Vidhi Kasliwal’s ‘Vazandaar’ towards completion
After making a film like ‘Sangato Aika‘ with Sachin Pilgaonkar, Vidhi Kasliwal is now towards completion of her new venture ‘Vazandaar‘ under the banner of Landmarc Films, with another exciting subject and an equally talented star cast, comprising of Priya Bapat Kamat, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Chandekar, Chirag Patil and Chetan Chitnis.
Director Sachin Kundalkar, well known for dealing with unique topics through his films, has come up with yet another compelling story. ‘ Vazandaar‘ has a very personal subject and it struck the chords with producer Vidhi Kasliwal, who has been all praise for the writer- director. ” Sachin is a very sensitive and sharp person who open-mindedly takes all suggestions and beautifully weaves them into the layers of the film,” says Vidhi Kasliwal.
Till now, nobody knows what the story is about, about Marathi film lovers will be keen to watch Priya and Sai together in ‘Vazandaar’.
Swwapnil’s ‘Teen Devian’ launch trailer of his film ‘Laal Ishq’
If at all remake of popular old musical Hindi film ‘Teen Devian‘ was made in Marathi, with Swwapnil Joshi asked to select his three Devian, he would select Sai Tamhankar, Sonalee Kulkarni and Mukta Barve. Incidentally, with each one of them, Swwapnil has given three hit films in Marathi in the recent past. Like true friends, all three of them were seen together, as special guests, to launch the trailer of his forthcoming Marathi film ‘Laal Ishq‘ produced by Popular Hindi film maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi.
All three of them were all praise for Swwapnil Joshi for being such a wonderful co star, besides a good friend. “It’s a big moment for Swapnil, as he is part of this film, which is produced by popular Bollywood film maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and I am here to share this happy moment with him,” said Mukta Barve. Both Sai and Sonalee wished him a grand success on this occasion and hoped to attend the success party of this soon. All three of them also greeted Swapnil’s new leading lady in this film Anjana Sukhani.
Also present on this occasion were Sameedha Guru, Sneha Chavan, Piyush Ranade, Jaywant Wadkar, who are also playing important roles in this film. Music directors Nilesh Moharir, Amitraj, DOP Prasad Bhende, co producer Shabinaa Khan were also present on this occasion. From the trailer, it gives an impression that this film is a murder mystery.
Colors make Marathi Filmfare award a memorable event
Every Marathi film award function, when telecast on television channel, try to capture more and more audience, with entertaining programme. On Sunday 28th February evening Colors Marathi TV channel focused more on these entertaining events. Instead wasting much time on boring parody and skits, more attention was paid on sizzling dances performed by well known artistes from Marathi film industry. The use of laser show, cleverly used in offering special effects, during the songs, made it something special.
The programme started off well, with good performances by Adinath Kothare, Neha Pendse and Manasi Naik. Top Dancing actress Amruta Khanvilkar presented a wonderful dance performance and so was the dance performance presented by Sonali Kulkarni. Prasad oak and Pushkar Shrotri who shared the dais as show anchors, did a very good job, with the help of well written script.
The awards announced for the year 2014, in different categories, were not at all surprising and those who deserved, found the prestigious ‘black lady’ in their hands. Veteran Ramesh Deo, who is still active at 90, was the most appropriate choice for the Lifetime Achievement award and the same was presented to him by his family members, which was also good thinking, by the hosts. The Grand Old man of Marathi film industry has also completed 68 years of his non stop acting career, which certainly needs a special mention. But, the veteran actor, did not speak much, instead he thanked all those right from his parents to family members and those who offered him suitable roles, during the initial period of his struggle.
There were many non Marathi Bollywood artistes noticed, while giving away the awards; but barring Vidya Balan and Tabbu, none of them tried to speak in Marathi. But, our own Marathi Mulgi from Bollywood Urmila matondkar, while giving away one of the awards, delivered a sensible speech in Marathi, as she wished not only all award winners, but also all those, who were nominated. And, this was a fine gesture, shown by her.
