Fine gesture by actress Alka Kubal Athalye
Covid 19 has spread so much of fear in the minds of people that it has not even spared our Marathi film and television industry. The most recent news was that of Ashalata Wabgaonkar succumbing to this deadly ailment, while shooting for a Marathi serial in Satara. Ashatai was admitted to hospital after she along with 27 others on the sets were tested positive. Unfortunately, Ashatai succumbed to this ailment during the treatment. This shows how dangerous is the corona virus and how unsafe it is, to shoot with a big unit.
Latest news received from Satara is that her co star in this serial Alka Kubal Athalye performed the last rites of Ashatai as per her wish. The veteran 79 year old actress had spoken to Alka to do so, in case if the worst situation comes. It is understood that Alka and her husband Samir who is well known cinematographer and film maker, were monitoring Ashatai’s progress while she was in hospital. She had shown signs of improvement but on Tuesday morning she succumbed to this deadly ailment.
At a time when the family members of Ashatai suggested not to bring her deadbody to Mumbai, the last rites performed by Alka Kubal Athlye and her husband (Sameer Athalye) at the Satara’s Balaji Trust Crematorium certainly deserve a lot of appreciation. MarathiMovieWorld salute this brave couple for their fine gesture which is a rare tribute to the departed actress.
‘Bakaal’ trailer promises big action on Marathi screen
Stunts and actions are part of South Indian films. No wonder our Bollywood film makers have been attempting remakes of such films. In Marathi we have noticed very few stunt and action films . But now, director Sameer Athalye is all set to release his latest Marathi action film ‘Bakaal’. Recently, trailer of this film was released on social media, which clearly promises a big action on Marathi screen. The highlight of this film is that it has found a suitable hero in Chaitanya Mestry who is known for performing his own action and stunts besides being a dancing star. And the heroine of this film is Ekapeksha Ek reality show fame and Ma. Ta. Shravan Queen runner up Beauty with Brain Jui Bendkhale.
The story of this film is based on a real life incidence in Vidarbha, Maharashtra , where a group of anti social elements called ‘Bakaal’ was surprisingly eliminated by self styled security group. This being a tailor made screenplay for the lead hero, Chaitanya is seen performing the daredevil action scenes in the trailer of this film. Now, after the release of this film, it is for the audience to decide whether the action scenes in this film are at par with Bollywood and South Indian action filled films.
Presented by Shiv Om Visuals Pvt.Ltd. the film is all set for release on 8th November 2019. Besides the two lead artistes Chaitanya and Jui the film also stars Ashok Samarth, Alka Kubal, Ganesh Yadav, Yatin Karyekar, Milind gavli, Asit Redij, Jayant Savarkar, Puja Nayak in prominent roles .
At the age of 78 Ashok Patki is still active; composes music of ‘Bakaal’
Music legend of Marathi film industry Ashok Patki is still active. His latest film ‘Bakaal’ directed by Sameer Athalye is all set for release on 8th November 2019. Music of this film was released recently in Mumbai, when Ashok Patki was present along with artistes of this film Ganesh Yadav, Yatin Karekar, Pooja Nayak, newcomer Chaitanya mestry, Jui Bendkhale, singers Hrishikesh Ranade, Prajakta Ranade, director Sameer Athlye, Producers Rajkumar Menda, Sonu Menda, choreographer Dilip Mestry- Deepa Mestri, fight master Andlib Pathan, writer Abhiram Bhadkamkar, Milind Save and distributors Sameer Dixit and Hrishikesh Bhirangi.
For the first time music director Ashok Patki has tried something different from his traditional music, as he has experimented with western style of music to suit the requirement of this action film which is connected with the youth. But, his experiment has surprised everyone in the team including the director, who have praised his commitment. Mr. Ashok Patki has thanked the producers and director for showing faith in him to produce this western type of music, which he had never attempted before. Out of five songs one of them is an item number and three are dance numbers.
The mixing of these songs has been done Vijay Dayal of yashraj Studios, while a big team of upcoming and prominent singers like Siddharth Mahadevan, Amey Date, Jasraj Joshi, Hrishikesh Ranade, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Aadarsh Shinde, Madhuri Karmarkar, Janhavi Arora, Kavita Ram, Prajakta ranade, Dhanashree Deshpande, Amruta Dahivalkar have rendered their voices for the five songs in this film.
Poster and trailer launch of Marathi film ‘Shri Ram Samarth’
Poster and trailer release ceremony of the Marathi film ‘Shri Ram Samarth’ conceptualized by Nashik’s famous lawyer Mrs. Vijaya Maheshwari, was recently held in Nashik, in presence of renowned artistes Alka Kubal, Shantanu Moghe, other local artists and dignitaries. This event was attended by musician Shrikrishna Chnadrate, Nagaradhakshya of Trimbak Purushottam Lohgaonkar, film producer Sudhir Kolte, Badgujar, Tushar Gupte, chairman of Vishwas Bank Vishwas Thakur, Nishiknat Pagare of Maharshi Film Organization and Prof. Somnath Muthal.
We are all aware that Generations of Marathi households have conserved the invaluable heritage of teachings of national Saint Samarth Ramdas Swami imbibed on their hearts. His writing ‘Dasbodh’ acts as a guidebook in today’s tough times. Therefore, this biopic of Samartha Ramdas Swami, suitably titled ‘Shri Ram Samartha’ will unfold many of such strands of his guidance.
The film ‘Shri Ram Samartha’ with Santosh Todankar’s direction, is presented by Bharati Jhumbarlal Rathi and Sanjay Rathi. Story, script and dialogues are by Prakash Jadhav, Manoj Yerunkar and Vitthal Ambure. Photography is by Sameer Athlye, editing by Subodh Narkar, art by Mahendra Raut and music by Mahesh Naik & Sanjay Marathe.
Now, Marathi film on ‘Khavale Maha Ganapati’
Limca Book of Records have already taken note of Khavale Maha Ganapati, as the oldest Ganapati idol in our country, having history of 314 years. Situated in Taramumbari village in Devgad Taluka, the village is known for natural beauty with a beautiful seashore.
Now, a Marathi film has been made on this Ganapati idol, suitably titled ‘Vighnaharta Maha Ganapati’. Produced by Suryakant Khavle and directed by Rajesh Chavan. The film stars Sameer Dharmadhikari, Priya Marathe, Alka Kubal Athalye, Tej Rane, Vijay Chavan, Sharad Ponkshe, Bharat Ganeshpure & Ashalata Wabgaonkar. Music by Chaitanya Adkar & cinematography by Sameer Athalye are other credits.