Voices of Vinay Apte, Lalan Sarang and Dr.Girish Oak in audiobook ‘Pani Pani’
Writer Laxmikant Deshmukh’s collection of 14 stories ‘Pani Pani’ is now available in audio book form on Storytel app. Known for his writing on social issues like Environment protection and water conservation, the author has passed a timely message to the society through his stories, which talk about problems faced by people due to neglect towards these most important issues by Politicians and administrators. All his stories are an eye opener and exposes the system and corrupt practices.
We are all aware about the situation in Maharashtra, where we face natural calamities due to heavy rains at some parts and at the same time drought due to non availability of water. All these stories are heart touching and keep the audience engaged. These stories are narrated by renowned personalities from Marathi entertainment field. They are Dr. Girish Oak and the other two are Late Vinay Apte and Late Lalan Sarang . So, the new generation people have a golden opportunity to listen to their voices while narrating these tales on audiobook, which is available on Storytel app.
Seminar to review changing scenario of Marathi plays
At present Marathi plays are going through a bad time . But, with the improving situation we can look forward to a changing scenario with audience returning to drama theatres. Though announcement has been made by our Government to reopen drama theatres soon, there is no movement noticed to see the rehearsals prior to the shows or booking of shows. Uncertainty still hangs over return of audience to the theatres. In short, the right mood is to be created.
Perhaps, taking this situation into account, Vinay Apte Pratishthan and ‘Jagatik Marathi Natyadharmi Nirmata Sangh’ have arranged a seminar in the form of Group Discussion on 7th December 2020 which coincides with death anniversary of Late Vinay Apte. This group discussion will be held @ 6 pm on this day at Madame Cama Hall, Savarkar Smarak , Dadar. This seminar is open only to invitees and participants like Vijay Kenkre, Vandana Gupte, Shrirang Godbole, Sunil Barve, Prajakta Deshmukh, Abhijit Jhunjjarrao will be part of this seminar. The programme can be seen live on FB page of Vinay Apte Prathishthan.
Fakt Marathi to pay tributes to departed Marathi stars
Somebody has rightly said, “If you want to brighten the place you live in, be a source of light.” Over the years, Marathi cinema offered so many talented stars, who were almost like source of light. They past on the light to the next generation of artistes. Today many of them may not be alive, but they have left memories of their fine performances in hearts of film lovers.
Fakt Marathi TV channel, which has been offering some good films from time to time, will now be paying tributes to those artistes who had created their own identity, through their memorable performances during the past two –three decades, but are no more existing in this world. So, to pay tributes to these departed stars namely Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Kuldeep Pawar, Vinay Apte, Reema Lagoo, Satish Tare & Ashwini Ekbote.
Through their programme titled Smrutichitre’s Fakta Marathi will be offering films of these stars for a week starting from 23rd December onwards. Fakt Marathi Business head Shyam Kelkar made this announcement , stating that during the week , those films will be shown at 7 pm daily.
‘Dhondi’ will be a timely film highlighting issues of farmers
Till now, many Marathi films have dealt with the issue of farmer’s suicides in Maharashtra. But, there has been no solution to this serious issue. Some films have blamed the administration. But, that has not helped to stop the suicides of farmers. Now, producers Shivajirao Jadhav, Santosh Sutar and Nikhil Nangude under the banner of Soil Events and Entertainment are presenting a Marathi film ‘Dhondi‘ which will actually focus on the living conditions of the farmers and show the way to those living in cities, to bring such farmers into mainstream.
Director Monish Uddhav Pawar feels that is a farmer gets the right price for his crop, he would not attempt suicide. He is also confident that his film would help prevent many farmers from committing suicides. The film stars National award winning actor Vivek Chabukswar along with Sayaji Shinde, Pooja Pawar, Kishore Chougule, Raghavendra Kadkol, Suhasini Deshpande, Usha Naik and late Vinay Apte. By the way, this will be the last released film of Vinay Apte and hence the film will be a tribute to this late actor. Music by Kiran Raj and cinematography by Dinesh Satankar are the other credits. The film ‘Dhondi‘ is all set to release on 9th June 2017 and will be a timely film highlighting issues of farmers.
