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Award for Jayshree T
Well-known film actor-dancer Jayshree T is the recipient of the Maharashtra State Award for her four decade-long contribution to films. The function was held in Nagpur recently. with Ashok Chavan, Minister for Cultural Affairs, gracing the occasion.
Jayshree T was awarded a trophy and cash prize of Rs 51,000.
In her speech she said , “ I am tea totler but in films I had wine glass but today I have got award nasha so muze duniya walo sharabi na samazo , mai piti nahi yeh award ka nasha hai. mere pair nashese zoom rahe hai,ladakhada rahe hai,”
At the end she said , “ mai aayi mai saj gayi, khush ho gayi, award dekhakar nasheme hun. muze maaf karna mai chali.”.
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Prasad Oak celebrates
Marathi actors got a lifetime opportunity to showcase their singing talent through Zee Marathi’s version of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Titled Idea Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Swapna Swaranche Yudha Taryanche, the programme concluded recently. Prasad Oak, actor of Marathi film, stage and serials came out as a winner after facing a tough competition from equally talented people like Sumeet Raghavan, Sunil Barve, Pankaj Vishnu, Priya Bapat, Seema Deshmukh, Meghana Vaidya, Madhurani Gokhale and others.
To celebrate his victory, Prasad recently held a party , which was attended by many eminent personalities of the Marathi industry. Meanwhile Zee Marathi has signed him exclusively for a two-year contract. |
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Riteish Deshmukh is in Negative Role ?
Riteish Deshmukh has proved that he is a highly talented actor.He has a couple of interesting projects lined up. Riteish has just signed a film which will be produced by Chaitanya Shantaram (grandson of late filmmaker and actor V.Shantaram’s). The film will be directed by E. Niwas.
According to Chaitanya, the film is not yet itled but the interesting part is that Riteish will be seen negative role. Chaitanya is also planning to sign Anil Kapoor to play a suave executive in the film.
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Amrita Subhash beginning a new inning as a Singer
The well known actress Amrita Subhash will soon be begining a new inning as a singer.Her debut album, "Jaata Jaata Paawasane"
Singing is not new to Amrtia. .She got her acting break when she was still learning singing. Singing took backseat due to her successful acting career. But now she has decided to take singing seriously and has already begun the learning from Varsha Bhave.
Amrita said that she has tried to capture the various moods of the rain, from being mischievous to romantic, in her debut album.
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Bakula Namdev Ghotale
After the mega success of their first Marathi film ‘Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko’, which was the Highest Grosser Film in Marathi Cinema in 2006, Shemaroo Entertainment is ready to release their second Marathi blockbuster titled ‘Bakula Namdev Ghotale’.
This film is once again directed by none other than Kedar Shinde – the Numero Uno director of Marathi Cinema. Kedar Shinde has to his credits movies like ‘Aaga Bai Aare Cha’, ‘Jatra’ and ‘Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko’ among others. Devdutt Sabre is the Music Director for ‘Bakula Namdev Ghotale’.
The movie stars Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Vijay Chauhan ‘Bakula Namdev Ghotale’ has 2 item songs traditionally called ‘Lavani’ in the Marathi Cinema.
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Nishikant Kamat in Bollywood
Director Nishikant Kamat is making his debut in Bollywood with his movie titled “Mumbai Meri Jaan” Nishikant has made a name for himself with Dombivali Fast, a Marathi flick with record breaking achievements.
According to him, unlike his last movie "this film will have one or two songs and will feature R Madhavan, K. K Menon, Irfan Khan, Paresh Rawal, Soha Ali Khan and some Marathi actors as the cast. The Director, who has previously worked in the Marathi and Tamil industry, has no anxiety about this new territory he is treading saying, "Only language changes and not filmmaking"
Dombivali Fast starred Marathi actor Sandip Kulkarni. Nishikant remade the movie in Tamil, shooting in Chennai, with R.Madhavan in the lead.
