‘Goshta Eka Paithanichi’, ‘June’ & ‘Mee Vasantrao’ to receive national awards
This year’s best Marathi film national award will be presented to ‘Goshta Eka Paithanichi’ directed by Shantanu Rode and starring Sayali Sanjeev and Suvrat Joshi in lead roles. Overwhelmed by this award for her film, actress Sayali Sanjeev said that she had put in lot of efforts in her role and therefore was happy that her film bagged national award. She said that she was dedicating this award to her father.
Siddharth Menon who played the lead role in Marathi film ‘June’ has been awarded Best actor Special Jury mention award. This has come as the biggest gift for Suiddharth who feels that his dream has been fulfilled. He said that he was dedicating his award to the entire team of ‘June’. This film is directed by Surhud Godbole and Vaibhav Khisti and written by Nikhil Mahajan. Both these films have been produced by Planet Marathi.
Another Marathi film ‘Me Vasantrao’ invited all the attention, as this film bagged two national awards. Best playback singer award for this film was declared for Rahul Deshpande, while best sound recording award for this film was declared for Anmol Bhave. Director of this film Nipun Dharmadhikari expressed his happiness on this achievement and said that music was the soul of this film.
First film of Planet Marathi OTT ‘June’ due for release
For the past several days we have been watching the announcements of web series and web films by Planet Marathi OTT platform. But now, their first Marathi film ‘June’ is all set for release next month. Therefore, there is a lot of curiosity about this film, which stars Neha Pendse, Siddharth Menon, Kiran Karmarkar, Resham Srivardhanand Nilesh Divekar in lead roles.
Directed by Surhud Godbole and Vaibhav Khisti and written by Nikhil Mahajan, music of this film is composed by Singer turned Music director Shalmalee Kholgade, who is making her debut as music director through this film. Lyrics are penned by Jitendra Joshi, while this film is produced by Shardul Singh Bayas, Neha Pendse Bayas, Nikhil Mahajan & Pawan Malu.
Trailer of this film has been released today on the official website of Planet Marathi. ‘June’ was already selected at the 51st IFFI in Indian Panorama section. Now, this film has also been selected at the Pune & Kerala film festivals besides prestigious New York film festival.
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
New Marathi film ‘&’ promises emotional family drama
Emotional family dramas in films, has always been a tradition of Marathi films, over the years. But, the success of such films, always depended on its presentation. Forthcoming Marathi film ‘&’ which is based on this subject, is directed by Prakash Kunte, who recently gave a hit film like ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kahi’. This time, for his film ‘&’, he has tied up with Ravi Jadhav Films and that’s a big news. By the way, ‘&’ is produced by Eros International
The film is a touching tale of a family caught in the whirlpool of emotions; a dilemma to choose between the mind and the heart. The title of the film also defines connection between the countless emotions of individuals and how it affects their life. The cast of the film comprise of Mrinal Kulkarni, Siddharth Menon, Shivani Rangole and Indraneil Sengupta, who is making his debut into Marathi films. The film will go on the floors shortly.
‘Popat’ delivers social message in a sweet voice
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Rating: ★★★ ½
Studio: Mirah Entertainment Producer: Citrus Check Inns Director: Satish Rajwade Story: Chinmay Kelkar Music: Avinash Vishwajeet Cast: Atul Kulkarni, Amey Wagh, Siddharth Menon, Ketan Pawar, Anita Date, Neha Shitole, Megha Ghadge Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Every film maker has a social responsibility to pass on a message through his film, besides offering entertainment. In the past, film makers like Bhalji Pendharkar, V.Shantaram, Raja Paranjape and many others did it in their own style. Now, young film maker Satish Rajwade joins their group, with his latest offering ‘Popat’.
In today’s time, one really need guts to present such a thought provoking subject, with a commitment to the society. But, Satish has done it very skilfully. No wonder, he is considered one of the talented directors in Marathi film industry today. Incidentally, after doing two films on city lifestyle, this is the first film from Satish, with a village backdrop.
