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Amruta Khanvilkar and Prajakta Mali come face to face in ‘Chandramukhi’

Actress Prajakta Mali
Actress Prajakta Mali

Marathi film ‘Chandramukhi (चंद्रमुखी)’ which is all set for release on 29th April is the topic of discussion among Marathi film lovers, as the promotion of this film has already impressed them. Now, the fresh talk is about the Lavani in this film, which is pictured on Amruta Khanvilkar and Prajakta Mali, who have come face to face for this musical jugalbandi.

Prajataka Mali, Amruta Khanvilkar in 'Chandramukhi'
Prajataka Mali, Amruta Khanvilkar in ‘Chandramukhi’

This Lavani has lyrics by Guru Thakur with music composed by Ajay Atul. Singers like Madhura Datar, Priyanka Barve and Vishwajeet Borwankar have rendered their voices for this Lavani with choreography by Deepali Vichare. Speaking about the different forms of Lavanis in this film, director Prasad Oak says, “ We have tried to offer this traditional form of dance in different ways through this film.”

Adinath Kothare in Marathi film 'Chandramukhi'
Adinath Kothare in Marathi film ‘Chandramukhi’

Written by Chinmay Mandlekar and produced by Akshay Bardapurkar, Planet Marathi and Golden Resho films , this film stars Amruta Khanvilkar, Adinath Kothare, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Rajendra Shisatkar, Sameer Chougule, Ashok Shinde, Neha Dandale, Radha Sagar and others . Cinematography is by Sanjay Memane

‘तिरसाट (Tirsaat)’ ह्या चित्रपटात दिसणार नीरज सूर्यकांत आणि तेजस्विनी शिर्के ही फ्रेश जोडी

‘अँटमगिरी (Itemgiri )’ या चित्रपटाच्या यशानंतर दिग्दर्शक प्रदीप टोणगे आणि मंगेश शेंडगे आता ‘तिरसाट (Tirsaat)’ हा चित्रपट घेऊन येत आहेत. नुकतंच या चित्रपटाचं पोस्टर सोशल मीडियाद्वारे लाँच करण्यात आलं. चित्रपटाच्या पोस्टरवरून ही एक प्रेमकहाणी असल्याचं कळतं. नीरज सूर्यकांत आणि तेजस्विनी  शिर्के ही नवी जोडी या चित्रपटातून पदार्पण करत आहे. येत्या २० मे ला हा चित्रपट प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला येणार आहे.

Niraj Suryakant, Tejaswini Shirke, Team 'Tirsaat'
Niraj Suryakant, Tejaswini Shirke, Team ‘Tirsaat’

दिनेश किरवे यांच्या क्लास वन फिल्म्सनं ‘तिरसाट’ या चित्रपटाची निर्मिती केली आहे. अँड. उमेश शेडगे हे सहनिर्माते आहेत. निर्माता दिनेश किरवे यांनीच चित्रपटाचं लेखन केलं आहे. पी.शंकरन यांनी चित्रपटाचं संगीत दिग्दर्शन केलं असून चित्रपटाचे संकलन मंगेश जोंधळे यांनी केल आहे. नकार सकारात्मकतेनं पचवला की आयुष्याला अर्थ येतो या आशयसूत्रावर हा चित्रपट बेतला आहे.

'Tirsaat' movie poster, Niraj Suryakant , Tejaswini Shirke
‘Tirsaat’ movie poster, Niraj Suryakant , Tejaswini Shirke

‘ठेच’ मधून उलगडणार प्रेमत्रिकोण

Marathi Film 'Thech' Poster
Marathi Film ‘Thech’ Poster
श्री नृसिंह फिल्म प्रॉडक्शन प्रस्तुत आणि लक्ष्मण सोपान थिटे दिग्दर्शित ‘ठेच (Thech)’ या नवीन मराठी चित्रपटाची निर्मिती शिवाजी बोचरे, ज्ञानदेव काळे, सईद मोईन सईद नूर, कैलास थिटे, श्रीराम वांढेकर, गजानन टाके यांनी केली असून ५ जुलैला हा चित्रपट संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित होत आहे.
चित्रपटाची कथा थोडक्यात म्हणजे , आई वडील नसलेला चित्रपटाचा मुख्य नायक, शिवा आपल्या मामाच्या घरी राहून आपलं दहावीचं शिक्षण पूर्ण करून कॉलेजला जातो. तिथे त्याची मैत्री शामबालाशी होते. शामबालाची मैत्रीण पल्लवी ही शिवाला खूप आवडते. तो मनोमनी तिच्या सोबत आयुष्याची स्वप्न रंगवत असतो. पण शामबाला शिवाच्या प्रेमात पडते. शामबाला शिवाला प्रपोज करण्याअगोदर शिवा शामबाला जवळ पल्लावीला प्रपोज करतो.पण हट्टी शामबाला शिवाला कसं मिळवायचं हे प्लॅन करत असते. पण शिवाने पल्लवीला मिळवण्यासाठी आणि तिच्या स्वप्नासाठी केलेला रोमांचक प्रवास ठेच या चित्रपटातून मांडला आहे.
चित्रपटाचे दिग्दर्शक लक्ष्मण सोपान थिटे यांनीच चित्रपटाचं कथालेखन केलं आहे. किरण कोठेकर, हेमंत शेंडे यांनी छायांकन, फैसल आणि इमरान महाडिक  यांनी संकलन, तन्मय भावे यांनी संगीत दिग्दर्शन केलं आहे.

