Lokshahir Vithhal Umap was a renowned folk singer, who not only had his followers in Maharashtra, but all over the world. Having been conferred  the Sangeet Natak Academy , President’s award, he had made a place in the hearts of music lovers. His tradition is being carried forward by his sons. On the occasion of 14^th memorial year, the 14^th Lokshahir Vitthal Umap Smriti Sangeet event & Vitthal Umap Foundation’s ‘Mrudagandha Awards’ presentation has been organised on 26^th November 2024 @ 6 pm in Kashinath Ghanekar Sabhagrih, Thane.

Tributes will be paid to Lokshahir Vitthal Umap by artistes from different fields entertainment; besides the awards presentation. This year’s recipients for awards in different fields are as follows : Shri. Purshottam Berde ( Life Time Achievement), Shri Dnyanesh Maharao ( Writer & Journalist), Ms. Surekha Punekar ( Folk art ), Shreegouri Suresh Sawant ( Social field), Shri. Adesh Bandekar ( Acting & Anchoring), Smt. Suchitra Bandekar ( Actress & Producer), Shri. Rohit Raut ( Rising Star- Music field), Smt. Deepali Deshpande ( Sports field).

On this occasion, Mr. Nandesh Umap will also felicitate some back stage artistes , by offering them some financial help. For this grand function renowned actress Ms. Rohini Hattangadi will be present as chief guest along with Shri. Jayraj Salgaonkar ( Editor- Kaalnirnay) and Shri Sandip Malvi ( Additional Commissioner , Thane). Ms. Sameera Gujar will anchor the show which will is free for all.

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 Known for their memorable performances together in Marathi play ‘Gadhvacha Lagna’ in the past, the renowned pair of Mohan Joshi and Savita Malpekar will be returning together with their new Marathi play ‘Sumi Aani Aamhi’. The first show of this play will be staged on 22^nd April 2023. Produced by Rajas Sanjay Godse & Shailesh Raje, this play is directed by Purshottam Berde. This play is written by Rajan Mohadikar.

Speaking about his role, Mohan Joshi says, “I am playing the role of Anand Dhadphale. This play is written by my friend Rajan Mohadikar and therefore I was confident that it will be an interesting subject. Moreover, I am getting a chance to work with Savita and Purshottam, which is more special.” Savita Malpekar who is returning to Marathi stage after 12 long years, feels that having got an opportunity to work with renowned people like Mohan Joshi and Purshottam Berde, which itself was a big thing for her.

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‘Anandi Anand’ directed by Purushottam Berde is now running into fourth week in Mumbai and that certainly invites the attention of those who missed this film during the first three weeks after its release that almost coincided with big banner Hindi films. It is a simple tale of a young girl Anandi – a college drop out; who prefers to live with her Grandparents in a picturesque village in Konkan, rather than migrating to US with her parents. The reason being simple; she does not approve the present system of education and also hates the modern city lifestyle. Instead, she prefers to educate herself with traditional values from her grandparents, learning music and spending most of her time with nature along with a group of few friends in the neighborhood.
When time comes closer for her arranged marriage to a US returned youngster – son of a music company owner, she flatly refuses the proposal; but, at the request of her beloved grand parents, she agrees to marry this boy on certain conditions. The boy, who is highly impressed by her voice, is very keen on using the same for his next assignment. After marriage, Anandi moves to Mumbai. But, the nature loving girl, not happy with city environment, goes into depression and is advised to return back to her village, on the advice of the doctor. With few moments of ups and downs, she finally sings for her husband’s own music album. With happy ending, Anandi and Anand reunite. Priya Bapat, Vikram Gokhale, Suhas Joshi in Anandi Anand

Director Purushottam Berde, has paid more attention to show the contrast between a busy city lifestyle and a village with natural beauty. How could a person used to living a free bird’s life in an open environment, be happy in a cage type of flat system? He has specifically hinted at the life within four closed walls, restricted to dinner table and television. Also the excessive noise and air pollution on the streets, which would annoy any peace loving person, has been shown in a tricky manner. There are other similar issues, he has tried to emphasize through the film’s script. But, he has used an outdated ploy to show Anandi and her friends harassing and scaring Anand and his friend, during their first visit to their village. Barring such few scenes, the film has been presented well.

Magnificent Outdoor photography at beautiful locations of Konkan, particularly Pawas & Mhavalange off Ratnagiri; supported by good music by Dr. Salil Kulkarni, adds extra flavour to the film’s script. Priya Bapat as Anandi is highly impressive as she gets a lifetime role Playing the central character. Very good support comes from popular co artistes like Vikram Gokhale, Suhas Joshi ( who play her Grandparents), Mohan Joshi, Vandana Gupte, Rajan Tamhane, Comedians – Mangesh Desai, Paddy and others. The hero- newcomer Anandraj, however is a mismatch into the cast. Moreover, in the company of all versatile actors around, he was only exposed, though he wasn’t that bad. It is surprising that the director with solid stage background, could not find a newcomer suited for that role of a foreign returned youngster; if at all they wanted a newcomer. If there was any other talented youngster in his place, the film would have been a hit, with the help of other positive points.

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