Movie: Ekk Albela
Director: Shekhar Sartandel
Music: C Ramchandra, Santosh Mulekar
Cast: Mangesh Desai, Vidya Balan, Vidhyadhar Joshi, Prasad Pandit, Swapnil Rajshekhar, Vighnesh Joshi, Shahnawaz Pradhan, Jyoti Joshi, Shriram Kolhatkar, Arun Bhadsavle, Riyaaz Mulani
Born: 27 June
Occupation: Actor
Popular Marathi actor Mangesh Desai has entertained the audience till now, playing different characters in TV serials, reality shows, dramas, and films. After the release of Marathi film ‘Khel Mandala’, Mangesh Desai has shot into the limelight. With rich experience of stage and television, Mangesh did enter Marathi films few years ago, but he was branded as a comedian. Mangesh Desai, who has portrayed the role of Bhagwan dada in Marathi movie ‘Ekk Albela‘.
Screen Award-Best Actor-For the Marathi movie ‘Khel Mandala’
“Talent, attitude and PR should go together to attain success”- Magesh Desai
Manglmurti Films, Kimaya Motion Pictures, Dr Monish Babre and director Shekhar Sartandel recently launched their film ‘Ekk Albela‘s iconic song ‘Shola Jo Bhadke‘ in presence of Vidya Balan. We are all aware that ‘Ekk Albela‘ is a biopic on India’s first dancing and action hero Bhagwan Dada and his extraordinary journey, as he went out to become one of the biggest legends of Hindi cinema.
Directed by Shekhar Sartandel, ‘Ekk Albela‘ a features award winning versatile actor Mangesh Desai as Bhagwan Dada and the charming Vidya Balan portraying the role of renowned yesteryear’s actress Geeta Bali, in her debut Marathi film.
The most popular song ‘Shola Jo Bhadke‘ which featured in the Bhagwan Dada-Geeta Bali starrer Albela (1951) has been recreated in ‘Ekk Albela‘. And, this song was launched by Vidya Balan, in presence of Mangesh Desai, director Shekhar Sartandel, producers Sangeeta Ahir, Krrish Ahir and producer Dr Monish Babre.
During this gala event , Vidya not only surprised the invitees & media persons with that typical Geeta Bali’s get up, but also performed on this popular song, along with her co-star Mangesh Desai. This Marathi film explores the era between 1930 to 1951 has several dialogues in Hindi and two Hindi songs from the original film ‘Albela‘, including ‘Shola Jo Bhadke‘ and ‘Bholi Surat Dil Ke Khote‘.
Speaking on the occasion, Vidya Balan said, “I’ve been brought up in Mumbai and well-versed with the Maharashtrian culture. ‘Mee Mumbai chi laadki mulgi aahe!’ When the makers approached me with the idea of recreating Albela, I instantly agreed to do it. There couldn’t have been a better debut Marathi film than Ekk Albela.”
Mangesh Desai expressed , “Bhagwan Dada was the first Marathi actor who made it big in Bollywood. He was an artist par excellence. To play Bhagwan Dada in the right way was a huge responsibility. I’m thankful to the producers who believed in me and the fact that I can pull it off.”
‘Ekk Albela‘ is all set to releases on 24th June, 2016.
We are all aware that ‘Ekk Albela’ is a biopic on popular actor of 50s Bhagwan dada alias Bhagwan Abaji Palav , whose film ‘Ek Albela’ became a super hit film. The songs from this film, are still on the lips of Hindi film music lovers. Now, it remains to be seen how actor Mangesh Desai, who has portrayed the role of Bhagwan dada, succeeds in capturing the attention of Marathi film lovers.
When the film’s promotion begins, every filmmaker has different ideas and it all depends, how it is done. Mangalmurti films, which had presented hit Marathi film ;’Dagadi Chawl‘ after some Bollywood films, recently launched the titles of this film in a unique way. This film presented by Manglmurti films, is directed by Shekhar Sartandel and produced by Kimaya motion pictures. Highlight of this film is that popular Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is making her debut in Marathi films, through this film, playing the role of Geeta Bali. The film also has young charming Marathi film actress Vaibhavi Shandilya in an important role.