‘Bharat Majha Desh Aahe’ ready for release on 6th May

Child Artistes, Rajveersingh Raje Gaikwad
Child Artistes, Rajveersingh Raje Gaikwad

We had heard about a particular village in Maharashtra, where at least one member from every family joining Indian Army. Now, this story will be offered in the form of a Patriotic Marathi film ‘Bharat Majha Desh Aahe’ (भारत माझा देश आहे), which is ready for release on 6th May 2022. In this film you will see the emotional feelings of the family members, when a close member of their family is fighting a battle on the border for the safety of entire country.

Devanshi Sawant in 'Bharat Majha Desh Aahe'
Devanshi Sawant in ‘Bharat Majha Desh Aahe’

The film stars Mangesh Desai, Hemani Kavi, Shashank Shende, Chhaya Kadam in lead roles along with two child artistes Rajveersingh Raje gaikwad & Devanshi Sawant. This is debut film for both the child artistes. Rajveer had already become popular with his character of ‘Ladoo’ on small screen. Now, this film has offered him a memorable role.

According to writer- director Pandurang Jadhav, “Both the child artistes have very important roles to play and through their characters we have tried to send a social message to the audience.”

Marathi Movie Bharat Majha Desh Ahe' Poster
Marathi Movie Bharat Majha Desh Ahe’ Poster

Produced by Dr. Ashish Agrawal, music of this film is composed by Ashwin Srinivas, while lyrics are by Sameer Samant.Screenplay & dialogues by Nishant Natharam Dhapse, editing by Nilesh Gawand and cinematography by Nagraj are the other credits of this film.

‘Raigadala Jevha Jaag Yete’ show performed at Raigad fort

Pramod Pawar, Yash Kadam, Upendra Date, Mohan Satam, Subhash Bhagwat, Master Chinmay, Mayur Bhatkar, Sandhya Velankar, and Anita Date in 'Raigalada Jevha Jaag Yete'
Pramod Pawar, Yash Kadam, Upendra Date, Mohan Satam, Subhash Bhagwat, Master Chinmay, Mayur Bhatkar, Sandhya Velankar, and Anita Date in ‘Raigalada Jevha Jaag Yete’

Realising the importance of Raigad fort a special show of Marathi drama ‘Raigadala Jenvha Jaag Yete (रायगडाला जेव्हा जाग येते ) ‘was staged at this historical venue recently, to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence. On this occasion, a small exhibition showing the importance of this fort was also held at this venue. Minister of State Govt. of Maharashtra Aditri Tatkare was present as a chief guest besides other dignitaries.

'Raigadala Jevha Jaag Yete' Marathi Natak, Pramod Pawar, Yash Kadam, Upendra Date
‘Raigadala Jevha Jaag Yete’ Marathi Natak, Pramod Pawar, Yash Kadam, Upendra Date

Directed by Upendra Date, the new team of this play comprise of Pramod Pawar, Yash Kadam, Upendra Date, Mohan Satam, Subhash Bhagwat, Master Chinmay, Mayur Bhatkar, Sandhya Velankar, and Anita Date. Speaking on this occasion, the team of this play expressed their happiness over the big response from audience and agreed to perform many more shows of this play in the current year at different places in Maharashtra.

Mukta Barve returns with ‘Virus- Pune-2′ on Storytel

Mukta Barve in movie 'Smile Please'
Mukta Barve in movie ‘Smile Please’

Popular Marathi actress Mukta Barve is in the news now days, not for her performance on stage, television or films, but for narrating an audio series ‘Virus- Pune’ Season 2. The Season 1 of this audio series based on Danial Oberg’s ‘Virus – Stockholm’ had already become very popular in her voice and therefore there are big expectations from Season -2 also.

Actress Mukta Barve, Audio story 'Virus 2'
Actress Mukta Barve, Audio story ‘Virus 2′

Incidentally, Mukta had also narrated Storytel’s ‘Addict’, where she had narrated an interesting story of Dr. Raksha. Watching the popularity of ‘Virus- Pune’ in Marathi language, the original author Danial Oberg is highly impressed and he has specially appreciated the efforts taken by Mukta Barve to narrate this story in her own style.

