Marathi film ‘Date Bhet’ progressing fast in London
While we in Maharashtra are still facing some lock down restrictions which has affected shootings of Marathi films, some of our artistes are busy shooting in London. Director Lokesh Gupte after directing two films ‘Ek Sangaychay’ [read review] and ‘Runanubandh’ is busy as a director with shooting schedule of his new Marathi film ‘Date Bhet’ starring the trio comprising of Sonalee Kulkarni, Santosh Juvekar & Hemant Dhome. The film is produced by Amey Khopkar, Swati Khopkar, Ninad Battin & Tabrez Patel.
There is already a buzz on social media about this film as both Sonalee and Santosh have shared the photos of the London shoot with their crew members. The story of this film is written by Ashwini Shende-Bagwadkar while cinematography is by Pradeep Khanvilkar. Presented by AVK Entertainment and EasyMyTrip, this film will be ready for release during the new year
‘Parinati’ will be the first Marathi film to release on OTT platform
Due to spread of Corona virus and ongoing Lockdown Marathi film industry has also come to a complete halt for the past two months. As a result of this, there have been no releases of films due to closure of cinema halls. And one doesn’t know how long it will take for the theatre business to start . Due to this problem, Some of our Bollywood film makers have already opted for OTT platform to release their films, instead of waiting for the theatres to reopen.
Producer Paraag Mehta, who is also renowned casting director of Bollywood films, therefore feels that regional films will also have to depend on OTT platform, as an alternative to get their films released. “Somebody had to take the lead and I have done so, by taking this decision to release this Marathi film ‘Parinati’ through OTT platform . And we have been receiving positive response . Very soon we will announce the date of release.” he said.
This film stars Amruta Subhash, Sonalee Kulkarni and Akshar Kothari in the lead roles and is directed by debutante Akshay Balsaraf.
Sonalee makes a timely appeal to all
Recalling the days of her Marathi film ‘Kshanbhar Vishranti’ exactly ten years ago, popular Marathi actress Sonalee Kulkarni has not only shared her views about the rest required by all of us, at this crucial hour of crisis faced by the world. On her social networking page she has communicated in a right way, to spread a timely message with all those who have been following her on social media.
Sonalee Kulkarni herself is spending time at home and feels that sometimes we should stay away from this day to day racing lifestyle, especially when people all over the world are facing crisis with the spread of coronavirus. At the same time she has earnestly appealed to all to spend this time with their family members happily and keep a very positive attitude. “Life is so precious and therefore it is time for self assessment and develop good habits to remain healthy and observe hygiene related rules strictly to take good care of environment . When the crisis ends, we will be able to witness a bright days ahead with more self disciplined people around.”
सूर्य-नमस्कार घालण्याने रोगप्रतिकारक शक्ति वाढते म्हणे
म्हणून रोज १०८ सूर्य नमस्कार घालतेय
आणि संगीत मानसिक आरोग्य संतुलित करतं।— Sonalee (@meSonalee) March 24, 2020
On this occasion, she has also inspired her followers with a poem , which says a lot about her care towards the society.
‘युवा डान्सिंग क्वीन’मधील ‘गंगा’चा हटके स्वैग
‘झी युवा’ वाहिनीवर बुधवार ते शुक्रवार रोज रात्री ९:३० वाजता रंगणारी ‘युवा डान्सिंग क्वीन’ ही स्पर्धा आता मात्र एका वेगळ्याच उंचीला पोहोचली आहे . १४ क्वीन्सच्या जोरदार परफॉर्मन्स ने सुरू झालेलया या स्पर्धेत आता एलिमिनेशन सुरु झालीयं. या सगळ्याच स्पर्धक आपला अत्यंत बेस्ट परफॉर्मन्स देताना आपल्याला दिसतायेत, मात्र या सर्वांबरोबर सध्या सगळ्यांचे लक्ष वेधून घेतेय ती म्हणजे या सर्व मुलींना या व्यासपीठावर घेऊन आलेली गंगा.
