MARATHI TITBITS – BY JYOTHI VENKATESH

MARATHI TITBITS

BY JYOTHI VENKATESH

SANJAY JADHAV ANNOUNCES HIS NEXT ‘LUCKY’

Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Jadhav took the social media to announce his next Marathi feature film  ‘Lucky’. The film will be helmed by Sanjay Jadhav along with Sanjay Kukreja, Suraj Singh and Deepak Rane of ‘B Live Productions’ and ‘Dreaming Twenty-four Seven’, as the producers.B Live Productions, who has in past produced events, is all set to debut in the Marathi Industry with film Lucky. Suraj Singh, director of B Live Productions, says, “It was our long due wish to produce a Marathi film. Sanjay Jadhav, being the leading filmmaker in Marathi cinema, we are delighted to associate with his film and look forward for the release on December 7.”Sanjay Jadhav has directed critically acclaimed and  box office blockbusters films like   Duniyadaari, Tu Hi Re, Pyar Wali Love-Story, Guru, Ye Re Ye Re Paisa. Sanjay Jadhav reveals, “We are presently working on the script. Post the script is locked we shall consider about the star cast. At this juncture we cannot reveal much about the movie.”Produced by Sanjay Kukreja, Suraj Singh, and Deepak Rane, directed by Sanjay Jadhav,  B Live Productions presents in association with dreaming twenty-four seven entertainment’s film Lucky  is all set to release in theatres on 7th December 2018 .

JAVED ALI SINGS FOR HEMANT KUMAR MAHALE’S  WHAT’S APP LOVE

Javed Ali has rendered one song in Hindi and Marathi for well known show organiser Hemant Kumar Mahale has now turned producer-director  and   HMG Entertainmets’ Hindi and Marathi bilingual  titled What’s App Love. Four songs for the film have been earlier recorded recently at LM Recording Theatre, Yash Raj Recording Studio and Geet Studios. They were penned by Sahil Sultanpuri    ( Hindi) and Ajita Kale (Marathi) and were also  rendered by Asha Bhsole, Shreya Ghosal , Shabab Shabri and Payal Dev. They were composed by Nitin Shankar. The film has a story by Hemant Kumar Mahale and screenplay and dialogue by Ajita Kale. The cast and other credits for the film are still to be finalised.

PIPSI TRAILER PROMISES A BOTTLE FULL OF HOPE

Pipsi, a Marathi film, that traces the adventures of 2 innocent kids is releasing on 27th July 2018 all across Maharashtra. Produced and Presented by Vidhi Kasliwal of Landmarc Films; Pipsi’s trailer was recently launched amongst the students of Holy Family High School in Andheri, Mumbai. During the trailer launch event, the protagonists – Chaani (Maithili Patwardhan) and Balu (Sahil Joshi) chatted and interacted with the school children. The students were enthralled by the trailer and the endearing friendship of the kids shown in it.

Set in rural Maharashtra, Pipsi gives us a glimpse of the ways of the world through the eyes of the two children, it is the story of eight-year-old Chaani, who embarks on a journey of hope to save her ailing mother with the unflinching belief that the fate of her mother is tied to the life of a fish she names ‘Pipsi’. Written by Saurabh Bhave, directed by Rohan Deshpande, Omkar Kulkarni is the lyricist and Debarpito has scored the music for Pipsi. The perspective of the children and the innocent conclusions drawn by them are presented very well in the trailer that catches one’s attention from the word go. Pipsi is a film for children, but the two lovable protagonists and their take on life, make it a definite viewing for family audiences as well.

JOHN ABRAHAM’S FIRST MARATHI FILM ‘SAVITA DAMODAR PARANJPE’ RELEASING ON 31ST AUG

John Abraham has transitioned from a successful model to a dashing actor. In the course of his journey, he has gained a huge fan-following. John loves Marathi actors, technicians & Marathi films so much that he has now produced a Marathi film, based on highly successful Marathi play ‘Savita Damodar Paranjpe’.The play directed by Shekhar Tamhane, was first staged in the year 1985. The play, with Rajan Tamhane and Reema Lagu in the lead roles, was a craze among theatre goers. With fantastic acting, direction, and an excellent script the play was a real heart-stopper. It was a huge success. The play ‘Savita Damodar Paranjpe’, is coming in the form of a movie so that the present generation can also enjoy the story.JA Entertainment and Panorama Studios presented, ‘Savita Damodar Paranjpe’ is produced by John Abraham & directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi. Famous actor Subodh Bhave is in lead role along with Trupti Toradmal and Raqesh Bapat. Shirish Latkar has written the film. Nilesh Mohrir and Amit Raj have scored the music.‘ Savita Damodar Paranjpe’ is releasing all over on 31st of August.

