‘मराठी बॉक्स क्रिकेट लीग’ च्या दुसऱ्या पर्वाची घोषणा
गेल्या वर्षी महराष्ट्र कलानिधीचे संस्थापक श्री. नितेश राणे आणि सचिव श्री. सुशांत शेलार यांनी एकत्र येत ‘मराठी बॉक्स क्रिकेट लीग’ ची स्थापना केली आणि त्याचं पहिलं पर्व यशस्वीकरून दाखवलं. ‘मराठी बॉक्स क्रिकेट लीग’ च्या दुसऱ्या पर्वाची घोषणा नुकतीच एका पत्रकार परिषदेत नितेश राणे, श्रेयस तळपदे , सुशांत शेलार ह्यांच्या उपस्थितीत करण्यात आली.
गेल्यावर्षी ८ गटांमध्ये हे सामने रंगले होते. यंदा ‘धडाकेबाज नवी मुंबई’ व ‘अजिंक्यतारा सातारा’ अशा दोन नव्या संघाच्या सहभागाची घोषणा करण्यात आली. ह्या प्रसंगी अभिनेता श्रेयस तळपदे यांनी दोन नव्या संघाच्या शिलेदारांचे स्वागत करत दुसरं पर्व आपणही एन्जॉय करणार असल्याचं सांगितलं.
सहभागी संघ:
1) शिलेदार ठाणे
2) कोहिनूर नागपूर
3) डॅशिंग मुंबई
4) रत्नागिरी टायगर्स
5) शूर कोल्हापूर
6) मस्त पुणे
7) क्लासिक नाशिक
8) फटाका औरंगाबाद
9) धडाकेबाज नवी मुंबई
10) अजिंक्यतारा सातारा
‘मराठी बॉक्स क्रिकेट लीग’चे दुसरं पर्व ८ मे ते १० मे दरम्यान पाचगणी येथे रंगणार आहे.
‘Baji’ is a well presented film; but, too lengthy
Director Nikhil Mahajan who made his debut as a director through a detective Marathi film ‘Pune 52′, now offers an action & mystery filled film ‘Baji’. The film is also a grand comeback for Shreyas Talpade into Marathi films after 8 years. But, as far as the screenplay of the film is concerned, it seems to be inspired by few Bollywood films like ‘Kaho na pyaar hai’, ‘Sholay’, ‘Ajooba’, ‘Shahenshah’ and ‘Krrish’. Writer- Director Nikhil Mahajan has paid more attention on making this film a technically superior film in Marathi.
The story of this film is set on the backdrop of a small village Shrirangpur in Maharashtra, which is supposed to be created by a king in 11th century. So, it’s all about the ‘hidden treasure’ in the village and a Superhero ‘Baji’, protecting the same from going into the hands of wrong people. Baji also comes to the rescue of villagers, whenever anybody is in trouble. There is a mystery behind this character of ‘Baji’, as he hasn’t appeared in the village for a long time. And that’s how the film begins, raising curiosity of the audience.
Dipu ( Shreyas Talpade) , who runs a grocery shop, keeps hearing the bravery acts of ‘Baji’ from his girlfriend Gouri ( Amruta Khanvilkar), who has been saved from a mishap by Baji. She is the only person from the village, who believes that Baji would return. Another young man from village, Martand ( Jitendra Joshi), turns greedy and tries to secretly search the hidden treasure. When Dipu comes to know about his plans, he opposes him; but, in the process, he is himself beaten up by Martand.
At the stroke of interval, we notice a twist in the screenplay. Post interval, we see a simple looking Dipu turning a brave man, thus coming to the rescue of villagers, who are used as slaves, by Martand to trace the hidden treasure in the village. So, it’s a straight fight between Martand v/s Dipu. But, Dipu’s mother( Ila Bhate) knows some secrets. The screenplay proceeds with action filled suspense, to see the end of wicked Martand, after a thrilling climax, shot on a running goods train.
In ‘Baji’ it is Shreyas & Shreyas all the way. With his variety of acting skills, he is impressive, from beginning till end. Amruta Khanvilkar has supported him well, as his leading lady in the film. In the entire film, she appears without make up, perhaps to meet the requirement of her village girl image. Jitendra Joshi as Martand, commits all heinous acts, in the post interval session. But, his character is shown cruel only through violence filled acts. There isn’t much scope for acting for him. In comparison, his portrayal of villain in recently released ‘Premasathi Coming Soon’ was much better.
