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‘Ek Number’ to release on 28th January 2022

'Ek Number' Marathi movie poster
‘Ek Number’ Marathi movie poster

The race for release of their films is already on among the film producers. But, some film makers have preferred to release their films in the new year 2022. We are already aware that Milind Kavde directed new Marathi film ‘Ek Number’ has become a talk of the social media viewers, ever since the bold poster of this film was released. Now, the makers of this film have announced the release date of this film in the new year i.e. 28th January 2022.

Produced by Mahesh Shivaji Dhumal, Jitendra Shivaji Dhumal and Milind Kavde under the banner of Dhumal Productions in collaboration with Out of The Box Films, there are big expectations from this film on the lines of ‘Takatak’, which was also directed by Milind Kavde. While the story and the screenplay of ‘Ek Number ‘has been penned by Milind Kavde, the dialogues for the film have been written by Sanjay Navgire.
Takatak Marathi Film Poster

Talking about his film Ek Number, Milind Kavde states, “With this film, I have been able to come up with a film like Ek Number with money back guarantee once again. The characters in the film will trigger fond memories of people they know in their day to day life among all kinds of viewers, whether they are old or young and I guarantee that they will be able to relate easily with them.”
Takatak Marathi Movie Poster

Milind Kavde also is confident that the film will be appreciated by the viewers for its positive and hope filled plot coupled with melodious songs and soothing music. Once again Prathamesh Parab is playing the main lead in this Milind Kavde film, whil

‘Manach Pakharu’ New song of ‘Darling’ released


After releasing the title song followed by romantic song ‘Yeh Hai Pyar’, the makers of Marathi film ‘Darling (डार्लिंग )’ have released the new song from their film ‘Manach Pakharu….’ for music lovers. This song penned by Mandar Cholkar is rendered by Shubhangi Kedar on the music of Chinar-Mahesh. The beginning of this song is set on the backdrop of Haldi ceremony before the traditional Maharashtriyan wedding with Sanai music in the backdrop, inviting all the attention.

Darling Movie Song, 'Manacha Pakharu...', Ritika Shrotri, Prathamesh Parab, Nikkhhil Chavan
Darling Movie Song, ‘Manacha Pakharu…’, Ritika Shrotri, Prathamesh Parab, Nikkhhil Chavan

Ritika Shrotri looks very pretty in this song, with emotions filled in her eyes. One thing is sure that the songs of this film will play an important role. Produced by Amit Dhupe, Ajay Thakur, V.J.Shalaka and Nikhil Khajindar the film is written and directed by Samir Asha Patil. The film also stars Mangesh Kadam and Anand Ingale in important roles. Releasing partners and distributors of this film are Samir Dixit and Hrishikesh Bhirangi of Picke Entertainment. The film is all set for release on 10th December 2021.

Nikkhhil Chavaan, Ritika Shrotri, Prathamesh Parab in movie 'Darling'
Nikkhhil Chavaan, Ritika Shrotri, Prathamesh Parab in movie ‘Darling’

‘Hashtag Prem’ getting ready for release on 17th December

'Hashtag Prem' Movie Poster, Mitali Mayekar, Suyash Tilak
‘Hashtag Prem’ Movie Poster, Mitali Mayekar, Suyash Tilak

With the passage of years, the love expressed has undergone many changes. No wonder, the titles of the films based on ‘love’ also try to speak the language of love. The forthcoming Marathi film ‘Hashtag Prem’ is therefore expected to give a similar experience. This film’s release, which had been postponed for a long period of time because of the lockdown and the pandemic, is now all set to be released on 17 December, 2021

Produced by Anil Govind Patil under the banner of Mauli Film Productions, this film will be distributed by Sameer Dixit and Rishikesh Bhirangi under their banner Pickle Entertainment & Coproduced by Arvind Govind Patil. The interesting trailer of the film had received good response in the form of huge appreciation. Rajesh Balkrishna Jadhav has directed this film. The extraordinary chemistry between the brand new pair of Mitali Mayekar and Suyash Tilak is expected to be the biggest attraction.

Actress Mitali Mayekar in 'Hashtag Prem' Marathi movie
Actress Mitali Mayekar in ‘Hashtag Prem’ Marathi movie

According to director Rajesh Balkrishna Jadhav, once again the entire team of the film ‘Hashtag Prem’ is busy with its efforts to release the film. Love is a subject which is loved by all kinds of spectators right from the youth to the older generation.  Jadhav has also expressed his opinion that with a blend of brilliant lyrics and music, The story and the screenplay of the film have been penned by Nikhil Katare, while Raja Phadtare has cranked the camera as the DOP for the film. Lyrics penned by Sanjali Rode and Kautuk Shirodkar have been set to music by composer Pravin Kuwar. Singer cum music director Rohit Raut has scored the background music. Keshav Thakur is the art director while Mahesh Bharambe is the Executive Producer of this film.

