‘Shejari Shejari’ celebrating 30 years down memory lane
Amol productions’ ‘Shejari Shejari’ will be celebrating 30 years on 25th January 2021. Produced by Sachin and Sanjay Parekar and directed by Dilip Kolhatkar this film was released at main theatre Plaza. With Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde in the lead opposite Varsha Usgaonkar and Nishigandha Wad, this comedy film also comprised of a team renowned artistes like Shrikant Moghe, Sanjay Mone, Nayana Apte, Kishore Nandalskar, Kishore Pradhan, Arwind Sarfare, Ravindra Berde, Ram Kolhatkar, Ravi Patwardhan, Mukund Biwadkar, Maya Gurjar, Vinay Sawant and Jayant Savarkar.
The highlights of this film were its fine presentation, wonderful performances best production values and good publicity. It may be recalled that Pradeep Deshpande had won the Best Sound Recordist award for this film in the Maharashtra State awards. Popular songs of that period rendered by Anuradha Paudwal, Suresh Wadkar and others for this film, penned by Praveen Dawane on the music of Vishwas Patankar were the other highlights of this film. Today, after 30 years, the team is missing some of their team members, including the director. But, the memories of this film are still fresh in their memory.
Laxmikant Berde
Biography / Profile:
He was a born artiste. His active participation in stage drama during the cultural activities for Ganesh festival celebrations in Girgaum , Mumbai, got him interested in acting. He won awards for participation in inter school and inter college drama competitions. And after that he started his acting career with the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh. In 1983 his first major hit play was Purshottam Berde’s ‘Turtur’.That’s how Laxmikant Berde the actor, shot into fame.
Soon, Laxmikant began his movie career with debut through Marathi movie ‘Lek Chalali Sasarla’. After that, there was no stopping for him. He started getting offers to act in Marathi films one after the other. Some of his popular films like ‘Dhum Dhadaka’, Ashi Hi Banwa Banvi’, ‘Balache Baap Brahmachari’ ‘Hamaal De Dhamaal’ ‘and ‘Thartharat’ made good business. Laxmikant got his first break in Hindi film through Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ with Salman Khan. ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’, ‘Mere Sapno Ki Rani,’ ‘Arzoo’, ‘Saajan’, ‘Beta’ ‘100 Days’’ and ‘Anari’are some of his films with memorable roles.
Laxmikant Berde had a perfect timing for comedy and with his peculiar style of talking to self, made him popular among marathi film lovers. His pairing with Ashok Saraf was most popular in all those films of 80s and 90s. Throughout his life, he lived as an actor like a real Vidushak, who was born to entertain the people.
In the last years of his life, Laxmikant floated his own production house, Abhinay Arts, named after his son. His untimely demise at the age of 50 , came on 16 December 2004 due to a kidney ailment. He is survived by his wife Priya and two children. Today his wife conducts stage shows under the name of his foundation with the name of ‘Stars of India’ which is a combination of singing and dancing performances by new talents
Filmography:
Movie(s)
Marathi Movies as An Actor:
Pachadlela (2004)
Aadharstambh (2003)
Maratha Battalion (2002)
Dekhni Bayko Namyachi (2001)
Satvapariksha (2000)
Khatarnak (2000)
Navra Mumbaicha (2000)
Dhangad Dhinga (2000)
Kamal Majhya Baykochi (2000)
Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar (1999)
Manoos (1999)
Aapla Lakshya (1998)
Janta Janardan (1998)
Hamesha (1995)
Taqdeerwala (1995)
Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
Dhamal Jodi (1995)
Suna Yeti Ghara (1995)
Hasva Fasvi (1995)
Topi Var Topi (1995)
Bajrangachi Kamal (1994)
Chikat Navra (1994)
Maza Chakula (1994)
Soniyachi Mumbai (1994)
Premachya Sultya Bomba (1994)
Tu Sukhakarta (1993)
Zapatlela (1993)
Sarech Sajjan (1993)
Ek Hota Vidushak (1992)
Jivlaga (1992)
Hach Sunbai cha Bhau (1992)
Jeeva Sakha (1992)
Dedhadak Bedhadak (1992)
Than Than Gopala (1992)
Shubhamangal Sawadhan (1992)
Sagle Sarkech (1992)
Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991)
