‘Aatmapamphlet’ wins Asia Pacific Young Audience Award
Before its official theatre release on 6th October 2023, Marathi film ‘Aatmapamphlet’ has been receiving good response from international film festivals.After getting selected at 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, this film has now won the ‘Asia Pacific Young Audience Award’ at Queensland, Australia. There were entries from about 70 countries for this film festival. Three films were selected from this competition and ‘Atmapamphlet’ turned out to be one of them, besides Indonesian and Malaysian films.
Made under the banner of Maysabha Karmanook Mandali and presented by Gulshan Kumar,T Series,Color Yellow Productions and Zee Studios this film is directed by Ashish Avinash Bende and stars Om Bendkhale, Pranjali Shrikant Bhimrao Mude and Ketki Saraf in lead roles. Story of this film is written by Paresh Mokashi.
Speaking about his film director Ashish Avinash Bende says, “ I am really gald that our film has received so much of appreciation from audience in Australia. This film was screened at four places in Australia, including Brisbane and the stdudents’ Jury saw this film. They interacted video conferencing with the directors of the three shortlisted films and only thereafter the award was presented to our film.”
Subodh Bhave to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Zee Studios have announced their new Marathi film ‘Har Har Mahadev’ in a grand way. In this film, Subodh Bhave will play the lead character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Recently, the digital poster of this film was launched, with Subodh Bhave appearing as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Since Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was not only popular in Maharashtra but all over India, Zee Studios have decided to make this film in other languages like Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada besides Marathi. So, this film will be released in 5 languages during coming Diwali 2022.
Besides Subodh Bhave this film will present many renowned actors. Directed by Abhijit Shirish Deshpande this film will be a grand film with 400 VFX technicians with Hollywood experience are working day and night on this project. So, there is no doubt that this will be technically a grand film.
Hruta Durgule in Zee Studios film ‘Timepass 3′
Presented by Zee Studios presentation and Ravi Jadhav directed ‘Timepass 3 (टाइमपास 3)’ teaser was released recently. It may be recalled that ‘Timepass’ and ‘Timepass 2′ had become hit films and therefore all eyes on ‘Timepass 3′. In part 3 there is a twist, according to the makers. The centre of attraction of this Part 3 teaser is the character of Palavi Dinkar Patil played by Hruta Durgule.
So, there is a curiosity among the Marathi film lovers, whether the character of Praju will be seen in this film or not ? However, the characters of Madhav Lele (Vaibhav Mangle) and Dagadu(Prathamesh Parabh) are noticed in the teaser. One doubt is made clear by the makers is that the story is not post marriage of Dagadu but during his teenage. One thing is sure that the film lovers may not have to wait for long, as the film will be released on 29th July 2022.
Zee Studios begin shooting of ‘Pandu’
Year seems to be looking good for cinema, as Marathi film industry is also gearing up with new launch and shootings, after a 10 month long break due to spread of corona virus. Zee Studios have also began shooting of their film ‘Pandu’ in Mumbai. According to the makers, the film has a good star cast, which is all set to entertain the Marathi film lovers. ‘Pandu’ is being directed by Viju Mane.
According to Mangesh Kulkarni, Business head of Zee Talkies Marathi Films Division, they have decided to begin this new year with the shooting of this comedy film. “During the lockdown, we have already completed one film and therefore we wish to present films with different genres during this new year and we hope the big screen will be ready to welcome these films.”
Director Viju Mane said, “I have now realised that to laugh and to make others laugh, is the best healthy business and therefore I have decided to adopt this practice not only this year but in the years to come.” The star cast of this film has not been disclosed yet and therefore there is a lot of curiosity about it.
Sanjay Jadhav gets ready to release his new emotion filled film ‘Khari Biscuit’
Sanjay Jadhav is known for offering love stories and action filled entertainment through his previous films. But, through his next Marathi film ‘Khari Biscuit’ he is all set to offer a sensible subject of two little street children, a brother and his blind sister , where the brother will be seen showering all the love and affection on his little sister, to fulfil her dreams by making her happy.
8 year old Biscuit (Aadarsh Kadam) and 5 year old Khari (Vedashree Khadilkar) are playing the lead roles in this film which has lot to offer to the Marathi film lovers. For Sanjay Jadhav who has done his journey from a cinematographer to producer and director since 2004 , this film is something very special. And therefore he has himself directed this film for producers Zee Studios & Dreaming Twenty Four 7. The film will be ready for release on 27th of September all over Maharashtra.
In the meanwhile, one song of this film ‘Ladachi Ga..Premachi ga..’ was released on social media, which has received overwhelming response. Rendered by Kunal Ganjawala, this meaningful song is pictured on the little brother and sister on the backdrop of Mumbai city. And the video of this song clearly indicates that Sanjay Jadhav has attempted something out of the box for his admirers. It is understood that after release of this film, he will begin shooting for his new TV serial with new comers.