Sameer Patil returns to acting with web series ‘TarTiTo’
Actor Sameer Patil who had switched over from acting to writing and direction is now back to his acting profession with a web series ‘Tartito’ directed by Santosh Kolhe. It may be recalled that Sameer Patil with his writing had switched over to direction with films like ‘Vikun Tak’ , ‘Poshter Boyz’ read review, ‘Poshter Girlz’ read review & ‘Shentimental‘ read review. But now, it seems during this worst period of lockdown in the industry, he is back to his acting profession.
This web series ‘Taritito’ is made by Virus Marathi and the story of this web series revolves around a father and his two grown up children living at Ghodbunder Road, Thane. Sameer plays the character of Manohar a father who lives with his two children – daughter Kshiti and Son Tosh and has to look after all their needs, as his wife is away in Sangli on her job assignment. How Manohar handles the responsibility of his college going son and daughter is what this series presents to the home viewers. The role of daughter is played by Ankita Desai while Srujan Deshpande plays the role of his son. 3 parts of this series have already been released on youtube and the trailer of the next part is released now.
Lockdown Film festival – a novel concept
During this period of Lockdown, in order to keep the creative people busy, Virus Marathi a YouTube channel has organised a ‘Lockdown Digital Film festival’ . The film could be a short film or a documentary , shot at home, observing all the rules of lock down set by the Government.
This offers a good opportunity to young film makers to attempt something creative which could be noticed . The film can be shot on a mobile or a camera and should have neat presentation with proper editing.
This unique Digital Film festival will offer three prizes in short film section as well as documentary section. The first prize will be of Rs. 7,500/- Second Prize : Rs. 5,000/- and the third prize : Rs. 3,000/-.
Writer Arvind Jagtap, actress Sonali Kulkarni, director Santosh Kolhe, director Sameer Patil have been appointed as Judges for this contest. Last date for submission of entries is 10th May 2020. The bet 10 films will be shown on Virus Marathi channel. For more details: e mail : vmffest[at]gmail[dot]com
Chunky Pandey to make his debut in Marathi films through ‘Vikun Taak’
In the recent past we have seen many popular artistes from Bollywood making their debut in Marathi films. Some of them made guest appearance, while others found suitable important roles to make their presence felt. Now, Popular Bollywood actor Chunky Pandey is all set to make his debut in Marathi through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Vikun Taak’ which is all set to release exactly after a month, i.e. on 31st January 2020.
Produced by Uttung Hitendra Thakur , who produced films like ‘Yellow’ & ‘Balak Palak’ and directed by ‘Poster Boyz’ and ‘Poster Girl’ fame Sameer Patil, the film presents Chunky Pandey in an important character representing a wealthy Arab. This is indicated through the poster of this film released recently. He is shown holding the neck of two Marathi artistes Shivraj Waichal and Rohit Mane. The other lead artistes of this film are, Rutuja Deshmukh, Sameer Chaugule, Hrishikesh Joshi and Varsha Dandale.
Speaking about his debut in Marathi film, Chunky said that being a Mumbaikar he speaks Marathi and respects the language. “I have been watching Marathi films and always wanted to make my debut in Marathi, but was looking for a good script. The story of this film and my character appealed to me and I said ‘Yes'”. Chunky has always appreciated the humour in Marathi films.
