‘Readymix’ and ‘Jai Swachhamev Jayate’ to release on Ultra Jhakaas
Two popular Marathi films ‘Readymix’ and ‘Jai Satyamev Jayate’ are returning for release, this time Marathi on OTT platform Ultra Jhakaas, from 18th March 2024. While ‘Readymix’ deals with a plan by Nupur to to bring out his elder sister from the despair of her break up in love; while ‘Jai Swachhamev Jayate’ shows how Makarand Anaspure plans make his village Gogalgaon clean and beautiful.
Jay Swachmev Jayte bola, Readymix Marathi Movie
‘Readymix’ film offers Vaibhav Tatwavadi , Prarthana Behere and Neha Joshi in the lead roles, while Makarand Anaspure will shoulder the responsibility with his comedy along with other artistes in ‘Jai Swachhamev Jayate’. According to Mr. Sushil Agrawal,CEO of Ultra Media and Entertainment Pvt.Ltd; “It is very important to entertain the audience besides offering a social message. And by offering these films I am feeling happy.”
Vaibhav, Sankarshan, Alok & Prajakta Mali trapped in ‘Teen Adkun Sitaram’
Ever since its announcement , Marathi film ‘Teen Adkun Sitaram’ is in the news , either for its unusual title or its star cast comprising of popular artistes like Vaibhav Tatvavadi, Sankarshan Karhade, Alok Rajwade & Prajakta Mali who are in the lead roles. Now, with the release of the film’s second poster, it is becoming very clear that this will be a comedy film, on the backdrop of cheating or fraud case, as the lead artistes are seen behind the bars and the others waiting outside with handcuffs in their hand.
Presented by Nitin Vaidya & Supreme Motion Pictures Pvt.Ltd and produced by Lalsaheb Shinde, Rajendra Shinde & Nitin Prakash Vaidya, this film is written and directed by Hrishikesh Joshi. Besides Vaibhav, sankarshan, Alok and Prajakta, this film also stars Gauri Deshpande, Anand Ingale, Samir Patil, Vijay Nikam & Hrishikesh Joshi in lead roles. Speaking about his film, director Hrishikesh Joshi says, “This is an entertaining comedy for the entire family and will keep the audience engaged to their seats. From our side, we have tried our 100% to give the best to the audience.Now, we are eager to know the reaction of the audience. This film will be released on 29th September 2023.
‘Pondicherry’ is the first Marathi film shot on smartphone
Directed by Sachin Kundalkar ‘Pondecherry (पांडिचेरी)’ is the first Marathi film shot on a smartphone. Shot at the picturesque Pondicherry the film is all set for release on 25th February 2022. Recently, the poster and teaser of this film was unveiled on social media. The film stars Sai Tamhankar, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Amruta Khanvilkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Neena Kulkarni, Gaurav Ghatnekar and Tanmay Kulkarni in lead roles.
Presented by Akshay Bardapurkat, Planet Marathi, Vistas Media Capital Company and Creative Vibe Productions , in this film Sachin Kundalkar besides directing this film has also written the story of this film, besides producing the film along with Neel Patel. ‘Pondicherry’ has been shot with limited star cast in a period of one month. According to the writer- director, though the film indicates through its poster that it will be love triangle, it is actually an emotion filled journey . “With this film many versatile artistes have come together. Shooting this film on smartphone was challenging, but photographer Milind Jog has shown his skills. I am sure, the audience would love this film,” he said.