‘Dharmaveer’ music released in a grand way

Music Release Film 'Dharmaveer' Prasad Oak, Nandesh Umap, Pravin Tarde, Zee Studio
Music Release Film ‘Dharmaveer’ Prasad Oak, Nandesh Umap, Pravin Tarde, Zee Studio

Zee Studios along with Producer Mangesh Desai and director Praveen Tarde released the music of their film ‘Dharmaveer- Mukkam Post Thane’ in a grand way in Mumbai. The film is a biopic on the life of popular Shiv Sena leader from Thane Late. Anand Dighe. Present on the occasion were all artistes of the film, when Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Eknath Shinde, who was very close to Mr. Anand Dighe was present as a chief guest.

Prasad Oak, who is playing the title role in this film spoke about his experience in this film. He said, “In the teaser of this film, I was highly impressed by an important dialogue which states that all politicians are not the same. There are exceptions like Anand Dighe. I am glad that after working in 95 films, I had this opportunity to play the lead role of this type.”

Dharamveer Mukaam post Thane, Marathi Film, Dharamveer Anand Dighe
Dharamveer Mukaam post Thane, Marathi Film, Dharamveer Anand Dighe

Business head of Zee talkies Mr. Mangesh Kulkarni said, “The idea behind making this film was to spread the message and good work of Anand Dighe to every household. I am sure Marathi film lovers would appreciate this film.” Release date of this film has also been announced as 13th may 2022.

‘Tee Aani Shala’ new Marathi Web Series

'Tee aani Shala' Marathi web series
‘Tee aani Shala’ Marathi web series

School memories never fade away. They remain with you lifelong. During the school life, everyone experiences a favourite ‘She’ or ‘ He’ i.e. ‘Tee’ Kinva ‘To’ . Forthcoming Marathi Web series suitably title ‘Tee aani Shala (ती आणि शाळा )’ is based on this subject. Recently, announcement about this web series was made on social media by Sudio 09 Production. Very soon, this web series will be aired on youtube.

 Produced by Dhanesh Ramchandra Patil and directed by Ashish Pujari the muhurat of this web series took place at Jyotirling Temple, at Ninam village in Satara. According to Mr. Dhanesh Patil, “Very soon this series will be presenting the first love in school life and the committed artistes and the technical team are giving their best. I am sure, this subject will be welcomed by the audience.”

Prasad Oak to play title role of ‘Dharmaveer – Mu. Po. Thane’

Ever since the announcement of the film ‘Dharmaveer Mu. Po. Thane (धर्मवीर मु.पो. ठाणे)’ there was a lot of curiosity among people, as to who will play the title role Late Anand Dighe. But now, the curtain has been raised. It is now confirmed that Prasad Oak will be playing this title in this film, which will be presented by Zee Studios. To be directed by Praveen Vitthal Tarde, this film is produced by Mangesh Desai under his banner Sahil Motion Arts and Zee Studios together.

Prasad Oak in & as 'Dharmaveer', Anand Dighe Biopic
Prasad Oak in & as ‘Dharmaveer’, Anand Dighe Biopic

It may be recalled that Anand Dighe was a committed social worker and leader from Thane, who helped many poor and needy people fighting against injustice. Though he is not alive today, he remains in the hearts of several people from Thane. According to makers of this film, it was a big challenge to make a film on his life, but they have succeeded in their mission. This film on his life will now be released on 13th May all over Maharashtra.

Savi Goel’s Marathi film ‘Pension’ gets recognition at Filmfare Awards

Savi Goel, Sonalee Kulkarni, Pundhalik Dhumal
Savi Goel, Sonalee Kulkarni, Pundhalik Dhumal

Produced by Savi Goel under his banner Saveena Creations, Marathi film ‘Pension (पेन्शन)’ which is based on a sensible subject is in the news today. Versatile Actress Sonali Kulkarni was awarded critics award for best actress 2021 for her outstanding performance in this film.

Filmmaker Mr Goel is very passionate about making subjective Marathi films. In fact, he appeared very optimistic about his two more Marathi films being released this year, for its rich and sensitive content, melodious songs and best performances. In one film, ‘Gaurichya Lagnala’  the focus is on the typical problem and hurdles faced in marriage of a dark-complexioned girl. This is shown in a humorous way.  This film is directed by Pundlik Dhumal and stars lead Actors like Smita Tambe and Mangesh Desai.

'Pension' Marathi movie poster. Lead Actress Sonali Kulkarni
‘Pension’ Marathi movie poster. Lead Actress Sonali Kulkarni

The second film ‘Fake Marriage’ is written and directed by Swatantra (Savi) Goel himself and deals with a problem of a last-minute cancellation of marriage by groom. Bhushan Pradhan, Neha Mahajan and Dipti Dhotre are leading artists of this film.  Highlight of this film are its  Dialogues and songs .