Shentimental ( शेंटिमेंटल )
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Rating: ★★★
Censor: U/A
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: RRP Corp, Bunny Dalmia
Producers: Abhay Jahirabadkar, Sameer Patil, Santosh Bodke, Manjusha Bodke
Executive Producer: Shankar Dhuri
Director: Sameer Patil
Writer: Sameer Patil
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Executive Producer: Shankar Dhuri
Director: Sameer Patil
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Writer: Sameer Patil
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Lyrics: Milind Joshi, Dasu Vaidya, Guru Thakur
Music: Milind Joshi
Playback Singer: Avadhoot Gupte, Bela Shende, Shaan, Nihira Joshi Deshpande, Pavani Pandey
Cinematographer (DOP): Mahesh Limaye
Editor: Jayant Jathar
Starcast: Ashok Saraf, Upendra Limaye, Vikas Patil, Pallavi Patil, Suyog Gorhe, Devyani Raghuveer Yadav, Ramesh Wani, Madhav Abhyankar, Uma Sardeshmukh, Pushkar Shrotri, Rajan Bhise, Vidyadhar Joshi
Costumes: Sachin Kamble
Makeup: Vijay Patil
Sound : Vijay Bhope
Background Score: Mangesh Dhakde
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DI, VFX: Javvadi Studios
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Publicity Designs: Sachin Suresh Gurav
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Sameer Patil announces his next film on the occasion of Ashok Saraf’s birthday
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Sameer Patil announces his next film on the occasion of Ashok Saraf’s birthday
After making successful films like ‘Poshter Boyz‘ and ‘Poshter Girl‘, director Sameer Patil has now disclosed his next film ‘Shentimental‘ in a sentimental manner, on the occasion of his lead actor Ashok Saraf‘s birthday on 4th June 2017. Through the first poster of his forthcoming film which shows Ashok Saraf in the uniform of a Police Hawaldar, he took the opportunity to wish his lead actor a very happy birthday, in a unique way.
The uniform of a Police Hawaldar is very special for versatile actor Ashok Saraf, as he had begun his film career in the role of a hawaldar through Dada Kondke‘s film ‘Pandu Hawaldar‘ way back in 1975. Now, after 42 years Ashok Saraf is playing Asst Police Sub Inspector, with promotion for that character. Known for his perfect timing for comedy, for the past four decades, it will be interesting to find him in this role through this film, which will be released on 28th July 2017.
Poshter Girl Movie Trailer
Movie: Poshter Girl (पोश्टर गर्ल)
Director: Sameer Patil
Cast: Sonalee Kulkarni, Jitendra Joshi, Aniket Vishwasrao, Siddharth Menon, Hemant Dhome, Sandeep Pathak, Akshay Tanksale, Hrishikesh Joshi
The Trailer of ‘Poshter Girl’ unveiled
Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Poshter Girl’ has been creating a buzz on social networking media. On Thursday , the official trailer of this film was unveiled in presence of media persons and entire star cast of the film. The centre of attraction was lead actress Sonalee Kulkarni, who is playing title role in ‘Poshter Girl‘. From the trailer, it clearly indicates that the film offers a social message, through its fun filled story, which is written by actor Hemant Dhome, who is also part of this film.
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Ajit Andhare COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures said, “After doing many Bollywood films, we would like to explore the Marathi Film industry, which is growing , with subject oriented films. Therefore, we wish to pass a timely positive social message, through humor filled story. “ Actress Sonalee Kulkarni expressed her happiness, for getting an opportunity to play this important role. The other lead actors of the ‘Poshter Girl‘ are Hemant Dhome, Aniket Vishwasrao, Hrishikesh Joshi, Jeetendra Joshi, , Sandeep Phatak, AkshayTanksale & Siddharth Menon.The film is directed by ‘Poshter Boyz‘ fame director Sameer Patil.
Poshter Girl (पोश्टर गर्ल)
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Censor: U/A
Duration: 140 min.
Release Year: 2016 (12 February)
Studio/presenter: Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Chalo Film Banaye
Producer(s): Hadi Ali Abrar, Pushpank Gawade
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Director: Sameer Patil
Writer: Hemant Dhome
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Director: Sameer Patil
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Writer: Hemant Dhome
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Lyrics: Kshitij Patwardhan, Guru Thakur
Music: Amitraj
Playback Singer: Anand Shinde, Adarsh Shinde, Bela Shende
Cinematographer (DOP): Pushpank Gawade
Editor: Kshitija Khandagale
Starcast: Sonalee Kulkarni, Jitendra Joshi, Aniket Vishwasrao, Siddharth Menon, Hemant Dhome, Sandeep Pathak, Akshay Tanksale, Hrishikesh Joshi
Costumes: Kalyani Gugle, Uma, Biju
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Choreographer: Phulwa Khamkar
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Publicity Designs: Chaitanya Sant
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Distributor : Neeraj Goswamy
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‘Poshter Girl’ : Marathi Movie ‘Poshter Girl’ is the story of the girl Rupali and her chosen 5 candidates who would do anything to win her heart.
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