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The other day, we were talking to the team of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Zentleman’, during their first look. Replying to our question, whether their film would face competition from other Marathi films, when the film is released on 16th May ; veteran actress Usha Nadkarni, who is part of this film, spoke on behalf of their team. ” We are not concerned, whether there are three films or 10 films releasing along with our film. We are confident about our presentation,” she said. One could imagine the positive attitude of this popular actress; but, what if her two films were to be released simultaneously?

At the same function, we met Mr. Viju Khote, who was eager to know from media persons, about the response received for his film ‘Cappuccino ‘. He had already received the reactions from them for his film ‘Dhamak’, but not many had seen his other film ‘Cappuccino’. And, the reason given by some of those present that they could not attend the press show, due to other commitments that day. This is what happens when 3 or 4 Marathi are released simultaneously. The audience and the media persons have to make their own choice, which film to watch.

Now again, coming Friday, we are going to witness simultaneous releases of three Marathi films; namely ‘ Bhakarkhadi 7 km’, ‘Ek Hazarachi Note’ and Urmila Matondkar’s debut Marathi film ‘Aajoba’. Now, if we don’t call it a competition among themselves, then what is it ? And, we don’t think, it is a healthy competition. Right from acquiring theatres the competition begins. Then, it is marketing. Whichever film does the marketing well, succeeds in getting the audience at theatres. Those producers, who don’t have budget for marketing, suffer the most, in spite of making a better film. Today, even if they want to participate at international film festivals, there is a separate budget for that too.

Few years a ago, there was a time, when hardly 50 Marathi films were released during the year. But now, we find on an average 100 to 125 marathi films released during the year. Now, how many of them are actually able to find the audience at the theatre, is a big question? Also, when there are so many films released during the year, with more and more new producers; the state Government should seriously think about the granting subsidy only to those films, which are able to receive appreciation at film festivals and at the national and popular awards. It is not the competition from Hindi films; but Marathi films are facing competition among themselves; with such simultaneous releases.

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Producer Rahul Gaware and director Asit Reddyz released the first look and music of their forthcoming Marathi film ‘Zentleman’ in Mumbai, on Saturday evening, in presence of Malika Amar Sheikh, who was invited as the chief guest. Malika wife of Late Poet and social activist Namdeo Dhasal and daughter of Shahir Amar Sheikh, spoke about the lyrics penned by her late husband, which are being used in this film.

‘Zentleman’ which will be released on 16th May all over Maharashtra, is a tale of two young friends, who wish to reform, after being jailed for a theft. In the process, they discover lot of irregularities and corruption, wherever they go. Finally, they become real heroes, when they save life of an innocent girl in a clinic. ‘Zentleman’ looks like a typical comedy film, on the lines of David Dhavan films, as observed through the first look. Now, it remains to be seen, how different treatment the director has given to this film.

Director Asit Reddyz is himself playing a parallel hero along with Sanjay Narvekar, who is playing the lead role. Sanjay was however absent on this occasion. The reason given by the host, was that he wasn’t well. The two heroines of the film – Tejaswini Patil and Sara Shravan were present along with two veteran artistes – Viju Khote and Usha Nadkarni.

Tejaswini is playing a simple village girl in this film, while Sara was seen performing an item number. But, during the question –answer session, Sara made it clear that she had an important role to play in this film. She plays the role of Rani, who is a sympathiser of the lead pair. This is the 45th year of non stop acting career for Viju Khote, while Usha Nadkarni is playing a kind hearted mother of the hero in this film.

The other artistes of the film are Deepak Shirke, Late Anand Abhyankar, Dr. Girish Oak, Suhas Paranjape, Arun kadam, Poonam Jadhav, Jayant Gadekar, Atul Mahajan, Manish Shinde, Pradeep karnik and many other new comers. Script by Anand Mhasvekar, Music by Satishchandra, Cinematography by Aniket K and choreography by Phulwa Khamkar are the other credits.

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It’s not Gentleman, but ‘Zentleman’ the title of new Marathi film which was launched with a song recording at Versova , Andheri, in the voice of Neha Kakkar. Produced by Rahul Gaware and presented by M.R. films, this song of the film has been written by well known Poet Namdeo Dhasal, who was also present on the occasion, despite ill health.

Directed Asit Redyz, the film’s shooting begins from the month of August with 60% shooting in Mumbai and 40% outside Mumbai. Music by Satishchandra and script by Anand Mhasvekar are the other credits. The film’s star cast comprises of Sanjay Narvekar, Anand Abhyankar,Usha Nadkarni and Asit Redyz himself. The other artistes of the film are being finalized.

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