Recalling the happy memories of ‘Aabhalmaya’
‘Aabhalmaya’ was one such serial on Marathi television, which won the hearts of all age groups, 16 years ago. Recently, the team members of this serial came together, to celebrate their happy memories. All those who were present, remembered late Vinay Apte , who had directed this serial. Mr. Achyut Vaze the producer of this serial, who had designed the concept, briefed the future plans of his production house ‘One Tree Media’ , which was expanding into other fields of entertainment, including films.
Many child artists of this serial have today matured, performing variety of roles . And, Pari Telang is one of them. Even otherwise, this serial has offered many talented artists to Marathi entertainment industry, who have become versatile actors. Mr. Vaze also stated that there was a big demand from the home viewers to revive the subject of ‘Aabhalmaya’, as they felt very much attached to the characters and their close association with each other. So, can we expect ‘Aabhalmaya 2’ or cinematic version of ‘Aabhalmaya’ ?
Renowned Marathi actor Vinay Apte is no more
Renowned Marathi actor Vinay Apte is no more. His end came today in Mumbai. Mr. Ate was treated recently at Ambani Hospital for breathing problem. For the past 35 years, he has been in the field of entertainment with fine performances on Marathi and Hindi stage, television and films. Recently, he was seen in Prakash Jha’s film ‘Satyagraha’. In Marathi, he played prominent role in award winning Marathi film ‘Jogwa’. He became popular among TV viewers with his hit serial ‘Partner’. He had also formed his own stage group ‘Ganarang’. He also produced and directed many stage plays. Many popular Marathi artistes have received acting training from him.
His Marathi play ‘Kabaddi kabaddi’ had become very popular in the recent past. He was also part of popular Marathi serial Eka Lagnachi Doosari Goshta’ where he played the father of leading lady Mukta Barve. His ongoing Marathi serial was ‘Durva’. He was a favourite of Bollywood director Prakash Jha, who offered him important roles in his films. Besides ‘Satyagraha’, Vinay was also part of his films ‘Aarakshan’ and ‘Rajneeti’.Vinay was also part of Madhur Bhandarkar’s award winning film ‘Chandani bar’. He had also performed in many other Bollywood films. Marathi Movie World prays that his soul to rest in peace.
Shyamche Vadil- stands up for suffering fathers
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Rating: na
Banner: 459 Entertainment Producer: Ajay Pathak Director: R. Viraj Music: Soham, Aditya and Nikhil Cinematography: Sandy Cast: Mohan Agashe, Tushar Dalvi, Vinay Apte, Sulekha Talwalkar, Rima Lagoo, Vidyadhar Joshi, Chinmay Udgirkar, Smita Talwalkar and Shekhar Navre. Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
Gone are the days, when housewives used to wait for their husbands to return home, to serve them dinner and then eat their food in the kitchen. Today, women are working shoulder to shoulder with men. At home front, we find both husband and wife working and returning home late hours in the evening, depriving time for their children.
The cases of wife working and husband sitting at home jobless and taking care of the children are not unheard. In such cases, generally we find clashes at home between husband and wife over money matters, which finally results into divorce.
However, the latest film ‘Shyamche Vadil- Ek Nave Parva’ produced by Ajay Pathak and directed by R. Viraj, present one couple, where the husband –Madhav( Tushar Dalvi) becomes jobless, soon after marriage; as he suffers in his business, due to cancellation of huge export order. Luckily for him, his wife( Sulekha Talwalkar) gets a job in a multinational bank. The selfish wife however warns her husband to earn for their living so as to buy day to day grocery and pay electricity bill. She however takes care of her child and spends towards his education.
The wife doesn’t leave a single opportunity to humiliate her husband in front of her son. This keeps on going till the son Shyam attains 22 years of age and turns a Rock Singer. The humiliation of his father forces Shyam to approach his lawyer aunty ( Reema Lagoo) to secure divorce for his father. But, he comes to know the hurdle of section 498(B), as he is well aware that his father would not like to wash the dirty linen in Public. So, he takes help of social networking site and opens a page in the name of ‘Suffering fathers’ and gathers good support from hundreds of young children who show willingness to support him in the appeal.