Overall, this film awards programme was really well presented and very entertaining.
By: Shweta Khot © MMW Network
Marathi film makers are opening doors for TV artistes
The journey of most of the talented artistes in the acting field, has been from stage to television and finally the feature films. The best examples are artistes like Vikram Gokhale, Nana Patekar, Reema Lagoo, Usha Nadkarni, Shivaji Satam, Ramesh Bhatkar, Amruta Subhash, Sunil Barve, Subodh Bhave, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Siddharth Chandekar and so on. But, now days, some of the artistes directly get into television and films, through modeling , auditions or various reality shows, held to select the best acting talents. And, if you have to be into films, you have to be an all rounder, with acting plus dance skills. Therefore, female artistes in particular are equipping themselves, by learning different forms of dances, besides acting.
However, the general observation for the past few years is that our Marathi film makers have given scope to many television artistes. Right from Sai Tamhankar, Tejaswini Pandit, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Abhijit Khandkekar, Siddharth Chandekar, Aniket Vishwasrao, Santosh Juvekar, Aditi Sarangdhar, Mukta Barve, Umesh kamat, Priya Bapat to Spruha Joshi and so on; everybody found suitable roles in Marathi films.
In the recent past, Mrunal Dusanis also found roles in Marathi films, after her successful career on television. Suyash Tilak has also found roles in films and so have Bhushan Pradhan and Sankruti Balgude, the popular pair of ‘Pinjra’. Very recently, we saw Vaibhav Tatwawadi finding good offers from Marathi films. ‘Swapnanchya Palikadle’ TV actress Gauri Nalavade made a successful debut through ‘Friends’ that too opposite Swapnil Joshi. And now, popular Marathi TV actress Priya Marathe’s two films ‘Vighnaharta Mahaganapati’ and ‘1234’ are ready for release shortly. Isn’t that a good news for our television artistes?
Who will prove ‘Vazandar’? Priya or Sai ?
After being ignored by film maker Sanjay Jadhav, for his film ‘Guru’, Sai Tamhankar has joined the camp of national award winning filmmaker Sachin Kundalkar. It may be recalled that she was part of Sanjay Jadhav’s films, since ‘Duniyadari’ , followed by ‘Pyarwali Love Story’ and ‘Tu Hi Re’. But, the last two films, didn’t do well.
Sai has now completed shooting of his film ‘Vajandar’ which also has Priya Bapat in parallel role. Presently, the post production work of this film is going on and the film will be released soon. Priya, who had already worked with Sachin Kundalkar before, in his film ‘Happy Journey’ is still riding with the success of this film, besides two other successful films, ‘Lokmanya’ and ‘Time Pass-2’.
However, same is not the case with Sai Tamhankar. Except for ‘Classmates’ which was a multi starrer and released early last year, none of her films received success. So, she desperately needs a hit film, to stay in the race. But, we understand that Priya has worked very hard, to give her best in ‘Vazandar’. She had also put on additional weight, to meet the requirement of her role. And, now, she is back to normal. Anyway, it will be a good competition to watch between the two actresses in the same film.
