Smita Gondkar to appear in new music video ‘Saajani Tu’
Smita Gondkar who shot into fame with her popular music video ‘Pappi De Parula’ later became a popular actress in Marathi film industry and on television. She had done many music videos in the past. Now, she has returned to music video, with her new song ‘Saajani Tu’ which is made on Aditya Barve‘s music and direction. The music video has been presented by Saptasur Music and will be available on Youtube channel of Saptasur Music.
This video is produced by VB Films and Seven Wonders Motion Pictures. Ambarish Deshpande has written this song while Hrishikesh Ranade has rendered his voice for this song. Cinematography by Ashok Pawar and editing by Rohan Gogate and Ajit Negi are the other credits of this music video. Smita’s return to Music video field is the main attraction of this new video
Character Actor Pundalik Palve succumbs to Covid
Character actor Pundalik Palve who had performed character roles in few Marathi films like ‘Dashakriya’ and ‘Bandishala’ (movie review) succumbed to Covid yesterday night at a Nashik hospital, where he was being treated for past two weeks. Pundalik Palve was very close to renowned writer Sanjay Krishnaji Patil and had assisted him as an assistant writer on his projects.
He had assisted Mr. Patil for the past 30 years in his writing work, in spite of managing his Government job and family. Mr. Pundalik Palve had also performed character roles in Sanjay Patil’s films ‘Bandishala’ and ‘ Dashkriya’. For the film ‘Bandishala’ he also played an important role behind the screen.
First schedule shoot of ‘Takatak 2′ completed in Goa
At a time, when film shootings have almost come to halt in Maharashtra due to new restrictions on spread of corona virus in state, film producers are finding new destinations for shoot outside Maharashtra. Film maker Milind Kavde who recently announced ‘Takatak 2′ a sequel to his previous hit film ‘Takatak’ wanted to begin shooting of his film in time. So, he preferred Goa for the first schedule of shooting. And his team including the artistes supported him well. They have successfully completed the first schedule of his film’s shooting well in advance and have returned back, just a day before Goa Government also imposed night curfew in their state.
Milind Kavde has thanked his team for their support. “Not only all the artistes displayed their best prowess but also helped to complete the shooting in time with proper planning. They easily developed proper chemistry which helped them combine work with pleasure.” The film stars Prathamesh Parab along with a big team artistes comprising of Akshay Kelkar, Ajinkya Raut, Bhumika kadam, Pranali Bhalerao, Komal Bodkhe, Bharat Ganeshpure, Asha Shelar, Kiran Mane, Pankaj Vishnu, Nisha Parulekar, Rahul Belapurkar, Kiran Berad, RJ Mahesh Kale, and Abhay Kulkarni.
Story and screenplay of this film are penned by director Milind Kavde himself. Nilesh Gundale is DOP of this film while Varun Likhte has composed the music. The film is being produced by Purple Bull Entertainment Pvt Ltd
‘भावार्थ माऊली’ – संत ज्ञानेश्वरांच्या कार्यावर आधारित भक्तिगीतांचा अल्बम
संत ज्ञानेश्वर हे महाराष्ट्रातील महान कवी, तत्वज्ञ तसेच संत म्हणून ओळखले जातात. भागवत धर्माचा तसेच वारकरी संप्रदायाचा पाया रचण्याचे कार्य त्यांनी केले. त्यांनी त्यांच्या एकवीस वर्षांच्या आयुष्यात ‘ज्ञानेश्वरी’, ‘अमृतानुभव’, ‘चांगदेवपासष्टी’, ‘भावार्थ दीपिका’ यांसारखे अनेक अभंग व विरहिणी लिहिले.
सारेगामा प्रकाशित ‘भावार्थ माऊली’ या नव्या भक्तीगीतांच्या अल्बमला पंडित हृदयनाथ मंगेशकर यांनी संगीत दिले असून प्रत्येक गाण्याला लता मंगेशकर यांचे विशेष समालोचन आहे. दहा महत्त्वाच्या मराठी रचनांचा आध्यामिक काव्यप्रेमींना पुन्हा परिचय करून देण्यात आला आहे. प्रत्येक गाण्याचा खरा अर्थ सांगणारे एक भाष्यही यात सादर केले गेले आहे.