‘युवा डान्सिंग क्वीन’मधील स्पर्धकांची ओळख प्रेक्षकांना करून देणाऱ्या गंगाचा एक वेगळाच स्वैग आहे . तिचे स्टाईल स्टेटमेंट असो किंवा ती मुलींना ज्या प्रमाणे प्रत्येक वेळी डिफेन्ड करत असो, ती प्रत्येक वेळी प्रेक्षकांचं योग्य मनोरंजन होईल हे पाहत असते . गंगा या व्यक्तीबद्दल आता सर्वांच्याच मनात असलेली उत्सुकता अधिक वाढलेली आहे. गंगाचा ‘युवा डान्सिंग क्वीन’मध्ये असलेला रोल अजूनही नेमका कळलेला नाही. मात्र तीच्या म्हणण्याप्रमाणे अद्वैतपेक्षा ती जास्त चांगल्या प्रकारे या कार्यक्रमाचं होस्टिंग करू शकते. कारण तिनेच या कार्यक्रमावर सगळ्या मुलींना आणलं आहे त्यामुळे ती जास्त चांगल्या प्रकारे मुलींची माहिती देऊ शकते त्याचप्रमाणे परीक्षक सुद्धा तिच्यावर खूप खुश आहेत कारण ती उत्तम नर्तिका सुद्धा आहे . तिच्या ठसकेबाज लावणीची परीक्षकांनी सुद्धा भरपूर तारीफ केली होती . या धमाकेदार लावणीचा तिचा विडिओ सध्या सोशल मीडियावर भरपूर वायरल झालेला आहे. त्यामुळे तिने अद्वैत दादरकरसमोर एक मोठे आव्हान उभे केले आहे . उत्तम होस्ट कोण या प्रश्नावर सर्व मुलींनी गंगालाच पसंती दिली आहे . त्यामुळे आता युवा डान्सिंग क्वीन या कार्यक्रमाचा होस्ट अद्वैत राहतो की परीक्षक गंगा ला होस्ट बनवतात हे पाहणे मजेशीर ठरेल मंचावर अवतरलेली गंगा आता नक्की कुठल्या भूमिकेत पाहायला मिळणार.
‘युवा डान्सिंग क्वीन’ हा कार्यक्रम बुधवार ते शुक्रवार रात्री ९.३० वाजता, ‘झी युवा’ वाहिनीवर पहायला मिळेल.
‘Dhurala’ shows how Power game can split the family
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In the past there have been many films on power games played by Politicians when it was for gaining or retaining power. Films like ‘Samana’, ‘Sinhasan’, ‘Sarkarnama’, ‘Zenda’, ‘Aajcha Diwas Majha’ and few others have presented different subjects on the backdrop of this power game in politics. Now, latest released film written by Kshitij Patwardhan and Directed by Sameer Vidwans shows how the power game can split the family of a popular Village Sarpanch Nivrrutti Anna Ubhe, after his sad demise.
Set on the backdrop of a Village-Ambegaon in rural Maharashtra, the film has shown how the selfish people including MLA of the district try to prevent the eldest son Navnath ( Ankush Chaudhari) from contesting the election to carry forward the family tradition. But, he finds the clever game played by MLA( Sabnis) to declare the constituency reserved for women and suggesting the name of his step mother (Alka Kubal) by supporting her for his own political gains. If this is not enough, his otherwise ambitious sister in law Monica (Sonalee) is also convinced to contest by their family’s rival Gadhve( Prasad Oak) . Navnath has no other option but to request his obedient wife Harshada ( Sai Tamhankar) to jump into the fray , making it a triangular contest within the family.
So, the real fight which begins, is witnessed only in the second half of this about 169 minutes long film, when all the interesting happenings take place one after the other. A lot of time has thus been wasted in the first half to show how the outsiders get involved with their dirty political games to split the family. What is remarkable to see, is the strong bonding in spite of the split noticed through some of the emotion filled scenes. There are few twists and turns in the film, including the climax, but what appeals the most are the dialogues exchanged between them by the important characters at different situations.
Veteran actress Alka Kubal is at her best . Ankush Choudhari displays his commitment to social work through his powerful character. Sai Tamhankar does very well , especially when she presents ‘Bharud’ during her election campaign. Sonalee has played the ambitious woman taking it as a challenge. Siddharth does well in his role of a lazy and happy go lucky husband, while Amey Wagh gets his share to show his skills through his ‘not so easy’ character. In the role of family’s opponents Prasad Oak dos well, while Umesh Kamat has very little to his share.