UNVEILING OF BE EKE BE MUSIC

The music of the film Be Ike Be was unveiled in Mumbai recently in the presence of the producers Vikas Bhageria, Poornima Vawhal-Yadav, Mahendra Kabra and Anita Maheshwari of Hema Foundation, Aditya Nikam of Zee Music, Director Sanchit Yadav, Music director Vilas Gurav, Singers Hrishikesh Ranade, Sagar Sawarkar, Rahul Suhas. Jeetendra Singh, actors Sanjay Khapre, Santosh Ambre etc.Mahesh Khabra and Anita Maheshwari of Hema Foundation are the presenters of the film, co-produced by Pravin Garje and Chintamani Pandit. Sanchit Yadav has not only directed the film but also written the story as well as the screenplay too. There are five songs in the film composed by music director Vilas Gurav.‘ It talks about the travails of a teacher who chooses to spread his knowledge honestly. Sanchit Yadav says that the story of the film is very realistic and he has tried to infuse color into it with lyrics and music. Music Director Vilas Gurav says that all the songs in the film blend effortlessly with the proceedings on in the film.Sanjay Khapre, Jaywant Wadkar, Sanchit Yadav, Poornima Wavhal Yadav, Santosh Ambre, Atul Merchande, Arun Nalawade play the key roles in the film along with the child artistes like  Saahil Sitare, Pratham Sitare, Vaidehi Ovhal, Snehal Bhatade, Sagar Gurav, Sanchit Nirmale, Parth Deshpande, Arthav Kharvarkar, Sairaj Kametkar, Swapna Jadhav, Samisha Slape, Prachi Mestry, Pooja Photfade, Neha Pawaskar, Avishkar Shetye etc.

The Grand Music Launch of ‘Truckbhar Swapna’
Everyone has a dream …..To own a house !! Our own, however small, but a house of our own..!! A dream hidden deep inside, is sometimes fulfilled and many a times it just remains a dream. ‘Truckbhar Swapna’ showing the struggle of a middle class family, recently celebrated it’s music launch in a grand manner. The music was launched by veteran director Rajdutt and actor Adesh Bandekar. Iconic Chandrakant Production Pvt.Ltd and Aditya Chitra Pvt. Ltd presented this film,is directed by Actor- Director Pramod Pawar. Truckbhar Swapna’ is releasing  on 24th of August. Pramod Pawar said that the story belongs to everyone, the journey of dreams of this family reflects our lives and it will teach us a lot. Meena Chandrakant Desai and Naina Desai are the producers of the film. It stars Makarand Deshpande, Kranti Redkar, Mukesh Rishi, Manoj Joshi, Smita Tambe, Aditi Pohankar, Vijay Kadam, Asha Shelar, Vaibhavi Pawar, Prema Kiran, Janardan Lavangare, Sahil Gilbile, Jyoti Joshi, Satish Salagare, Suresh Bhagwat, Jayant Gadekar and Deepjyoti Naik. There are four different types of songs in the movie, written and music by Shreyas, the songs are sung by Sonu Nigam, Anandi Joshi, Mamta Sharma, Adarsh Shinde, Javed Ali, and Ashmi Patil. ‘Luklukle swapna’ a love song, an item number ‘Selfiewali’, the song ‘Dhadak Dhadak’ a number commenting on life in Mumbai, and a devotional number ‘Deva Tujya’  are the songs in the movie. ‘Zee Music’ has published the soundtrack of ‘Truckbhar Swapna’.The screenplay and dialogues are written by Pravin Tarade. 

AKSHAY KUMAR UNVEILS THE TRAILER OF HIS FILM CHUMBAK

Unveiling the trailer of his latest Marathi film Chumbak in Mumbai as a presenter, Akshay Kumar confessed that he is a big fan of Marathi films and said that he had no hesitation to accept that content oriented films are no longer being made in Hindi of late. “I am not looking at profits as a presenter of Chumbak. Films which are being produced in Marathi of late have the kind of real characters that are incredible.

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If I wanted, I could have made a film like Rowdy Rathod 2 and made three times what more than what Rowdy Rathod but I opted to make a film like Padman because I wanted to highlight the problems that women face in their day to day life. People have been asking me whether I would act in Marathi films besides producing them. I had acted in a Marathi film called Adhikar for director Mahesh Tilekar a decade ago and produced two films. If I am able to get the right script with an out of the box content, I will be ready to not only produce films in Marathi but also act in them. I liked Riteish Deshmukh’s films Balak Palak as well as Lai Bhaari. I had even toyed with the idea of making a biopic on the late actor Dada Kondke but since the script did not turn out to my satisfaction, I decided not to go ahead with the project.”

31 DIVAS: A PACKAGE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND EXCELLENT SONGS 

The film “31 Divas” produced by Mr. B. S. Babu under the banner Filmfinity productions and directed by Ashish Bhelkar is releasing across entire Maharashtra on the 20th July 2018. The Song Release Event for the film was held recently with all the pomp and show at Famous Studios.  The Music for the film has been created by Chinar – Mahesh team. Harshvardhan Vavre, Vaishali Made, Rishikesh Ranade and Kirti Killedar have sung the numbers penned by Mangesh Kangane.