ह्या अल्बम बद्दल आपले मनोगत व्यक्त करतांना लता मंगेशकर म्हणाल्या की “महान संत ज्ञानेश्वरांचे काव्यात्मक साहित्य आजच्या पिढीसमोर सादर करण्याचा मला सन्मान मिळाला. ‘भावार्थ माऊली’ या अल्बमच्या माध्यमातून मी व माझ्या भावाने, हृदयनाथने प्रत्येक कवितेतील अध्यात्माचे सार उलगडत प्रत्येक गाण्याचा परिचय करून देण्याचा प्रयत्न केला आहे.”
‘भावार्थ माऊली’ हा अल्बम सारेगामाच्या युट्युब वाहिनीवर व इतर संगीतवाहिनीवर प्रदर्शित झाला आहे.
Sad demise of popular Character actor Kishore Nandlaskar
Actor Kishore NandlaskarPopular character actor of Marathi and Hindi films Kishore Nandlaskar is no more. He passed away today after succumbing to Covid 19. He was undergoing treatment for Covid 19 for the past few days. Originally a stage actor, he made his debut in films through Mahesh Manjrekar’s film ‘Vaastav’. Later he was seen in many Marathi and Hindi films simultaneously, besides doing some Marathi TV serials.
He was favourite of Mahesh Manjrekar and was seen in many of his films in prominent roles. He played the role of Sannata in Mahesh’s film ‘Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai’, besides playing memorable roles in many Marathi and Hindi films. Some of the prominent films he was seen were ‘Dhamaal Bablya Ganpyachi’, ‘Yedyanchi Jatra’,’ ‘Gaon Thor Pudhari Chor’, ‘Huntash’, ‘Purna Satya’, ‘Miss you Miss’ ‘Goshta lagnanantarchi’ In Marathi and ‘Ena Mina Dika’,Khakee’, Singham’, Tera Mera Saath Rahe’, ‘ ‘Hulchul’ ,Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar’ and ‘Simba’.
Many Marathi celebrities have paid tributes to him through their social media and have applauded his work. His co star from Marathi stage and films Usha Nadkarni also recalled some best memories about him and called him a wonderful person. Actors and his co artistes Kiran Mane and Sanjay Narvekar have also paid sincere tributes to dear colleague. Marathi Movie World offer heartfelt condolences to his family members.
Prominent Marathi filmmaker Sumitra Bhave passes away
Prominent Marathi writer and film maker Sumitra Bhave is no more. She passed away today morning after suffering from lung disorder, for which she was being treated for sometime. She was 78. She had completed her graduation from Ferguson College, Pune, and received a Master’s Degree in Political and Science Sociology from Pune University. She received another master’s degree in Political Science and Sociology and a Diploma in Rural Welfare from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai, and later began her voluntary work for various organisations.
Along with Sunil Sukhtankar she had made 17 films and 4 TV serials all of them written by her. All her films gave a new direction to Marathi films with the subjects of these films highly appreciated by Marathi film lovers and critics. The duo had received many awards. Prominent among them were films like ‘Dahavi F’, ‘Doghi’, ‘Astu’ (Movie Review) and ‘Kasav’ Movie which had won National awards. With her passing away, there will be a big vacuum left in Marathi film industry. Many prominent film personalities have paid their tributes on social media.
‘Picasso’ – An artistic film with a difference
Summary 'Picasso' is a perfect tribute to all those performers, singers and musicians who are part of this folk art. Certainly, an artistic film with a difference.
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Produced by Shiladitya Bora and directed by debutant Abhijeet Mohan Warang, ‘Picasso’ is an artistic Marathi film which was shown at few film festivals and which has now been released by Amazon Prime Video on OTT Platform. Set on the backdrop of a remote village from South Konkan region, the film focuses on a young seventh standard student Gandharva Pandurang Gawade( Samay Sanjeev Tambe). Gandharva who is selected for the Picasso Arts Scholarship at the National level, is required to pay a fee Rs. 1500/- to be eligible for the next level of competition.
