“I will be missing Anand Sir” – Nisha Parulekar
Nisha Parulekar, the well known Marathi actress has performed with many top stars, in many Marathi serials and films. An Engineering Graduate, she entered the acting field by chance and that too after her marriage, while she was doing a job. It all began with ‘Turtur’, where she played a very small role and then the doors of acting career were opened for her.
Nisha ParulekarNisha was part of recently released films like ‘Baburao la Pakada’, ‘Teen Baika Fajiti Aika,’and ‘Yedyanchi Jatra’. Her new film ‘Aamhi Chamakte Taare’ is all set to release on 28th December 2012. Speaking to Marathi Movie world, on the eve of her film’s release, Nisha recalled all the memorable moments during the shooting of this sensible Marathi film, which revolves around a small boy played by Indrajeet More.
“It is the script of this film and its presentation part, invited my attention before signing this film. I play the mother of this small boy around whom the film’s story revolves, while Prasad plays his father. Unfortunately, we have lost a very passionate actor like Anand Abhyankar, who played the role of Grandfather in this film. In fact, I was associated with Anand Sir, in another project under production .” So, I will be missing him a lot. He was such a wonderful person!” says Nisha, recalling her association with late Anand Abhyankar, who died few days back in an unfortunate car accident..
Nisha has another film ‘Parees’ in the pipeline with Umesh kamat as her co-star. This film is based on scams in educational institutes, due to interference from Politicians. Nisha’s husband in this film plays a protagonist raising his voice against the system and in this fight Nisha stands strongly behind her husband. Though shooting of this film this has completed, the release date hasn’t been announced. But, she is also eagerly awaiting for her film ‘Power’ which is due for release in March 2013. In the meantime, she is looking forward to the success of ‘Aamhi Chamakte Taare’, which she feels, is a wonderful film.
‘Teen Baika Fajiti Aika’ – a masala stuffed comedy
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Banner: Sai Shankar Films Producer: Shankar Mitkari Director: Raju Parsekar Story: Rajan Agrawal Screenplay: Arvind Jagtap, Dilip Yadaw Cinematographer: Abdul Wahab Cast: Makarand Anaspure , Kranti Redkar , Nisha Purulekar , Tejshree Khele , Surkha Kutchi , Vijay Chavan, Kuldip Pawar , Singers: Anand Sinde , Reshma Sonvane, tyagaraj Khadilkar, Eknath Mali Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
At a time when Marathi films are winning the national awards for their realistic sensible presentation, the wave of comedy films hasn’t stopped. Now, coinciding with the new Maharashtian year, we find one Masala stuffed comedy film, made by veteran director Raju Parsekar. Being well versed with the art of film making at the commercial level, the director has picked up this time a subject based on marital relations, where the husband belonging to a traditionally rich family from a village, is required to marry another woman with the kind permission of his first wife.
Makarand Anaspure who plays the 32 year old son- Vishwasrao of a deceased landlord of a village, is already married to Madhavi ( Nisha Parulekar), but the couple has no issue after 5 years of marriage. So the mother-in-law does not leave any opportunity to taunt her daughter in law. One day, when the family attend a wedding of a close family friend’s daughter- Prajakta ( Kranti Redkar) , they find the Bridegroom deserting his would be wife, over dowry issue. As per the village tradition, this is considered inauspicious for the girl. So, Vishwasrao’s mother, who is present there, suggests her son to marry the girl, to fulfill her wish of getting a heir to her family. When Madhavi also agrees for the same, Prajakta arrives at home. Both the girls get along well with each other; but they don’t find time for Vishwasrao. So, to teach them a lesson, Vishwasrao hires a girl, to pose as his girlfriend.
But, his live in show off relationship with the new girl – Pari ( Tejashree Khele), invites a new problem for him. The Police officer( Kuldeep Pawar) , who is under Vishwasrao’s obligation, keeps on coming and going to create the required humour in the screenplay. Finally, the film ends with a climax, in a typical Priyadarshan style comedy. Director Raju Parsekar realizing the potential of Makarand Anaspure to play such a character, has used his timing very well, whether it was with Kranti, Nisha or Tejashree. But, his interaction on three occasions with Kuldeep Pawar, creates the required humour in this fast paced film.
