‘Girlfriend’ Movie Review – Girlfriend with Spanish connection
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Writer& screenplay writer Upendra Sidhye who shot into fame after receiving Filmfare & Cine Blitz awards for best screenplay for the film ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ has now turned writer and director into Marathi with his latest release ‘Girlfriend’. So, being a writer himself, he has systematically developed the screenplay of this film on the backdrop of his own Pune city and using the social media very well, to target the young audience.
Through ‘Girlfriend’ Upendra presents the story of a simple and nice young man Nachiket Pradhan( Amey Wagh) a boy next door, who resembles the looks of Amol Palekar of 70s. Being simple, he has kept himself away from girlfriends. But, that comes in the way of his promotion in office and also spending time with his childhood friends, who are already in relationship. Being a graphic designer himself and active on social media, he prepares a fraudulent fb account by lifting a photo of Payal Mehta( Sai Tamhankar) and naming her as Alisha Narvekar to pose his girlfriend. What happens thereafter is a humour filled screenplay, which entertains especially the young audience.
The office and home atmosphere of Nachiket has been nicely created. Initially moving at a slow pace, the film does pick up little before the interval showing many interesting happenings in Nachiket’s life. His birthday coinciding with Valentines’ day has also been presented well to show his helplessness to find a girlfriend. The entry of Sai Tamhankar has been used well in the screenplay just before the interval. However, showing her in the narrative through a song sequence little before that has spoiled the show.
What keeps the audience engaged post interval is its Spanish connection through the character of Sai Tamhankar . Both Amey and Sai have offered variety through their respective performances, but without the support of other artistes in this film , they would not have been able to offer their best. Thanks to Yatin karyekar, Kavita Lad who play his supportive modern day parents and many other artistes who have played his close friends and office colleagues in the film. Prominent among them is popular TV star Rasika Sunil, who has impressed the most. Unfortunately, this talented actress hasn’t been used much to tap her potential. She is certainly worth considering for lead roles in Marathi films.
Other positive aspects of this film are, the music and background music by Hrishkesh , Saurabh & Jasraj , who have combined well to offer musical entertainment and nice photography of Milind Jog. All in all, ‘Girlfriend’ is an entertaining film which may draw more young audience to cinema halls.
Colors Marathi offers twin attractions from 27th June
In an attempt to deviate from the traditional subjects on Marathi television, Colors Marathi channel have twin offers for their audience during the prime time from 26th June 2016. At 9 pm, they will be offering much publicized ‘Tujhyavachun Karmena’, a so called comedy with a difference, which will also host the marriage of Yash & Manu from another Colors popular serial ‘Asa Saasar Surekh Baai‘. And, that’s a big attraction.
Maharashtra being a land of famous saints, Colors Marathi will also begin their other serial ‘Awaaz’, beginning with the story of ‘Sant Dnyaneshwar’, to start with. For little school children, it will be an interesting watch to understand the teachings of the saints. Popular talented actor Saurabh Gokhale will be playing the lead role in the initial episodes of this serial. And, this is a big news for Marathi TV viewers.
Urfi (उर्फी)
Release Year: 23 October 2015
Genres: Romantic, Thriller
Rating: na
Censor: U/A
Duration: na.
Producer: Yuvraj Verma, Sartej Mirza, Mahelaka Shaikh
Director: Vikram Pradhan
Writer: Vikram Pradhan
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Co-producer: Swapna Pradhan
Executive producer: na
Production Manager: na
Director: Vikram Pradhan
Writer: Vikram Pradhan
ScreenPlay: Vikram Pradhan
Dialogues: Ashish Pathre
Lyrics: Mangesh Kangne, Kshitij Patwardhan
Music: Chinar, Mahesh
Playback Singers: na
Cinematographer (DOP): Pradeep Khanvilkar
Editor: na
Starcast: Prathamesh Parab, Mitali Mayekar, Upendra Limaye, Kavita Lad, Milind Pathak
Art Director: na
Costume: na
Background Music: na
Make up: na
Sound : na
Choreographer: na
DI, VFX: na
Production Designer: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Publicity Designs: na
Distributor : na
Synopsis
‘Urfi’ : “‘PRATHAMESH PARAB’ aka ‘ DEVA ‘ ( his character name in URFI ) is a free spirited , charming , fun loving guy. He works at an estate agents office and his flip talking helps him score clients. One such morning a client couple and their beautiful daughter walk into his life and our ‘DEVA’ falls in love. And everybody in Maharashtra knows , when ‘PRATHAMESH PARAB’ ‘ falls in love, its exuberance and romance everywhere. The lover boy ‘DEVA’ is on a 24×7 duty to woo his love interest and the funny stuff he does to impress her is a fun ride to watch”
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‘Char Divas Premache’ crosses the 1000th mark
Entering the list of a record of 1000 shows is the favourite play ‘Char Diwas Premache.’ The play had its 1000th show staged on May 1. This is Suyog’s third play which has achieved such a feat.
Other plays in the list are ‘Vahato Hi Durvachi Judi’, ‘To Mi Navhech’,’ Ashrunche Zaali Phule’, ‘Vastraharan’, ‘Ti Phulrani’, ‘Moruchi Mavashi’,’All the Best’, ‘Tarun Tarka Mahatare Arka’, ‘Gela Madhav Kunikade’,’ Eka Lagnachi Gosht’, ‘Yadakadachit’ and ‘Sahi Re Sahi’.
Producer of the play, Mr. Sudhir Bhat says, ” I think this will be the last play which will be able to cross the 1000th mark. But there are a lot of barriers like IPL matches, bomb blasts, elections, recession, exams, play dates, festivals which keep people away from watching the plays. Every producer dreams that his play should complete a 1000 plays but these things are keeping us away from our dreams.”
It is Prashant Damale’s fourth play which has successfully completed a 1000 plays. Till the 850th show, the stars in the play Arun Nalavade, Kavita Laad, Savita Prabhune were the same but after marriage, Kavita left the play and was replaced by Veena Jamkar.
The play was first staged in the year 1997. Mr. Bhat already had drafted a plan of the play in his mind. He had even thought of a suitable title but was still in search of a suitable writer. His search made him approach Pu. La. Deshpande and Gangaram Gavankar until he finally found Ratnakar Matkari. He wrote a play which would appeal to all married couples from those who have newly entered into wedlock to those who were enjoying 25 years of married life. Making the play a colorful one was the direction of Vaman Kendre.