There is no scope for music in this film, but the clever cinematography captures the perfect village atmosphere and close up expressions of every important character very well. Full marks to all the artistes for their wonderful performances and to director Sameer for handling all those important scenes with the help of writer Khsitij . All in all, it is good political based timely film, but should have been shortened lengthwise, especially in the first half.
Trailer of ‘Dhurala’ creates a buzz on social media
Now a days different methods are adopted by film makers to promote their film. But, before going to social media, what is more important is to connect with the general people at the grass root level. Makers of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Dhurala’ did exactly that. They released the trailer of their film at a public place in Mumbai. The place selected was Shramik Gymkhana Maidan and the event was to release the trailer of this film. Perhaps this was the first film to release its trailer at an event open for all.
Anyway, this has helped to generate a lot of curiosity about this film, which is all set to release on 3rd January 2020. Highlight of this film is that after a long time Siddharth Jadhav and Sonalee Kulkarni will be seen together in this film and veteran actress Alka Kubal Known for her emotion filled roles, will be performing a different challenging role in this film. Dashing Ankush Choudhari and popular actress Sai Tamhankar will also be seen in lead important characters through this film. This is clearly indicated through the trailer of this film.
The film is set on the backdrop of political power game in rural Maharashtra and therefore has special significance. Apart from the above five artistes mentioned above, the other equally important artistes of this film are, Prasad Oak, Sulekha Talwalkar, Amey Wagh, Priyadarshan Jadhav and Umesh kamat.
After ‘Hirakani’ Sonalee gets ready with ‘Vicky Velingkar’ coming Friday
With about 12 years of experience on big screen and two dozens of films, actress Sonalee Kulkarni was seen very recently in Marathi film ‘Hirkani’ based on history. And now, coming Friday her next Marathi film ‘Vicky Velingkar’ is all set for release. Sonalee is playing an interesting title role of a comic book artiste and a watch seller, who gets entangled in a murder mystery. The teaser and trailer of this film which were out on social media received mixed reactions from Marathi film lovers but one thing is sure that they would want to watch this film for a change.
In Marathi action filled suspense films are rarely seen. And, it all depends how the film receives treatment from the writer-director. For this film, the director of this film is from Bollywood, having done films like ‘Mickey Virus’, ‘7 hours to Go’ and ‘Solid Patels’. Moreover, other popular artistes like Sangram Samel, Spruha Joshi, Gaurav More, Vanita Kharat, Jui Pawar and others are part of the film’s star cast. More importantly, this film is produced by big names like GISSIMS, Anuja Chauhan Kudecha, Ritesh Kudecha, Sachin Maruti Lokhande and Atul Janardan Tarkar all coming together with other team of co producers.
So, it remains to be seen how our film lovers would respond to this new style of action filled suspense thriller this Friday?
Multi starrer ‘Dhurala’ to throw light on Political scenario in Rural Maharashtra
At present the political situation in Maharashtra has already exposed the greed of politicians to grab power. For the past one month the people in Maharashtra witnessed the worst happenings in which many top leaders were involved. Now, through forthcoming Marathi multi-starrer film ‘Dhurala’ Marathi film lovers will get to see election fever and involvement of politicians especially in rural Maharashtra.
Writer Kshitij Patwardhan and Director Sameer Vinwans two big names in Marathi film industry are coming together to offer this political based film which as a big star cast comprising of renowned artistes like Ankush Choudhari, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Amey Wagh, Umesh Kamat, Alka Kubal, Sonali Kulkarni and others. So, with the current ongoing murky political situation in Maharashtra , it will be interesting to see what the writer – director duo have in store for the film lovers. But, the teaser of this film just released , has raised big hopes from this film.
स्पृहा जोशी चे वेगळ्या लुकमधील ‘विक्की वेलिंगकर’चे नवीन पोस्टर
अर्जुन सिंग बरान आणि कार्तिक डी निशाणदार व प्रणय चोकसी आणि डान्सिंग शिवा प्रस्तुत मराठी चित्रपट ‘विक्की वेलिंगकर’ चे नवीन पोस्टर नुकतेच प्रदर्शित करण्यात आले. या पोस्टरमध्ये अभिनेत्री स्पृहा जोशी दिसत असून तिचा वेगळा लूक पाहायला मिळत आहे. ‘विक्की वेलिंगकर’ हा मराठी चित्रपट ६ डिसेंबर रोजी होणार प्रदर्शित होणार आहे.