What transpires has been clearly suggested in the surprise climax of this film. The film has attempted a new theme to go with the changing time. Very cleverly the director has used the sufferings of the son coming out through his emotions in the songs delivered by him. Instead of turning to bad habits, the youngster opts for music to relieve his stress, is the best example he has placed before such youths sailing in the same boat.
Some of the scenes in the film, like the wife driving away her husband and son from home during late evening hours and the wife raising her hand on her husband look unrealistic. However, the request for amending the section 498(b), to secure hassle free divorce, seems a good suggestion coming through this film. The sincere effort of the film maker to present this thought provoking theme combined with Rock music as its base, is to be appreciated. It has therefore become an universal appeal. The music by the trio comprising of Soham, Aditya and Nikhil is impressive.
Looking at the performances, Tushar Dalvi plays an ideal and patient husband who sacrifices his life for proper upbringing of his son. Sulekha Talwalkar fits into the character of a shrewd and self centred mother. Both have played their roles according to the demand of the script. Chinmay Udgirkar who makes his film debut through this film, gives a satisfying performance. In the supporting roles Reema Lagoo, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Vinay Apte, Vidydhar Joshi have offered good support while Smita Talwalkar and Shekhar Navare appear in two scenes in guest appearance. The Music director trio have themselves played the friends of Shyam, which was a good thinking.
To describe the film in short, ‘Shyamche Vadil’ stands up for suffering fathers in the society and also sends a strong message to the Judiciary to rethink over seeking amendment to a particular section, which would prevent the aggrieved couples from washing the dirty linen in Public.
Brave Mohaan Aawatey’s fight against injustice
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Rating: ***
Presenter: Ark Films & Entertainment Presents Story, Music & Producer: Aniruddha Kale Director: Subhash Kale Cinematographer: Anil Xavior Choreographer: Phulwa Khamkar Cast: Sanjay Narvekar, Siya Patil, Vinay Apte, Ashok Shinde, Kamlakar Satpute Movie Review by: Ulhas Shirke |
“On the edge of destiny, you must test your strength.” Aniruddha Kale and Subhash Kale’s new film ‘Mohaan Aawatey’ which is based on this viewpoint, is an action packed story of a common man whose life takes a new turn after coming to the city of Mumbai from a village in Maharashtra. Not like many others who come to Mumbai only with dreams of becoming rich , Mohan like a typical Maharashtrian youngster, joins his elder brother’s business of cycle repairing in a small shop in central Mumbai; only with an intention of helping him.
Mohaan (played by Sanjay Narvekar) is otherwise happy and contended with whatever God has given him. Like any other youngster of his age, he too falls in love with a charming flower vendor- Gauri (Siya Patil). He does all that mischief in love and even sings and dances with her around the trees. He also works sincerely in his brother’s shop. But, there is also a good quality that he possesses and that is, he just cannot tolerate injustice in society. Whether, it is somebody snatching chain of a woman or somebody trying to threaten someone using muscle power. He would then go all out to help such people in trouble. It is this quality in him, is noticed by the chawl owner Premjibhai (Prasad Pandit) where his brother’s shop is located.
Soon, destiny brings a sudden change in Mohaan’s life. Highly impressed by his gutsy behaviour and honesty, Seth Premjibhai, who has other big business of Forwarding and Clearing agency, appoints Mohan in-charge of the same. He also pays him handsomely and also offers him a bungalow to stay. But, as they say; when you are showered with Good things, something bad is bound to happen. Mohan too, goes through a bad phase. “Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater”. So, when he recovers, he teaches a lesson to all those politicians and their goons in their own style. It’s like tooth for a tooth and eye for an eye. In the process, he gets public sympathy and with the help of that he defeats the main politician in his own constituency.
So, what’s so great about this film with such a theme? The difference between Mohaan Aawatey and many other action filled films, whether in Marathi or Bollywood is that, this film before its start, openly admits that it is based on a true story of a true person. Nowhere it is stated that it is a work of fiction. And that commitment itself gives the film more realistic look. Generally, people enjoy watching true stories. The screenplay and direction by Subhash Kale is good and so is the story of Aniruddha Kale. One duet and the title song penned by Supriya Kale were enough to go with the film’s script, however, the inclusion of two additional songs applies break to otherwise thrilling screenplay.
