथाच्या दिशेकडील प्रवास आता मालिकेत सुरू झाला आहे. या मालिकेतील कलाकारांच्या भूमिकेचे विशेष कौतुकही होतंय.
कॉमेडी किंग भाऊ कदम (Bhau Kadam) आणि भूषण पाटील यांचा डबल धमाका
भाऊ कदम (Bhau Kadam) आणि भूषण पाटील (Bhushan Patil) यांची दुहेरी भूमिका असणारा ‘घे डबल’ हा चित्रपट ३० सप्टेंबर रोजी प्रदर्शनासाठी सज्ज झालाय. विश्वास जोशी यांनी ‘दिग्दर्शन केलेल्या ह्या चित्रपटाची निर्मित ज्योती देशपांडे आणि जिओ स्टुडिओज यांनी केली आहे. मनोरंजनाचा डबल डोस असणाऱ्या या चित्रपटात कॉमेडी किंग भाऊ कदम आणि अभिनेता भूषण पाटील बरोबरच छाया कदम, भारत गणेशपुरे, किशोर कदम, ओमकार भोजने, विद्याधर जोशी आणि संस्कृती बालगुडे अशी तगडी स्टारकास्टही पाहायला मिळणार आहे.
Jio Studios announce their new action packed Marathi Web show – Kalsutra
Now days it does not matter whether you are making a film or a web show provided it has a gripping story. Forthcoming Marathi Web show ‘Kaalsutra’ announced by Jio Studios is based on Salil Desai’s bestseller novel ‘Murder Milestone’. It revolves around a honest Police officer and serial killer who has been declared guilty of eight murders and is on a death sentence. The producers of this serial are confident that the first season of this web show will be appreciated by the viewers.
This web series (Kalsutra) which is offered by Jio Studios and Manjiri Subodh Bhave in association with Kanha Production house and has a strong star cast comprising of versatile artistes like like Subodh Bhave, Sayaji Shinde, Anant Jog, Urmila Kanetkar Kothare, Bhau Kadam, Pushkaraj Chirputkar, Shubhankar Tawde, Umesh Jagtap and Ashwini Kasar.
Speaking about this show, Subodh Bhave said, “To play the role of lead Police officer in this show, which is based on a best seller book, was a big honour for me and I am confident that the viewers woul love to watch it. Most important thing is that though it is a web show, we have tried to present it on a big scale like a feature film.”
‘Rashtra’ will present Vikram Gokhale in a strong role
The presence of Vikram Gokale in a film invites the attention of film lovers, such is the popularity of this actor. Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Rashtra’ presents him as a dashing politician. This film makes a strong commentary on the current political situation. It focuses on the issue of reservation. Produced by Bunty Singh under the banner Inder International, this film is written, directed and edited by Inderpal Singh.
Along with Vikram Gokhale, the film also stars versatile artistes like Mohan Joshi, Rohini Hattangadi, Milind Gunaji, Reema Lagoo, Sanjay Narvekar, Ganesh Yadav and others. Apart from this, Minister Ramdas Athawale and Swabhimani Shetkari Sangathan’s Raju Shetty, two leaders who play an important role in Maharashtra politics, will also be seen playing roles on the big screen through ‘Rashtra’. Director Inderpal Singh feels that Vikram Gokhale, who has succeeded in making his mark in Hindi as well as Marathi, played an important character in ‘Rashtra’ and has helped to raise a very important issue in the society. Composers Nikhil Kamat and Inderpal Singh have composed the music for this film.
It’s Daddy V/s Shakeel in ‘Dagadi Chawl 2′
Makarand Deshpande in ‘Dagadi Chawl’ as Daddy, Arun Gawali
Mangalmurti Films Sangeeta Ahir productions film ‘Dagadi Chawl 2′ directed by Chandrakant Kanse will continue with the story of Surya, Daddy and Sonal. But, this Part-2 will have a new turn with an Ace in the form of Shakeel played by actor Ashok Samarth. His entry in this film itself will be surprise for the audience, according to the makers of this film.
Ashok Samarth in Dagadi Chawl
It is said that an enemy of your enemy could be your friend. So, it remains to be seen whether Surya accepts the offer of Daddy or joins hands with Shakeel. So, based on the rivalry between Daddy and Shakeel , ‘Dagadi Chawl 2′ presents terror, Gangwar, Politics, action and love story, all in one package. This film has been released worldwide on 19th August 2022 and producer Sangeeta Ahir is confident that it will be appreciated by Marathi film lovers.
Kedar Shinde to begin New year 2023 with ‘Baipan Bhari Deva’
Presented by Jio Studios, produced by Madhuri Bhosale, director Kedar Shinde has announced the release date of his new film ‘Baipan Bhari Deva’ on 6th January 2023. After ‘Ghe Double’ and ‘Godavari’, this is the third Marathi film to be presented by Jio Studios. This film is co produced by Bela Shinde and Ajit Bhure and will be dedicated to women. It is a story of six sisters who are separated while facing personal, family and financial problems.
The film ‘Baipan Bhari Devaa’ stars versatile actresses like Rohini Hattangadi, Vandana Gupte, Sukanya Kulkarni, Deepa Parab, Shilpa Navalkar and Suchitra Bandekar in lead roles. Speaking about his film, kedar Shinde said that this story of six sisters will be appreciated by Marathi film lovers and they will begin their new year with happiness and with lots of hopes. Every mother, Grandma, Wife, Sister, Mother-in –law and Aunty would co relate this film with their lives
Jitendra Joshi to pay tributes to Nishikant kamat through ‘Godavari’
Jitendra Joshi’s forthcoming film ‘Godavari’ has been in the news for inviting attention at various international film festivals. This film has also won some awards at these festivals. Jitendra himself has won Best actor Silver Peacock award at IFFI 2021. Director Nikhil Mahajan has won the best director’s award at Pune Int. Film Fest, while cinematographer Shamin Kulkarni and music director AV Prafulchandra have also won awards at this Film fest. Jitendra who is also producing this film along with Blue Drop Films besides performing lead role has announced the release date of this film on 11th November 2022. This film is presented by Jio Studios.
Remembering his friend Nishikant Kamat on the occasion of his 2nd death anniversary, Jitendra said that he has dedicated this film to his friend Nishikant, as the story of ‘Godavari’ belongs to Nishikant. Besides Jitendra in the lead role, the film also stars stalwarts like Vikram Gokhale ,Neena Kulkarni, sanjay Mone and Priyadarshan Jadhav.