Babasaheb Purandare passes away at 99

Babasaheb Purandare (Balwant Moreshwar Purandare)
Babasaheb Purandare (Balwant Moreshwar Purandare)

Writer, historian and theatre personality Balwant Moreshwar Purandare popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare passed away early hours today. He was 99. He was undergoing treatment for Pnemonia at Pune’s Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital. Babasaheb was an authority on all the information about Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj . He had made all efforts to bring alive the epoch of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through his 900 page magnum opus ‘Raja Shiv Chhatrapati’ which was first published in 1950.

During his young age, Babasaheb started writing stories related to the period of Great Maratha King Shivaji’s reign, which were later compiled and published in a book titled ‘Thinagya’ ( Sparks) . His other works include books titled ‘Raja ShivChhatrapati’, ‘Kesari’ and a book on life of Narayanrao Peshwa. But the most well-known of his works is the mega drama, ‘Janata Raja’ a widely popular play on Shivaji Maharaj published and first staged in 1985. Since then the drama has been staged over 1000 times in 16 districts of Maharashtra, Agra, Delhi, Bhopal, and the United States.

Dr Amol Kolhe in & as 'Raja ShivChhatrapati'
‘Raja ShivChhatrapati’ Marathi Serial

A 2008 TV show ‘Raja ShivChhatrapati’ depicting the life of the great Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj was based on the novel of Babasaheb Purandare. With his passing away, we have lost a great historian.

Trailer of Bhushan- Prarthana starrer ‘Ajinkya’ released on social media

Trailer of Bhushan Pradhan and Prarthana Behere starrer film ‘Ajinkya’ has been released on social media, which has received very good response. Written and directed by debutant A. Kadir, this film is all set for release in theatres in Maharashtra on 19th November 2021. The film speaks about the economic crisis noticed in rural and urban areas. In this film, Bhushan who is seen in a corporate look has plenty of scope while portraying this character. Prarthana is also having an equally important lead role in this film, as noticed in the trailer.

Bhushan Pradhan, Prarthana Behere, in 'Ajinkya
Bhushan Pradhan, Prarthana Behere, in ‘Ajinkya

The film also stars other important artistes in prominent roles. They comprise of Uday Tikekar, Arun Nalawade, Ganesh Yadav, Aniket Kelkar, Prasad Javade, Padmanabh Bimb, Triyug Mantri, Vandana Vaknis and Pallavi Patil. Rohan- Rohan music will also be one of the highlights of this film with four well composed songs, which have been receiving good response from the  music lovers. So, let us hope that this film succeeds in drawing the crowds to the cinema halls, after a long period of lockdown. This film is produced by the team comprising of Arunkant Shukla, Neeraj Anand, Raghvendra K Bajpayee, Babalal Shaikh, Rahul Londhe and Ved P Sharma

Makers of ‘Ajunahi Barsat Aahe’ celebrate 100 episodes

Mukta Barve, Umesh Kamat in Marathi Serial 'Ajunahi Barsat Aahe' on Sony Marathi
Mukta Barve, Umesh Kamat in Marathi Serial ‘Ajunahi Barsat Aahe’ on Sony Marathi

Produced by Vidydhar Pathare and directed by Kedar Vaidya, the popular Marathi TV serial which was premiered on 12th July 2021 has now completed 100 episodes. Recently, in the latest episode we saw the wedding of the lead pair Mukta Barve and Umesh Kamat taking place in a dream sequence. So, it is expected that their characters Dr. Meera and Dr. Aadiraj will get married soon in the coming episodes.

Mukta Barve Ajunahi Barasat Aahe, Marathi Serial
Mukta Barve Ajunahi Barasat Aahe, Marathi Serial

At present we are watching Dr. Aadiraj’s father Dr. Sudhir Pathak in deep trouble and is being helped by his friend Dr. Vaishampayan, who in return is demanding the marriage of his daughter Sanika to Dr. Aadiraj. At the same time we find Dr. Meera’s friend Dr. Nikhil trying to help Dr. Vaishampayan in his mission, so that he could marry Dr. Meera. But, will this happen, when Dr. Aadiraj and Dr. Meera are made for each other? Let us wait and watch. One thing is sure that the big team of versatile artistes comprising of Rajan Bhise, Uma Sardeshmukh, Rajan Tamhane Suhita Thatte, Mihir Rajda, Samidha Guru, Sachin Deshpande, Sharmila Shinde, Sanket Karlekar, Purva Phadke, Vidyadhar Joshi, Prajakta Datar, Nikhil Rajeshirke, Smita Sarode Pallavi Vaidya and Mugdha Godbole ( guest appearance) have given their best performances to support the talented lead pair of Mukta and Umesh.

