Usha Jadhav bags award at Indo German Film Fest
Better known for her memorable performance in Marathi film ‘Dhag’ read review which won her National Film award for best actress 8 years ago, Usha Jadhav is once again in news. Now, the talented actress has won the Best actress award for her performance in the Marathi film ‘Mai ghat – Crime No. 103/2005′ at the Indo German Film Week held at Berlin.
Originally from Kolhapur, Usha travelled to Mumbai via Pune, where she was doing a job. Her passion for art, brought her in search of roles in films. Initially, she received some modelling assignments and in the year 2007 found an important role in Madhur Bhandarkar‘s film ‘Traffic Signal’. This was enough for her to make progress in her acting career, with few more important roles in Hindi films. Last year , Usha also performed lead role in Aruna Raje‘s Marathi film ‘Firebrand’ released on Netflix. But now, her lead role in this Marathi film ‘Mai ghat’ have raised big expectations from this film, which is yet to be released.
‘Chandramukhi’ based on Vishwas Patil’s novel to go on the floors soon
IAS Officer and historian Vishwas Patil has written many novels . Some of his novels have even received prestigious awards. We have seen a sensible Marathi film like ‘Pangira’ which was based on his novel with the same name. Now, another Marathi film ‘Chandramukhi’ based on his novel with the same name will go on the floors soon. Akshay Bardapurkar along with Piyush Singh will produce this film and have made all the arrangements to begin the shoot of this film in November , taking all the necessary precautions, keeping in mind the ongoing lockdown restrictions.
Prasad Oak who will be directing this film said, “Though I am excited to begin my work after a long gap, there is a lot of responsibility on my shoulders, to ensure safety during the shooting. I am aware that after watching the poster of my film ‘Chandramukhi’, you are keen to know who is playing the title role and other important roles. Even I am eager to disclose this as early as possible; but till then I need all your good wishes for this project.”
Hope to know all the details of this film soon.
Shubhankar Tawde in new Marathi film ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’
Having made his debut through the film ‘Kagar’ (read review), actor Shubhankar Tawde is now all set to appear in new Marathi film ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’. Shooting of this film will begin in Pune shortly. It may be recalled that Shubhankar had become popular among his fans through web series ‘Kale Dhande’ and with his debut in ‘Kaagar’ his fan following increased. They wanted Shubhankar to play a romantic hero and with this new film their wish will soon be fulfilled.
Speaking about his new film, Shubhankar says, “I am very excited to return to shooting after a long period of lockdown. For this shooting schedule there will be lot of precautions taken, with minimum number of technical staff. But, that will not affect the production quality.” Talking about his role in this film, Shubhankar said that he is playing the character of a youngster Tarun who is a poet ,singer and a guitarist; whose dream is to become a big Rockstar performing on a huge stage.
Yere Yere Pavsa’ showered with nominations and awards at Tokyo
Marathi film ‘YeRe YeRe Pavsa’ which was showered with several nominations in different categories like Best feature film, direction, editing, music, concept, cinematography and sound design at the 6th Top Indie Film Awards, Tokya, Japan; has won two awards, namely Best cinematography and Best Sound design. This is a proud moment for film maker Shafaq Khan who has directed this film, which is based on the story of a happy moment witnessed during the arrival of monsoon.
Reacting to this happy moment, the director Shafaq Khan has stated that his purpose of making this film and delivering a good message has been fulfilled with these awards. Earlier, his film had also received appreciation at the Toronto , Canada film fest. The film has been produced by Shariq Khan and Satya Shetty, Gyanchand Chouhan & Sumedh Gaikwad are executive producers of this film. Cinematography is by Yogesh M Koli, editing by Chandan Arora, Sound by Chakir Hussain & Art by Yogesh Ingale. Sushant Pawar and Kishore Pawar have composed music of this film on the lyrics of Amol Powle. Renowned singers Avadhoot Gupte and Swapnil Bandodkar have rendered their voices for the songs in this film.
‘Lata Shruti Sanvaad’ book Cover unveiled on her birthday
Music plays a very important role in the lives of people, especially in India. In Maharashtra we are all proud that we have one such singer who created a new milestone with her magical voice. Yes, Lata Mangeshkar offered variety while presenting songs in different forms, be it Classical, folk or romantic; she put her heart into every song she rendered. There is a lot to be written about her songs which have influenced music lovers over the years.
