‘Lochya Jhala Re’ now to be released in foreign countries
After experiencing good response in Maharashtra, ‘Lochya Jhala Re’ is ready for release in USA, UAE and other foreign countries soon. Presented by Mumbai Movie Studios and produced by Naveen Chandra, Nitin Keni, Paritosh Painter, Shantaram Manve and directed by Paritosh Painter and Ravi Adhikari this film has been shot in London. It is understood that this entertaining Marathi film has received a big demand from the Marathi film lovers in foreign countries.
Director Paritosh Painter is happy that his film has received good response in Maharashtra and now there is a request from overseas audience to release this film in their country. The film stars popular artistes like Ankush Choudhari, Siddharth Jadhav, vaidehi Parshurami, Sayaji Shinde, Vijay Patkar, Prasad Khandekar,and Resham Tipnis. Cinematography of this film is handled by renowned award winning cinematographer Sanjay Memane.
Shiv Jayanti celebrated on the sets of ‘Swarajya Saudamini Tararani’
Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has always been a great inspiration for all of us living in Maharashtra. And therefore this highly respected legend is always remembered on his birth anniversary. Our Marathi serial makers have also remembered the great Maratha warrior whatever way possible. The makers Jagadamb Creations and Dr. Amol Kolhe of ongoing popular Marathi serial ‘Swarajya Saudamini Tararani’ which is based on the bravery acts of his son Rajaram and his daughter in law Tararani, also remembered Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary by paying homage to him.
The lead stars of this film Sangram Samel and Swarada Thigale along with director Kartik Kendhe and other artistes and technicians present on the sets, celebrated the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by organizing acrobatics and demonstrating some bravery acts with the help of little artistes. Producer Ghanashyamrao who spoke on this occasion said that it was necessary to make serials on such history based subjects to keep informed the new generation about the bravery acts of our Kings who fought for our freedom.
New Serial ‘Lek Majhi Durga’ presents an emotion filled story of a little girl
Hemangi Kavi, Nidhi Rasne, Sushil Inamdar in Marathi Serial ‘Lek Majhi Durga’
Your childhood plays a very important role in your grooming. The love and affection showered on you by your parents makes you feel secured. But, what if one of them ignores you ? This is what new Marathi serial ‘Lek Majhi Durga (लेक माझी दुर्गा)’ which is being aired on Colors Marathi daily at 7.30 pm, is trying to tell you. This serial presents little Durga, who finds the love and affection from her dear mother but is deprived of the same from her father.
How this will treatment from her father affects the life of Durga is what this serial has presented through her emotion filled story. Hemangi Kavi who has returned to small screen with this serial, plays the mother of Durga in this serial. She plays the strong role of mother who wants Durga to become stronger. Sushil Inamdar has played Durga’s father role. Highlight of this serial is coming together of two renowned personalities like Chandrakant Lokare, who has produced plenty of stage shows and successful writer Abhijit Guru.
‘Nako Ha Bahana’ music album released on Valentine’s day
The month of February belongs to youth to express their love and exchange gifts with their loved ones. And Valentine’s day is a special day for all such events. This year on the occasion of Valentine’s day Zee Music Marathi have released a new Music album ‘Nako Ha Bahana’ in which the viewers will see actor Nikhil Chaudhary and actress Gayatri Datar together.
The poster of this song was released on social media generating lot of interest among the music lovers. This song album is produced by Nilima Choudhari and directed by Saurabh Chaudhari . Dev Ahirrao has sung this song on his own music. Sanket Jadhav has written the lyrics of this timely released song, while cinematography is by Rahul Das.
‘Pondicherry’ is the first Marathi film shot on smartphone
Directed by Sachin Kundalkar ‘Pondecherry (पांडिचेरी)’ is the first Marathi film shot on a smartphone. Shot at the picturesque Pondicherry the film is all set for release on 25th February 2022. Recently, the poster and teaser of this film was unveiled on social media. The film stars Sai Tamhankar, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Amruta Khanvilkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Neena Kulkarni, Gaurav Ghatnekar and Tanmay Kulkarni in lead roles.
Presented by Akshay Bardapurkat, Planet Marathi, Vistas Media Capital Company and Creative Vibe Productions , in this film Sachin Kundalkar besides directing this film has also written the story of this film, besides producing the film along with Neel Patel. ‘Pondicherry’ has been shot with limited star cast in a period of one month. According to the writer- director, though the film indicates through its poster that it will be love triangle, it is actually an emotion filled journey . “With this film many versatile artistes have come together. Shooting this film on smartphone was challenging, but photographer Milind Jog has shown his skills. I am sure, the audience would love this film,” he said.
Prathamesh performs with Armenian dancer Elena Durgarian in ‘Ek Number’
The steps of Armenian dancer Elena Durgarian, who is trying to establish herself in Hindi cinema has also turned towards Marathi. In her debut film ‘Ek Number (एक नंबर), she has performed a rocking dance song along with Prathamesh Parab. ‘Ek Number’ is directed by Milind Kavde and is produced by Mahesh Shivaji Dhumal, Jitendra Shivaji Dhumal and Milind Kavde in association with Out of the Box Films under the banner of Dhumal Productions.
The song is titled ‘Majhe Tukade Tukade Whatil Ga…’ and choreographed by Rahul Sanjeer. Director Milind Kavde has managed to bring Elena in Marathi. The song, which was shot on Elena-Prathamesh, is written by lyricist Jay Atre and sung by Varun Likhate, Mugdha Karhade and Kavita Ram. Varun has also composed this song. Milind Kavde, who is in charge of direction, has also written the story and screenplay of the film and Sanjay Navgire has penned the dialogues.
