Planet Marathi is getting ready with 10 new web series on their OTT platform
During the past few months due to lockdown restrictions , no new Marathi TV serials could be released on small screen. At the same time no Marathi film could see its release in theatres, due to their closure. Though some Hindi films and Web series were released on OTT platforms, we haven’t seen much Marathi content during this period on OTT platform. The reason is simple. Actually, Marathi content didn’t have their own platform and had to depend on others.
But now, Planet Marathi is all set to offer bagful of entertainment through their own OTT platform with 10 new web series and 850 hours of entertainment for little children. The 10 web series will present top directors and artistes. Moreover, in near future more and more Marathi content will be arranged in the form of web series and shot films. According to Producer Akshay Bardapurkar, actor Pushkar Shrotri and music arranger Aditya Oak from Planet Marathi the home viewers will be happy with this offering from them including the first day first show in the form of Digital theatre, which will be operational from December 2020.
‘Acappella Aradhana’ offering for Bappa from Swaroop and Vaishali
Though the celebrations during this Ganapati festival are a low key affair, the music and enthusiasm of devotees is the same from their respective homes. To double their happiness, Singers Swaroop Bhalwankar and Vaishali Samant have offered their music video ‘Acappella Aradhana’ in honour of Ganapati Bappa.
With the wordings ‘Kiti Kiti Anand Re… Jhala Bappa’ , this song has 85 different beats. The highlight of this music video is the beat of Dholak played orally. Singer Bhalwankar feels that with this offering through the song, he hopes the danger of Corona will be kept away. The video is presented by Swarshine Studio and Anera Entertainment productions . Written by Smita Kabra and Manvel Gaikwad the song has been composed on the music of Swaroop Bhalwankar and Umesh Raorane, while the other singers in this video along with Swaroop and Vaishali are, Smita Kabra, Sarisha Kabra and Vaishnavi Borulkar. The editing and direction is by Ajinkya Pathirkar & Gautam Ingale. The song can be viewed on youtube.com.
‘Swarajya Janani Jijamata’ serial set for a new turn
We are all aware that the ongoing Marathi TV serial ‘Swarajya Janani Jijamata’ has presented the strong character of Rajmata Jijau in the best possible manner. While displaying her emotional attachment towards her family members , the serial has also shown her ability of being a perfect administrator. No wonder, this serial has found very good viewership from all age groups.
Now, this serial is all set to take a new turn, while showing the skills of Rajmata Jijau while handling the most crucial decisions as an administrator while in Pune. Moreover, in the coming episode the serial will be presenting the character of another important character of Dadoji Konddev in the history. The makers of the serial have stated that his character will be presented according to the history facts and will be shown in special episodes to be telecast from 28th August at 8.30 pm on Sony Marathi.
Poster of new web series ‘Krantisurya Rajguru’ unveiled
4th August is the 113th birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Krantiveer Rajguru. On this occasion, poster of new web series on his life suitably titled ‘Krantisurya Rajguru – Ek Dhagdhagti Sangharshakatha’ was unveiled. The ceremony took place on behalf of Kavya Dream Movies , in presence of writer Ashish Ningurkar, Production team members Pratish Sonavane, Ankush Gabhale and Mohammed Bilal. Satyasheel and Harshavardhan Rajguru, the grandsons of Krantiveer Rajguru have stated that the concept of this web series is by Vilas Rajguru, while Siddhesh Rajguru is the creative director.
The reason for making this web series and releasing it on OTT platform is to present the sacrifice of such great freedom fighters of India before the new generation. According to the makers, this will be a biggest tribute to this Pune born freedom fighter Shivram Hari Rajguru. This web series will show how this youngster jumped into India’s freedom movement. Many well known names like Ganesh Mayekar, Jairaj Nair, Shweta Pagar, Pradeep Kadu, Ajit Vasant Pawar, Abhishek Lagas, Yogesh Andhare, Siddhesh Dalvi, Pratish Sonavane, Swarup Kasar, Anurag Ningurkar, Anuj Gosavi, Kavya Ningurkar, Ashok Kundap,Kiran Ningurkar, Swapnil Nimbalkar, Kalyani Bharambe, Sunil Jadhav and Vaishnavi Rajguru are associated as artistes and members of technical team. The shooting of this web series will begin soon.
Shemaroo Marathibana to offer ‘Bappa’s Mahaprasad’
Our popular Ganapati festival is all set begin to welcome Ganapati Bappa with lot of enthusiasm, in spite of the lock down restrictions, by observing the rules. On this happy occasion, Shemaroo Marathi bana channel is also ready to offer entertainment based Mahaprasad to their viewers, besides their Aarti and pooja.
Now, what is this Mahaprasad ? This is a unique gift in the form of attractive prizes from the channel, which are to be offered through a competition. During the period of this festival from Saturday 22nd till Tuesday 1st September 2020, Shemaroo Marathibana will be showing movies and during the break 5 questions will be asked between 11 am and 11 pm and the viewers will have to correctly answer these questions by sending message on their number 9222200566, which will be flashed on tv screen. Everyday 4 winners will be offered Silver Modak in the form of prizes and at the end of the competition, the lucky winner will receive a Golden Modak . So, what are you waiting for ? Grab this opportunity to win prizes.