‘What’s Up Lagna’ is all about post marriage sweet and sour relationship
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Movie: What’s Up Lagna
Rating: ★★★ Genres: Drama Censor: UA Duration: 148 min. Studio / Presenter: Video Palace, Fincraft Media & Entertainment Producer: Jaee Joshi DOP: Sethu Sriram Director: Vishwas Joshi Cast: Vaibhav Tatwawdi, Prarthana Behere, Veena Jagtap, Vandana Gupte, Ila Bhate, Sneha Raikar, Vidyadhar Joshi Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Somebody has rightly said, ‘Marriages are made in heaven‘ . So, you never know, how and when two persons not knowing each other before, will meet by chance only to convert that meeting into lifetime relationship, called marriage. Latest released Marathi film ‘What’s Up Lagna‘, presents the story of most eligible young and smart IT engineer Aakash Pradhan( Vaibhav Tatwawaadi) & beautiful Ananya Mantri( Prarthana Behere) who wants to make a career in acting. While Aakash who hails from Pune, holds a respectable position of Associate V.P. in his company in Mumbai, Ananya the only daughter of well to do parents from Nashik is a stage actress and is trying hard to achieve name and fame in Mumbai. One day, Aakash who is on a business trip to Nashik meets Ananya, who also happens to hire the same vehicle.
During the journey, though their way of thinking is poles apart, circumstances bring them together again and again , which finally turns into friendship followed by their marriage, which is approved by Aakash’s mother ( Ila Bhate) and Ananya’s broad minded parents(Vidyadhar Joshi & Sneha Raikar) . However, both Aakash and Ananya instead of distributing cards in traditional way, send marriage party invitations to their friends, by appearing in a video which is shared on whatsapp. Instead of going through the actual marriage rituals, they invite the registrar of marriages at this party, to make it all official.
All looks well till the couple proceed for their honeymoon . The real trouble begins, during their honeymoon, when they are required to return half way. On their return to Mumbai, both of them become so busy that they hardly find time for communication and sex. This results in misunderstandings, as Aakash believes in keeping the house neat and clean, while Ananya is lazy doing household things, as she is not used to it. Their marriage is on the verge of break up, when in comes Daji Kaka ( Vikram Gokhale) , who shows them the way to live happily. All is well at the end, when both find time for each other.
This is the debut of producer turned director Vishwas Joshi, who has presented the film very well in the first half, with interesting happenings & selection of good locations. He has cleverly marketed some of the brands through this film. However, in the post interval, the screenplay fails to impress, with the length of the film stretched to 2 hours 28 minutes. It would have been better, if the film was restricted to 2 hours duration.
Both Vaibhav and Prarthana have given their best through their sincere performances in all those intimate scenes and expressing their emotions well . Good support comes from supporting artistes like Vikram Gokhale, Vandana Gupte, Vidyadhar Joshi, Sneha Raikar& Ila Bhate, who look very natural in their respective roles. Sunil Barve and TV actress Veena Jagtap have been wasted in this film, with hardly any scope. They are just namesake in this film.
Technically this is a well made film, with wonderful cinematography by Setu Shreeram. He has captured the beauty of Nashik very well. Even some of the close up scenes have been captured by him skillfully. Music by Nilesh Moharir and Troy Arif is just fine . Shailesh Mahadik’s art direction and Sonal Kharade’s costume designs are the other plus points of this film, which may appeal youngsters. All in all ‘What’s Up Lagna‘ has turned out to be a little above average film.
What’s Up Lagna ( व्हाट्सअप लग्न )
Genres: Drama, Love Story
Rating: ★★★
Censor: UA
Duration: 148 min.
Studio/presenter: Video Palace, Fincraft Media & Entertainment
Producer(s): Jaee Joshi
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Director: Vishwas Joshi
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Lyrics: Ashwini Shende, Kshitij Patwardhan
Music: Nilesh Moharir, Troy-Arif
Playback Singer: Hrishikesh Rande, Nihira Joshi Deshpande, Ketaki Mategaonkar
Cinematographer (DOP): Sethu Sriram
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Will Vaibhav and Prarthana create their Coffee magic once again ?
Two years ago, we witnessed a fine chemistry between youngsters Vaibhav Tatwawdi and Prarthana Behere in the film ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kahi‘ and the film received good appreciation from all age groups. Now, they are returning together through forthcoming Marathi film ‘What’s Up Lagna‘. But, their fans will have to wait till February next year, as the film’s release date has been announced as 9th February 2017.