The film’s screenplay, especially after interval has been largely inspired by bollywood style angry young man’s courageous show. You can witness Mohaan dragging the villain and Minister Vinay Apte, resembling to Amitabh Bachchan dragging Madan Puri or Sudhir in Deewar. The way he fights at a time with a big team of goons of the Minister, he reminds us of Sunny Deol’s Ded Mann ka haath. Moreover, the way he takes the revenge, it clearly indicates that there is no role of Police in the film. But, leaving apart these few flaws, the film’s presentation has been very good. In fact, it is a well presented Marathi film with good background music and equally good performances from all the artistes.
Sanjay Narvekar playing the title role, fits perfectly into that character of an honest turned angry young man. He has different shades to present through his character. Initially, he is a simple, shy, honest and romantic hero and in the later part of the film, he turns into an angry young man followed by a shrewd person using his diplomacy to defeat his enemy. Siya Patil as Gauri is impressive through her limited role. Kamlakar Satpute and Suhas Paranjape as Mohan’s brother and sister-in-law respectively, are remarkable and so are Vinay Apte and Ashok Shinde as selfish Politicians. Ramesh Wani and Prasad Pandit support well. Photography by Anil Xavier and background music by Anirruddha Kale go well with the film’s screenplay.
More attention has been paid on the post production techniques. The film is likely to invite attention of action film lovers and those who enjoy watching true stories.
“Don’t cry, be bold and address your issues” – Raj Thackeray
MNS Chief Raj Thackeray has a terrific sense of humour. Whenever he is asked to speak at functions, he makes spontaneous remarks to create laughter among the audience. On the occasion of Music and website release function of the Marathi horror film ‘Sa ..Sasucha’, the charismatic leader while appreciating the efforts of the film maker Kishore Belekar, asked him if he needed any help from him. “ I can help you a lot with my own experience with horror films. My own film is treated sometimes by critics, as horror film,” he remarked with a pause; allowing the jam packed elite audience to burst into laughter. Obviously, he was referring to his recent ‘Khall and Phataak’ remarks and aftereffects.
While boosting the confidence of Marathi film makers, he stated, “ You focus on internal matters of the film and we will look into the external requirements. I will certainly look into your grievances with the Multiplexes.” Referring to the meeting he had planned with the Producers of Marathi films the next day, he appealed to all those and artistes to come forward openly with their issues. “ Don’t cry, be bold and address your issues. I will not ask for any favour in return. Don’t be scared that in future I may ask you to join my party’s election campaign or meetings etc.. All I can assure you that I am playing no politics with this issue. It’s my genuine effort to sort out your problems,” he remarked categorically. At the same time he appealed to Marathi film lovers to go and watch Marathi films at Multiplexes “I assure you that henceforth they will have to screen Marathi films during prime time. Now, it all depends on your response.”
Kishore Belekar, who is directing this film, thanked his producers Harish and Sunita Patil, Nupur Rathod besides thanking Sameer Dixit who is distributing the film and Videocon Group, who are presenting this film. Among those present on the occasion were Yatin karyekar, lead actress of the film- Sonali Kulkarni, Bharati Achrekar, Satish Pulekar, Lyricist & music director Sandeep Khare and young Music directors Viraj and Ankur, who have provided the background music for this film.
‘Sa..Sasucha, is a thriller which revolves around a woman and her deceased mother-in-law. It’s an unusual story about the quest of this woman who longs to find answers to the strange incidents that she experiences in the new house after marriage.The film is full of special and terrific sound effects, as experienced after watching the trailor of the film. While speaking to Media persons after the function, Director Kishore Belekar spoke about some of the issues during film’s promotion. “In some theatres, they were hesitant to show the trailor of my film, even against payment, which is strange”. Starring Sunil Barve, Sonali Kulkarni, Vinay Apte, Shubhangi Gokhale, Yatin Karyekar, Kamlesh Sawant, Omkar Karve, Vimal Mhatre, arun Bhadsavle, Rajesh Bhosale, Anita Ninave and k. Vrushali, the film is due for release on 27th August 2010.