‘विक्की वेलिंगकर’ ही कॉमिक पुस्तकातील व्यक्तिरेखा असून तो एक घड्याळ विक्रेता आहे. आयुष्यातील एका अनपेक्षित अशा गूढतेशी या व्यक्तिरेखेचा सामना होतो. या चित्रपटाची नायिका ही आपल्या सर्व आव्हानांवर आणि अडचणींवर मात करत खंबीरपणे उभे राहते, तिची ही कथा आहे, त्याचबरोबर स्पृहा जोशी या चित्रपटामध्ये विद्या नावाचे पात्र साकारत आहे. नक्की स्पृहाची भूमिका काय आहे हे पाहण्यासाठी प्रेक्षकांना ६ डिसेंबरपर्यंत वाट पाहावी लागेल’ आहे. ‘मिकी व्हायरस’ आणि ‘7 अवर्स टू गो’ आदी चित्रपटांचे दिग्दर्शन केले दिग्दर्शक सौरभ वर्मा ह्यांनी ह्या चित्रपटाचे दिग्दर्शन केले आहे.
सोनाली कुलकर्णी ही या चित्रपटामध्ये मध्यवर्ती भूमिकेत दिसणार असून तिच्याबरोबर स्पृहा जोशी देखील या चित्रपटामध्ये महत्त्वाच्या भूमिकेत प्रेक्षकांना पहायला मिळणार आहे. सौरभ वर्मा यांच्या दिग्दर्शनाखाली तयार होत असलेल्या या चित्रपटाची निर्मिती जीसिम्सचे अर्जुन सिंग बरान आणि कार्तिक डी निशाणदार तसेच प्रणय चोकसी, डान्सिंग शिवा प्रॉडक्शनचे अनुया चौहान कुडेचा, रितेश कुडेचा आणि लोकीज स्टुडीओचे सचिन लोखंडे आणि अतुल तारकर यांची आहे.
‘Times Marathi Film Icon 2019′ felicitate Marathi on screen and back stage artistes
Marathi films with their out of the box scripts have already impressed the film lovers all over the world. So, it will not be surprising if the top media houses don’t take note of the talented Marathi artistes and people behind making such films with mind blowing subjects. One such media house in Times Group, which had organised a big event (Times Marathi Film Icon) on Tuesday to felicitate Marathi artistes for their on screen performances over the years and those behind the screen for their contribution in making quality award winning films.
The grand event titled ‘Times Marathi Film Icon 2019′ felicitated three prominent Marathi artistes like Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Mahesh Manjrekar on this occasion. But apart from these three other talented personalities like Subodh Bhave, Amruta Khanvilkar, Ajay- Atul, Guru Thakur Aadarsh Shinde, Vikram Gaikwad & Mahesh Limaye were also honoured.
Reacting on his felicitation legend of Marathi film industry Ashok Saraf said, “This award is like an acknowledgement for my work. I was always having a doubt whether what I perform is really appreciated by the audience? But, with this award that doubt has been cleared.” Renowned actor director Producer Sachin Pilgaonkar also thanked Times Group and recalled his memories of his film ‘Ashi Hi Banvabanavi’ which was made by him 31 years ago. He also paid tributes to late Viju Khote who passed away only few days ago.
Ajay Atul whose music had popularised among music lovers during the past decade entertained the audience singing in their melodious voice. Among others who entertained the invitees were singers Priyanka Barve, Aditi Bhagwat and the team of ‘Bharatiya Digital Party’ which presented their stand up comedy. Pushkar Shrotri anchored the show . Among those who present on this occasion were celebrities like Reena Agarwal, Sayali Sanjeev, Sonalee Kulkarni, Prasad Oak, Nivedita Saraf, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Shweta Shinde, Jayant Wadkar, Rajesh Mhapuskar, Vaishali Samant, Ashok Shinde, Shreyas Jadhav and others.