New Marathi channel ‘Zee Yuva’ to entertain young audience
More than 50 % of the audience in Maharashtra comprise of youngsters. But, there are not many programmes of their interest. Keeping this in mind, Zee Group will be introducing a new channel ‘Zee Yuva’ to meet the requirements of young audience. The new channel has promised all new subjects, which have not been dealt so far on Marathi television.
Mr. Bavesh Janavlekar Business head of Zee Yuva & Zee Talkies is very excited to offer something new to today’s young generation. He has expressed his confidence in the audience, who have so far appreciated the programmes on their group channels like Zee Marathi, Zee talkies & Zee Studios. With the competition already faced from rival channels like Star Pravah, Colors & others, now Zee Marathi is also expected to receive competition from their own group channel, which is exclusively for youngsters.
सुलतान झळकणार ‘चला हवा येऊ द्या’ मध्ये
लोकप्रिय कार्यक्रम ‘चला हवा येऊ द्या‘ ची हवा आता केवळ मराठी मनोरंजनसृष्टीपुरती मर्यादित राहिली नाहीये. यात सहभागी झालेल्या कलाकारांची आणि त्यांच्या कलाकृतीची हमखास चर्चा होणार हे ठरलेलं आहे. या कार्यक्रमाची हीच लोकप्रियता बघून यात आता बॉलिवुडची मंडळीही हजेरी लावत आहेत. आजवर या कार्यक्रमात शाहरूख खान, रितेश देशमुख, सोनम कपूर सारख्या अनेक लोकप्रिय हिंदी स्टार्सने हजेरी लावत या कार्यक्रमाला चार चांद लावले आणि या यादीत आता आणखी एका नावाचा समावेश झाला आहे. बॉलीवुडचा सुपरस्टार सलमान खानही या कार्यक्रमात सहभागी झाला निमित्त होतं त्याच्या सुलतान या आगामी प्रदर्शित होणा-या चित्रपटाचं. येत्या सोमवारी आणि मंगळवारी म्हणजेच ४ आणि ५ जुलैला रात्री ९.३० वा. सलमान खान सोबत थुकरटवाडीतील मंडळींनी केलेली धम्माल बघायला मिळणार आहे.
या कार्यक्रमाचं सर्वात मोठं आकर्षण ठरणार आहे ते सलमानचं मराठमोळं रूप. या पूर्ण कार्यक्रमात सलमानने जास्तीत जास्त मराठीतच बोललाय. यावेळी कलाकारांच्या विनंतीवरून सलमानने झिंगाट आणि शांताबाई या गाण्यावर अगदी मराठमोळा ठेकाही धरला.
‘Ka Re Durava’ bags 9 Zee Marathi Awards
In spite of tough competition from artistes and their family members, Marathi serial ‘Ka Re Durava’ bagged 9 Zee Awards in different sections, during the recently concluded Zee Marathi TV awards 2015. The telecast of this event with the concept’‘Utsav Natyancha Atut Maitricha’ filled with fun and entertainment, will be telecast on 1st November at 7 pm, as per announcement made by Zee Marathi channel.
Though ‘Ka Re Durava’ won the best Zee Marathi serial award and other awards, the best actor and best actress awards went to Khandoba and Mhalsa-Banu jointly. ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’ serial the best family award, while Swanandi received the fresh face of the year award, sponsored by Waman Hari Pethe. The highlight of the entertainment programme presented on the occasion, was the couple dance event, presented by all the couples of different serials.
Popular characters Ashu and kaivalya from ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’ not only anchored the show, but also presented some skits to entertain the invitees. Bhau kadam & company also presented their fun filled skit. Though, ‘Nanda Saukhyabhare’ is a recently aired serial, their artistes, Ramesh Bhatkar, Vaibhav Mangle & Nandita Dhuri invited attention, during this programme.
‘Paisa’ a new adventure reality show soon on Marathi Television
Film maker Sakar Raut, who has recently completed two Marathi films like ‘Hatke Love Story’ and ‘Shivya’ is presently directing a film ‘Sangharsh Yatra’’, which is a biopic on Late Gopinath Munde. But, besides these three projects, presently he is producing a unique money & adventure based reality show, for Marathi television. In fact, this is the debut of Team SR on Marathi television.
Produced by Golden Petals Films, ‘Paisa’ will present 28 contestants, which will be selected via audition in Mumbai. The entire show is conceptualized by Sakar Raut and will be executed by his team SR. However, nothing has been disclosed about the channel on which this show will be presented.
According to Sakar, the concept of the show is interesting and would present something that has never happened on Marathi television before. “We wanted to do something different and aggressive, with which the youth could relate to. The show is an ideal mix of action and drama & will be entertaining for all age groups.” he said.