The first half an hour of the film fails to take off with the story. A lot of time has been wasted in showing the friendship and intimacy among Shreyas, Amruta and child artiste Pushkar Lonarkar ( ‘Elizabeth Ekadashi’ fame).But, once the film’s story takes off, it keeps the audience engaged, till the end. The new concept of showing the shadow fight has been used well, in one of the action scenes. The climax has been shot well, but for that the credit goes to action director Stunt Silva and the excellent camera work by Vasu Rane. There is one stunt scene performed by Shreyas to rescue a puppy dog from the roof top. He keeps calling him with the name of a top hero of Marathi film. And, this certainly was in a bad taste.
The sound design and background music is appealing enough, to create suitable ambience during important scenes. The fiery dialogues are appropriate; but, they haven’t been used well, to show the conflict between Dipu and Martand. However, the two folk songs are picturised well, with good music composition by Atif Afzal. In special appearance, Shruti Marathe does well, with her sizzling dance performance, in one of the songs. Nagraj Manjule is surprisingly endearing in the role of a Police officer. Good support comes from Priyadarshan Jadhav, Pushakar Lonarkar, Sandesh Kulkarni , Ila Bhate and others.
Produced by a big group of producers, comprising of Arun Rangachari, Vivek Rangachari , Amit Ahirrao, Suhrud Godbole, Deepti Talpade, Hrishikesh Kulkarni, & Nikhil Mahajan, ‘Baji’ is a well presented film, but is too extensive, in its 170 mins length. However, one can still enjoy this film, without any preconceived notion.
“I have not yet achieved, what I want” – Shreyas Talpade
After offering ‘Sanai Choughade’ his first Marathi production, Shreyas Talpade is getting ready to launch his second Marathi production ‘Poshter Boyz’. Recently, the news also spread about his signing Marathi’s first Superhero film ‘Baji’. Looking at his keen interest to promote Marathi films, besides being busy in Bollywood, Marathi Movie World spoke to Shreyas Talpade, to find out the details of his future plans. Excerpts from an interview:
Q: After ‘Sanai Choughade’, it has taken five years for you, to launch your second Marathi film. Why, so much time?
A: This gap was not deliberate. While producing our first film, we really enjoyed every moment and decided to produce more films. Actually, we were in search of a good story. In the meanwhile, I was also busy with my assignments with Hindi films. One day, Sameer met me for some other work. While talking, he mentioned about a script which was with him. I asked him to narrate the same and liked it. Thereafter, we worked on screenplay and dialogues and got ready with the final script. Then we spent some time deciding on the artistes and blocking their dates. I am very passionate about my work, be it acting or managing my production. I would like to involve myself, in every department to see as to who is taking care of camera, costumes, editing etc. After all, I am a student of film making.
Q: What is ‘Poshter Boyz’ all about ?
A: It’s a story of three characters, who come from three different backgrounds and age group. One of them is Dilip Prabhawalkar , who is playing an old man. Then, Hrishikesh Joshi is a middle aged character and the third one is Aniket Vishwasrao. Basically, all three of them are not connected to each other; but, they get into trouble in one varied situation; and how they fight together with the system , is all that this film has tried to tell.
Q: So, the characters have no connection with the film industry?
A: Not at all. When you see the film, you will agree that the title is justified for this story.
Q: Who is the directing of ‘Poshter Boyz’?
A: Sameer Patil is taking care of direction. He has already assisted Chandrakant Kulkarni for many plays, serial and films. He is also a good actor himself. I have worked with him in ‘Pimpalpan‘.
Q: Is there any chance to see you in ‘Poshter Boyz’?
A: As of now, I haven’t decided , whether I’m doing any guest appearance. Let’s see. During making, If we feel the script demands, then definitely. But, there will be one surprise element in one song of ‘Poshter Boyz’, for sure . May be, if not through visual, then vocal for sure.
Q: You have done many films with superstars from Bollywood. So, are you also inviting anyone of them for guest appearance in ‘Poshter Boyz’?
A: Yes, I will definitely try. There are couple of scenes, where we were thinking something like that. If our team feels so, then I will definitely try to invite them for a guest appearance.
Q: When is ‘Poshter Boyz’ going on floors?
A: In January 2014, we will start the shooting and release is planned for July 2014.
Q: Who is the actress in the ‘Poshter Boyz’?
A: There is Pooja Sawant, Neha Joshi & Dyanada Chembuerkar. Besides them, you will see Uma Sardeshmukh, Suhas Paranjape..
Q: You are also playing a Super hero in Indian Magic Eye and Dar Motion pictures’ upcoming Marathi film ‘Baji’?
A: Yes, in that film, I am performing lead role. It’s very interesting action story. This might be the first film of its kind in Marathi industry .
Q: You have worked with many top actors in Bollywood, How was your overall experience?
