Shooting of Films and TV serial to begin soon, with conditions
We are all aware that the shootings of Films, television serials and web series had come to a complete halt ever since the lock-down was imposed in Maharashtra, due to spread of corona virus. But now, there is good news to all the film makers and TV serial producers.
The Cultural department of Government of Maharashtra has taken a decision to grant permission for shootings soon, subject to conditions laid down by Government , which specifically refer to guidelines issued by them recently.
The concerned producers will have to make application for the same. Many Marathi film makers and artistes have expressed their happiness over this decision and have welcomed it.
शंतनु मोघे आणि प्रिया मराठे-मोघे यांनी जपली सामाजिक बांधिलकी
सध्याच्या बिकट परिस्तितीवर मात करण्यासाठी , ‘जनकल्याण रक्तपेढी’ तर्फे रक्तदान शिबीर आयोजित कार्यांत आले होते. त्या वेळी सामाजिक बांधिलकी जपत अभिनेता शंतनु मोघे आणि प्रिया मराठे-मोघे ह्यांनी त्यात भाग घेतला. दोघांचे मनःपूर्वक आभार, धन्यवाद!
Shantanu Moghe, Priya Marathe at Blood donation camp in their society.
Amita Kulkarni – A graphic designer turned actress
A graphic designer ,dancer, actress ,painter and model, Amita Kulkarni has gained good experience in her acting field in few years time. In ‘Hridayat Something Something’ she had an opportunity to work with versatile actor Ashok Saraf and other popular artistes like Aniket Vishwasrao, Bhushan Kadu, Sneha Chouhan and Priyanka Yadav.
Amita who comes from Gondia near Nagpur has done Ad Films projects with some well-known brands like Camlin, Essco, Qtrove, etc. and also short films ‘Tale of a Onion Witch’ which is applauded by critics on web/internet and recently, got release platform like Amazon. Till now, she has done projects like ‘Kunwara Hai Par Hamara Hai’ and ‘Tumcha Aamcha Jamla Dot Com’. And now she will b seen in multi starrer film ‘Respect’ and ‘Lagnakallol’.
Vikram Gokhale donates his land worth Rs. 2.5 Crore for a cause
Known for his social commitment , Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale has always been in the lead when it as time to offer help for a cause. Earlier his father Chandrakant Gokhale used to regularly offer his helping hand from his earnings by donating to Army welfare fund. Now, Vikram Gokhale has carried forward this family tradition . He has always offered his help from time to time for social cause.
This time during lockdown period, when he heard about the pathetic condition of workers associated with Marathi film industry, he has announced donation of land worth Rs. 2.5 Crore owned by him at Nane village off Paud, to Akhil Bharatiya Chitrapat Mahamandal. He feels that should offer shelter on this land to retired aged and homeless workers living a lonely life. The Mahamandal has taken a decision to set up an ashram on this land, under the guidance of Vikram Gokhale.
‘नेक्स्ट स्टेप’ या अनोख्या उपक्रमाअंतर्गत नवोदित कलाकारांना मार्गदर्शन
टेलिव्हिजन आणि सिनेमाक्षेत्रात प्रवेश करू पाहणाऱ्या नवोदित कलाकारांना मार्गदर्शन करण्यासाठी, जयंत पवार यांनी ‘नेक्स्ट स्टेप’ हा अनोखा उपक्रम आयोजिला आहे. ह्या क्षेत्रात काम कराचे असेल तर फक्त अभिनय असणे गरजेचं नसून त्या बरोबर अनेक तांत्रिक बाबींचा सुद्धा अभ्यास असणे गरजेचा असतो. ह्या वेबिनार मध्ये, प्रत्यक्षात कॅमेऱ्या समोर उतरल्यावर नक्की काय करायचं? मोबाईल कॅमेरा आणि फिल्म कॅमेरा यात फरक असतो? या आणि अशा अनेक गोष्टींबद्दल जाणत्या, अनुभवी दिग्गजांकडून जाणून घ्यायला मिळणार आहेत.
स्वरूप रिक्रिएशन्स अँड मीडिया प्रा.लि. ने आजवर अनेक मराठी चित्रपटांची, नाटकांची निर्मिती आणि प्रस्तुती केली आहे. त्यांच्या द्वारे ३१ मे ते ६ जून या कालावधीत ‘नेक्स्ट स्टेप’ ह्या वेबमिनारचे आयोजन करण्यात आले आहे. या वेबमिनार मध्ये अभिनेता प्रसाद ओक, कॅमेरामन वासुदेव राणे,दिग्दर्शक मंदार देवस्थळी, दिग्दर्शक गिरीश मोहिते, असे अनेक मान्यवर मार्गदर्शन करणार आहेत. वेबमिनारच्या अधिक माहितीसाठी ९००४७८८५७२ या क्रमांकावर संपर्क साधावा
Swarang Marathi find a platform for ‘Kisse Bahaddar’
During the ongoing Lock down period, the shootings of films and TV serials have come to a complete halt. Even the cinema and drama theatres are closed. TV channels are running repeat programmes . So, people are looking for a change and have switched over to social media to find entertainment.