Aflatoon (1991)
Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991)
Yeda Ki Khula (1991)
Maskari (1991)
Ek Gaadi Baaki Anadi (1991)
Godi Gulabi (1991)
Doctor Doctor (1991)
Shame to Shame (1991)
Ek Phul Char Half (1991)
Apradhi (1991)
Shejari Shejari (1990)
Dhadakebaaz (1990)
Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi (1990)
Lapwa Chhapwi (1990)
Shubha Bol Narya (1990)
Dokyala Tap Nahi (1990)
Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb (1990)
Ejaa Beeja Teeja (1990)
Ghabrayacha Nahi (1990)
Changu Mangu (1990)
Eka Peksha Ek (1990)
Feka Feki (1990)
Patali Re Patali (1990)
Kuldeepak (1990)
Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989)
Bhutacha Bhau (1989)
Thartharat (1989)
Hamal de Dhamal (1989)
Dharla Tar Chavatay (1989)
Rajan Vajvala Baja (1989)
Chambu Gabale (1989)
Khatyal Sasu Nathal Soon (1989)
Kuthe Kuthe Shodhu Me Tila (1989)
Utawala Nawara (1989)
Rikshawali (1989)
Gharkul Punha Haswe (1989)
Aanti Ne Wazavali Ghanti (1989)
Ashi Hi Banva Banvi (1988)
Kiss Bai Kiss (1988)
Rangat Sangat (1988)
Majjach Majja (1988)
Gholat Ghol (1988)
Sarvashetra (1988)
Maamla Porincha (1988)
Gauraacha Navara (1987)
Chal Re Laxya Mumbaila (1987)
De Danadan (1987)
Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla (1987)
Porinchi Dhamal Bapachi Kamal (1987)
Khara Kadhi Bolu Naye (1987)
Premasathi Wattel Te (1987)
Kaltay Pan valat Nahi (1987)
Irsaal Karti (1987)
Bhatak Bhavani (1987)
Dhakati Soon (1986)
Gadbad Ghotala (1986)
Aamhi Doghe Raja Rani (1986)
Tuzya Vachun Karmena (1986)
Dhum Dhadaka (1985)
Lek Chalali Sasarla (1985)
Saubhagyakankshini
Bayko Chukali Standvar
Dagina
Rang Premacha
Jeegar
Choomantar
Tuzyacha Sathi
Hindi Movies as An Actor:
Hatya: The Murder (2004)
Tauba Tauba (2004)
Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin (2004)
Ghar Grihasti (2004)
Patli Kamar Lambe Baal (2004)
Insan (2004)
Khanjar: The Knife (2003)
Baap Ka Baap (2003)
Tu Bal Bramhachari Main Hoon Kanya Kunwari (2003)
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata (2002)
Hello Girls (2001)
Uljhan (2001)
Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller (2001)
Biwi Aur Padosan (2001)
Kaam Granth (2001)
Beti No. 1 (2000)
Papa the Great (2000)
Shikaar (2000)
Sabse Bada Beiman (2000)
Rahasya – The Suspense (2000)
Rajaji (1999)
Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999)
Aarzoo (1999)
Lo Main Aa Gaya (1999)
Aaag Hi Aag (1999)
Dil Kya Kare (1999)
Kahani Kismat Ki (1999)
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998)
Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi (1998)
Hafta Vasuli (1998)
Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997)
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul (1997)
Zor (1997)
Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997)
Hamesha (1997)
Qahar (1997)
Nazar (1997)
Ganga Mange Khoon (1997)
Ajay (1996)
Chaahat (1996)
Masoom (1996)
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
Khilona Bana Khalnayak (1995)
Taqdeerwala (1995)
Hathkadi (1995)
Brahma (1994)
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
Dilbar (1994)
The Gentleman (1994)
Kranti Kshetra (1994)
Janta Ki Adalat (1994)
Brahma (1994)
Criminal (1994)
Santaan (1993)
Sainik (1993)
Gumrah (1993)
Phool Aur Angaar (1993)
Krishan Avtaar (1993)
Anari (1993)
Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993)
Hasti (1993)
Sangram (1993)
Tahqiqaat (1993)
Geet (1992)
Anaam (1992)
Deedar (1992)
Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (1992)
Beta (1992)
I Love You (1992)
Parda Hai Parda (1992)
Kasak (1992)
Saajan (1991)
Dancer (1991)
Pratikar (1991)
100 Days (1991)
Trinetra (1991)
Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
Serial(s)
Hum Paanch (2000)
Play(s)
Abab Vitoba bolu lagala
Gharat Hasare tare
Pandit ata tari shahane vha
Turtur (1983)
Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe (1989)
Bighadale Dwar Swargache
Ashvamedh
Sir aale dhaun
Karti Premat Padli
lele Vs lele
Nanda Saukhya Bhare
Uchalbangdi
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Hamal De Dhamal ( हमाल दे धमाल )
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 124 min.