A: It was fantastic! I have learnt a lot from each one of them. Maximum, I have learned from Shaharukh. I have observed him very closely, while working on ‘Om Shanti Om’. He gets totally involved as an actor as well as producer. During production, he thinks very clearly, about the post production and marketing . Therefore, I feel that as a Producer, one should take care of each and every thing. The kind of person I’m today, is all because of my interaction with such hard working people.
Q: Some of our Marathi actors do not have a very good experience of working in Bollywood. What’s your say?
A: So far, I haven’t come across anything like that. If you are looking at that industry, it’s not that 100% are their mistakes, some where we are also wrong in some percent. I think it’s a fair industry; which is always accommodating all . You have to go there and work . Recently, someone asked me, ki ‘Ab Marathi production bhi kar rahe ho, acting bhi kar rahe ho.. to ab hindi kum karonge ya chod denge?’ That time I said, “Are you married ? Aap shadi se pehale mummy ko gift dete the ?” He said ‘yes’. “So have you stopped gifting your mummy after marriage?” He said “No”, Correct!. It’s as simple as that. You know what I mean? Some people thought, after entering into Hindi film industry, Shreyas won’t work in Marathi. It wasn’t like that.. If you observed, after Iqbal, I have done two Marathi films . ‘Aaishappat’ and ‘Bayo’. But after that, whatever scripts came to me, were all similar. I’m willing to do Marathi films, I’m willing to contribute in my way. But, get me something interesting, I’ll do it.
Q: Then, what was so special in ‘Baji’ to invite your attention ?
A: Basically, it’s a super hero theme. High- action adventures, hidden treasures, mistaken identities and all that. So, it’s a huge responsibility with great expectation. But, I am willing to take that chance. If you look at my filmography , on one side, I have done a film like Iqbal, and other side I did a films like ‘Apana Sapna Money Money’ and ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur’ . So, I never get worried about film’s budget and all. Whatever appeals to me, I have done it. Sometimes its works, sometime not.
Q. Have you seen Nikhil’s first film ‘Pune 52′ ?
A: Yes. I saw the film. It’s a parallel cinema and he has done the film very stylishly.
Q: Finally, How do you define a success?
A: It is something subjective to each one. I feel, it also depends, what are your priorities in life. What is it, you want to achieve? Some want to only earn money, some want work satisfaction, while some want both. If you ask me, I have not achieved, what I want. . Because, there is a lot that I want to achieve in this field. As I said, the industry has given me so much. I look at someone like Sachin Tendulkar, Mr. Bachchan, for inspiration. What these people have done, is unbelievable. There cannot be another Sachin Tendulkar or Amitabh Bachchan; something like that.
Shreyas announces his second Marathi film ‘Poshter Boyz’
After ‘Sanai Choughade’ Sheryas talpade is now all set to start shooting of his second Marathi film ‘Poshter Boyz’, which will be directed by Sameer Patil. For this film, Shreyas has finalised Dilip Prabhavalkar, Hrishikesh Joshi, Aniket Vishwasrao, Pooja Sawant & Neha Joshi to play important roles.
Recently, Shreyas made official announcement of his film’s launch, in presence of his mentor in Bollywood, Mr. Subhash Ghai. Lesley Luis, an overseas Music director will be composing music of this film. Shreyas himself will be part of the promotional song of this film. The film will begin its shooting shortly in Western Maharashtra and is expected to release during monsoon coming year. Story by Samir Patil, Screenplay by Samir along with Charudatt Bhagwat, dialogues by Samir himself and cinematography by Pushpank Gawade are other credits.
Shreyas Talpade, Actor, Producer
Celebrating the success of his new production ‘Sanai Choughade’, Shreyas Talpade talks to Marathimovieworld.com about the experience as a producer, the star cast, working with wife Deepti and Subhash Ghai.
How was your experience as a producer?
The experience was extremely good. I took a lot of efforts for the movie. A producer has a lot of responsibility. Acting is totally different from production. Actors are just required to come to the sets, dress-up and give a shot. They are always pampered on the sets. But a producer has to take care of everything from pre-production to post- production, the response of the audience etc.
How is production of Hindi movies different from Marathi movies?
I did not find much difference in both the forms. I think the main difference is in the budget. Hindi producers put in a lot of money in making the movie. We tried to make
‘Sanai Choughade’ lot on the lines of Hindi movies. We have not compromised on the quality. The songs, the costumes, the location have been used of the best quality. I like it when non- Maharashtrians tell me that they liked my movie.
How was it working with Deepti?
Working with her was good. She helped a lot on the sets. Whenever I was busy with my shooting schedules, the chipped in for me. She looked at things from an audience’s perspective and corrected me on occasions.
What would you like to say about a young star cast?
