Lalit and Sai are part of a ‘Colourful’ love story
The coming together of Lalit Prabhakar and Sai Tamhankar for the first time in the film ‘Colorful’ has already raised a lot of curiosity among Marathi film lovers. Now, with the reopening of cinema halls partially after the lockdown, film producers are getting ready to release their films, with the hope that there will be audience to watch their films.
One such film is ‘Colorful’ directed by Prakash Kunte and produced by Manasi. The romantic Colorful poster of this film with Lalit and Sai was released recently. They will be presenting the romantic characters of Karan and Meera in this film. Speaking about his film director Prakash Kunte said, “Both Lalit and Sai are excellent artistes. I have seen and experienced their style of work in the past and therefore felt that they will be able to give justice to their respective characters in this film. Though their characters have different characteristics, I am confident that the audience would love to see them together.”
‘Zombivli’ directed by Aditya Sarpotdar launched with muhurat
At a time with certain restrictions on shootings of films, Marathi film industry seems to have taken up the challenge. Yoodle Films who are making a film ‘Zombivali’ presented by SaRe Ga Ma is being directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, who had earlier directed successful films like ‘Classmates’, ‘Mauli’ and ‘Faster Fene’. Recently, the muhurat of this film was performed with its first poster launch. ‘Zombivli’ which connects with Dombivali known for its Zombie connection, will be a Zom Com film.
So, the film promises Horror Comedy , which is new to Marathi cinema. Shooting of this film will soon begin at Latur and the film stars Youths like Amey Wagh, Lalit Prabhakar and Vaidehi Parshurami in lead roles. The film be targeted on youth viewers. With Lawrence D’Cunha as DOPthe music will be composed by AV Praful Chandra. Sainath Gunwad, Siddhesh Purkar, Mahesh Iyer, Yogesh Joshi have written the story of this film. The makers of this film plan to release this film next year i.e. 2021.
Arundathi Nag returns to Marathi cinema after 40 years
National award winner Padmashree Arundathi Nag ( Formerly Arundhati Rao), who made her debut in Marathi films in 1979 through the film 22 June 1979, is returning to Marathi cinema after 40 years, through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Medium Spicy’. After her marriage to actor Kannada actor Shankar Nag Arundhati lived in Bangalore. She did perform later in Kannada, South and Hindi films and also theatre. And was also in touch with Marathi theatre and did watch Marathi plays staged at Rangshankara auditorium.
She has even watched the plays of ‘Medium Spicy’ director Mohit Takalkar whenever he used to stage his plays in Bangalore. During on such play, Mohit personally approached Arundhati with a request to perform an important role in his Marathi film . He felt that only she was best suitable to perform the important character Lakshmi Tipnis, a kind hearted intelligent lady. According to Mohit, it was necessary to create that impact with the entry of this character in the film.
Mohit further said that Arundhati is a wonderful actress . “Though she will be returning to Marathi films after 40 years, she has good command over Marathi language. What is more important is that she loves the language of a film and gets connected with the character with total commitment.”
Arundhati herself is all praise about Mohit’s work and has also appreciated actor Lalit Prabhakar who is part of this film.
Multi starrer ‘Medium Spicy’ has raised big expectations
Some films become the topic of discussion, after announcement of the film’s title. One such name is ‘Medium Spicy’ the forthcoming multi starrer Marathi film, which received a good response on social media, ever since the film was launched. Produced by Vidhi Kasliwal and presented by Landmark Films, this film is directed by Mohit Takalkar on the story from Irawati Karnik.
Set on the backdrop of Love, relationship it throws light especially on the marriage relationship and stars renowned artistes like Sai Tamhankar, Parna Pethe, Lalit Prabhakar, Neha Joshi, Pushkaraj Chirputkar, Sagar Dshmukh, Ipshita, Neena Kulkarni, Ravindra Mankani in lead roles. The film has been shot in Mumbai and Pune and therefore obviously focused on the lifestyle of youngsters in these regions. The film is all set to release in coming new year 2020.
Shooting of Marathi film ‘Medium Spicy’ concludes
Shooting of much talked about multi starrer Marathi film ‘Medium Spicy’ concluded recently. There has already been a lot of curiosity about the title of this film, since the film was launched. Now, producer Vidhi Kasliwal has confirmed that the shooting of her film is over. Speaking about her film she said, “The production process of this film was equally fun loving like its title. The experience of working with well known technicians and renowned director like Mohit Takalkar was also memorable. Now, we are working on post production work, to make this film more presentable.”
Mohit Takalkar who also reacted on completion of film’s shooting said, “For me, past few months were full of unforgettable experience. The process of watching your dream come true, itself is remarkable. I am grateful to all my artistes, who supported me to fulfil my dream. We have shot this film in Mumbai and Pune. But, you will not see the same Mumbai you have seen in films so far. This film will show a part of Mumbai which will be new to you. And this is the speciality of this dream city. While shooting in Pune, I fall in love with this historic city.”