There are many books written on this Nightingale of India, but now Ajay Deshpande will be presenting his book on Lata Mangeshkar which will focus on her Hindustani classical songs from films, which have found place in the hearts of the Indian audience. The book suitably titled Lata Shruti Sanvaad’ will cover her songs based on classical bandish, Bhajan, Tarana , Dadraa, Lori, Thumri mujara and Ghazal with detailed analysis .
On the occasion of Lata Mangeshkar’s 91st birthday the writer has unveiled the cover page of his book, which has been well accepted.
‘स्वामिनी’ मालिकेतील रंजक वळण, काय करेल आता रमा?
कलर्स मराठीवरील ‘स्वामिनी’ ही मालिका आता रंजक वळणावर येऊ पोहचली आहे. निरागसपणे वाड्यात बागडत, हसण्याने सार्यांना मोहात पाडात, आणि पेशवाई संस्कारात घडत आपल्या रमाबाई मोठ्या झाल्या आणि शनिवारवाड्यात आल्या. शनिवार वाड्यातील रमाबाईंचा प्रवास तसा कठीणच. गोपिकाबाईंसोबतच आता त्यांना माधवरावांचे देखील मन जिंकायचे आहे. या प्रवासामध्ये अनेक आव्हानांना त्यांना सामोरी जावे लागले, आणि अजूनही जावे लागते आहे. त्यांच्यासमोर आलेल्या अनेक कठीण प्रसंगामधून आजवर रमाबाई नेहेमीच बाहेर पडल्या.
माधवरावांचा अबोला, गोपिकाबाईंची नाराजगी आणि आनंदीबाईंची कट कारस्थान ज्याविषयी रमाबाई अनभिज्ञ आहेत, पण कधी पार्वतीबाई तर कधी सावित्रबाईंच्या मदतीने आजवर रमाबाईंनी यातून मार्ग काढण्याचा सतत प्रयत्न केला… आणि यामध्येच आता रमाबाईंची सगळयात मोठी कसोटी लागणार आहे… माधवरावांवर अचानक हल्ला होणार असून रमाबाई माधवरावांना कश्या वाचवतील ? त्या आपल्या सौभाग्याच रक्षण कसे करतील ? हे बघणे रंजक असणार आहे. या प्रसंगानंतर रमाबाई – माधवराव यांच्यातील दुरावा मिटेल ? गोपिकाबाईंचे मन रमाबाई जिंकू शकतील ? हे लवकरच कळेल. तेंव्हा नक्की बघा स्वामिनी मालिका सोम ते शनि रात्री ८.३० वा. आपल्या कलर्स मराठीवर. माधवरावांच्या मनामध्ये असलेले रमाबाईबद्दलच्या भावना ते व्यक्त करू शकतील का?
या घटनेनंतर गोपिकाबाई आणि रमाबाई यांचे नाते कोणते वळण घेईल ? माधवराव रमाबाईं यांच्यात प्रेम फुलेल का ? हे जाणून घेण्यासाठी बघत रहा ‘स्वामिनी’ मालिका कलर्स मराठीवर.
ऑनलाईन लग्नाची सुपरफाईन गोष्ट – ‘शुभमंगल ऑनलाईन’ कलर्स मराठीवर
आपल्या संस्कृतीत जीवन म्हणजे अनंत उत्सवांनी नटलेला सोहळा आणि त्यामधील आनंदाचा परमोच्च क्षण म्हणजे ‘लग्न सोहळा’! सगळ्यांच्याच आयुष्यातील अविभाज्य भाग. त्यात लगीनघाई म्हणजे आपल्याकडे जिव्हाळ्याचा विषय. पण, सद्यस्थिति लक्षात घेता तरुण पिढी काय तर आपल्या सगळ्यांच्या आयुष्यातील डिजिटलचे महत्व काही औरच होऊनं बसले आहे.
