Nominations for ‘MMW Awards 2016′
Year 2015 saw variety of Marathi films dealing with various issues, besides the traditional comedy films. Among these films we saw some biopics, some period films and also realistic social films on the backdrop of rural areas in Maharashtra. What was good thing about these films was that they offered new subjects with improvisation in technical aspects, which took Marathi cinema worldwide, with participation at international film festivals.
It was very difficult to shortlist the films for nominations; but we have done our best to select them, to enable our viewers to decide their choice for popular awards, in different categories. Apart from different sections in films category, we have also decided to offer awards for best Marathi play and Best Marathi TV serial. Viewers can select their choice in each category only once, by signing in at the MMW awards section.
Nominations for Feature Film Section as below:
Best Film of The Year 2015:
Classmates,
Dagadi Chawl,
Lokmanya,
Nilkanth Master,
Sandook,
Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali
Best Marketed Film of 2015:
Baaji,
Coffee aani barach kahi,
Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali ,
Lokmanya,
Mitwa,
Rajwade & Sons
Best Promo of the film 2015:
Baji,
Coffee aani Barach Kahi,
Sandook,
Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali,
Rajwade & Sons
Best Publicity Design 2015:
Baji,
Cofee aani Barach kahi,
Deool Band,
Runh,
Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali
Best Actor 2015:
Subodh Bhave (Lokmanya),
Sumeet Raghavan (Sandook),
Ankush Chaudhari (Double Seat),
Best Actress 2015:
Narayani Shastri (Runh),
Prarthana Behere (Coffee ani barach kahi),
Mukta Barve (Double Seat)
Best Music Album 2015:
Mumbai Pune Mumbai 2,
Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali,
Nilkanth Master,
Mitwa,
Classmates
Best Singer Male:
Ajay Gogawale (Kaunase des chala from Nilkanth Master)
Sonu nigam (Swapna chalun aale from Classmates)
Shankar Mahadevan-(Sur niragas ho from Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali)
Jasraj Joshi (Kiti sangayachay mala from Double Seat)
Harsh Wavre (Dhaga Dhaga from Dagadi Chawl)
Best Singer Female:
Sasha Tirupati (Rang he nave nave from Coffee ani barach kahi )
Ketaki Mategaonkar (Sunya Sunya from Timepass 2)
Nandini Srikar (Samje Na from Ruhn)
Janhavi Prabhu Arora (Sawar re manaa from Mitwa)
Anandi Joshi (Dhaga Dhaga from Dagadi Chawl)
Nominations declared for 53rd Maharashtra State Film awards
Every year, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dadasaheb Phalke, Maharashtra Government distribute awards to artistes and makers of Marathi films. This year, the award ceremony will be held for the first time in Borivali, Mumbai, on 30th April 2016. The announcement to this effect was made by Maharashtra Cultural Minister Mr. Vinod Tawde.
Along with this important announcement the nominations in different categories of awards were also declared. Total 73 films had submitted their entries and the names of 10 films nominated for the the best film award are, ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali‘, ‘Natsamrat‘, ‘Dagadi Chawl‘, ‘The Silence‘, ‘Bioscope‘, ‘Double Seat‘, ‘Halal‘, ‘Ringan‘,’Rangaa Patangaa‘ and ‘Highway‘. Some of the technical awards have already been declared and ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali‘ has already scored with maximum awards. In the individual awards also, Katyar leads with nominations, followed by ‘Double Seat‘.
The nominations for best actor’s category are, Sachin Pilgaonkar( Katyar Kaljat Ghusali), Ankush Choudhary( Double Seat) & Shashank Shende (Ringan); while the nominations in Best actress category are, Mukta Barve( Double Seat), Smita Tambe ( Partu) & Mrunmayee Deshpande( Anuraag) .
Mrunmayee all set to welcome New year with ‘Natsamrat’
Mrunmayee Deshpande is a talented actress, who is keen on establishing herself among the top actresses in Marathi Film industry. Unfortunately, in spite of her good performance, none of her films during the past 3 years were able to make it big at the box office. But, that did not deter this charming actress from attempting something new, through the films she is doing now. Recently, her film ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali’ became a super hit film, with Mrunmayee making her presence felt, through her role in this film. And, this must have really boosted her morale, for her upcoming projects.
Good news from her is that on the very first day of the coming new year 2016, her film ‘Natsamrat’ is releasing in a big way. The film has already created a buzz on social networking sites and Mrunmayee is playing an important role of Vidya, in this film. Following this film, will be Mrunmayee’s own film ‘Anuraag’ which is directed by Dr. Ambrish Darak and has been shot in Leh and Ladakh. Soon thereafter, Mrunmayee will be launching her next two projects, which will be directed by her. Having already gained considerable experience as associate director and presenter of the film ‘Anuraag’, Mrunmayee is all set to welcome the new year 2016. In the past, during her college days, she has directed many dramas for inter collegiate competitions.
We at Marathi Movie World wish her all the best for her new innings as director, during the new year
‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusli’ premiere held on 1st day of Diwali morning
The first day of Diwali morning plays a very important for Maharashtrian families. On this auspicious day, all the members, after taking bath before sunrise, greet each other, sharing sweets, to celebrate the festival of lights. Taking the advantage of this auspicious occasion, the makers of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’ decided to have the premiere of their film, in the first day morning of the festival.
It is understood that all the artistes and technicians associated with this film, will be present for this premiere show. It will be a real Diwali treat for the special audience, who will be attending this show, as the film is based on the hit Marathi play, with the same name, based on Indian classical music. The film stars Shankar Mahadevan, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Subodh Bhave, Amruta Khanvilkar, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Sakshi Tanwar, Pushkar Shrotri and others.
Significance of Marathi Rangabhoomi Din
Over the years, Marathi dramas have played a very important role in the lives of many prominent artistes from Maharashtra. And, therefore, Marathi Rangabhoomi Din, also has a special significance. 5th November is celebrated as Marathi Rangabhoomi Din, making all of us realize the efforts put in by all the former artistes, to get recognition to this finest performing art. During the olden days, music based plays gained a lot of importance, as the characters used music based songs to communicate with each other. It may be recalled that in 1943, Vishnudas Bhave’s musical drama ‘Sita Swayamvar’ was first performed on stage, making it a historic moment for many drama lovers. 172 years have passed since then and today, Marathi stage has reached a stage, where many shows of popular plays, drawing house full audience, who are willing to pay Rs.300/- per ticket.
Today, we also find many old dramas being revived. Some of the popular plays of yesteryear’s, like ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali’ and ‘Natasamraat’ are given cinematic look, with big stars in Marathi, part of these films. Some of the plays are also getting invitation from places like UK and USA, to perform there. And, that’s a big achievement. Well known poet and playwright William Shakespeare has lot of influence on some of the Marathi playwrights and the Marathi theatre audience have welcomed their ideas of presenting such subjects in Marathi, very efficiently, without losing the Marathi touch in the presentation.
On the occasion of Marathi Rangabhoomi Din, Marathi Movie World pays sincere tributes to all those great actors and presenters, who have kept Marathi Rangabhoomi live till date. And, we are sure, The show will go on , for many more years.