Grand auction of players for Marathi Celebrities Cricket league
The inauguration of trophy for the Punit Balan Celebrity League ( PBCL) was held recently at the hands of Indian Cricketer Yusuf Pathan. Just before this function Yusuf Pathan had announced his retirement from all forms of Cricket and therefore received a standing ovation, when he arrived for this function. Overwhelmed by this gesture, the former cricketer thanked all those present at the function, for taking note of his cricketing career. According to the presenter of this league Young industrialist and Marathi film producer Mr. Punit Balan, the Season of this Marathi Celebrities Cricket league will be held in Pune and six teams will participate in this league with T10 format.
104 players from the Marathi film industry were divided into three categories, namely Icons, Platinum and Gold. The auction of players was held with lots of enthusiasm with base price of each player at Rs. 1 lakh. Uttung Thakur was sold at maximum at 42 laks points to Torna Tigers followed by Shikhar Thakur who was brought at 35 lakhs points by Panhala Panthers. The other players with high cost brought by teams were Sandeep Juvatkar by Shivneri Lions for 31 lakhs points, Siddhant Muley by Pratapgarh Warriors for 27 lakh points, Tejas Nerurkar by Sinhagad for 25 lakh points. The captains of the six respective teams are as follows : Mahesh Manjrekar – Panhala Panthers, Nagraj Manjule – Torna Tigers, Pravin Tarde- Raigarh Royals, Siddharth Jadhav- Sinhagad Strikers, Sharad Kelkar – Pratapgarh Warriors, Subodh Bhave- Shivneri Lions .
Mrunmayee Deshpande anchored the show, while the auction part was handled by Rahul Kshirsagar.
New Marathi film ‘Jaggu Aani Juliet’ to be shot in Europe
The makers of the Marathi film ‘Mulshi Pattern’ read review, Puneet Balan Studios are all set to make their new Marathi film ‘Jaggu Aani Juliet’. To be directed by Cinematographer turned director Mahesh Limaye, the music of this film is to be provided by Ajay Atul. The makers propose to shoot 90% of their film at different picturesque locations in Europe. The poster of this film was released recently on social media, thus generating a lot of interest among the Marathi film lovers.
According to producer Puneet Balan, they propose to release this film around 2021 Diwali to offer wholesome entertainment which is a ‘story of soulmate…’ to the film lovers. During the lock down period in 2020 their team comprising of himself, director Mahesh Limaye and music directors Ajay Atul produced three short films to offer social message and all three of them received very good response not only in Maharashtra but across the globe. One of these short films, ‘Aashechi Roshnai’ received awards at many international film festivals. So obviously, there are big expectations from this team for their film ‘Jaggu Aani Juliet’.
Mahesh Limaye’s short film ‘Aashechi Roshnai’ a message for Diwali
Punit Balan Studios which had produced two short films on social awareness during Ganapati festival had received good response. Now, during this coming Diwali they are presenting one more short films with big names involved in this film suitably titled ‘Aashechi Roshnai’ which will be a good social message on this festival occasion. Cinematographer and director Mahesh Limaye has directed this film with concept by Balan which has been scripted by Kshitij Patwardhan.
Actors Rietesh Deshmukh and his wife Genelia liked this concept and agreed to be part of this film. So was the response from music director Ajay Atul, who in a short time composed the music. Veteran Marathi actress Neena Kulkarni has given voice over for this film, which will soon be released on youtube channel of Punit Balan Studios and will be viewed freely on facebook and instagram sites. The makers of this film are confident that after watching this film people will be inspired to help all those affected due to lockdown period, to celebrate the festival.