First Teaser of ‘Aamhi Doghi’ Released
The first teaser of ‘Aamhi Doghi‘ is now out.media persons had an opportunity to witness the same on big screen, during the press show of the film ‘Hostel Days‘. And, it was nice to see two talented actresses playing close friends in this teaser. ‘Aamhi Doghi‘, as the name depicts, is the story of two girls who despite different mindsets and yet inseparable, follow diverse paths with the same goal. The story is about Amala, played by Mukta Barve, and Savitri Sardeshmukh played by Priya Bapat who are all set to meet you on February 16 at theatres near you in Maharashtra.
‘Aamhi Doghi‘ is a Directional debut by Pratima Joshi- an actress & Costume designer turned director. In the past, she had assisted in direction for films like ‘Bindhast‘,’Dayaraa‘ and ‘Bangarwadi‘. ‘Aamhi Doghi‘ revolves around the story close to the heart of today’s young women in all types of relationships including that of mother-daughter, father-daughter or friends. According to Pratima, the subject of this film is emotively related to every young girl and hence, will help the young audience to think around sensitively. Sanjay Chhabria, Director of Everest Entertainment has shouldered the responsibility of production and presentation of this film.
Mukta Barve returns to Marathi drama with ‘Dhai Akshar Prem Ke’
After offering Marathi dramas with unique names like ‘Chhapa Kataa‘,’Rang Nava‘, ‘Love Birds‘ and ‘Code Mantra‘, renowned actress turned drama producer Mukta Barve has returned with her new Marathi play ‘Dhai Akshar Prem Ke‘. The inaugural show of this play was staged on 23rd December 2017. Produced by Mukta Barve along with Sujata Marathe, muhurat with announcement of this play was made on 9th November 2017 stating that it was based on the novel ‘Tu Bhramat Aahasi Vaya‘ penned by V.P. Kale.
It may be recalled that Sujata marathe is also an actress, having performed with Mukta Barve, in her two previous plays ‘Deepstambh‘ and ‘Code Mantra‘. Through this play, she is making her debut as a producer. Digpal Lanjekar has converted the original novel into drama script besides directing this play. Ajay Purkar who was seen in the lead role in Mukta’s previous play ‘Code Mantra‘ will once again play lead role in ‘Dhai Akshar Prem Ke‘, while actress Kiran Khoje, who performed a small but important role in TV serial ‘Rudram‘ along with Mukta Barve , will play lead opposite Ajay Purkar. This play also stars Sachin Deshpande, Atul Mahajan, Tejas Kulkarni, Nitish Ghare and Ashwini Kulkarni.
Big expectations from Mukta and Priya starrer film ‘Aamhi Doghi’
We are all aware of the capability of actress Mukta Barve, when she performs before camera or on the stage. Her outstanding performance in national award winning film ‘Jogwa‘ is still fresh in our memory. At the same time, how can we forget the splendid performance of actress Priya Bapat in another popular awards winning film ‘Kaksparsh‘? So, when these two talented actress are working together in the same film, it becomes a big news and there are big expectations from such a film.
Incidentally, both Mukta Barve & Priya Bapat are working together in forthcoming Marathi film ‘Aamhi Doghi‘. The first poster of this film was unveiled recently, with the announcement of film’s release date as 16th February 2018. Highlight of this women oriented film is the debut of Pratima Joshi as director. Pratima has worked as actress, costume designer and assistant director till now and this film will open new innings for her. Speaking about her film, Pratima Joshi said that this film’s story will touch the hearts of every young woman and they will feel it as their own story. Everest Entertainment’s Sanjay Chhabriya who is producing and presenting this film , feels that this film will be a treat to Marathi film lovers.
Mukta Barve & Priya Bapat together in the film ‘Aamhi Doghi’
Actress and costume designer Pratima Joshi, who has taken the lessons of direction from Chandrakant Kulkarni will be making her debut as a director through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Aamhi Doghi‘, which will be released on 16th February next year. But, the highlight of this film is coming together of two renowned actresses Mukta Barve and Priya Bapat for the first time. And, it will be interesting to see them together displaying their acting potential.
