Teaser of much awaited film ‘Godavri’ released
After having won the appreciation and awards at the international and national film festivals, the makers of Marathi film ‘Godavri’ have released the first teaser of their much awaited film on the auspicious occasion of Dusehra. The teaser presents ups and downs in the life of Jitendra Joshi and his family and their traditions. It is still not clear as to what connection the family has with ‘Godavri’ and this still remains a mystery, till the film is released.
Presented by Jio Studios, produced by Blue Drop Films and Jitendra Joshi, this film is directed by Nikhil Mahajan and stars Jitendra Joshi, Vikram Gokhale, Neena Kulkarni, Sanjay Mone, Priyadarshan Jadhav , Gauri Nalawade in lead roles. Speaking about this film, director Nikhil Mahajan says, “ This film can be enjoyed by the entire family together. The film presents the importance of relations, their importance and introducing new relations.” The film is all set for release on 11th November 2022.
Jio Studios lined up with their Marathi films
Till now, Jio Studios have offered variety of films and web series in different Indian languages. Now, Jio Studios are very active, making their impression in Marathi entertainment industry. This year, they started off with ‘Mee Vasantrao’ a musical entertainer, which completed 100 days run in theatres. The film also received two national awards one for Rahul Deshpande( Best Playback singer) and Anmol Bhave( Best Audiograph Sound Design). The film was also praised by Critics.
Now, their next step is to produce Marathi films and web series involving big names like Mahesh Manjrekar, Prashant Damle, Sukanya Kulkarni, Sayaji Shinde, Jitendra Joshi, Bhau kadam, Kedar Shinde, Ankush Choudhari, Rahul Deshpande, Hruta Durgule in their forthcoming projects.
Some prominent films among them are, Bhau Kadam- Bhushan Patil starrer ‘Ghe Double’ directed Vishwas Patil, which is all set for release on 30th September 2022.This will be followed by Int. Film Fest award winner film ‘Godavari’, to be released on 11th November 2022. Thereafter, for the New year 2023 they have planned to release Kedar Shinde’s entertaining film ‘Baipan Bhari Deva‘ on 6th January 2023. There are two more films also lined up for 2023 release and they are ‘Ek Don Teen Char’ followed by ‘Unaad’ sometime in April-May 2023.
Jitendra Joshi to pay tributes to Nishikant kamat through ‘Godavari’
Jitendra Joshi’s forthcoming film ‘Godavari’ has been in the news for inviting attention at various international film festivals. This film has also won some awards at these festivals. Jitendra himself has won Best actor Silver Peacock award at IFFI 2021. Director Nikhil Mahajan has won the best director’s award at Pune Int. Film Fest, while cinematographer Shamin Kulkarni and music director AV Prafulchandra have also won awards at this Film fest. Jitendra who is also producing this film along with Blue Drop Films besides performing lead role has announced the release date of this film on 11th November 2022. This film is presented by Jio Studios.
Remembering his friend Nishikant Kamat on the occasion of his 2nd death anniversary, Jitendra said that he has dedicated this film to his friend Nishikant, as the story of ‘Godavari’ belongs to Nishikant. Besides Jitendra in the lead role, the film also stars stalwarts like Vikram Gokhale ,Neena Kulkarni, sanjay Mone and Priyadarshan Jadhav.
Jitendra Joshi wins best actor award at NYIFF, USA
Versatile Marathi actor Jitendra Joshi is in the news. He has won Best actor’s award for the film ‘Godavari (गोदावरी)’ at the New York Indian Film Festival ( NYIFF) 2022. ‘Godavari’ is Jio Studios presented Marathi film , which is produced by Blue Drop Films and Jitendra Joshi Pictures. This film has already earned a name at different national and international film festivals , wherever it was screened.
Directed by Nikhil Mahajan, this film will now be screened among the five films at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival . Speaking about his film director Nikhil Mahajan said, “I am glad that Jitendra was selected for the best actor’s award at NYIFF. This film was completed in 17 days.” The film stars Jitendra Joshi, Vikram Gokhale, Neena Kulkarni, Sanjay Mone, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Gauri Nalavade in lead roles.
Jitendra Joshi turns producer with his new film ‘Godavari’
Popular actor Jitendra Joshi has turned producer with his new Marathi film ‘Godavari’. Teaser of this film was launched recently on social media. Directed by ‘Pune 52′ read review fame director Nikhil Mahajan this will be released on 1st May i.e. Maharashtra Day. Produced by Blue Drop Films and Jitendra Joshi Pictures, the story of this film is set on the backdrop of Gadavari river and focuses on a family living in Nashik.
With the story and screenplay by Nikhil Mahajan himself along with Prajakt Deshmukh, the film presents a family story with a difference, as claimed by the director. The strong star cast of this film comprises of Vikram Gokhale, Neena Kulkarni, Jitendra Joshi, Gauri Nalawade, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Sakhi Gokhale and Sanjay Mone. Dialogues by Prajakt Deshmukh , lyrics by Jitendra Joshi and music by A V Prafullachandra are the other credits.