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Muhurat of ‘Vitthala Shappath’ with song recording
New Marathi films lined up announcement for the new year
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We are all aware that forthcoming Marathi film ‘Ek Albela’ is a biopic on the life of popular actor Bhagwan Dada. And, the highlight of this film is that well known Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is making her debut in Marathi through this film, playing the role of Geeta Bali. So, obviously, few original songs have to be retained in this film too and the first look of this film, does make this clear. However, it remains to be seen, whether Vidya has her dialogues in Marathi, because the character she is playing is of a Hindi actress.
Now, we also understand that ‘Janiva‘ and ‘Lord of Shingnapur‘ actress Vaibhavi Shandilya is playing the role of Muslim girlfriend of Bhagwan Dada. Going through the first look of this film, it is also observed that some of the scenes are in black n white, to give a realistic look. But, it is also interesting to see, how music director Santosh Mulekar has composed the music of this film, as his music will be compared with the original music of C.Ramachandra. However, producer Monish Babre and Director Shekhar Sartandel are not compromising on perfect set design, for which they have engaged the best art director Baban Adagale, who had designed sets for films like ‘Ramleela’ and ‘Dabang’. They have also engaged the best make up man Vaidhyadhar Bhatte. And, make up for Mangesh Desai noticed in the first look, clearly indicates his perfection. Now, let us wait and see, how this film is promoted, in days to come.
Studio/presenter: Abhinay Katta, Krupa Sindhu Pictures, Shree Sankalp Film‘Cindrella’ : Everyone comes across enormous challenges in their life, which they cannot escape from. The same way Aaskya and Rani had to fight for.When their only parent, granny left the world, Aaskya n Rani lost everything they had. The income source was gone. What all was left was a shelter as good as nothing which eventually they lost as they could not bear extortion of gangster ruling that slum area.Poor, orphan, homeless two hungry kids were thrown on street. Aaskya the elder brother knew that Rani is his responsibility now. Granny used to say him, ‘never beg for things…get educated and make things happen’ Keeping the last words of granny in mind the story is about how to fulfill dream of his dearest sister, her fantasy doll, Cinderella…Their life becomes an oddly satisfying combination of the fantasy and reality, happiness and struggle. Each little step they take to go more close to achieve their fantasy, life turns for betterment. Doors of education opens for them, changing their perception “God is busy in dealing the prayers of rich class, and do not bother for rest masses of society”
With the help of education, hard-work and persistency they achieve their fantasy, the Cinderella which ultimately transforms each aspect of their life…
Veteran actor Ramesh Deo to sponsor 50 shows of ‘Cindrella’ for Orphanage children
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The grand old man of Marathi and Hindi cinema Mr. Ramesh Deo is still active at the age of 86. He is the only actor in the world, who is still active, performing in the films for the past 64 years. Last week , he was shooting for a film, at a college in kandivali.On Tuesday evening, he was present as the chief guest for the music release of Kiran Nakti’s forthcoming Marathi film ‘Cindrella’. One never expected him to speak for more than 3 minutes; but the evergreen actor, spoke at length, praising the efforts of the film maker, to make a film on two orphan children.
Mr. Ramesh Deo, not only entertained the invitees, with his humour filled speech; but when veteran actress Meena Naik , who is also part of this film, suggested him to come forward to finance such films, in future, the ever smiling actor, quickly responded with a fine gesture. Mr. Deo agreed to sponsor 50 shows of this film, to the children from different orphanages in Maharashtra. He was all praise for the two child artistes Rupesh Bane and Yashasvi Vengurlekar, who were present on the occasion and appreciated the perfect choice of the the director, to cast them for these roles. After watching the first look of this film, he compared the film , with the standard of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and hoped this film also to win Oscars.
The film revolves around little brother and sister, who turn orphans, after demise of their grandmother and have to face tough challenges in life. Newcomers Kiran and Gaurav have provided the music to this film, story of which is penned by Kiran Nakti along with Aditya Halbe. Produced by Abhinay Katta and Krupa Sindhu Pictures in collaboration with Shree Sankalp Film Productions, the other important artistes of this film are Yakub Syed, Janardan Parab , Mangesh Desai and ‘Chala Hawa Yeu Dya’ fame Vineet Bhonde. The film is all set to release on 4th December 2015.
