Sachin Tendulkar bats for ‘Gela Madhav Kunikade’
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has always been a great fan of some popular Marathi dramas. One of them being ‘Gela Madhav Kunikade’. “I have seen this play twice six years ago and I enjoyed it. Now, that it is being revived, I am happy about it” said the Master blaster while speaking on the occasion of the promotion of popular Marathi comedy play ‘Gela Madhav Kunikade’ which is all set to make a comeback after a gap of about six years.
The play which was at the top during 90’s for its non-stop laughter, later took a long break. But, now we find Prashant Damle and Vinay Yedekar coming together once again with their ‘Haay kaay ani Naay kaay’ punch line. Paying sincere tributes to all time greats like Late Vasant Sabnis, Mohan Wagh and Mohan Tondwalkar the hilarious comedy is all set to play their second innings from 19th August 2010 with their show at Prabodhankar Thackeray Sabhagriha, Mumbai.. And, this time they are extra charged with the backing received from none other than Cricket Ace Sachin Tendulkar.
‘Vinodottam Karandak 2009′ held in Pune
Life has become a very serious matter for most people in this day and age. Working long stressful hours, managing households, finances, etc. all combine in shaping the way we react to life. Therefore, to keep you smiling, the famous comedian Mr. Hemant Nagarkar had started a ‘Vinodattam Karandak Ekankika Spardha (Comedy One Act Play Competition) and achieved complete success at ‘Bharatnatya Mandir’ in Pune. The competition’s third Annual year also proved to be successful which began on 7 Sept and lasted until 13 Sept with 27 participants.
Mr. Nagarkar along with his assistants, Mr. Rajiv Punekar and Mr. Sudhanshu Panse adds that this laughter competition has developed amazing creativity and playfulness over the last 2 years with more number of people participating in the competition. They feel proud that these ordinary people have developed a remarkable sense of humor through laughter and hopes that this exciting event had given an opportunity for every ordinary individual to try their hand at making us laugh.
Mr. Bhalchandra Panse, Mrs. Jaymala Inamdar & Mr. Hrishikesh Paranjape judged the competition. The winners were officially declared and honored by Mr. Sureshchandra Padhye (Editor – Sakaal), Mr Prakash Dalve (M LA) and Mr. Amit Phalke (Co-Producer – Zee Talkies) on Tuesday, 15th Sept, 09 at 6 p m in Bharat Natya Mandir, Pune with great celebrations.