Sai Tamhanakar, Actress
Biography / Profile:
- Born: 25 June
- Occupation: Actress
After playing a variety of roles through TV serials like ‘Ya Gojirvanya Gharaat‘, ‘Agnishikha‘ and ‘Saathi Re‘, Saie Tamhankar made her entry into Bollywood playing cameo in films like ‘Black and White‘ and ‘Gajani‘. But, her role in Subhash Ghai’s marathi film ‘Sanai Choughade‘ actually brought her into limelight and her acting career actually took off. In the recent past, she was also seen in films like ‘Be Dune Sade Char’, ‘Picnic‘ and ‘Rita‘.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Family Katta (2016)
- YZ (2016)
- Vazandar (2016)
- Jaundya Na Balasaheb (2016)
- Tu Hi Re (2015)
- Classmates (2015)
- Sau Shashi Deodhar (2014)
- Postcard (2014)
- Ashach Eka Betawar(2013)
- Duniyadari (2013)
- Anumati (2013)
- Balak Palak(2013)
- Zapatlela 2 (2013)
- Pune 52 (2013)
- Ashach Eka Betavar (2013)
- Dhagedore (2012)
- Bapurao La Pakadaa (2012)
- Aghor (2012)
- Gajarachi Pungi (2012)
- No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Ahe (2012)
- Don Ghadicha Daav (2011)
- Zhakaas(2011)
- Raada Rox(2011)
- Rita (2010)
- Lalbaug Parel (2010)
- Mission Possible(2010)
- Ajab Lagnachi Gajab Gosht(2010)
- Sumbaran (2009)
- Haay Kaay…Naay Kaay (2009)
- Be Dune Saade Char(2009)
- Sanai Choughade (2008)
- Picnic(2008)
- Hindi Movies
- Love Sonia (Upcoming)
- Hunterr (2015)
- Villa (2012)
- Black and White (2008)
- Gajani (2008)
- Serial(s)
- Ya Gojirvanya Gharaat (Etv marathi)
- Agnishikha (Etv marathi)
- Saathi Re (Star one)
- Play(s)
Award(s):
Interview(s):
Photo(s)
‘Classmates’ premiered in style on Colors channel
Super hit film of the year, ‘Classmates’ was premiered on Colors channel, last Sunday. And, the manner in which it was presented, inserting the talk show amongst the team members, during the break, made it more interesting. It was nice to listen to the experience of all the artistes, during the making of this film. More than that, the telecast of this film was also enjoyable, considering its suspense filled screenplay and wonderful performances of the artistes. They all, really made a very good team.
It looks like that Colors channel is also getting ready to present the premieres of few more new films. The next one being another hit film ‘Balkadu’. But, we only hope that they don’t repeat these films every month, calling it second premiere or 3rd premiere and so on. By the way, the new mythological serial ‘Ganapati Bappa Morya’ on this channel is yet to pick up; as there are many new faces. So, let us wait for few more episodes. But, little Ganesh and Parvati are doing well.
However, things are really not going well with their other serial ‘Kamla’ and entertainment show ‘Aali lahar kela Kahar’. Instead, the other serial like ‘Asa Saasar Surekh Bai’ and ‘Comedy chi Bullet train’ provide better entertainment. But, it’s high time, they replace their other serials with new subjects.
Now, talking about ‘Honar Suun Mi Hya Gharchi’ on Zee Marathi, after the big drama taking place in Janhavi’s house, now the focus is on Pintya’s newly wed wife Sunita. And, Komal Khamkar, who is playing this role, is making her presence felt, with a confident looking performance. Komal, who otherwise speaks good Marathi, has cleverly learned this village style accent, especially for this role. She is a very good dancer too and we hope to see her perform it, in this serial too.
Marathi music channels do help to popularize the songs of all forthcoming Marathi films. At the same time, they also help the new artistes. One best example, is that of Film ‘Urfi’. The songs of this film promoted on music channels, has helped the newcomer Mitali Mayekar. More and more people, especially youngsters, who have become her fans, are visiting nearby theatres, to watch her performance in the film ‘Urfi’ released last Friday.
