She has been part of Marathi stage, TV and films for quite some time now. But, as an actress she has maintained a low profile in this entertainment world. Ashwini Ekbote is an actress par excellence, when it comes to quickly re entering into a character, after a break or cut. Marathi Movie World spoke to Ashwini, during the rehearsal of her new play ‘Eka kshanat’. When asked to comment on requirement of a button artist in acting field, she said, “It is very easy to break a scene, after the director calls ‘cut’. Sometimes, you are disappointed. But, the transition into a scene after a break, is the most important phase for an artist and I pay more attention on this aspect.”
We have seen Ashwini’s performance in the past. She has worked very hard; but hasn’t received the kind of success. In short, her real potential was not exploited. There was one film ‘Kshan Ha Mohacha’ directed by Sanjeev Konate, which was also made in Hindi “Ek Pal Pyar ka’, where Ashwini’s real capacity as an actress was clearly noticed, to some extent. This movie talked about a married couple , not having a child and the wife played by Ashwini desperately in urge to have a child. She imagines a doll as her child and turns hysteric on many occasions. Sharad Ponkshe played her husband in this film.
In fact, Ashwini’s chemistry with Sharad Ponkshe as her co star, has worked very well so far. Both have also acted together on stage as well as in serials, besides movies. No wonder Sharad opted for her as his co star in the new Marathi play ‘Eka kshanat’, which is directed by him. In this play, Ashwini has wider scope to display her talent, as the entire play revolves around her character.
Ashwini was seen in full command over her character during the rehearsal scenes, as she played Prerna, the wife of Sharad Ponkshe and in the subsequent scene she was found in the character of Sapna, where she gave an impression that she had turned hysterical. Very intensely she performed these scenes and the truth behind those important scenes was revealed only after watching this play during the inaugural show, few days ago.
When Ashwini was asked to comment on this role, she said, ” I liked this role, as the script of this play itself is full of twists and turns, with a wonderful plot that makes the life of a couple miserable. We have heard the stories about the victims of terrorist attacks and Bomb blasts taking place; but, this play presents the actual psychological effect of such a shocking moment on the lives of relatives of the victims.” She was very sure that the Marathi drama lovers would welcome this play, for its timely presentation which related to the tensions in the lives of the people living in busy towns and cities .
Ashwini has already proved her acting skills through whatever came to her share in some of her recently released films like ‘Debu‘, ‘High Command‘ and serials like ‘Tu Bhetashi Navyane’ & ‘Kashyala Udyachi Baat'; but, her role in ‘Eka kshanaat’ gives her recognition as a complete actress. Now, she glows like a real star in Marathi Entertainment industry. Thanks to producer of this play Uday Dhurat, writer Sandeep Jangam and Director Sharad Ponkshe.