Gripping Screenplay by Rohini Ninave , good dialogues by Mugdha Godbole and appealing music by Ashok Patki are the other plus points of this serial for gaining popularity

‘Kesari’ fame Virat Madake leaves for Mangalore to shoot for new film


Marathi actor Virat Madake who shot into prominence after release of his debut film ‘Kesari’ is known for his strong built. Originally from Kolhapur, Virat first stepped into acting field while studying his Engineering, when he performed on stage through experimental plays. While he performed in one act plays, he also paid more attention on his physique, by shaping his body, which enabled him to find his role in the film ‘Kesari’. No wonder he found a big fan following after release of this film./’

Actor Virat Madake
Actor Virat Madake

Virat has also worked hard since then and now he has shared a good news on his social media page. He has revealed that he has found a new role in forthcoming film to be produced by Deepak Rane and will be proceeding to Mangalore for the shooting of this film. Virat is certainly excited about his new role, but it will be interesting to see what type of role he will be playing now. Incidentally, happy days are back for many artistes like Virat, as normalcy is returning everywhere after a long period of lockdown.

Historical ‘Ravrambha’ brings together Girish Kulkarni & Om Bhutkar 

Actor Girish Kulkarni Picture
Actor Girish Kulkarni

National award winning director and actor Girish Kulkarni will be seen along with talented young actor Om Bhutkar in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Ravrambha (रावरंभा)’ . Though Om Bhutkar will be playing the character of Rao, the character of Rambha will be played by Monalisa Bagal. The role of Girish Kulkarni has not bee finalised yet. ‘Raorambha’ is being produced by Shashikant Sheela Bhausaheb Pawar and is directed by Anup Jagdale, who had earlier directed films like ‘Bebhaan(बेभान)’,  ‘Jhala Bobhata (झाला बोभाटा)’ and ‘Bhirkit (भिरकीट).

Actress Monalisa Bagal
Actress Monalisa Bagal

 The shooting of this film will begin in Solapur from the month of December. In the history of Maharashtra the story of ‘Ravrambha’ was set on the backdrop Sahyadri mountain and this will be the first film being made on this subject. Incidentally, both Girish Kulkarni and Om Bhutkar have worked together in films like ‘Deool (देऊळ)’ and ‘Faster Fene (फास्टर फेणे)’. And now, they will be seen in this historical film, which will be a treat for their admirers.

Om Bhutkar Actor
Om Bhutkar, Actor

प्राजक्ता गायकवाडच्या ‘साजनी’ या गाण्याला प्रेक्षकांची विशेष पसंती

Prajakta Gaikwad actress
Prajakta Gaikwad actress
“स्वराज्य रक्षक छत्रपती संभाजी महाराज” या मालिकेत महाराणी येसूबाई राणीसाहेबांची भूमिका साकारणारी अभिनेत्री प्राजक्ता गायकवाड ने महाराष्ट्रातील तमाम रसिक प्रेक्षकांच्या मनात तिच्या अभिनयाच्या जोरावर घर केले आहे. ही भूमिका प्रेक्षकांच्या पसंतीस पडली आणि अजूनही प्रेक्षक या भूमिकेसाठी तिला दाद देताना दिसतात.आता प्राजक्ता प्रेक्षकांसमोर एका नव्या भूमिकेत येणार आहे. प्रेक्षकांसाठी प्राजक्ता ‘साजनी’ या गाण्यातून भेटीस येत आहे.

प्राजक्ता सोबत या गाण्यात सिद्धांत तुपे दिसणार असून त्याचा हा पहिलाच प्रोजेक्ट आहे. “साजनी” हे त्यांच्या स्वप्नातील गाणं आहे. हे गाणं म्हणजे प्रत्येकाच्या मनामनातलं, स्वप्नातलं गाणं असल्याने प्रेक्षकांना हे गाणं नक्कीच भावेल यांत शंकाच नाही. हे गाणे धैर्य आणि तेजस यांनी स्वरबद्ध केले असून याची संकल्पना निर्माते शिवाजी जवळे यांची आहे. या गाण्याला धीरज भालेराव यांनी दिग्दर्शित केले असून  याचे डिझायनिंग शलाका बोजवार यांनी केले आहे. तर सीमा दारवटकर यांनी मेकअप आर्टिस्टची भूमिका उत्तमरीत्या पेलवली. बाळा कांबळे यांनी या गाण्याला शब्दबद्ध केले आहे.

Diwali Pahaat Musical programme ‘Bhimanna’ dedicated to Pt. Bhimsen Joshi

Pt Bhimsen Joshi
Pt Bhimsen Joshi

With some restrictions of theatre attendance still implemented, instead of hosting live programmes in presence of audience in theatres, Planet Marathi have come up with a novel idea of presenting a musical programme ‘Bhimanna’ on the occasion of ‘Diwali Pahaat’ on 5th November 2021 on their OTT platform. This being the centenary year of celebration of his birth anniversary, this programme which can be seen worldwide, is dedicated to Pt. Bhimsen Joshi and his classical presentations such as, ‘Tirth Vithha’,  ‘Sakhi Mand Jhalya Taraka’, ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ and many others will be presented on this occasion.

The main attraction of this programme is that all these songs of Panditji will be rendered by Ustaad Rashid Khan, while this programme will be anchored by Sunil Barve, who will also speak to Panditji’s close relatives and friends. The programme will also present the other side of Panditji and his way of encouraging new young singers. In all, it will be a good treat for music lovers, on the occasion of Diwali.