Along with Prathamesh, Milind Shinde, Ganesh Yadav, Nisha Parulekar, Abhilasha Patil, Aily Ghiya, Rishikesh Dhamapurkar, Akshata Padgaonkar, Pranali Sanghamitra Dhaware, Sumit Bhokse, Sunil Magare, Harish Thorat, Akash Koli and others have performed in this film. The background music is composed by Abhinay Jagtap and edited by Pranav Patel. Writing of the screenplay has also been assisted by Sanjay Navgire and Sunil Magre. Cinematography is done by Hazrat Sheikh (Wali) .
Prasad Oak arriving with his next film ‘Chandramukhi’ on 29th April
Actor turned director Prasad Oak who offered quality films like ‘Kachha Limbu’ and ‘Hirakani’ is now arriving with his next big project ‘Chandramukhi’ on 29th April 2022. Teaser of this film was released recently, which indicated that it was a love story happening between An experienced politician and a glamorous Tamasha dancer. Surprisingly, the star cast of this film has been kept in abeyance till now.
Highlight of this film is that the music of this film is composed by Ajay Atul and therefore there are big expectations from this film, which is produced by Golden Resho films along with Planet Marathi and presented by Creative Vibe Productions and Flying Dragon Entertainment & Light Within Entertainment. ‘Chandramukhi’ is based on Vishwas Patil’s novel ‘Chandramukhi. Screenplay and dialogues are by Chinmay Mandlekar
Ajay Gogavale gives a new touch to the song from ‘Gulher’
The music lovers will soon experience a somewhat new style of voice from playback singer Ajay Gogavale who has satisfied the ears of music lovers with his magical voice along with his music. Ajay has sung a beautiful song for the upcoming Marathi movie ‘Gulhar’. The film has already won Best Jury Mention Award at Noida International Film Festival 2022, Best Film at South Indian Film Festival 2022, Best Jury Award at Marathwada International Film Festival and was Official Selection in Berlin Life of Film Festival 2022
Produced under the banner of Ideal Venture and R. K. films launched by Shantaram (Appa) Medage, Shivaji Bhintade, Anup Shinde and Abid Syed. ‘Gulhar’ is directed by Ramesh Chaudhari, who directed a somewhat different style of film, ‘Baabo’, after entering the field of direction. The title song of this movie ‘Lahar Aali, Lahar Aali Ga…’ will play an important role in the story. This song is beautifully rendered by Ajay Gogavale and Apoorva Nishad. The song is written by lyricist Vaibhav Kulkarni and composed by Padmanabh Gaikwad.
This song was recorded at Yashraj Studios in Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Gogavale said that the title of the film ‘Gulhar’ is bound to catch the attention of all and also the song ‘Lahar Aali, Lahar Aali Ga…’. “It is my opinion that melodious music has been added to the wonderful n of this song. This song is very special to me as I got a different kind of lyrics and received spiritual satisfaction while recording the song. The audience will definitely experience it while listening to this song,” he added.
The story of the film is written by Mohan Padwal and the screenplay and dialogues are done by Sanjay Navagire. The story of this film revolves around an 11 year old boy. According to the makers, the artistes like Vinayak Poddar, Ravi Kale, Bhargavi Chiramule, Suresh Vishwakarma, Madhav Abhyankar, Kishor Chaugule, Rukmini Sutar, Shivani Bavkar, Shivaji Bhintade, Anup Shinde, Manjiri Yashwant and others have done justice to the story of ‘Gulhar’ through their performances.
Abhinay Berde joins the cast of ‘Dishabhool’ in Goa
Sanavi Productions first Marathi film ‘Dishabhool’ produced by Aarti Chavan and directed by Ashish Kailas Jain had already announced the lead cast of their film comprising of Tejas Barve, Amruta Ghongade and Madhuri Pawar. And now, they have made a surprise inclusion of actor Abhinay Berde in the lead cast of this film. Abhinay has joined the lead cast of this film, while shooting in Goa.The film revolves around collegians and the remaining shooting of this film will be held in Pune and Konkan.
The other artistes of this film comprise of Nagesh Bhosale,Priya Berde, Pranav Raorane, Shubham Mandhare, Ruhi Taru, Arun Kadam, Siddheshwar Zadbuke, Ashutosh Wadekar, Sharad jadhav, Mandar Kulkarni and Gautami Deosthali. DOP Veerdhaval Patil, Music by Chris Mascarenhas and Prathamesh Ghongade, lyrics by Haribhau Ghongade, Choreography by neel Rathod, art by Vaibhav Shirolkar, costumes by Sheetal maheshwari, make up by Rajashri Gokhale, editing by Vinod Raje and sound by Nilesh Butte are the other credits.
Marathi short film ‘Pandemic – The Bright side’ wins many awards
Journalist Nandu Dhurandhar’s Marathi short film ‘Pandemic – The Bright Side’ has received good response at different international short film festivals in India and abroad. In Bangalore Chalchitra Rolling Award ‘ festival this film has bagged ‘The Best Dramatic film’ and The Best Production’ award. For Italy Film Festival, this film has been selected for the final round.
At the Great Indian Short film festival in Kolkatta, this film has found official entry. The film was shot last year during Corona Pandemic and this is the first film made by Gama Foundation on family relationship. The makers of this film Producer Mahesh kalekar, director Nandu Dhurandhar, Concept designer and actress Amruta Deodhar and co producer Nikhil Katare are confident that their film will be appreciated at all the prestigious International film festivals this year too.
Nikhil Katare has written the screenplay and dialogues of this film besides being the assistant director, story and concept is by Amruta Deodhar while cinematography is by Makarand Panchal. Besides Amruta Deodhar, artistes from Soortaal , Vile Parle Group, namely Mahesh Arur, Shalaka Arur, Ulka Kamat and Pallavi Nerurkar have performed in this film.