‘Story of Lagir’ Motion Poster launched
Ever since the teaser poster of the Marathi film ‘Story of Lagir’ was unveiled on social media, this film has created a lot of buzz. Now, the motion poster of this film has been launched with the announcement on social media that this film will be released in theatres all over Maharashtra in June 2021. Produced and directed by Bandu Namdev Meshram, this will be the debut film of actor Rohit Rao Ransinge who is playing the lead role in this film. According to the makers this film will present the new form of love story and therefore will be a treat to Marathi audience after a long period of lockdown.
The shooting of this film is just complete and along with Rohit Rao Ransinge two lead actresses Chaitali Chavan and Rutuja Andre will be seen in this film. The film also stars Mohan Jadhav, Somnath Yelnure, Prema Kiran, Milind Dastane and versatile Sanjay Khapre in important roles. Rohit Rao Ransinge will be playing the character of Rohit in this film while Rutuja Andre will play his beloved. Chaitali Chavan plays the character of an important girl who comes into his life at the most crucial moment. Sanjay Khapre plays the police Inspector, while Somnath and Mohan play the roles of Rohit’s close friends.
Shri Sai Baba returns to Marathi television after 20 years
Renowned Saint from Maharashtra Sant Shri Sai baba has large number of followers across the world. Some call him Baba , some call him Sai while for others he is Sainath. We had seen a serial on Saibaba on Marathi television 20 years ago. Now, a new Marathi serial on Saibaba returns to Marathi television on Fakta Marathi channel and will go on air from 15th March 2021 from 8 pm onwards. The serial is titled ‘Saibaba – Shraddha Aani Saburi’. Making this announcement Fakt Marathi Channel Business Head Shyam Malekar said that their channel has always paid attention on quality subjects and therefore felt that for 20 long years there has been no serial on Saibaba and therefore their serial will be something special.
This serial will present some unknown facts in the life of Shri Saibaba especially during the period 1856 to 1918. The highlight of this serial is recreating Shirdi during this period, by well Known art director Ajit Dandekar, who is also producer of this serial. The research and direction of this serial is by Prasad Shrikant Thosar, while the most important title role is played by Abhijit Pawar. Along with him are other important artistes like Deepti Bhagwat, Omkar Karve, Anjali Dilip, Ved Ambre, Dnyanesh Wadekar, Nandini Vaidya, Dinesh Kanade, Sandeep Redkar, Baban Joshi, Nilesh Mane, Pratik Angane, Prasad Raorane and Astad Kale
Manasi Naik and Pardeep to appear in new music video of Sagarika
Actress Manasi Naik has appeared in many music videos in the past. But, her new video suitably titled Vatevari Mogara’ to be released by Sagarika Music is something special. For the first time Manasi Naik will be appearing in a romantic Music video, that too with her husband Pardeep Kharera. It may be recalled that Manasi recently married Pardeep, who is international Boxer and actor. Through this music video both of them will be appearing together for the first time.
The music video is directed by Sagarika Das who has so far directed more than 50 music videos. This music video will be released on Sagarika Music Marathi Youtube channel. Nilesh Moharir who began his career with Sagarika Music has provided music for this video while Shripad Joshi has penned the lyrics. Vaishali Samant and Swapnil Bandodkar have rendered their voices for the song in this video, which also makes this music video special.
Marathi stars celebrate Women’s day
Four Marathi stars namely Bhargavi Chirmule, Prajakta Mali, Gayatri Datar and Tejaswini Pandit celebrated Women’s day at the Planet Talent office, which is part of Planet Marathi. After cutting the cake they interacted with the media persons who were invited on this occasion. Each one of them shared their memorable experiences with the important women in their lives, besides participating in the fun games organised on this occasion.
Mr. Akshay Bardapurkar, Mr. Sanjay Jadhav and Mr. Pushkar Shrotri who are part of Planet Marathi platform were also present. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Bardapurkar said that Women’s day need not be celebrated on one particular day, but everyday, He further added that the purpose of organising this function was to encourage and honour the women attached to Planet Marathi platform.
Renowned Veteran Actor Shrikant Moghe passes away
Renowned veteran Marathi Actor Shrikant Moghe is no more. He passed away today at his Pune residence. He was 91. Due to old age, he was not keeping well, but had attended many award functions in the past, wherever he was felicitated. Only last week the 6th Ambernath Marathi Film Festival had declared Lifetime achievement award for him. In the past he had won many awards, including the Lifetime Zee Gaurav award.
Known for his memorable roles in Marathi plays like ‘Lagnachi Bedi’, ‘Varyvarchi Varaat’, ‘Lekure Udand Jhali’, ‘Tujhe Aahe Tujhpashi’, ‘Ammaldaar’ he began his acting career on Marathi and Hindi stage and performed in 60 plays. He performed in 50 films including popular films like ‘Madhuchandra’, ‘Sinhasan’, ‘Umbartha’, ‘Vasudev Balwant Phadke’, ‘Gammat Jammat’ and others. He also performed memorable roles on television, including the role of Raghobadada in the most popular Marathi serial ‘Swami’. His son Shantanu Moghe and daughter in law Priya are well Known television stars.
Makarand Mane’s film ‘Poraga Majetay’ ready for release
Having inspired the Marathi film lovers with films like ‘Ringan’ and ‘Kagar’, director Makarand Mane is now ready with his new Marathi film ‘Porga Majetay’, which is also produced by him along with Shashank Shende and Vijay Shinde. The film has also been selected in Pune International film festival in the Marathi films section. The film has highlighted the relationship between father and son which develops at every stage of life, with change of responsibilities.