While carrying out an immensely successful innings as Associate Director with well known directors such as Madhur Bhadarkar, Prabhudeva and Remo D’Souza, Ashish Bhelkar has now turned to Marathi films as a Director. Producer is. B. S. Babu “31 Divas” stars Shashank Ketkar, Mayuri Deshmukh, Reena Agarwal as also Vivek Lagu, Suhita Thatte, Asha Shelar, Arun Bhedsawle and Nitin Jadhav in important roles. The story of the film is by Umesh Jangam.

GRAND MUSIC LAUNCH OF FANDI

In many Marathi films obnoxious attitudes have been mercilessly criticized. One such story of a family being cheated by political leaders and the society is the subject of ‘Fandi’. The Music of the film was recently launched with great fanfare. The Ajit Sable directed movie is being released on the 20th of July. Through the medium of entertainment stories can be presented very effectively. The story deals with the human play of faith and superstition. Kunal- Karan have written the lyrics ‘Deva Sang Na Tu Kuthe Gela’, ‘Mala Bheth Na Dupari’ and ‘Kimaya Jhali Gavamandhi’.

These songs are sung by Adarsh Shinde, Bela Shende and Nagesh Morvekar. Music is by Kunal-Karan. The film stars Arun Nalavade, Bhushan Ghadi, Nitin Anand Bodare, Sandeep Juwatkar,Vishal  Sawant, Amol Desai, Baba Karde, Satish Hande, Phiroze Fakir, Bhagyashri Shinde, Sneha Sonawane, Sugandha Sawant, Chanda Jamble . Sayali Shashikant Patankar is the presenter of the film ‘Fandi’, Rajesh Kharkar, Sayali Patankar and Mahendra Somase are the producers. The story, screenplay and dialogues of ‘Fandi’ are written by Ajit Sable.

MUHURT OF “HADAL” HELD

Not only in India, but also all over the world there is a large audience who wait for the release of different films and hence not only in Hollywood and Bollywood but also Marathi film industry has started producing different films which set out to focus of different healthy contents. Now a film called ‘Hadal’ is all set to be made in Marathi.

Though it may see, like a horror film because of its title ‘Hadal’, it is a film which deals with understanding as well as misunderstanding in society in general. ‘Hadal’ is all set to be produced Rajesh-Dinesh. While the story, screenplay and the dialogues have been penned by Rakesh Baban Duryodhan, the film is being directed by Rakesh Bharadwaj. The film was launched at the Status Hotel, Matunga, in the presence of writer Aravind Jagtap, Smita Tambe etc. Milind Shinde, Sanjay Khapre, Vidyadhar Joshi, Varsha Dandhle, Ashok Kulkarni, Abhishekh Bhamare etc play the key roles in the film. The backdrop of the film is the exotic Konkan. Besides the film also has a power-packed subject coupled with melodious music. Nazir Khan is the D.O.P of the film. Savta Gawli has penned the lyrics while Sandeep Dange will compose the music.

KAY ZAL KALANA SLATED FOR CLASH ON 20 JULY WITH DHADAK

First love is altogether a different story. Kay Zal Kalana is the story of Sharad and Pallavi, love birds who realize the intrusive nature of love. The movie releases on the 20th of July and will clash with Karan Johar’s Dhadak, the adaptwed Marathi version of Sairaat. ‘Kay Zal Kalana’ has been produced by Pankaj Gupta,and the  the story and direction is by Suchita Shabbir. Some are successful in love despite many hurdles, while some just do not get their love. With love as the central theme, the movie is the story of two lovebirds Sharad and Pallavi. Sacrificing, struggling and ready to do anything for their love, Sharad and Pallavi face many challenges and reach a turning point. Will this point bring them together or separate them? While showing this, an honest attempt is made to show in this movie, a new meaning to living. With this movie, a new pair Girija Prabhu and Swapnil Kale make their debut. Along with these two we have Arun Nalawade, Sanjay Khapre, Vandhana Vaknis, Kalpana Jagtap, Shraddha Surve, Hemali Karekar, Suyash Junjurke and Ravi Paltankar. ‘Kay Zal Kalana’ has a melodious lining of beautiful songs. ‘Kay Zala Kalana’, ‘Takmak takmak’, ‘Ruthla Kata’, ‘Futla Taho’, ‘Chandrakor’ are the five songs of different genres written by Madhuri Ashirghade, Valay and Shaunak Shirole. Music is by Pankaj Padgam. Adarsh Shinde, Sayali Pankaj, Rohit Raut, Rupali Moghe and Saurab Salunke have sung the songs. The cine-goers are going to enjoy a beautiful musical treat. Screenplay is by Kiran Kulkarni and Pallavi Karkera. Dialogues are by Rahul More and Suchita Shabbir. Choreography is by Sujit Kumar and Suchita Shabbir. Cinematography is by Suresh Deshmane and editing by Rajesh Rao. Shabbir Poonawala is the executive producer of the film.