Now, presenters Govind Chavan and Prakash Desai along with director Rajesh Deshpande are bringing back this 40 year old popular Marathi play of yesteryear for the new generation. And the inaugural show of this revived play will be held on 29th September in Nashik, which was the birthplace of late Vasant kanetkar.

Speaking about this revived version of the play, director Rajesh Deshpande says, “It is big responsibility on us to present this masterwork, as we had to take care so as to not disturb the original writing and present it in a new set up. I am sure the older generation people will surely revive their old memories and at the same time the new generation will understand the strength of old plays.”

In the original play Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, Shanta Jog and Ashok Saraf had played the lead characters, whereas in this revived version Sharad Ponkshe will portray the role of Nanasaheb along with Shruja Prabhudesai, Jayant Ghate, Vighnesh Joshi, Kapil Redkar, Meenal Bal & Krushna Rajshekhar . Music by Rahul Ranade, art direction by Sandesh Bendre,Costumes by Mangala Kenkre and Subhash Redkar as production Controller are the other credits of this play.

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‘Hote Kurup Vede’ Will Be Sanjay Narvekar’s 25th Play

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Known for his hit Marathi plays ‘All The Best‘, ‘Adhantar‘, ‘Ashi Pakhare Yeti‘ and ‘Locha Jhala Re‘, actor Sanjay Narvekar shot into fame after his performance as ‘Dedh Footya‘ in the Hindi film ‘Vastav’, which offered him more and more roles in Hindi cinema. In fact, Sanjay Narvekar has done more number of Hindi films than Marathi films in his acting career span of about 25 years. But, as a Marathi stage actor, he is still popular.

Incidentally, with his latest Marathi play ‘Hote Kurup Vede‘ which will stage its first show on 11th January @ 3.30 pm at Shivaji Mandir, Dadar, Sanjay has performed in 25 different plays till date. And another coincidence is that this play will also be the 25^th play of director Mr. Rajesh Deshpande . Both Sanjay and Rajesh have worked together in the past and hence their coming together through this new play has made both of them very happy. Working with them in this play are other important artistes like Nayan Jadhav, Bharat Savale, Shalaka Pawar, Meenakshi Joshi, & Kalpesh Bawiskar.

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Late P.L. Deshpande’s famous Marathi play ‘Tee Phulrani‘ had found a special place in the hearts of Marathi drama lovers, over the years. Many well known actresses like Bhakti Barve, Priya Tendulkar, Sukanya Kulkarni & Amruta Subhash had till now, performed the lead character of Phulrani in this play. Now, the same play has been revived with a new look by writer- director Rajesh Deshpande and he will presenting popular actress Hemangi Kavi in the lead role. Along with her , in the role of Professor will be Dr. Girish Oak. The other artistes of this play will be Meenakshi Joshi, Rasika Dhamankar, Nitin Narkar, Pranjal Damle, Vijay Patvardhan, Niranjan Javir, Harish Tandale, Disha Danade, Sunil Jadhav & Anjali Maydeo,

“Though there are some technical changes, according to the changing time, there will not be any change in the original theme,” said Rajesh Deshpande, while speaking about this revival of play. Produced by Dhananjay Chalke for Ashtagandh Entertainment & Presented by Endonis Enterprises, the inaugural show of this play, will be staged soon. Costumes by Mahesh Sherla, make up by Uday Tangadi, light effects Bhushan Desai and music by Nishad Golambari are the other credits.

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Not all the popular stage plays and TV serials which are made in cinematic form, are well accepted. In Marathi, we have totally different audience for Stage, TV and films. Therefore, while adapting such themes for films, one needs to work very hard, to create a gripping screenplay; to hold the audience to their seats, for a little more than 2 hours in cinema hall. Further, when you make a comedy film, the dialogues are also equally important, besides enthralling screenplay.
Latest released Marathi film ‘Kum. Gangubai Non Matric’ produced by Vidyadhar Pathare and written & directed by Rajesh Deshpande presents popular TV serial pair Gangubai ( Nirmiti Sawant and Choo ( Paddy kamble) in a so called political action comedy, in the company of Nagesh Bhosale as opposition MLA from the same district place of Gangubai and Arun Ingale, playing the CM of the state.
In the beginning of the film, we find social activist Gangubai along with her associate Choo staging a demonstration, in front of the vehicle of Opposition MLA ( Nagesh Bhosale).She even dares to lift his Jeep, to indicate her strength. On the advice of his personal secretary Phadavnis ( Atul Todankar),the MLA plans to reveal a plan to Gangubai; which would not only enable her to meet her demands; but also become CM of the state, in due course of time.

So, the audience is subjected to watch the kidnapping of CM’s ( Anand Ingale) wife (who resembles Gangubai). The next moment we find CM’s wife in the custody of Opposition MLA and Gangubai taking over as Ms.CM. Along with her, she brings her associate Choo dressed up as her female attendant. Time comes, when women representation in politics brings CM’s wife into active politics. With the support of CM and the opposition MLA coming together; this is made possible. Once, she takes over the position; she goes on extensive tour of villages, to study the problems of the people. Finally, she achieves, what she desired. And, after exposing the CM and his alliance partner in the climax , hands over the responsibility to his real wife; giving a clear indication that Maharashtra needs first woman CM.

The illogical sequences in the film’s screenplay, make this film an average action comedy. Actually, there was good scope to create comedy through this plot. But, many sequences take place in quick succession, taking the audience for granted. It is only the last 30 minutes of the film, is filled with action plus comedy. But, till that time, the film fails to hold grip on the comedy. There are few scenes which are filled with humour; but actually it is Nirmiti Sawant who entertains with her variety filled double role. Paddy kamble looks weird in the female make over. But, Nagesh Bhosale , Arun Ingale and Atul Todankar impress with their resourceful performance at different situations. However, talented actor kushal Badrike has been wasted in this film.

Music by Shailendra Barve is just okay; but, Sanjay Jadhav’s photography is excellent. He has captured both indoor as well as outdoor action photography very well. ‘Kum Gangubai Non Matric’ has therefore turned out to be just an average entertaining film, just because of the performance of Nirmiti Sawant .

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