Most of the sequences in the film are picturised on Chiranjivi style Telugu films. But, the base being Maharashtra, the director has not deviated from the typical semi urban culture in the state. Some of the local idioms and phrases have been timed well in the screenplay by Arwind Jagtap. Therefore, if the audience decide to forget their logical thinking process, the film is good enough to entertain them for little more than two hours. The focus of the film maker seems to be on getting good collections from single screen theatres at district places like Pune, Nashik, Kolapur, Satara, Nagpur and other places in Western Maharashtra.
The leading man of the film Makarand Anaspure has played the flamboyant Vishwasrao in his typical style. Suited to his rich family character background, he is also shown wearing some designer tops. Surekha Kudchi perfectly fits into the character of his mother with authority. Vijay Chavan makes his special appearances through the photo frame to remind his wife about his last wish. His son Varad Chavan has a small negative role. All the three leading ladies have equal share to their credit and have done a good job. Kranti in particular has timed her mimicry well besides usage of broken English . The new girl Tejashree makes her surprise entry at the stroke of interval. She too has done her job well in the company of all known artistes. Perhaps, her exposure to south films has come to her advantage. Among the other artistes, Digamber Naik and the girl playing the maid servant-Madhuri have done their jobs well.
Music and Camera are the plus points of this film. Photography by Wahab is good . All the five songs are well timed. The already popular Rikshawala song has been cleverly picturised on Manasi Naik, who is now experienced enough to perform such item numbers. But, if the audience is keen on watching this item number, they should not miss the beginning of the film, as the song forms part of first ten minutes of the film. As a director, Raju Parsekar has done a fairly good job to offer entertainment with U/A crertification, compared to what he offered in the films like ‘Durga Mhantyat Mala’ and ‘Tata Birla Ani Laila’ in the recent past.
Gorgeous Tejashree, all set to create waves in Marathi films
Marathi film industry is all set to welcome a new face. She is not only slim and fit; but also gorgeous; and is expected to create waves in Marathi films. Tejashree Jaikumar Khele is making her debut in Marathi films through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Sambha- Aajcha Chava’
due for release on 24th February 2012.
Tejashree may be new to Marathi films, but she is already a popular star in South Indian films, having acted in about 38 films in different languages such as Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. She has also acted in one Gujarathi film. Originally a kathak dancer, having done her B.A. in Kathak, she was trained in kathak by her father Master Jaikumar Khele, a disciple of Pandit Gopi Krishna Maharaj.
Tajashree
Tejashree, first began with a few modeling assignments, and later joined the Southern Film Industry, after doing one Gujarathi film. She speaks fluent Tamil, in spite of being a Maharastrian from Mumbai. Having appeared in many television commercials, she now wants to focus her attention on Marathi , which is her mother tongue. Having already signed 5 Marathi films, her first Marathi film will be released soon. with few Marathi films to follow. Tejashree spoke to Marathi Movie World, during the music release of her forthcoming Marathi film ‘Sambha’. Chit chat follows:
Q: You are a Maharashtrian girl from Mumbai. What prompted you to join South films ?
A: I first began with modeling and when I knew that there was a good scope in south
films, my parents encouraged me to join. My father Mr. Jaikumar Khele, being a teacher in Kathak offered me advance training, which is so important to find suitable roles in films.
Q: How many films in South, you have done so far ?
A: I have worked in about 38 films, including some of the box office hits like ‘Madhurey’, ‘Ottran’, ‘Kodambakkam’, ‘Aanda Naal Nyabakam’, ‘Veerappu’, ‘Arya’ and others.
Q: This means that you have worked with most of the top stars in South ?
A: Yes, I have worked with popular actors like Madhavan, Vijay , Arjun, Shivraj Kumar, Ramana , Shaan Sumesh , Santosh and many others.
Q: How was your experience, working in south film industry?
A: Very nice. In fact, I found all the roles suited to me.
Q: Presently, you are also doing Marathi films? Isn’t it ?
A: Yes, I am doing few Marathi films. My film ‘Sambha’ is all set to release on 24th February and there are few more films like ‘Hello Darling’ in lead opposite Mangesh & Abhijit, ‘Baila Ho Baikola Kho’ opposite Sanjay Narvekar, ‘Teen Baika Fajiti Aika’ opposite Makarand Anaspure and in a Bharat Jadhav’s film ‘Ichaar Tharla Pakka’, where I have performed on a song.