Poster of Marathi film ‘Sunny’ released on social media
Popular and actor turned director Hemant Dhome will be directing his new film ‘Sunny’ with Lalit Prabhakar in the lead role. Colourful Teaser Poster of this film was released on social media recently. This film is produced by Hemant Dhome and Akshay Bardapurkar of Platent Marathi and is written by Irawati karnik. This film will be released in 2022.
Speaking about this film director Hemant Dome says, “The lead character of ‘Sunny’ is very close to me, as I have lived the life of Sunny to certain extent. I am sure Lalit Prabhakar will do full justice to this role. I am also excited that for the first time I am working with Mr. Akshay Bardapurkar of Planet Marathi.” Complimenting Hemant Dhome, Akshay Bardapurkar has said , “ I am glad that I am working with two talented artistes Hemant, who has already proved his ability as a director and Lalit who is who has now become part of Planet Marathi through this film.”
Sai and Lalit to make this monsoon ‘Colorful’
After experiencing a long period of lockdown, now there seems to be some hope for Marathi filmmakers. Few months ago, producers Manasi and Munna Shakul had announced their first Marathi film ‘Colorphool’ starring Sai Tamhankar and Lalit Prabhakar in the lead.
Now, they have released a beautiful poster of this film, showing the lead pair sitting on a stair case in a romantic mood. Both of them have planted a flower each on top of their ears. And, this surely invites the attention of film lovers, who are eagerly waiting for the release of this film.
Directed by Prakash Kunte this film will be released on 2nd July 2021. The film is produced under the banner of Manasi’s Yantra Pictures , Shakul’s Showbiz Entertainment and Everest Entertainment. Both Manasi and Shakul are planning to producer more Marathi, Hindi and Gujarathi films in near future.
Lalit Prabhakar’s new film ‘Tarri’ Motion poster launched
The dashing star of Marathi films, Lalit Prabhakar is now getting ready with his new film ‘Tarri’ in which he plays a dashing young hero. Recently, the motion poster of this film was launched by makers of this film producers Pratik Chavan, Akshay Adhalrao Patil and Vikram Dhaktode and director Mahesh Raosaheb Kale. They have planned to release this film next year. The motion poster of this film clearly suggests the theme of this film which revolves around the dynamic youngsters of today.
So, what is so special about the motion poster of this film. It is the sound effect indicating the loud sound of sports bike and appearance of the name of the lead hero in style besides other credits. But what does the title of this film ‘Tarri’ indicate? According to the makers of this film, it indicates the bold, dynamic style and behaviour of the lead actor, who is a protagonist, who is willing to fight injustice in the society. Tarri is also used to describe a vibrant youngster in villages, who are called ‘Tarribaaz’ and hence this suitable title for this film.
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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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.