By: Shweta Khot © MMW Network
Tu Hi Re (तू हि रे )
Studio/presenter: Indian Film Studio, Karan Entertainment, Dreaming Twenty Four SevenGenres: Romantic
Rating: na
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Producer(s): Mrudula Padwal Oza, Shital Kumbhar Manere, Utpal Acharya, Aashish Wagh, Deepak Pandurang Rane
Co producer: Sanjay Ghodawat
Executive Producer: Prafull Vishwanath Salunke
Director: Sanjay Jadhav
Writer: Manaswini Lata Ravindra
ScreenPlay: Sanjay Jadhav
Dialogues: Arvind Jagtap
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Cast & Crew
Executive Producer: Prafull Vishwanath Salunke
Director: Sanjay Jadhav
Assistant Director: na
Writer: Manaswini Lata Ravindra
ScreenPlay: Sanjay Jadhav
Dialogues: Arvind Jagtap
Lyrics: Guru Thakur, Mandar Cholkar, Prof. Kuntinath Karke
Music: Amitraj, Pankaj Padgham, Shashank Powar
Playback Singer: na
Cinematographer (DOP): Prasad Bhende
Editor: Apurva Motiwale Sahai, Ashish Mhatre
Starcast: Tejaswini Pandit, Swapnil Joshi, Sai Tamhankar, Girish Oak, Sushant Shelar, Mrinal Jadhav
Costumes: Harshada Khanvilkar, Ashwini Kocharekar
Makeup: Subhash Shinde
Sound : Dinesh Uchil, Shantanu Akerkar
Background Score: na
Choreographer: Umesh Jadhav, Sujeeth Kumar
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: na
Distributor : na
Synopsis
‘Tu Hi Re’ : na
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‘Tu Hi Re’ music launch had a fragrance of a talcum powder
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3:56 Killari (३:५६ किल्लारी)
Genres: Drama
Rating: na
Censor: U/A
Duration: 130 Min.
Studio/presenter: Arbhaat Films, Kharapoos Films
Producer: Girish Sathe
Director: Deepak Bhagwat, Vijay Mishra
Writer: Deeepak Bhagwat
ScreenPlay: Deeepak Bhagwat
Dialogues: Deeepak Bhagwat
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Cast & Crew
Co-producer: NA
Executive producer: NA
Production Manager: NA
Director: Deepak Bhagwat
Associate Director: NA
Writer: Deeepak Bhagwat
ScreenPlay: Deeepak Bhagwat
Dialogues: Deeepak Bhagwat
Lyrics: Chandrashekhar Sanekar
Music: Chinar-Mahesh
Playback Singers: Neha Rajpal, Hariharan, Rishikesh Kamerkar & Mahalaxmi Ayyar
Cinematographer (DOP): Vijay Mishra
Editor: Jayant Jathar
Starcast: Jackie Shroff, Sai Tamhankar, Gauri Ingawale, Anurag Sharma, Pankaj Vishnu, Shrikant Moghe, Rama Joshi.
Art Director: Prashant Rane
Costume: Chaitrali Dongre
Background Music: Chinar-Mahesh
Make up: Sanika Gadgil
Sound : Rohit Pradhan
Choreographer: Samadhan Sagar
DI, VFX: na
Production Designer: na
D.I. Colourist: NA
Promos: NA
Publicity Designs: NA
Distributor : na
PR : NA
Marketing: NA
Synopsis
A MARATHI MOVIE ‘KILLARI’ IS GOING TO RELEASE SOON….A STORY OF A 14 YEAR GIRL’S JOURNEY TO KNOW HER PAST LIFE MYSTERIES.
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‘Tu Hi Re’ launched with song recording
Known for presenting intense love stories through his films like ‘Duniyadari’ and ‘Pyar Wali Love Story’, cinematographer turned director Sanjay Jadhav has now launched his next film ‘Tu Hi Re’ with a recording of song, at Aajivasan studios. The romantic song was recorded in the voice of singer Aadarsh Shinde. Not much is known about the film’s story, but surely it is a romantic love story.
Starring popular stars Swapnil Joshi, Sai Tamhankar & Tejaswini Pandit in lead roles, the film’s music is composed by Amitraj and Pankaj Padgham on the lyrics of Guru Thakur. Manaswini Lata Ravindra has penned the story of this film, which is being made jointly under the banners of Karan Entertainment, Indian Film Studio and Dreaming 24/7. They have planned to release this film in September 2015.