‘Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe’ returns to Marathi stage
Popular Marathi play ‘Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe’ will be returning to Marathi stage after a break, with new vigor. Presented by Amey Khopkar, written by Sriniwas Bhange, produced by Swati Khopkar, Dinesh Khandagale, Ninaad Battin and directed by Vijay Kenkre, the first show of this play will be held on 11th April 2026 at Ravindra Natya Mandire, Prabhadevi.
Speaking on humor filled relationships in life combined with misunderstandings arising thereof, the music of this play is by Ajit Parab. The star cast of this play comprises of popular artistes Priyadarshan Jadhav, Vikrant Kolpe, Sukanya Kalan, Rajesh Chitnis, Pradeep Joshi, Mayura Ranade and Vishakha Subhedar. In short, it will be a treat for the drama lovers during this summer.
Purushottam Berde to return to stage direction after 9 years
Renowned playwright , producer , music director and production designer Purushottam Berde will be making his comeback as a director of Marathi drama. His new play ‘Sumi aani Aamhi (सुमि अणि आम्ही)’ , Besides direction, he will be the production designer and music director of this play.
Produced by Rajas Productions and Mayboli Chitra, ‘Sumi AAni Aamhi’ will be staged with the first show during the mid April 2023. This play stars well known artistes like Mohan Joshi, Savita Malpekar, Shraddha Pokhrankar, Uday Lagoo, Rajesh Chitnis, Pradeep Joshi and Chandrashekhar Bhagwat. Light arrangement will be by Shital Talpade.
This play will present the story of a family, where the mother and father struggle hard to accomplish the mission of their daughter Sumi. Purushottam Berde who has contributed to Marathi stage since 1977, feels that he had this opportunity to present this story to Marathi stage audience, as Rajan Mohadikar the producer had confidence in him. “I am sure that audience would love this play,” he said.