With his mother(Ashwini Mukadam) already suffering from an ailment and father just able to manage the household expenses with petty jobs and performing in Dashavatari plays, it becomes difficult for the boy to manage the fees payable for competition. With the notice of paying the fees reaching the school late due to postal delay , the boy reaches the nearby village on the same day, where his father is performing. Though happy with this news, the father expresses his inability to raise this amount in short time. That night the boy spends his time watching the performance of his beloved father in the play. How this night brings the changes in the life of father and son, is what the film’s climax is all about.
Through this simple story of the boy, the film has also shown the importance of the folk art theatre in that region, where Dashavtar plays began in 12th century. So, we get to see, how despite financial struggle and dependence on people’s patronage, these plays still exist in this region. Therefore, the film is a perfect tribute to all those performers, singers and musicians who are part of this folk art. The performances by Prasad Oak, Ashwini Mukadam , Child artiste Samay and other supporting cast are very natural and worth appreciating. Debutant director Abhijeet Mohan Warang has presented this film very well with the support of good folk music Anand Lunkad and decent photography by Stanley Mudda. Certainly, an artistic film with a difference.
Subodh Bhave to bring ‘Maanapman’ on Big Screen
After attaining grand success as a director with his film ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali’ (movie review) Subodh Bhave will now bring another popular musical play of yesteryear’s ‘Maanapaman’ on big screen. This will be released next year during Diwali. Recently, on the auspicious Gudi Padwa day, the official announcement of this film was made with launch of teaser poster of the film. This film is being produced by Sunil Phadtare.
The original musical play with this name was written by Krushnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar while Govindrao Tembe had offered music for it. Now, for the film Shirish Gopal Deshpande will be writing the screenplay while music will be provided by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. The beautiful lyrics of the original play like ‘Shoora Mi Vandile… ‘, ‘Chandrika Hi Janu….’ And others are still on our lips. The play was first staged in the year 1911 with Balgandharva playing the lead role. Now, there is a lot of curiosity about the star cast of this film.
‘Bibtya’ to arrive soon on Marathi big screen
‘Bibtya’ ( Leopard) has always created fear among the people and there are stories and experiences connected with this wild animal. Now, this ‘Bibatya’ will play title role in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bibatya’, poster of which was unveiled recently on the auspicious Gudi Padwa. The poster of this film shows a lighted up town and behind it stands a Bibatya shown in dark image, on the hill looking at the township. This suggests whether the life
Produced by Swayambhu Productions and directed by Chandrashekhar Sandve, the film stars Vijay Patkar, Mahesh Kokate, Anant Jog, Pramod Pawar, Dr. Vilas Ujawane, Ashok Kulkarni, Dnyanada Kadam, Manashree Pathak, Sachin Gawali, Somnath Tadwalkar, Subod Pawar, Chaitrali Dongare & Sushant Mandle. The story of this film is written by director Sandve himself while the screenplay is written by Chandrashekhar Sandve & R. Mauje. Dialogues by Kamalesh Khandale and cinematography by Ganesh Pawar are the other credits.
‘Gaon Aala Gotyat 15 Lakh Khatyat’ ready for release
Director Shubham Ray recently unveiled the creative title of his Marathi film ‘Gaon Aala Gotyat 15 Lakh Khatyat’ on social media recently. being made under the banner of Zira Film Productions this film is all set to release soon. Speaking about his film, Director Shubham Ray reiterated that through this film he will drive home the nexus between the mindset of the audiences and then prevalent happening in the society. Shubam further added that since the film is an out and out satire, he is confident that whatever be the age of the viewers, each and every one will laugh to his or her heart’s content when he or she sets out to watch the hilarious film.
The star cast of the film comprises of Prakash Bhagwat, Priya Gamre, Sanjivani Jadhav, Virag Jakhad, Dr. Vilas Ujawane, Rangrao Ghagre and others. Nikhil Kamble is the DOP of the film while Virag Jakhad is the art director. The Music has been composed by Music Director Sameer Sonu while Hemant Palkar has done the makeup as well as hair designing. Ashwini Chandrikapure has handled the choreography for the film while Rani Wankhede has looked after the designing of the costumes.