Are subjects of Marathi serials appealing Hindi viewers?
Till now, we had only heard that the Saas- bahu themes of Hindi TV serials were influencing Marathi serial writers. But now, we are noticing that remakes of Marathi serials are made on Hindi television. There is also news that few Marathi serials will be dubbed in Hindi, thus giving exposure to Marathi artistes on Hindi television. This is certainly a good news for Marathi artistes. At least, they will get noticed at national level and receive good offers from Hindi film producers. Even otherwise, Marathi serials are attracting good viewership, among the regional channels. With the rise in viewership, they are also likely to collect good revenue, through commercial ads.
Based on the story of Zee Marathi’s ‘Honar Suun Mee Hya Gharchi’, Zee TV have introduced their Hindi serial ‘Satarangee Sasural’. And now, watching the popularity of this serial, it is understood that they are planning to dub their two Marathi serials ‘Eka Lagnachi Teesari Goshta’ and ‘Julun Yeti Reshimgathi’, which are family dramas. Now, it remains to be seen, how our Marathi artistes will be accepted by Hindi viewers? If it works, it will certainly benefit our Marathi artistes, to reach every household, across the country.
By the way, the news about the separation of Shree and Janhavi in real life, was highlighted on Marathi news channels during the week; with Shashank ketkar filing for divorce, from his wife Tejashree. But, in the serial, we are noticing the possibility of their reunion, with the wicked plans of Janhavi’s step mother, being exposed. Will this prevent their divorce in real life ? Only time will tell. But, there are many cases of settlement, with mutual understanding. Instead of performing separately in different dramas, their admirers would love to watch them together on Marathi stage. Even otherwise, recently they did anchoring together, for an award show ,in spite of the talks about their ‘break up’ taking rounds.
In the coming week, Marathi programmes at prime time, are likely to face a challenge from IPL T20 matches, which are moving in interesting stage. But when, there hasn’t been much effect of IPL on Marathi films, don’t think that the viewership of Marathi programmes would suffer. It looks like that our Marathi serials are all prepared to face this challenge.
Big reality shows in Pipeline on Marathi television
Popular TV channel ETV Marathi have announced the launch of ‘Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati’, a Marathi version of the successful game show ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’, best known in India as ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’.
Already exploited by Star India for its South Indian regional channels, KBC will now move to ETV Marathi. ETV Marathi has got the production and broadcast rights from format owner Sony Pictures Television and has partnered with Big Synergy to produce it on a “never-before-seen scale of participation and grandeur for Marathi viewers”.
‘Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati’, set to go on air in summer of 2013, is dedicated to the Marathi viewers, who are educated and up-to-date on the latest happenings in India and the world. The show draws inspiration from ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ and stands for power of knowledge and education. It will offer an opportunity for all Marathi-speaking people to exercise their knowledge and possibly change their destiny through their participation in arguably the most successful game show ever.
Another big news is about the Marathi version of ‘Big Boss’. Many of us have already familiar with the popular Hindi serial “Big Boss” which was famous for gossips, scheming, mock arguments and fun. The serial is now being produced in Marathi by the duo comprising of actor-producer Ritesh Deshmukh and Nitesh Rane, Chairman of Swabhiman Sanghatna. Till now, the controversial serial has also appeared in other regional languages. Talks are being held with Vicom for obtaining production rights of the programme in Marathi. The programme host will be actor Ritesh Deshmukh himself.
While talking about Big Boss Mr. Nitesh Rane, said “For a long time, it has been my wish to produce the programme in Marathi. When I discussed it with Ritesh, he too liked the idea. We are now jointly executing the programme. However our version in Marathi will not be as controversial or objectionable like its parent version in Hindi”. He further claimed that the serial will bring a new life to the world of Marathi entertainment. Popular Actors, sportspersons as well as politicians will participate in the serial.
The well known names in Marathi Film/Television industry such as Sachin-Supriya Pilgaonkar, Avinash-Aishwarya Narkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Nirmiti Sawant, Avadhoot Gupte, Bharat Jadhav, Pandharinath Kamble, Bharat Dabholkar are being considered for the serial.
Neelam Shirke to host ‘Aflatoon’!
The popular children stand up comedy reality show ‘Aflatoon’ on E TV Marathi, will have a new show host in the form of popular actor Neelam Shirke. She will host the show in the company of Sunil Pal and Prashant Damle, who are the hosts from the beginning of the show.
After conducting auditions all over Maharashtra, eight children have been selected for the final rounds. Neelam has a good know- how about comedy and is expected to add more zing to this comedy based show, on Marathi television. ‘Aflatoon’ is telecast on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9.30 pm on E TV Marathi.