Studio/presenter: Om Nishant Chitra
Producers: Purushottam Berde
Executive Producer: na
Director: Purushottam Berde
Writer: Purushottam Berde
ScreenPlay: Purushottam Berde
Dialogues: Purushottam Berde
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Cast & Crew
Executive Producer: na
Co-Producer: Ashok Hande, Madhu Chavan
Director: Purushottam Berde
Assistant Director: Surendra Talokar
Writer: Purushottam Berde
ScreenPlay: Purushottam Berde
Dialogues: Purushottam Berde
Lyrics: na
Music: Anil Mohile
Playback Singer: Aasha Bhosle, Suresh Wadkar, Ravindra Sathe
Cinematographer (DOP): Suryakant Lavande
Editor: Ashok Patwardhan
Starcast: Laxmikant Berde, Varsha Usgaonkar, Sudhir Joshi, Vaishali Dandekar, Vijay Patkar, Jaywant Wadkar, Chetan Dalvi, Nilu Phule
Costumes: Anita Berde
Makeup: Mohan Pathare
Sound : Ravindra Sathe
Background Score: na
Choreographer: Subal Sarkar
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : Sujay Chitra Prakashan
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Veteran Marathi Journalist Isaq Mujawar is no more
On the eve of Jagatik Marathi Din reached a sad news of demise of veteran film critic Isaq Mujawar. A reputed and highly respected film critic, columnist and writer, he was active with his writings even at an advanced age of 80+. Considered to be an encyclopaedia of marathi and hindi film industry, he had more than fifty books to his credit, Eka Songadyachi Batavani, Teen Pidhyancha Aawaj – Lata, Mukhavata, Chitramauli are to name a few. ‘Marathi Cinemancha 100 Varshancha Aadhava’ was his latest contribution.
After starting his career at an early age in 1955, he held various posts in print media publications. His writing on films and film people commanded respect. His passion for ‘film’ writing brought many stalwarts like V Shantaram, Bhalji Pendharkar and Sachin Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde closer to him, in personal life. He was felicitated with Kalamaharshi Baburao Painter Lifetime Achievement Award a couple of years ago and last year he was awarded Chitrabhushan award by Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal.
Marathi Movie World joins his family in the time of grief. Rest in peace Isaq Mujawar.