The film’s story presents different relationships in the lives of young girls and has touched upon the emotional relationship between Mother- daughter, Father-daughter and two friends. It also explains how the viewpoints of others are important instead of our own viewpoint. The makers of ‘Aamhi Doghi‘ film are confident that this emotion filled story of the film would touch the hearts of Marathi film lovers. Produced and presented by Everest Entertainment, who have given many hit films in the past.
‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-3′ will be ready for release next year
After the success of their films ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai‘ and ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-2‘ now the makers of these two films are all set to release their ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-3‘ next year . Besides this announcement, the release date of this film has also been announced in advance, as 27th April 2018. With the name of this film and photos of lead pair Swwapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve appearing on No. 3, this beautiful poster has been released by people associated with this film and director Satish Rajwade on their social networking pages. This part 3 too will be produced by Sanjay Chhabriya.
It may be recalled that the chemistry between Swwapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve on big screen as well as small screen has been well accepted by the theatre and home audience. Ever since both of them appeared together in ‘Mumbai Pune Mumbai-2‘ , their well wishers have been eagerly waiting for their comeback together. Even otherwise, both of them need a hit film and we hope that year 2018 should prove be lucky for them. With this announcement, their fans should be happy. Mukta Barve is presently busy with her TV serial ‘Rudram‘ and with limited episodes, this serial is likely to conclude soon. After which she will focus on this film. But, the idea of making announcement of this film’s release , six months in advance sounds good
Mukta Barve grabs all the attention in ongoing TV serial ‘Rudram’
Many a times the selection of a particular artiste for an important role makes a big difference in popularizing a TV serial. And, if that artiste is a popular star, the viewership of the serial certainly goes up. At present, popular actress Mukta Barve is grabbing all the attention in Zee Yuva‘s ongoing suspense filled TV serial ‘Rudram‘. Playing the role of Ragini, a young widow who has lost her family except her mother in a car accident, Mukta perfectly fits into the character of an angry young woman.
But, what is important is that the character penned by the writer Girish Jayant Joshi is tailor made for talented actress like Mukta and she has given full justice to that character in few initial episodes telecast so far, since its beginning three weeks ago. In every scene she appeared, she seemed totally involved into this character of Ragini, who doesn’t think anything else than revenge against all those evil people, behind the murder of her family members. Girish Jayant Joshi who has written the story has also penned the screenplay and dialogues of this serial directed by Bhimrao Mude.
Besides Mukta Barve, there are renowned artistes like Dr.Mohan Agashe, Vandana Gupte, Mitali Jagtap, Sandeep Pathak, Sagar Talashikar and above all Suhas Palshikar in equally important roles. Looking at the instant popularity of ‘Rudram‘ serial, the makers had telecast 3 hours special show, covering all the past happenings on 27th August 2017 and that gave an impression of a suspense filled murder mystery. However, when we watch a particular episode, we find very little happenings in that half an hour long episode, with commercial breaks. Why can’t the makers think of playing one hour long episode? Even otherwise, this serial is limited to 60 episodes and some more actors like Kiran Karmarkar are yet to appear.
Marathi film ‘Hrudayantar’ selected for Vancouver Film Fest
Prior to its official release in theatres in Maharashtra, Vikram Phadnis debut Marathi film as a director ‘Hrudayantar‘ had already been selected for Melbourne International film festival. And now, after receiving good response from sensible Marathi film lovers and also at the theatre ticket windows , the film has now been officially selected for screening at the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival.
Reacting to this good news, Vikram Phadnis said, “ I am extremely happy to see very good response to my film not only winning the hearts of the local audience, but also audience abroad“. The film ‘Hrudayantar‘ has also received critical acclaims from local and foreign media. Starring Subodh Bhave, Mukta Barve, Sonali Khare, Meena Naik, Trushnika Shinde, Nishtha Vaidya and Amit Khedekar is produced by Imtiaz Khatri and Vikram Phadnis.