The star cast was chosen to suit the script. It was not about big stars. Even Nagesh (Kukunoon) had chosen me for his movie and I was not a big star that time. Subodh and Santosh suited the script aptly. I have worked with Subodh earlier and liked him as an actor. People tend to have pre-conceived notions of an ideal son, father or even mother -in-law hence we found a new face for the role of the daughter-in-law.
Why did you give the responsibility of direction to Rajesh Patil?
I did it for two reasons. I was working with him in a movie called ‘Sawarkhed Ek Gaon’ and that time I jokingly promised him that I would produce a movie one day and give it to him to direct. The second reason is that I had seen him work as an assistance director. He has the ability to get work done from people. He is a sensible person and being of the same age, it’s easy for us to communicate with each other, to accept and reject ideas.
How is your relationship with Subhash Ghai?
He is a great person. I have worked with him for three and a half years. Over the years our relation has moved from professional to personal or rather a friendly one. We celebrate occasions together. I have developed a good rapport with him. But on the sets we are purely professional.
‘sanai chaughade’ REVIEW
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Rating: na
Presenter: Mukta Arts Ltd. Producer: Dipti Talpade Story, Director: Rajeev Patil Camera: Pushpank Gawde Music: Avadoot Gupte Cast: Sai Tamhankar, Shilpa Tulaskar, Tushar Dalvi, Santosh Juvekar, Subodh Bhave, Sushant Shela, Meghna Erande & Bharti Aacharekar, Special Appearance – Shreyas Talpade Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
In the era of 21st century globalization is unrepeatable part of our life. Especially in the metro cities, many of us prefers shopping malls even for vegetables than ‘mandai.’ Naturally our marriage system, relations and even social structure is changed a lot because of influence of global culture. ‘Sanai-Choughade’ is the bold (not visually, but mentally) covers all these aspects and provokes audiences to think about the success.
The story moves around Sai (Sai Tamhankar). Her elder niece Urmila (Shilpa Tulaskar) and Jijaji Shrikant (Tushar Dalvi) promises her mother on death bed that they will follow responsibility of her marriage. Sai starts living with Urmila and Shrikant after her mom’s death. Urmila and Shrikant, who had gone through love marriage, are completely unaware with ‘typical Maharashtrian arrange marriage system.’ After taking many good and bad experiences, they came to know about latest marriage bureau handled by Rahul Borgavkar (Subodh Bhave)- ‘Kande –Pohe.’ The modern marriage bureau believes on logical match making than traditional one. They organises a nice trip to a hill station. The thought behind it is all of them will get a chance to get familiar with feelings, nature and Sanai Choughade understanding of partner. Sai and Aditya (Santosh Juvekar) fall in love with each other. Just before finalisation of their marriage, Sai revealed her past. She was in love with Shryas Talpade and had given birth to his child. Shreyas was ready to marry Sai and accept the child but unfortunately he became pawn of destiny and died in an Accident. Now do Aditya accept her past? What was reaction of other people who represents society? Do Shrikant and Urmila accept her mistake? What steps Rahul Borgavkar takes to keep his motto ‘Nothing is Impossible.’ The story developes swiftly and gives answer to all these question. Thanks to director Rajiv Patil and script writer- Sanjay Pawar for handling such a sensitive issue efficiently and giving different but certainly nice experience to audiences.
Sai Tamhankar and Subodh Bhave played lead characters in the movie and both had done well. Especially Subodh Bhave catches maximum attention through amazing facial expressions. Twice or thrice Sai’s inexperience can be noticed but in her debut movie she is much promising. Santosh Juvekar, Tushar Dalvi and Shilpa Tulaskar strongly supported Subodh and Sai. Chinmay Mandlekar has also played done really nice job even in the small role. His body language and dialog delivery is simply amazing.
Versatile Avdhoot Gupte has given good music. Especially the song ‘Kande-Pohe’ sung by Sunidhi Chauhan has appropriately used in whole movie. Camera, lights and especially cinematography are good but certainly far behind ‘Mukta Arts’ standard.
A credit must be given to Rajiv Patil for handling two different stories- ‘light comedy of Mulgi Dakhavne’(I swear I couldn’t find appropriate English word) and problems of pre-marital pregnancy. Audiences do not realize any jerk or it does not sound odd, when story moves from light comedy to serious issue.
Marathi cinema is getting globalize and producers are showing courage to handle sensitive issues. Dipti Talpade’s this movie is nice example of it. But the really nice thing is she never tried to show something ‘extra ordinary.’ She has successfully shown how serious topics can even be handled through perfect commercial film. And as even a common man can also enjoy this movie, seriousness of the issue can be delivered to higher no. of people. And that’s real success of ‘Sanai-Choughade.’