Ek Gaadi Baaki Anadi ( एक गाडी बाकी अनाडी )
Release Year: 1989
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Producers: Vikram Mehrotra
Executive Producer: na
Director: Bipin Varti
Writer: Anil Kalelkar, Rajesh Mujumdar
ScreenPlay: Anil Kalelkar, Rajesh Mujumdar
Dialogues: Anil Kalelkar, Rajesh Mujumdar
Official Facebook Page I Twitter
Cast & Crew
Executive Producer: na
Director: Bipin Varti
Assistant Director: sharayu
Writer: Anil Kalelkar, Rajesh Mujumdar
ScreenPlay: Anil Kalelkar, Rajesh Mujumdar
Dialogues: Anil Kalelkar, Rajesh Mujumdar
Lyrics: Pravin Davane, Shantaram Nandgaonkar
Music: Ashok Patki
Playback Singer: Vinay Mandke, Suresh Wadkar, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Dilraj Kaur
Cinematographer (DOP): Vijay Deshmukh
Editor: S. Rao
Starcast: Ashok Saraf, Aruna Irani, Laxmikant Berde, Priya Berde
Costumes: Digambar Jadhav
Makeup: Nityanand, Mohan Pathare
Sound : na
Background Score: na
Choreographer: Madhav Kishan, Kamalnath
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : Lijand Film
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Two new serials on E-TV Marathi
In spite of the recession period in other sectors, the Marathi film industry stood firm with good business during the year 2009. Even the fear of swine flu did not deter the enthusiastic audience from watching the films in theatres in places like Pune and surroundings which generally attract a good crowd for Marathi films. In fact, the strike observed by producers and distributors of Hindi films, indirectly helped a Marathi film like ‘Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy’, which was released around that period. The multiplex owners in Maharashtra welcomed this film, which made a good business for them too.
Year 2009 also saw the arrival of big wigs like Eros entertainment, Zee talkies and Sanjay Ghodavat Group entering the business and offering a good distribution network and required publicity that was very much required to popularise Marathi films. To name a few, films like ‘Ek Daav Dhobi Pachaad’, ‘Gaiir’, ‘Jogwa’ and ‘Rita’ did a good business. At the same time, a sensible films like ‘Gabhricha Paus’ invited the attention of foreigners during various Film festivals abroad. Both ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ and ‘Jogwa’ staked their claim for India’s entry for Oscars with their universal subject and finest presentation; but ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ which had an edge over ‘Jogwa’ for being the film made on the life of the Grand old man of Indian cinema, was finally selected.
It looked like that the new cinema had almost taken over from the traditional comedy films of 80’s and 90’s which remained dominated by Ashok saraf and Laxmikant Berde. Today, we find lots of new faces displaying their talents through new subjects. Renuka Shahane tried a new experiment with her own production through ‘Rita’ by making Pallavi Joshi to play lead opposite an ageing hero of Hindi films Jackie Shroff. She was more confident of her script. And, her experiment did work well . ‘Sukhaant’ directed by Sanjay Surkar and ‘Samaantar’ directed by Amol Palekar offered the audience totally different subjects, which were so necessary to change the taste of audience.
There were films like ‘Gandha’ ,‘Made in China’ and ‘Lonavala Bypass’ which were also based on new subjects, succeeded in inviting the attention of new audience particularly in multiplexes. While the traditional comedy films continued during 2009 with the focus on big screens, but except for ‘Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad’ no other film could pull the crowds. Among the new directors, Satish Rajwade invited the attention of one and all for offering two hits.
What is more appreciated about today’s Marathi films is that there are more technically perfect films with better cinematic presentation. We also saw Ajay- Atul offering best of music in many films. At the same time we should also appreciate the efforts put in by all those cinematographers, sound & editing experts and choreographers. With 2009 now coming to an end, all eyes on 2010 which welcomes a bunch of Marathi films with new subjects lined up during the month of January, to offer some more variety. But, we are eagerly waiting for that most prestigious Oscar award to be won by a marathi film. Will ‘Harischandrachi Factory’ succeed in doing so ?
Tributes to Laxmikant Berde
Was Laxmikant Berde a real Vidushak of Marathi film and Theatre ? This question would obviously get 100% response with ‘Yes’, from our readers. Laxmikant served this entertainment world with a simple logic ‘Jeena Yahaan Marna Yahaan, Iske Siva Janaa Kahan’. The enthusiasm with which he performed on stage and in front of the camera clearly indicated that he was sent on this earth with a mission and that was to entertain the audience. And he did his job with perfection and complete devotion.