‘Hrudayantar’ presents a serious subject in an artistic way
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Movie: Hrudayantar
Rating: ★★★1/2 Genres: Family Drama Censor: U Duration: 130 min. Studio: T Series, Young Berry Entertainment, TOAH Entertainment Producer(s): Imtiaz Khatri, Vikram Phadnis, Purvesh Sarnaik Writer, Director: Vikram Phadnis Cinematography (DOP): Dilshad V.A. (Pipi) Cast: : Mukta Barve, Subodh Bhave, Trushnika Shinde, Nishtha Vaidya, Sonali Khare Anand, Meena Naik, Mehera Acharia, Amit Khedekar, Maniesh Paul, Hrithik Roshan Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Marathi films are bringing in the desired change, as far the presentation of serious and thought provoking subjects are concerned. It all began with ‘Shwaas‘ and recently we saw a film ‘Braveheart‘ handling a serious subject with a timely message. Latest released Marathi film which is a debut film for Bollywood fashion designer turned director Vikram Phadnis, offers one more serious subject in an artistic way.
‘Hrudayantar‘ is actually an emotional drama, which revolves around a well off couple Shekhar and Samaira Joshi( Subodh Bhave & Mukta Barve) married for over 12 years and now preparing for separation. The reason is simple, as workaholic Shekhar a successful hotelier, cannot find time for his wife Samaira, who in spite of being a working woman, also manages household matters skillfully. She also gives much required time and affection to her two little daughters Nitya and Nysha (Trushnika Shinde & Nishtha Vaidya). Dancing becomes a passion for 10 year old Nitya, while Nysha excels in athletics. The girls get all luxuries in life, but are witness to the verbal fights between their parents most of the time.
As the couple is all set for a break up, their elder daughter Nitya is diagnosed with a serious ailment and this puts her near and dear ones into turmoil. But, through this period, the family learns the importance of real family bonding. ‘Hrudayantar‘ is certainly not an entertaining film, but is a serious story very well given a cinematic form, to give a realistic look. Both Subodh Bhave and Mukta Barve are at their best, as expected. Interestingly, Mukta also plays the narrator of this film. But, talented child artiste Trushnika Shinde, steals the show with her spontaneous expressions in all important scenes especially in the post interval session.
Good support comes from another child artiste Nishtha Vaidya, apart from other senior artistes like Meena Naik, Sonali Khare & Ameet Khedekar. Other Popular artistes like Atul Parchure, Vishakha Subhedar, Amol Bavdekar, Shiamak Davar , Manish Paul and above all popular Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan are seen in cameo roles. Dr. Namjoshi, in whose CritiCare Hospital in Juhu, the film has been shot, also makes a special appearance.
Wonderful cinematography by Dilshad V.A and superb background music by Praful Karlekar give a polished look to this film. Well written dialogues by Rohini Ninawe for every situation catch the attention of the audience. Vikram Phadnis direction on debut is also worth appreciating, though he could have made ‘Hrudayantar‘ film more interesting. He has however shot the most important emotion filled scenes very cleverly, including that of Hrithik Roshan, without making the actor utter a singles dialogue.
Sensitive audience is sure to shed tears during most of the scenes, in the concluding part of this film. All in all, ‘Hrudayantar‘ is an artistically presented film, which needs sensible audience to appreciate. The film is surely in the race to win popular awards for the year 2017.
‘Hrudayantar’ music launched by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Ever since Vikram Phadnis Marathi film ‘Hrudayantar‘ was launched, we have been hearing involvement of many Bollywood personalities with this film, right from giving clap of this film till releasing the first look or poster of this film. Recently, when he approached popular Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to release the music of ‘Hrudayantar‘ film, she immediately agreed to be present.
So, after releasing the music of this film, she was all praise for wonderful presentation of emotion filled story through this film. She also expressed that she was proud to be associated with this film as a guest during its music release. Vikram Phadnis also reciprocated , recalling his long time friendship and association with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. He also assured that music and background music will also play important part in his film. Made under the banner of Young berry Entertainment, Imtiaz Khatri & Vikram Phadnis Productions, ‘Hrudayantar‘ is now all set to release on 7th July 2017. The film stars Mukta Barve, Subodh Bhave & Sonali Khare in lead roles.
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