The film revolves around three youngsters Raghu ( Amey wagh), Mukund ( Ketan Pawar) & Bala ( Siddharth Menon) who live in a village Kulpe ( off. Kolhapur) and are best friends. Each one of them possess some skill and it is their common interest in doing something different, binds them together. One day, they decide to make a film on a serious social issue. They catch hold of a videographer Janardan ( Atul kulkarni) from a neighbouring village; who posesses a movie camera. Janardan, who is married to Preeti ( Anita Date), is otherwise a fun loving person and flirts with a tamasha artiste Rakhi ( Megha Ghadge).
When four of them decide to make a film, scripted by Mukund, Janardan agrees to be part of their project, provided he is offered the lead role. He tries to involve Rakhi into the team; but, doesn’t succeed. Finally, he persuades his own wife( who is carrying) to play his real life wife in this film; besides playing a flirt with Bala’s girlfriend Darshana( Neha Shitole), who is convinced to be part of this film. The efforts of the team seem to be working well; but, while shooting the climax of the film, Janardan tries to back out, fearing that the film’s script is his own story. Finally, ‘all is well’ at the end.
Writer – Director Satish Rajwade has successfully delivered a social message through sugar coated screenplay and dialogues penned by Chinmay kelkar; which almost give a feeling that his imaginary ‘Popat’ has used his sweet voice, to deliver this sensible message to create awareness about a social issue. Many important scenes which are filled with humour are captured very well by the director.
The selection of artistes for the respective roles, make a big difference, in terms of clever presentation at every important situation in the film; be it hospitalisation of the tamasha artiste, Mukund’s father not happy with his son’s activities, the youngsters seeking opinion of housewives about their safety and above all Janardan’s emotion filled reaction during the climax of the film.
Atul Kulkarni has once again proved that he does full justice to the author backed roles. Though in this film, he is part of the group, he has certainly made his presence felt throughout the film. In the roles of three close friends, Ketan Pawar, Amey Wagh and Siddharth Menon find equal opportunity to display their talent. But, it is Ketan Pawar ( ‘Shala’ fame) who steals the show, with his humour filled dialogues. Neha Shitole ( ‘Tu Tithe Mee’ Serial fame) finds better scope in this film, after her performance in ‘Deool’. She has played her role confidently.
In the supporting roles, Anita Date and Megha Ghadge find limited scope. Urmila kanitkar does special appearance during a song sequence. Avinash Vishwajeet’s music is satisfying for three songs in the film. Bhaskar Samla’s cinematography is good. Length of the film ( about 150 mins) is little longer than required; hence stretching few scenes little before interval. But, considering the sincere effort to handle a very relevant timely social issue successfully, the film maker deserves a pat on his shoulder. The film should find its entry at many forthcoming film festivals. And who knows? It may win awards too. Efforts should be made to show this film at touring talkies in rural areas; to serve the purpose of making this film.
‘Geli Ekvis Varsha’ comes with a strong message
All eyes are set on 8th November, when Natak Company will present their timely sensational play , ‘Geli Ekvis Varsha…’ (In The Last 21 years…). The inaugural show is scheduled on this day in Pune’s Bharat Natya Mandir at 9.30 pm. The play with its stimulating theme talks about the thoughts occurring in the minds of today’s 21 year olds, who are subjected to various types of pressures and challenges, in the existing conditions in our so called independent India.
‘Geli Ekvis Varsha’ has presented the story of a youngster, who finally goes to a reality show which is there to create an extremist, terrorist young force… The play would make the audience think seriously about the prevailing situation and its impact on the young minds. It would raise the following issues:
What exactly happened to those young parents, involved in liberil, leitist, socialist movements during and after the 1975 Emergency? What happened to the concept of a free, secular, liberal and ideal nation ? Where are the values and ethics which are to be carried forward from previous generation of freedom fighters? What exactly went wrong during this period of 21 years ? This is what the play has to convey through its forceful theme.
‘Geli Ekvis Varsha’ is written by Dharmakirti Sumant and directed by Aalok Rajwade. The background music is provided by Gandhaar Sangoram, while the sets and lights are designed by Hrishikesh Nagaonkar and Suresh Bhadkamkar respectively. The cast of the film comprises of Amey Wagh, Siddharth Menon, Sayalee Phatak, Manali Bibikar, Vishwajeet Kadam, Ruturaj Shinde, Gautam Reddi, Vikram Sane, Amol Gokhale and Shardul Kadam. The production of this play is managed by Saurabh Daftardar.