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Mukkam Post London
Kedar Shinde’s next film “Mukkam Post London” is ready for release on June 22nd all over Maharashtra.The film has been shot in London around Birmingham Palace. Stanford and Britain.This is the first Marathi film to shot in Queen’s country. Film produced by Kamal Seth, star cast is Bharat Jadhav, Mohan Joshi and Mrunmayee Lagoo. |
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Jangali Kabutar
There was a famous Marathi Play titled “Jangali Kabutar” , starring Nilu Phule, Lalan and Kamlakar Sarang in 70s. It was written by Vasu Bhagat. soon this play will be transleted to the big screen. Recently Music Directors Shashi-Milind recorded a song in a voice of Amrita Natu. Film is Produced by Manisha Patil, Directed by Mahesh Deshpande and Penned by Vasu Bhagat himself. The film will star Dr. Girish Oak, Sharad Ponkshe, Nutan Jayant, Aakash Patil, Sameera Gujar. |
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Ramesh Deo- Seema Deo receive Chitrabhushan Puraskar
Actor Ramesh Deo and Seema Deo, the couple, recevied Chitrabhushan Puraskar of Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal, Kolhapur. As we know the couple has lot of contribution in Marathi film industry. Both are the student of Raja Paranjpe Institute. They acted together in some good movies like Aparadh, Suvasini, Ya sukhano Ya,
Besides their fine acting talent, has contributed a lot to the Marathi film industry by producing a number of classics like Yaa Sukhano Yaa, Sarjaa and Jeeva Sakha. In Sarjaa, whose story revolved around a historical background, Ramesh Deo worked hard to get a realistic touch to it.
Now Ramesh Deo is making his ambitious film, on the life story of the revolutionary Vasudev Balwant Phadke who was kept in prison at Eden and atrociously tortured by the British rulers. The film is to be directed by the renowned talented director Gajendra Ahire, Ajinkya Deo and Sonali Kulkarni are in the main roles. |
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Mumbaicha Pahuna
Writer-director –producer Sanjay Bachchan launched his maiden Marathi film “Mumbaicha Pahuna” recently with a song recording at studio 2000. Abhijeet for the first time rendered a song for the film. , being made under the banner of Akshaata films. Music director’s duo Subhash and Ashok recorded 3 more songs in the voices of Vaishali Samant, Anuradha Paudwal Arvind Singh, and Anand Shinde. Lyrics penned by Santosh Bhelkhade. Kashmira Shah and Krishna Abhishek play the romantic lead. The film co-stars Ajinkya Deo, Varsha Usgaonkar, Bharat Jadhav, Avinash Wadhwan, and Mohan Joshi. Screenplay-dialogue by M.Dastgir. |
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Mee Shivaji Raje Bhosle
After the success of award winning film “Matichya Chuli” producer-director Mahesh Manjrekar is gearing up for a historical film, “Mee Shivajiraje Bhosle”. The story and screenplay have been penned by Mahesh Manjrekar. Director/s Atul Kale and Sudesh Manjrekar, Starring Sachin Khedekar, Siddharth, Vandana Gupte, Vinay Apte, and Mahesh Manjrekar. |
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Adla-Badli 40% complete
Producer- Director Junior Mehmood’s Marathi film “ Adla Badli” is now 40 % complete. Choreographer Madhav kishan picturised a song on actor Sachin, actress Teja Deokar and 20 dancers in a 4 days shooting schedule.the film also stars Ashok Saraf, Anand Abhyankar, and Viju Khote. screenplay –dialogue by Hemant Aidlabadkar.music by Amar Haldipur and lyrics by Pravin Davne.
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‘SASU NAMBARI JAVAI DASNAMBARI’ - First Shedule Completed
First shedule of Sarla Chitra’s ‘Sasu Nambari Javai Dasnambari’ completed recently. This film is produced by Harish Patil and Directed by Vijay Patkar.
The Story-Sceenplay-Dialogue of the film is written by Hemant Edlabadkar & Lyrics written by Shrirang Godbole. Music Director is Bal Naik .
