Marathi Film Lifeline sends across a strong message
New Marathi film Lifeline is in the news today. This film, which has already won 11 international awards at different film festivals, has invited the attention of not only people from medical profession, but also film lovers. The film has a strong social message about organ donation, which has been very effectively presented through the screenplay to create awareness.
According to director Sahil Shirvaikar, he is overwhelmed by the response received from filmlovers. “ Organ donation is a serious subject and it was necessary to remove misunderstandings among people about this subject. In an entertaining way, we have tried to do it and the good response received by this film, from the film lovers says it all. Our entire team has shown their willingness for organ donation.
Besides the lead pair of Ashok Saraf and Madhav Abhyankar, the film stars Hemangi Kavi, Bharat Dabholkar, Jaywant Wadkar, Sharmila Shinde, Sandhya Kute, and Sameera Gujar in important roles.
Film on Savarkar ‘Kaaljayee Savarkar’
Vivek Samuh which made an excellent documentary ‘Durdamya Lokmanya (दुर्दम्य लोकमान्य)’ unfolding the life of great freedom fighter of India Lokmany Tilak, are now making a short film on the life of another great fighter from Maharashtra Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Poster of this short film suitably titled ‘Kaljayee Savarkar (कालजयी सावरकर )’ was released recently. Incidentally, the special screening of their first film ‘Durdamya Lokmanya’ has been arranged on 31st May 2022 at Film’s Division, at Pedder Road .
Renowned personality from Advertising world Gopi Kukde has taken the responsibility of directing this film on ‘Veer Savarkar’. Actress and writer Sameera Gujar has written the script of this film along with Amogh Ponkshe with research work by Akshay Jog. There is no disclosure about the artistes who will be performing in this film, but there is a curiosity to know as to who will play the role of Veer Savarkar ?
Revival of Marathi ‘Ovis’ on the occasion of Diwali
Ovis are devotional Marathi lyrics traditionally used by women while doing grinding work at home. They are four liners which form part of Marathi literature in Dnyaneshwari and Dasbodh. To remind one and all about this rich Marathi tradition and sweetness of the language, Planet Marathi will be offering this treasure series of Ovis on the occasion of Diwali. These Ovis have references to many important happenings from our history. This will help the new generation to understand our Marathi culture better.
This treasure of Ovis are offered in 23 different types which are presented by Samira Gujar in her melodious voice and directed by Jyoti Shinde. Speaking about this presentation, Planet Marathi chief Akshay Bardapurkar said, “Our effort is to revive the traditional Maharashtrian culture, by introducing these traditional Ovis to the new generation . And, there is no better time than Diwali, which is festival of happiness.”
‘Savitri’ is not time-bound character ” Sameera Gujar”
Marathi literature has got a huge tradition of “women empowerment” stories. Many authors has unveiled various aspects of woman and contributed in women empowerment movement. Later Marathi films carried the same social responsibility and now Marathi serials are also transmitting the same tradition.
‘Savitri‘ – the new Marathi serial at Zee Marathi belongs to the same folklore. The serial is designed to catch up the prime time female audiences and to provide a nice entertainment at 7 o’ clock for weekdays.
Samira Gujar a prominent upcoming face is plating a lead character called Tanvi. Samira sounds quiet exciting about her role. “After long struggle of 8 years I am playing a lead role in this serial. Tanvi is self empowered women and she doesn’t restrict her qualities to herself. But also helps the other women in society. It is dream of every woman to present a character like this. I have no doubt that whole Maharashtra will accept me and I’ll become one of their family member.”
The Tanvi is next door girl in the serial. Young, innocent honest, cultured and so on… but she has guts to fight against odds. She lends a hand toward her weak, exploited friends, Fights for them even by sacrificing her life. “It wasn’t a too difficult task for me to represt Tanvi” says Samira.My nature more or less matches Tanvi. But I strongly feel that every Indian womean should acquire qualities of Savitri. She fought for her husband. Many values have been changed over a period of time. But ‘Savitri’ is still ideal lady. Tanvi tries to provoke ‘Savitri’ that is hidden somewhere in every Indian woman.
Basically daily soaps are made for targeting female audiences and ‘Savitri’ is haunting characters since ancient times. Samira Gujar ha already been accepted by Marathi audiences through various serials. Thus it won’t be a surprise if it catches the TRP.