‘Vartul’ selected for Pimpri-Chinchwad International Short film Fest
Actor, writer – director Ashish Ningurkar is now days in news for being active during this past five months period of lock down. He has made few short films on social awareness, observing social distancing norms. Now, his documentary film ‘Vartul’ will be the additional attraction at the Pimpri- Chinchwad International Short film festival . Short films from different countries will be seen at this film festival, which will be held online this year in the first week of September , due to spread of corona virus.
This documentary produced by Ms. Kiran Ningurkar presents the importance of food, clothes and shelter in human life, in shortest time. The focus of this film is on the condition in which poor people live in villages, especially during monsoon. Ashish Ningurkar has written the script of this film besides direction; while the cinematography is by Siddesh Dalvi.
Chinar Mahesh to return with Online Live Concert
During the lock down period many artistes entertained their fans performing online shows. Some of them started their online YouTube programmes, while others became part of some chain to entertain people on social media. Recently, ‘Hou De Viral’ entertainment offered Rohan-Rohan Online Live in Concert which was anchored by Spruha Joshi.
Now, ‘Hou De Viral’ Producer Kunal Herkal will be presenting Chinar Mahesh Online Live in Concert observing the social distancing norms. Many Marathi celebrities will be joining this concert. Speaking about their Online Concert, the organisers said , “When everything is being tried online to entertain the people, why not try this kind of concert, where the music directors will operate from their studio, while others will participate in their show online.”
‘Taleem 2′ teaser Poster unveiled on social media
On the occasion of Independence day Karunakavi Creations and director Nitin Rokade have unveiled motion poster of their forthcoming Marathi film ‘Taleem 2′ on social media. Nitin Rokade, who is a well known editing expert of Hindi and Marathi films had earlier directed the film ‘Taleem’ which was set on the backdrop of the popular Indian sport Kusti ( Wrestling).Now, with this ‘Kusti 2 (Taleem 2)’ film he will be presenting the race for medals which is a challenge before our country.
The story of this film is written by Nitin Rokade himself, while the screenplay is by Sandip Kumar Roy, Madhulita Das along with Nitin Rokade. Dialogues are by Jai Atre and Dr. Arun Mirajkar, while Cinematography will be handled by Farukh Khan. Music to be composed by Praful- Swapnil duo while sound will be designed by B.R. Navin. The film stars Abhijit Shwetchandra , Diksha S., Prashant Mohite, Arjun Kusambi, Mahesh Patil and Vishnu Joshilkar in important roles.
मराठी चित्रपट ‘विकून टाक’ चा वर्ल्ड टेलिव्हिजन प्रिमियर
सोनी मराठी वाहिनी प्रेक्षकांच्या मनोरंजनासाठी नेहमीच काहीतरी नवीन घेऊन येते. १६ ऑगस्टला सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवर ‘विकून टाक’ या विनोदी चित्रपटाचा वर्ल्ड टेलिव्हिजन प्रिमियर होणार आहे. विनोदातून सामाजिक संदेश देण्याचा प्रयत्न या चित्रपटातून केला आहे. शिवराज वायचळ, रोहित माने, राधा सागर, समीर चौघुले, ऋजुता देशमुख, हृषीकेश जोशी, जयवंत वाडकर, वर्षा दांदले आणि चंकी पांडे यांच्या मुख्य भूमिका या चित्रपटात आहेत.
‘विकून टाक’ या चित्रपटात चंकी पांडे यांची एक विनोदी भूमिका असून ते एका शेखची व्यक्तिरेखा साकारत आहेत. गेली अनेक वर्षं चंकी पांडे यांनी हिंदी चित्रपटसृष्टीत विविध व्यक्तिरेखा साकारून नावलौकिक मिळवला आहे. चंकी पांडे यांचा हा पहिलाच मराठी चित्रपट आहे.
‘सोनी मराठी’ वाहिनीवर १६ ऑगस्ट, रविवारी चंकी पांडे यांचा पहिला मराठी चित्रपट ‘विकून टाक’ या चित्रपटाचा वर्ल्ड टेलिव्हिजन प्रिमियर दुपारी १ आणि संध्याकाळी ७ वा. होणार आहे.
Script for ‘Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar’ film gets ready
Producers Balasaheb Karnavar Patil and Suryakant Kadakane and director Dilip Bhosale under the banner of Punyashlok Productions are getting ready to launch their bilingual film ‘Punyashlok Ahilyadevi’ in Marathi and Hindi with full preparation. The makers had engaged 20 experts from writing, literature and technical field for research and script writing work. Now, with the help of these 20 experts Dr. Murhari Sopanrao Kele has completed the script work in record time, despite the lock-down period.
It may be recalled that Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar’s history is not known to many people across the world and therefore an effort is being made by the film makers to spread this history through this film. According to Dr. Kele every member of the team paid attention on every important aspect in the life of this intelligent and highly respected noble sardar of the Maratha Empire in 18th century. Even today, she is considered as an ideal example of a perfect administrator. And therefore, there is a lot of curiosity among the film lovers about this film.