‘Takatak 2′ shooting concludes
In spite of the ongoing situation due to partial lock down, director Milind Kavde known for completing his shooting schedule in time, managed to finish the shooting of his latest film ‘Takatak 2’ recently. Takatak 2 is a sequel of ‘Takatak’’by the same director made two years ago, which turned out to be a hit film at the box office. . Now, while shooting for ‘Takatak-2’ luck helped in a big way, as the unit was able to complete the shooting of the film amidst stringent lockdown. The entire team of ‘Takatak 2’ feel that this has been possible only with the blessings of their well wishers.
Produced by Om Prakash Bhatt and Dhananjay Singh Masoom, ‘Takatak 2’ team launched the film in Goa with a grand mahurat and even completed most of the film briskly under the banner of Purple Blue Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Thereafter when the second wave of Corona started, it was decided to shoot their balance portions of the films at Baramati & Bhor strictly adhering to the bio-bubble protocols of the government according to director Milind Kavde.
The film stars Prathamesh Parab, Akshay Kelkar, Ajinkya Raut, Bhumika Kadam, Pranali Bhalerao, Komal Bodkhe, Swapnil Rajeshirke, Kiran Mane, Pankaj Vishnu, Kiran Berad, RJ Mahesh Kale, Smita Dongre .
‘Kon Honaar Crorepati’ will offer Rs. 1 Lakh daily to viewers ‘Playing Along’
Popular Marathi Quiz Show ‘Kon Honaar Crorepati’ will begin its new chapter from Monday 12th July 2021 at 9 pm on Sony Marathi. This show will be presented from Monday to Saturday with finest opportunity to the participant reaching the hot seat to become a Karodpati. And this makes the show very competitive for the participants.
However not forgetting the home viewers watching this programme with equal enthusiasm, Sony Marathi will be offering Rs. 1 Lakh daily to such home viewers who will play Along with this show every episode by answering the question posed to them correctly. So, if you have good knowledge, don’t miss this opportunity to win the prize sitting at home during this ongoing lockdown . Well known Marathi actor Sachin Khedekar will be anchoring this show.
Ashish Ningurkar as lyricist and actor in ‘Well Done Boys’
After the success of ‘Aamhi Chamakte Taare’ Sainath Chitra are all set to present their next film ‘Well Done Boys’. Shooting of this film is over and it will now be released soon on OTT platform. Enthusiastic all rounder connected with Marathi films Ashish Ningurkar who besides managing his job in Indian Postal Services, has written lyrics of this film besides performing a small role. Ashish has already performed in many films and TV serials besides writing screenplay and lyrics.
‘Well Done Boys’ is Produced, directed and edited by Prakash Aatmaram Jadhav and stars Mohan Joshi, Vijay Patkar, Shilpa Prabhulkar, Priyaranjan, Vinod Jolly and Ashish Ningurkar. The film revolves around the dedicated teachers who try to find the best out of mischievous children from their school to make them worthy in this world. Meaningful lyrics of Ashish have received music from Shrirang Aras and S.P. Sen, while singers like Pallavi Kelkar, Shyamal Savke, Geeta and J.P. Dutta have rendered their voices for the songs in this film.
Sai Tamhankar will be added attraction in ‘Samantar 2′
Only last week we had heard about the streaming of Marathi Web Series ‘Samantar’ from 1st July starring Swapnil Joshi , Veteran Nitish Bharadwaj and Tejaswini Pandit in lead roles. At the end of Season 1 we had seen this series concluding at a very interesting stage . So, there is a lot of curiosity among the viewers to know how Kumar Mahajan after acquiring the diary from Chakrapani will be facing all the challenges in his life.
Now that Sai Tamhankar making the announcement on her birthday about her entry into this series with the release of promo, there is more curiosity about her character and her links with Chakrapani as well as Kumar Mahajan. This also raises a question, whether she will be seen in double role? But for all that, you have to wait till 1st July, when this series will be aired on MX Player . Besides Marathi it will also be available in other languages like Marathi , Hindi and Tamil.
Unique tribute by Team ‘June’ on the occasion of Father’s day
On the occasion of Father’’s day, the entire team of forthcoming Marathi film ‘June’ has paid unique tribute in the form of a song on ‘‘Father’ which is a reprise version of a song titled ‘Baba’ from this film. This song has been penned by Nikhil Mahajan on the music of Shalmalee Kholgade and rendered by Anandi Joshi. For the reprised version, this song has received support from Anandi Joshi , Neha Pendse Bias, Shalmalee, Resham Srivardhan, and group of common friends comprising of Amruta Khanvilkar, Priya Bapat, Girija Oak Godbole, Mrunmayee Godbole, Parna Pethe, Gaura Nalawade & Sanskruti Balgude .
Speaking on this occasion Music director of this film Shalmalee said, “We don’t give as much of importance to our Fathers, which they actually deserve. This particular song ‘Baba’ in the film is a solo female track very well rendered by Anandi. Whenever I listen to this song , I get emotional. I am sure, even the audience will experience the same.” While the leading lady of this film Neha Pendse Bias feels , “ All the relevant things like Sincerity, hard work, honesty, ethics in my progress, I have acquired from my father and I am grateful to him.