Besides presenting a love story the makers of this film are confident about the music of this film. The musical songs in this film have been composed by Nilesh Moharir on the lyrics of Ashwini Shende. No wonder they thought of releasing the song ‘Tu Jarashi Ye Urashi…‘ three months in advance. Presented by Jai Joshi and Nanu Jaisinghani, this film is directed by Vishwas Joshi, who had co produced super hit Marathi film ‘Natasamrat‘. So, obviously, there are big expectations from this film.
It will be ‘Whatsup Lagna’ on screen for Vaibhav & Prarthana Behere
With the success of the film ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kahi’, the lead pair of this film Vaibhav Tatwavdi and Prarthana Behere also attained lots of popularity. Now, this successful pair is returning back with their new film ‘Whats up Lagna‘ which will release next year on Valentines day. Through this film two big names are also coming together for the first time and they are Vishwas Joshi, producer of successful Natasamrat and Nanubhai Jaisinghani, the presenter of hit film ‘Duniyadari’.
Influenced by the Bollywood film makers , these two film makers have also announced the release date of their film much in advance, i.e. four months in advance and that too on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Highlight of this film is that Producer Vishwas Joshi also makes his debut in direction through this film. According to makers of ‘Whatsup Lagna’, the entire shooting of this film is over and the post production work which is in progress, will also be over soon.
Kanha ( कान्हा )
Genres: Drama
Rating: ★★½
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Vihang Group, Youngberry Entertainment
Producer(s): Pratap Sarnaik
Executive Producer: Manoj Jadhav
Director: Avadhoot Gupte
Writer: Sachin Darekar, Avadhoot Gupte
ScreenPlay: Sachin Darekar, Swapnil Gangurde
Dialogues: Sachin Darekar, Swapnil Gangurde
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Co-Producer(s) Joe Rajan, Purvesh Sarnaik
Executive Producer: Manoj Jadhav
Director: Avadhoot Gupte
Assistant Director: Prashant Tambe
Writer: Sachin Darekar, Avadhoot Gupte
ScreenPlay: Sachin Darekar, Swapnil Gangurde
Dialogues: Sachin Darekar, Swapnil Gangurde
Lyrics: Vaibhav Joshi
Music: Avadhoot Gupte
Playback Singer: Adarsh Shinde, Rohit Raut
Cinematographer (DOP): Rahul Jadhav
Editor: Imran-Faisal
Starcast: Vaibhav Tatwawdi , Gashmeer Mahajani, Gauri Nalawade, Sumedh Wani, Kiran Karmarkar, Prasad Oak
Action: Prashant Naik
Costumes: Aparna Guram
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Sound : Pranaam
Background Score: Prasad Sasthe
Choreographer: Umesh Jadhav, Siddhesh Dalvi
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‘Cheater’ plays ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’ to present a horror comedy
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Rating: ★★½
Genres: Comedy Censor: U Duration: 130 min. Studio/presenter: Swiss Entertainment Pvt Ltd Producer(s): Pravinkumar Uadaylal Jain Director: Ajay Phansekar Writer: Ajay Phansekar Music: Abhijeet Narvekar Cinematographer (DOP): B. Laxman Cast: Vaibbhav Tatwawdi, Hrishikesh Joshi, Pooja Sawant, Aasavari Joshi, Suhas Joshi Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Over the years we have been watching horror films of Bollywood and Hollywood. Even some Marathi film makers did attempt horror films in the past. But, during the past 10 years, we saw the trend of horror films changing slowly, with introduction of horror-comedy theme in Bollywood. 2007 Bollywood film ‘Bhool Bhulaiya‘ was the best example. Now, director Ajay Phansekar has tried similar type of experiment in Marathi, offering something new to Marathi film lovers through his latest Marathi film ‘Cheater‘.