Presented by Landmark Films, ‘Medium Spicy’ will throw light on City life connected with love, relationship and marriage. The film stars Sai Tamhankar, Parna Pethe, Lalit Prabhakar, Neha Joshi, Pushkaraj Chirputkar, Sagar Deshmukh, Ipshita , Neena Kulkarni & Ravindra Mankani. This film will be released next year.
Smile Please (स्माईल प्लीज)
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Release Year: 2019 (19July)
- Genres: Drama
- Rating: ★★★
- Censor: UA
- Duration: 130 min
- Studio/presenter: Everest Entertainment
- Producer(s): Nisha Shah, Sanika Gandhi
- Executive Producer: Umesh Shinde
- Director: Vikram Phadnis
- Writer: Vikram Phadnis
- ScreenPlay: Vikram Phadnis, Iravati Karnik
- Dialogues: Iravati Karnik
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Cast & Crew
- Producer(s): Nisha Shah, Sanika Gandhi
- Executive Producer: Umesh Shinde
- Co-producer: NA
- Director: Vikram Phadnis
- Assistant Director: NA
- Writer: Vikram Phadnis
- ScreenPlay: Vikram Phadnis, Iravati Karnik
- Dialogues: Iravati Karnik
- Lyrics: Mandar Cholkar
- Music: Rohan – Rohan
- Playback Singer: Rohan – Rohan,Sunidhi Chauhan, Mugddha Karhade , Avadhoot Gupte, Bela Shende Music – Rohan – Rohan
- Cinematographer (DOP): Milind Jog
- Editor: Faisal Mahadik, Imran Mahadik
- Starcast: Mukta Barve, Lalit Prabhkar, Prasad Oak, Vedshree Mahajan, Satish Alekar, Trupti Khamkar, Aditi Govitrikar
- Art Director: Asit Kumar Chhatui
- Costumes: NA
- Casting Director: Rohan Mapuskar
- Makeup: NA
- Sound : Rohan Pradhan
- Background Score: Praful Karlekar , Swpnil Godbole
- Choreographer: Bosco- Caesar
- DI, VFX: NA
- D.I. Colourist: NA
- Promos: NA
- Music Label: NA
- Publicity Designs: NA
- P.R.O.: NA
- Distributor : NA
Synopsis :
‘Smile Please’ : The trauma faced by the wife after divorce, while facing her teenage daughter, who hates her and lives with her husband.Nandini (Mukta Barve) a divorcee, who is an award winning fashion photographer, lives with her father (Satish Alekar) and housekeeper Jyoti (Trupti Khamkar). On few occasions, she keeps meeting her ex husband Shishir (Prasad Oak) and her around 12 year old daughter Nupur ( Vedashree Mahajan) . But, her daughter’s strange behaviour with her mother, disturbs Nandini, who undergoes disturbed state of mind. Life is not easy for her , as she has to keep away from her busy work schedule. At this crucial period of time, a little before the stroke of interval a youngster Viraj ( Lalit Prabhakar) who is known to her father’s friend walks in their house, as a guest for few days. Viraj wins the trust of all members of the family, except Shishir, who hates him….
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Vikram Phadnis returns with another emotion filled subject ‘Smile Please’
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Having made his debut as a director in Marathi film industry through an emotion filled drama ‘Hridayantar’ two years ago, renowned Bollywood Costume designer Vikram Phadnis has now returned with another Marathi film ‘Smile Please’. While in his previous film Vikram presented the marital crisis of a couple married over 12 years, yet glued to their brittle married life, in the present film he presents the trauma faced by the wife after divorce, while facing her teenage daughter, who hates her and lives with her husband.
Nandini (Mukta Barve) a divorcee, who is an award winning fashion photographer, lives with her father (Satish Alekar) and housekeeper Jyoti (Trupti Khamkar). On few occasions, she keeps meeting her ex husband Shishir (Prasad Oak) and her around 12 year old daughter Nupur ( Vedashree Mahajan) . But, her daughter’s strange behaviour with her mother, disturbs Nandini, who undergoes disturbed state of mind. Life is not easy for her , as she has to keep away from her busy work schedule. At this crucial period of time, a little before the stroke of interval a youngster Viraj ( Lalit Prabhakar) who is known to her father’s friend walks in their house, as a guest for few days. Viraj wins the trust of all members of the family, except Shishir, who hates him.
So, in the post interval stage we notice how the efforts of Viraj help Nandini to face such a situation by regaining her self confidence . He also helps Nupur to understand her mother . In short, Viraj plays a good Samaritan. ‘Smile Please’ is a good effort from director Vikram Phadnis selecting a social problem which exists in families where both husband and wife have busy lifestyle. He has also shown the way but his screenplay really takes off only after the arrival of Viraj, however, the interaction between Trupti Khamkar in the role of Jyoti, the housekeeper and Satish Alekar (as Nandini’s father) , helps bring some humour into the screenplay.