Nirmiti Sawant, Makarand Anaspure, Pradnya Jadhav, Gauri Kendre, Shobha Shiralkar, Jayraj Nair, Jayant Bhalekar, Vaibhav Mangle is main cast of the film .
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‘MAHER MAJHE HE PANDHARPUR’ - Ready For Release
Under the banner of ‘Shraddha Pictures’ ‘Maher Majhe He Pandharpur’ is ready for release. This film is Produced by Raja N. Bhaskre & Prashant Bhelande and Directed by Milind Swami.
Cast: Sharad Ponkshe, Bal Dhuri, Anand Abhyankar, Prashant Bhelande,Shashank Udapurkar, Mugdha Shah,Dipti Devi, Ashalata, Chandrakant Karale & Sameer Dharmadhikari.
The screenplay & Dialouge is written by Manish Kulkarni. Lyrics by Jagdish Khebudkar, Shrikant Narule,Sunil Pawar & Prashant Bhelande. Music given by Nandu Honap |
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EVDHASA AABHAL’ - Post Production Starts
The shooting of Marathi Film ‘Evdhasa Aabhal’ has completed and post production started recently. ‘Opticus Films’ the film is Produced & Directed by Bipin Nadkarni.
The screenplay of the film is written by Bipin Nadkarni & Dialouge by Kaustubh Savarkar. Lyrics by Rakesh J. & Music given by Amartya Raut, Edited by Jayant Jathar.
CAST: Harsh Chhaya, Pratiksha Lonkar, Ashok Shinde, Suhita Thatte, Megha Jambotkar, Vidya Patvardhan, Madhav Vaze, Sunita Sengupta & Hritvik Nadkarni.
‘Evdhasa Aabhal’ is going to release during April.
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‘DEVASHAPPATH KHOTA SANGEN...’ –in Mumbai

‘Devashappath Khota Sangen Khar Sangnar Nahi’ was recently released in Mumbai. Made under the banner of Apratim Films, it has been produced by Raju Bahruj & Indu Kumar. Written & Directed by Sanjiv Kolte. It has lyrics by Jagdish Khebudkar & music by Pravin Kunwar.
Starring Ashok Saraf, Kuldeep Pawar, Rohini Hattangadi, Priya Berde,Vijay Chavan, Ravindra Berde, Ashok Shinde, Aavishkar, Pradnya Jadhav, Santosh Mayekar, Dipak Aalegaonkar, Parag Bedekar & Sachin Salvi.
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‘JABARDAST’ - First Schedule Completed

First schedule of ‘S.J.Films’s ‘Jabardast’ is completed recently at Kolhapur. It is Produced by Suhas Jog & director by Mahesh Kothare. So it is a typical Mahesh Kothare style entertainment film, in which you can find action, comedy, parody, emotions.
The story & screenplay is written by Mahesh Kothare and Shekhar Dhavalikar. Dialogue by Sanjeev Talpade, Music given by Ajay-Atul & Avdhoot Gupte. Camera by Shyam Chavan.
Cast: Sanjay Narvekar, Pushkar Jog ( wonder boy of film “Raju”) & others.
The producer plans to release this movie in May.
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NANA MAMA’- Released One More Comedy
Today there is a trend of comedy films, especially in Marathi film Industry. Eight out of ten producers want to make a comedy film. I can’t find a reason for this trend.

One more comedy film “Nana-Mama” staring Bharat Jadhav, Makrand Anaspure, Vijay Chavan, Kuldeep Pawar, Deepak Shirke, Rasika Joshi, & Satish Tare, was recently released in Western Maharashtra, Marathwada & Mumbai.
‘Nana Mama’ is produced by Ashwin-Hema & Directed by Sameer Kulkarni. This hilarious comedy is written by Raghuvir Shekhavat & Santosh Pawar; Lyrics by Jagdish Khebudkar, Music by Sachin Sanghvi, Camera by Rahul-Raja.
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