The National award winning director has tried to handle a simple story happening around us using his creative mind. So, there are big expectations from this film too. The story of this film is by Vitthal Nagnath Kale while the screenplay and dialogues are by Makarand Mane. Guru Thakur and Vaibhav Deshmukh have penned the lyrics while music and background music is by Vijay Gavande. Ajay Gogavale, Anand Shinde and Abhay Jodhpurkar have rendered their voices for the songs in ‘Poraga Majetay’, while cinematography is by Yogesh Koli.
Costumes by Anutama Naikwadi, art direction by Mahesh Kore, make up by Santosh Dongre, editing by Aashay Gatade and sound design by Piyush Shah are other credits.
‘Jhimma’ is all set for release on 23rd April
There was already talk about Hemant Dhome directed film ‘Jhimma’ during the period of lockdown. And now, with normalcy returning soon, the makers of this film Amey Vinod Khopkar Entertainment and Crazy Few Films have announced the release date of their film on 23rd April 2021. Irawati Karnik has written the story of this film with music provided by Amitraj and cinematography by Sanjay Memane.
‘Jhimma’ is produced by Kshiti Jog, Ajinkya Dhamal, Viraj Gavas,Urfi Kazmi, Anupam Mishra and Swati Khopkar and stars Sonalee Kulkarni, Kshiti Jog, Suhas Joshi, Siddharth Chandekar, Mrunmayee Godbole, Suchitra bandekar, Sayali Sanjeev and Nirmiti Sawant in lead roles. The poster of this film has a tagline ‘Navya Varshaat Khelu Anandacha Khel’; which clearly indicates that it will be a multi starrer family entertainer. So, it is expected that Hemant Dhome will offer something social besides entertainment, as he has done through his past films.
Grand auction of players for Marathi Celebrities Cricket league
The inauguration of trophy for the Punit Balan Celebrity League ( PBCL) was held recently at the hands of Indian Cricketer Yusuf Pathan. Just before this function Yusuf Pathan had announced his retirement from all forms of Cricket and therefore received a standing ovation, when he arrived for this function. Overwhelmed by this gesture, the former cricketer thanked all those present at the function, for taking note of his cricketing career. According to the presenter of this league Young industrialist and Marathi film producer Mr. Punit Balan, the Season of this Marathi Celebrities Cricket league will be held in Pune and six teams will participate in this league with T10 format.
104 players from the Marathi film industry were divided into three categories, namely Icons, Platinum and Gold. The auction of players was held with lots of enthusiasm with base price of each player at Rs. 1 lakh. Uttung Thakur was sold at maximum at 42 laks points to Torna Tigers followed by Shikhar Thakur who was brought at 35 lakhs points by Panhala Panthers. The other players with high cost brought by teams were Sandeep Juvatkar by Shivneri Lions for 31 lakhs points, Siddhant Muley by Pratapgarh Warriors for 27 lakh points, Tejas Nerurkar by Sinhagad for 25 lakh points. The captains of the six respective teams are as follows : Mahesh Manjrekar – Panhala Panthers, Nagraj Manjule – Torna Tigers, Pravin Tarde- Raigarh Royals, Siddharth Jadhav- Sinhagad Strikers, Sharad Kelkar – Pratapgarh Warriors, Subodh Bhave- Shivneri Lions .
Mrunmayee Deshpande anchored the show, while the auction part was handled by Rahul Kshirsagar.
‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta’ all set to score 400
Prashant Damle is one such actor in Marathi, who has totally dedicated himself to Marathi stage. Having created many records in the past, Prashant is now all set to create another record with his popular Marathi play ‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta’ to perform its 400th show soon. After lifting of lockdown Prashant has succeeded in staging a full house show of this play recently.
Produced by Prashant Damle Foundation and Gauri Theatres, this play will be marching towards its 400th show soon and for that Prashant has already booked the shows of this play from 6th March to 14th March 2021. The 393rd show will be held at Deenanath Vile Parle, followed by 394th at Dr .Kashinath Ghanekar auditorium, Thane on 7th March, with 395th show at Gadkari, Thaneand 396th show at savitribai Phule, Domibivali. The next three shows will be held at Prabodhankar Thackeray, Borivali, Yashvantrao Chavan, Kothrud and Ramakrishna More , Chinchvad to move ahead with the 400th show at Balgandharva Rangmandir, Pune on 14th March 2021.
Both Prashant Damle and Kavita Lad Medhekar will be looking forward to celebrate success of their play with the best wishes from the Marathi audience.
Yashoman, Dnyanada Ramtirthkar together in a new music video
Both Yashoman Apte and Dnyanada Ramtirthkar are popular TV stars through their respective serials. But, they have come together for the first time in a music video of Saptasur Music which was released recently on their youtube channel. The music video has interesting wordings “Nako Rusava Nako Durava, Satat Vate Tu Ithe Javali Rahaa..’”penned and composed by Charvak Madhuri. The song is rendered by Aditya Neela.
The Music arrangement and programming of this video is by Dhruv Mule and Shantanu Sapkal. Cinematography is by Anirudh Bandivadekar, while the director and choreographer is Krutik Majhir. The video is produced by Sainath Rajadhyaksha. The makers of this video are confident that this new pair will attract more viewers like the success attained by their past music videos .