Swarang Marathi a private channel has found a new idea . For their new programme ‘Kisse Bahaddar’ they have found a platform on Youtube and social media. This programme has been produced by Viplava Entertainment and Pallette Motion Pictures and present the humour filled happenings which take place behind the curtain during stage shows.
In the first episode veteran actress Vandana Gupte narrated some of her humour filled experiences. There are many more artistes like Sanjay Mone, Sharad Ponkshe, Vijay Kadam, Mangesh Kadam, Leena Bhagwat, Sharvani Pillay, Avinash Narkar, Bhargavi Chirmule, Shruja Prabhudesai, Rutuja Bagwe, , Shashank Ketkar, who will be part of this entertaining programme, which is anchored by Sachin Suresh. Shushrut Bhagwat has designed this concept besides directing it. This programme has been released on you tune and social media with effect from 25th May onward.
‘Parinati’ will be the first Marathi film to release on OTT platform
Due to spread of Corona virus and ongoing Lockdown Marathi film industry has also come to a complete halt for the past two months. As a result of this, there have been no releases of films due to closure of cinema halls. And one doesn’t know how long it will take for the theatre business to start . Due to this problem, Some of our Bollywood film makers have already opted for OTT platform to release their films, instead of waiting for the theatres to reopen.
Producer Paraag Mehta, who is also renowned casting director of Bollywood films, therefore feels that regional films will also have to depend on OTT platform, as an alternative to get their films released. “Somebody had to take the lead and I have done so, by taking this decision to release this Marathi film ‘Parinati’ through OTT platform . And we have been receiving positive response . Very soon we will announce the date of release.” he said.
This film stars Amruta Subhash, Sonalee Kulkarni and Akshar Kothari in the lead roles and is directed by debutante Akshay Balsaraf.
Now, Madhuri Dixit also comes forward to help Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal
After Riteish and Genelia, now it is the turn of Madhuri Dixit to offer her helping hand to Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal during this lockdown due to corona virus crisis. The Mahamandal had already appealed to all those daily wage workers to register their names with them, so as to enable them to send the Financial help and Grocery kit through their volunteers to different places in Maharashtra.
So far, 6000 such workers have registered their names and till now the Chitrapat Mahamandal has been able to help 2500 workers. The President of Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal Mr. Meghraj Bhosale had earlier appealed to all the celebrities and Bollywood personalities to help these workers who are without work for the past two months. And it is understood that Madhuri Dixit has offered a sizeable timely help. She has also appealed to others to do so, to help the Chitrapat Mahamandal meet this crisis.
Saleel Kulkarni and Arya Ambekar pay tributes to Mumbai Police
Popular Marathi Music director Salil Kulkarni and renowned singer Arya Ambekar have worked together for a two minute ‘Vande Mataram’ video made by writer- director Shailendra Singh. This video will be a tribute to Mumbai Police and will only boost their morale during this most crucial phase of corona virus . We are all aware that the Mumbai police have offered 24×7 service to the society and have also suffered themselves with the corona virus while exercising their duty.
Producd by Percept and Boss Entertainment, this video captures different moods of the Mumbai Police who have been working tirelessly. During the past two months they are not able to find time for their family members. The purpose of making this video is to show to the entire country how this police force has been working along with the health workers and doctors to stop the spread of corona virus. This 2 minute video will be a timely tribute to Mumbai Police.
First look of ‘Law of Love’ launched digitally
As we are all aware that Entertainment has been a part of motivation and will be an important aspect of our lives in future. The entertainment brought to us through the medium on films has always been found useful as a stress buster. However, during this impact of Lockdown our film industry has suffered the most. With the closure of cinema theatres, the release and promotion of new films has been adversely affected. However, with this scenario around and with a positive perspective, Producer and Screen Play writer J. Uday has used this period of lull to bring a new Marathi film ‘Law of Love’ for our Marathi audience. As most of the people have adjusted to the new Digital regime and have been active on this medium, the producer has unveiled First Look Poster of the film ‘Law of Love’ through social media. And this has received a huge positive response.
As the name of the film is out of the box, the makers are confident that the story would also follow suit. This is the debut film for Mr. J. Uday, Producer and Screen Play writer. This film is going to be a truly viable option for the changed lifestyle of audiences after lock down. The details about the cast of the film and the fresh ingredients , are yet to be announced and hence the anxiety about this film will continue to soar till the film hits the screens.