शंतनू आणि शर्वरीचे व्हिडिओ कॉलवर भेटीगाठी, बोलण सुरू झालं आणि या दोघांचे हे गोड नातं ऑनलाईनच हळूहळू फुलू लागलं… यानंतर रंगलेला लॉकडाउन दरम्यानचा ऑनलाईन लग्नसोहळा आणि ऑनलाईन लग्नाची तारेवरची कसरत म्हणजे कलर्स मराठीवरील नवीन मालिका ‘शुभमंगल ऑनलाईन’. मराठी टेलिव्हिजनवर पहिल्यांदाच अशाप्रकारचा लग्नसोहळा रसिक प्रेक्षकांना बघायला मिळणार आहे. शंतनू आणि शर्वरीचा हा ऑनलाईन लग्न सोहळा कसा पार पडेल ? काय गंमती जमती होतील ? हे बघण्यासाठी तुम्ही देखील सहभागी व्हा या न्यू नॉर्मल, आगळया वेगळ्या लगीनघाईमध्ये… सुबोध भावे (कान्हाज् मॅजिक) निर्मित आणि वैभव चिंचाळकर दिग्दर्शित ‘शुभमंगल ऑनलाईन’ कलर्स मराठीवर २८ सप्टेंबरपासून रात्री ९.३० वा. सुरू होत आहे .
अवघ्या महाराष्ट्राच्या लाडक्या सुकन्या कुलकर्णी – मोने, अमिता खोपकर, सायली संजीव, सुयश टिळक, आनंद इंगळे, मिलिंद फाटक, अंकिता पनवेलकर या मालिकेमध्ये प्रमुख भूमिकेत असणार आहेत.
२८ सप्टेंबरपासून ‘सुखाच्या सरींनी हे मन बावरे’ ही मालिका रात्री १०.०० वा. प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला येणार आहे.
Fine gesture by actress Alka Kubal Athalye
Covid 19 has spread so much of fear in the minds of people that it has not even spared our Marathi film and television industry. The most recent news was that of Ashalata Wabgaonkar succumbing to this deadly ailment, while shooting for a Marathi serial in Satara. Ashatai was admitted to hospital after she along with 27 others on the sets were tested positive. Unfortunately, Ashatai succumbed to this ailment during the treatment. This shows how dangerous is the corona virus and how unsafe it is, to shoot with a big unit.
Latest news received from Satara is that her co star in this serial Alka Kubal Athalye performed the last rites of Ashatai as per her wish. The veteran 79 year old actress had spoken to Alka to do so, in case if the worst situation comes. It is understood that Alka and her husband Samir who is well known cinematographer and film maker, were monitoring Ashatai’s progress while she was in hospital. She had shown signs of improvement but on Tuesday morning she succumbed to this deadly ailment.
At a time when the family members of Ashatai suggested not to bring her deadbody to Mumbai, the last rites performed by Alka Kubal Athlye and her husband (Sameer Athalye) at the Satara’s Balaji Trust Crematorium certainly deserve a lot of appreciation. MarathiMovieWorld salute this brave couple for their fine gesture which is a rare tribute to the departed actress.
Sad demise of Veteran Marathi actress Ashalata Wabgaonkar
Renowned veteran actress Ashalata Wabgaonkar, who was still very active with her acting assignments, passed away today morning in Satara, after succumbing to Covid. She was 79. Ashalataji was shooting for a Marathi TV serial in Satara. It is understood that the corona virus was spread through a group of dancers arrived from Mumbai on the sets of this serial due to which 27 more people on the sets of this serial have also been affected.
When Ashalataji was detected with Covid , she was admitted to a local hospital there. But, her condition worsened and was on ventilator support. Today morning she breathed her last. With her passing away, Marathi and Hindi film and television industry has lost a versatile talented actress.
Originally from Goa, she was associated with Goa Hindu Association and began her acting career in Marathi plays through classical play ‘Matsyagandha’ and thereafter went on to perform in many popular plays in the past. She performed in more than 100 Hindi, Marathi and Konkani films besides performing in many TV serials. In Marathi, her best films were Umbartha, Sutradhaar, Vahinichi Maya’ , Maherchi Saadi’ and so on.
Zee Group launch their new music channel ‘Zee Vajwa’
Zee group have launched their new Marathi music channel ‘Zee Vajwa’. An official announcement of its launch was made during the Zee Gaurav Awards 2020 on Zee Marathi channel recently. The Logo of this new music channel was unveiled by artistes Swapnil Joshi and Siddharth Jadhav. The tagline of this channel is ‘Zee Vajawa Kshan Gajawa’ . The aim of this channel is to inspire the audience by keeping them engaged all through their lives.
Speaking on the occasion both Swapnil Joshi and Siddharth Jadhav wished all the success to the channel. Swapnil Joshi in particular said that by creating this platform for the Marathi music lovers , this new music channel has come forward to help the Marathi film producers , directors and singers. Siddharth Jadhav also congratulated the Zee group for launching their new venture. This music channel will come into operation from the month of October 2020.