No one really expected that his term as an actor would come to an end so soon, when he finally said Good bye to all on that fateful day of 16th December 2004. On the coming 16th will be his 5th Death anniversary. MMW pays sincere tributes to Laxmikant Berde by remembering his contributions on this occasion. We invite our readers to pay tributes to this great actor in their own words.
‘Stars of India’ will pay tributes to Laxmikant Berde
A star was born on the earth. It glittered for almost 15 years non stop, entertaining the Marathi and Hindi film industry. It did not fade away, instead it preferred to quit its place from the earth and today it is glittering in the sky. The name of that star is Laxmikant Berde. Today, his wife Priya Berde in the name of ‘Late Laxmikant Berde Foundation’ has been organizing a variety entertainment programme called ‘Stars of India’. So far, they have successfully performed 15 shows.
On the occasion of Laxmikant Berde’s 5th death anniversary, ‘Stars of India’ will be presenting a special programme of singing and dancing performances by new young artistes, who will display their talents on the 16th December 2009, at Balgandharva Rangmandir, Pune . The entire programme will be in Hindi which will include hit melodies from the time of Raj Kapoor to latest offerings from A.R. Rehman. The artsites will particularly perform dances picturised on popular stars of yesteryears like Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Vaijayantimala, Shammi kapoor and today’s popular stars like Aishwarya Bachchan.
Maya Jadhav, popular dancer from Marathi films, will handle the choreography of all dances, while Madhav Moghe will be the programme host. Priya Berde herself will be part of the artsites, who will be performing on that day. The duration of this programme will be 2 hours and 45 minutes, offering total entertainment.
Aayatya Gharat Gharoba ( आयत्या घरात घरोबा )
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 138 min.
Studio/presenter: Kittu Films
Producer(s): Sachin Pilgaonkar
Executive Producer: na
Director: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Writer: Sachin Pilgaonkar
ScreenPlay: Vasant Sabnis, Sachin Pilgaonkar
Dialogues: Vasant Sabnis
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Cast & Crew
Executive Producer: na
Director: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Assistant Director: Avinash Thakur
Writer: Sachin Pilgaonkar
ScreenPlay: Vasant Sabnis, Sachin Pilgaonkar
Dialogues: Vasant Sabnis
Lyrics: Shantaram Nandgaonkar
Music: Arun Paudwal
Playback Singer: Suresh Wadkar, Anuradha Paudwal, Mohammad Ajij, Shailendra Singh, Prashant Damle, Sachin Pilgaonkar
Cinematographer (DOP): Randev Bhaduri
Editor: Sachin Pilgaonkar
Starcast: Sachin Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Laxmikant Berde, Rajeshwari, Kishori Shahane
Costumes: Anil Khanna, Supriya Pilgaonkar
Makeup: Mohan Pathare
Sound : Pandurang Bolur
Background Score: na
Choreographer: Madhav Kishan, Vijay Borade
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : Dhrupad Shah
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Zapatlela ( झपाटलेला )
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 144 min.
Studio/presenter: Jenama Films Enternational
Producer(s): Mahesh Kothare
Executive Producer: na
Director: Mahesh Kothare
Writer: Mahesh Kothare
ScreenPlay: Mahesh Kothare, Ashok Patole
Dialogues: Ashok Patole
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Cast & Crew
Executive Producer: na
Director: Mahesh Kothare
Assistant Director: Ashok Mane
Writer: Mahesh Kothare
ScreenPlay: Mahesh Kothare, Ashok Patole
Dialogues: Ashok Patole
Lyrics: Pravin Davane
Music: Anil Mohile
Playback Singer: Suresh Wadkar,Sudesh Bhosale,Vinod Rathod, Milind Ingale
Cinematographer (DOP): Suryakant Lavande
Editor: Vishwas, Anil
Starcast: Mahesh Kothare, Laxmikant Berde, Jayram Kulkarni, Pooja Pawar, Madhu Kambikar, Kishori Ambiye, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Vijay Chavan
Costumes: Sham Kambale
Makeup: Nivrutti Dalavi
Sound : Minu Baba
Background Score: na
Choreographer: Subal Sarkar
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
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