Nevertheless, the performances by Mukta Barve, Prasad Oak, Satish Alekar, Lalit Prabhakar, Aditi Govitrikar and Vedashree helps give a realistic look to the film. Mukta Barve in particular has stole the show with her superb performance. Music has limited scope in this film, with two songs, but Rohan-Rohan have made their presence felt . Costumes designing done by Vikram Phadnis is no doubt worth appreciating, but above all, it is the photography by Milind Jog which impresses the most. Though this film deals with a serious subject, it is certainly a worth watch film for the sake of superb performances by the main artistes.
Marathi stars pay tributes to their fathers
All fathers play a very important role during the growing age of their children. And the parents of our Marathi stars are no exception. Today, we find many Marathi stars who have really come through hardships. Not all of them were encouraged to take up this profession, yet they have high regards for their fathers , especially for providing them all the basic necessities during their school and college days.
On the occasion of Father’s day, let us find out what some of our Marathi stars have to say about their father. TV and Film star Lalit Prabhakar feels that his father is the priceless gift to him. “When my father first came to Mumbai from a remote village in search of a job, he had no money. Those days he used to sleep on railway platform. But, soon he found a job and there was stability in his life. He even educated my mother and saw to it that she even got a job. Having come through hardships he has always advised me not to get carried away after achieving success , but to hold the feet on the ground. Now, I feel that he should relax and enjoy his hobbies.” says Lalit.
Popular stage and television Actress Mayuri Deshmukkh calls her father a Magician. Describing her father in a poetic way, she says,”Father means a hard working soul. Father means a person with a caring mind and father is one such person who is known for self sacrifice, when it comes to giving the best to his children.” Mayuri feels that these three lines are not meant only for her father but all the fathers in this world. And there cannot be a better tribute on this occasion.
Tejaswini Pandit celebrated Father’s day in a different way. She visited the Home for aged near Mumbai and spent time with the elderly people. “My father also used to visit ‘Home for aged’ and gift some of his belongings to them. My father is no more , therefore I would like to revive his old memories by spreading happiness among such elderly people. Believe me, they too are mischievous like little children.” she says.
Finally, we have one such father Mr. Charudutt Deochakke ( Father of actor Madhav Deochakke) who is proud to have a self sufficient hard working son, who has achieved something in his life, that really makes him happy.
Lalit Prabhakar’s Chance Pe dance on the sets of ‘Smile Please’
Known for portraying variety of roles on television and films tall and dashing actor Lalit Prabhakar will now be seen in Vikram Phadnis‘ forthcoming film ‘Smile Please’. This particular character of Lalit is in contrast with the kind of role played by him in ‘Anandi Gopal’. In ‘Smile Please’ he is playing his the character which is similar to what he is in real life.
The best example of his spontaneous reaction was noticed during the song picturisation of this film, when he was asked to go and dance during a Ganapati procession . Even after the director said OK to the scene, Lalit went on to dance in that procession and even involved the crew members present on the sets. Even otherwise, on the sets of this film Lalit was always found in a jovial mood.In this film along with Lalit Prabhakar there are other lead artistes like Mukta barve, Prasad Oak and Aditi Govitrikar. The film will be released all over Maharashtra on 11th July 2019.
‘Anandi Gopal’ – a truly inspiring realistic biopic with a social message
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Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi was one of the earliest Indian woman physicians in the 19th century, when India was under British rule. She was the first woman who graduated with a two-year degree in western medicine in the United States. Now, a biopic on her has been presented through latest released Marathi film ‘Anandi Gopal’. Anandibai as she was addressed by the American Medical College during the convocation, lived a very short life of 22 years. But, she inspired many young Indian women to pursue higher studies, at a time when the male dominant society did not permit their daughters to pursue higher studies . Anandi made it possible, only because of the encouragement from her husband Gopalrao, who was a reformer and served in the postal department.
The film ‘Anandi Gopal’ directed by Sameer Vidwans presents Bhagyashree Milind & Lalit Prabhakar in title roles. Though the film is based on a real story, the manner in which the screenplay and dialogues have been written, it does create a strong impact on the audience. The hurdles faced by Gopalrao from his hometown, while educating his younger wife, clearly shows how women were treated during 19th century. The film covers the period around 1880, when Yamuna who turns Anandi after her marriage to a widower Gopalrao, who believes in offering education to women.
In spite of facing the opposition from the neighbourhood and his own community, Gopalrao first sends his wife to a Christian missionary school. But, when she faces trouble there too, he decides to send her abroad for higher education. After cleverly showing the strengths of these two lead characters in the first half of the film, very systematically director Sameer Vidwans has presented the sequence of events in the second half to show Anandi’s impressive success story. There are many emotion filled scenes which touch the heart of the audience. Moreover, few important scenes are also likely to appeal the universal audience and therefore the film certainly stands a chance to find its entry from India for the prestigious Oscars.
The technical departments makes it presentable giving a realistic look to this period film, with superb cinematography by Akash Agarwal & Apoorva Shaligram. Certainly a worth watch film for all sensible film lovers.