The film revolves around Abhay ( Vaibhav Tatwawdi) who is the son of a Agnihotri Brahmin father from Pune, who is regarded the highest priest of the community. Abhay’s brother and sister are well qualified. But, this happy go lucky youngster, cheats people for fun. He is in love with Mridula, who arrives in Pune, from Mauritius to study her post graduation in Psychology. One day, Mridula has to leave for Mauritius, as her father Mr. Satam ( Hrishikesh Joshi) has a surprise for their entire family, comprising of Mridula, her TV addict mother ( Aasavari Joshi) her grand mother ( Suhas Joshi) and younger brother ( Jeevan Kalarkar). But, on entering the new house, Mridula’s grand mother has unusual experience. So, she suggests her son to perform Vastu Pooja of the new Villa, to be done only by a Brahmin from Agnihotri family from Pune. When Mridula seeks help from Abhay, he himself arrives, posing as a Swami.
With his very first interaction with Abhay, Mridula’s father doubts his credentials; but Mridula’s mother and Grandmother approve Abhay and believe in his work. Abhay promises to release all negative energy from the house within 5 days. But, the spirit of a young woman appears in front of him, during night hour and challenges him. She seeks help from Abhay to liberate her soul after searching what she wants. But, for that, her soul has to enter the body of a living person. So, one by one she picks up each member of Mridula’s family members, to create comedy scenes in this horror based screenplay. Needless to mention that in the climax of the film, she achieves what she desires.
Good thing about this film is that all the artistes in this film have combined well, to create a perfect timing for comedy, making the audience forget that they are watching a horror film. Hrishikesh Joshi is the best among them. Vaibhav Tatwawdi has proved that he can fit into any type of role. His chemistry with Pooja Sawant has worked very well. Good support comes from Aasavari Joshi and Suhas Joshi. Director Ajay Phansekar has succeeded in entertaining the audience, especially in the second half of the film. But, to enjoy this film, the audience have to keep their logical thinking aside. The film maker already makes it clear, before the start of the film, through a declaration that the film does not promote blind faith. Music in this film is not very impressive, in spite of the voices of reputed singers like Avadhoot Gupte and Sonu Nigam. But, the background music is impressive. B.Laxman’s cinematography has skillfully captured some of the beautiful locations in Mauritius. Santosh Gawde has designed the costumes of the artistes very well.
‘Cheater‘ may appeal to those, who enjoy such type of horror comedy films. For others, it is just an average entertaining film.
‘Mr. & Mrs. Sadachari’ promises musical entertainment
Ashish Wagh is a big name in Film Corporate sector, having distributed about 300 films. Now, with the help of Utpal Acharya and Ommvir Mahadik, who are producers of this film, Ashish is making his debut as a director, through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Mr. & Mrs. Sadachari’. On Monday evening, he released the music of his film, unveiling the video of all the five songs, which were shown to the media and other invitees, including Bollywood director Umesh Shukla( ‘OMG’ fame).
Lead pair of the film Vaibhav Tatwawadi and Prarthana Behere, anchored the show, by introducing all the concerned people behind every song as well as artistes and makers of the film. And, they really did a good job. All the five songs in this film promise musical entertainment , through this film, which is a tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, as there is one song ‘Jagadamb…’ which is all praise for the Great Maratha King. The film is also due for release on 19th February 2016, i.e. Shiv Jayanti day. There is also a romantic song picturised on lead pair in picturesque Mauritius. Watching all these songs, it gives an impression that the film has been made on a grand scale, with no compromise on colourful costumes, wonderful art work and beautiful locations.
Lyrics by Omkar Mangesh Datt, Guru Thakur & Pranit Kulkarni, the music of the songs has been composed by Pankaj Padghan & V.Harikrishna. Sayali Pankaj, Adarsh Shinde & Rohit Raut have rendered their voices for the songs. Sound by Anmol Bhave, DOP Balajee Ranga, choreographers Feroze A Khan, Subhash Nakashe art by Mahesh Salgaonkar & costumes by Salma Sultana Mansuri are the other credits. The other important artistes of this film are, Mohan Joshi. Pradeep Velankar, Vijay Andalkar, Prasad Javade, Uma Sardeshmukh, Anuja Sathe, kanchan Pagare, Sumukhi Pendse & Uday Nene.