‘June’ starring Neha Pendse Bias, Siddharth Menon, Kiran Karmarkar, Resham Srivardhan, Nilesh Divekar in lead roles, is due for release soon
Swwapnil Joshi and Nitish Bharadwaj to return with ‘Samantar 2′
Popular Marathi actor Swwapnil Joshi who had appeared with veteran Marathi actor Nitish Bharadwaj in the web series ‘Samantar’ released last year, is all set to reappear with him in season -2 of ‘Samantar’. Based on the book written by Suhas Shirwalkar, teaser of this series was released recently on MX Player with the news that official trailer of ‘Samantar-2’’will be released on 21st June.
It may be recalled that this series presents the story of a youngster Kumar Mahajan played by Swapnil Joshi, who comes to know that his future is what is the past life of a middle aged person Sudarshan Chakrapani played by Nitish Bharadwaj. So, after going in search of this person, Kumar finally locates him and acquires the diary from Sudarshn , to know his future. The Season 2 of this series will therefore be interesting to find how Kumar faces the different situations in his life with the help of this diary? Directed by Sameer Vidwans this series will be aired soon on MX Player .
Seema Deshmukh to narrate Sanjay Sonawani’s ‘Savyasachi’ on audiobook
Renowned Marathi actress Seema Deshmukh will narrate Writer Sanjay Sonawani’s famous Social novel ‘Savyasachi’ on audiobook. This audiobook has been presented on Storytel Marathi. The novel describes what our nation has experienced during the last decade of the 20th century, before moving into 21st century.
Known for describing every situation in a dramatic manner, the writer has written several books on different subject. Through this novel ‘Savyasachi’ the writer has very well described the changes which took place in the political situation, financial system, rising crimes and religious indifferences and other issues. At the same time he has highlighted some of the good and bad characters with their involvement at different situations.
During this ongoing partial restrictions due to lockdown, people at home have already become used to such audiobooks and therefore ‘Satyasachi’ has also been released timely for such audience.
Music of Web Film ‘June’ released
Planet Marathi’s first Web Film ‘June’ will be the debut of Shalmalee Kholgade as a music director and therefore all eyes were on the release of film’s music. Now, the four songs of this film have been released on social media, giving a glimpse of her music. Shalmalee is all excited about her new journey. “I always like to experiment new things and therefore I am confident that my well wishers would appreciate my work as a music director , the way they appreciated me as a singer.” She said.
Shalmalee is thankful to her entire team while composing the four songs in different moods. The lyrics of Nikhil Mahajan and Jitendra Joshi have added the required flavour to these songs. Planet Marathi’s Akshay Bardapurkar is all praise for the songs in this film . He is more happy that this film has found a right platform at the national and international film festivals, because of the positive outlook presented through this film’s story. Starring Neha Pendse Bias, Siddharth Menon, Kiran Karmarkar, Resham Srivardhan & Nilesh Divekar this film will be soon released on OTT platform.
Saptasur Music present new music video of Maruti Chavan and Saurabh Salunke
Having become popular with his famous song ‘Sonu Tujha Majhyavar Bharosa Naay ka’’ Maruti Chavan will combine with Saurabh Salunke, known for his title song in TV serial ‘Balumamachya Navana Changbhala’ for their new music video ‘Jejuricha Khanderia Navsala Pavlaa’. This brand new music video is produced by Sainath Rajadhyaksha and Gauri Maruti Chavan and can be viewed on Saptasur Music’s Youtube channel.
This video is dedicated to Jejuri and Lord Khanderaya and therefore there is full praise for the Lord besides covering the picturesque Jejuri fort. Priyanka More will be seen along with Maruti Chavan in this music video. The idea and choreography of this music video is by Maruti Chavan himself, while he has also penned the lyrics of the song along with Sunil Sakat. Saurabh Salunke has rendered his voice for the song on the music of Monu Ajmeri. Prakash Dindale has directed this music video , while Prashant Mandhare has done the cinematography.
Mukta Barve, Umesh Kamat to return on small screen from 12th July
Popular Marathi artistes Mukta Barve and Umesh Kamat will be seen together in a new Marathi serial ‘Ajunahi Barsaat Ahe’ on Sony Marathi soon. This serial will begin from 12th July, as announced by Sony Marathi on their social networking page. The trailer of this serial has also been released, where we find both of them outside the office of a marriage bureau. Knowing each other well, they try to hide the purpose of their visit.
There are mixed reactions coming through comments posted by their well wishers. While many people have welcomed their pair coming together through this serial, others have shown their opposition to the word ‘Barsaat’ used in the title of this serial. Some people have liked the subject, but feel that it should not move on the track of typical Saas –Bahu clash with the progress of this serial. One thing is certain that return of Mukta Barve and Umesh Kamat on small screen, is certainly a very good news for home viewers.