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Sunil Nair and Jatin Wagle launch ‘Bandh Nylon Che’ in style

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Cast And Crew Of Bandh Nylon Che

Music release of a Marathi film, is considered to be a very important event, for film’s promotion. Till now, not many were aware of this Marathi film ‘Bandh Nylon Che’; but, with the grand launch of music of  film ‘Bandh Nylon Che‘, the only three songs in ‘Bandh Nylon Che’ are likely to popularize, besides the strong star cast of  ‘Bandh Nylon Che’. Highlight of this film is that the film is produced by Sunil Chandrika Nair, who has produced three Malyalam films, so far. This is his debut Marathi film, as a producer. Moreover, the director of  ‘Bandh Nylon Che’  Jatin Wagle is the son of Satish Wagle, the man behind producing Bollywood films like ‘Pyar Hi Pyar’ and ‘Namak Haram’.

On this occasion, director Jatin himself introduced all the artistes and technical people from his film, including music director Amitraj, lyricists Mandar Cholkar , Sachin Pathak ( YOYO), singers Avadhoot Gupte, Adarsh Shinde and debutant singer Aditya Patekar. And, all three of them performed live, singing the three songs from ‘Bandh Nylon Che’. All the important artistes in the film, namely, Mahesh Manjrekar, Medha Manjrekar, Sunil Barve, Shruti Marathe & little Pranjal Parab were called on the dais and asked to speak a few words, about their roles. Subodh Bhave arrived very late, almost after the function was over. Surprisingly, both Mahesh and Medha are playing double role in this film and the story of  ‘Bandh Nylon Che’ relates to today’s lifestyle and its effect on the relationship between two generations.

Sanjay Narvekar is also in a guest appearance in the film, performing an important role. He too could not make it for the function, because of his birthday. But, the main attraction of the function was its music, which entertained the audience.

Grand Music launch of ‘Sangharsh Yatra’ offers many surprises

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Amruta Fadnavis with chief guest at Sangharsh Yatra’s Music Launch,

We were all aware that a biopic is being made on the late BJP Leader Gopinath Munde and we were also aware that Sharad Kelkar was playing his role in this film. But, during the music release of this film, which was held on Thursday evening, the makers of this film offered many surprises. Firstly, the declared that Amruta Fadavnis, wife of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadavnis, was making her film debut as a singer, through this film. On this occasion, she also rendered the song from this film live, with good response received from the audience. And, secondly, they introduced the star cast of the films, opening their cards, one by one.

In this film Shruti Marathe plays the important role of Pankaja Munde, daughter of Gopinath Munde and the young dynamic leader of BJP. Omkar Karve is playing Pramod Mahajan, while Girish Pardeshi, who has few scenes, will be playing the role of Praveen Mahajan.The other two ladies in the Munde family, i.e Munde’s wife and second daughter will be played by Deepti Bhagwat and Pritam Kagne, respectively. One more surprise was the music, which is composed by newcomers Shrirang Huhekar & Aniruddha Joshi, while the prosthetic make for Sharad kelkar is done by Pradeep Premgirikar. The film is all set to release on 11th December 2015.

Nirmiti Sawant returns to Big screen with ‘Bai Go Bai’

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Vijay Pagare, Nirmiti Sawant, Sheetal Phatak, Nayan Jadhav at music launch event

From ‘Bindhaast’ to ‘Gangunbai Non Matric’ ( The film) versatile actress Nirmiti Sawant has presented variety of characters, entertaining the Marathi film audience, for the past 16 years through her 16 films. Now, her forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bai Go Bai’ is all set to release on 4th December 2015.  Recently, the music release of this film, was held in Mumbai, in presence of  team members and invitees.

Produced by Pradeep Patil & Naresh Thakur , the film is directed by Vijay Pagare, who is making his debut as a director through this film. Earlier, he had assisted Kedar Shinde in his two projects. Film’s music is by Vijay Gatlewar.  Incidentally, Vijay Gatlewar was the winner of 2006 TV reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma’ as a singer. While speaking on the occasion, Nirmiti Sawant expressed satisfaction of doing this film and hoped that the film will be appreciated by the Marathi film audience.

Besides Nirmiti Sawant, the other artistes of this film are, Vijay Patkar, Nayan Jadhav, Shashikant Kerkar, Sheetal Phatak, Jaywant Bhalekar and others.

 

Shankar Ehsaan Loy to offer biggest Diwali Gift to Marathi film audience

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Actress Amruta Khanvilkar, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Music Director Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy with Director Subodh Bhave, while releasing music of release of the film ‘Katyar Kalajat Ghusali’

Music directors Shankar Ehsan Loy have already made it big in Bollywood. But, the celebrity trio is all set to offer biggest Diwali Gift to Marathi film audience. Shankar Ehsan Loy are making their grand debut in Marathi films through classical music based Marathi film ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali’,which is inspired by the popular old Marathi play, with the same name. Incidentally, Shankar Mahadevan is also playing an important role of a classical singer, in this period film.

Recently, music CD of this film was released, in presence of the team members of this film, including Sachin Pilgaonkar, who is playing a parallel role of another singer, opposite Shankar Mahadevan, actor- director Subodh Bhave and producers of the film Sunil Phadtare, Nitin Kini & Nikhil Sane. On this occasion, besides unveiling the promo of this film, video of three songs were also played. And, they displayed not only the rich heritage of Indian classical music; but also gave an indication of the majesty of the film.

Besides Shankar Mahadevan, Subodh Bhave and Sachin Pilgaonkar, the film also stars other talented artistes like Amruta Khanvilkar, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Pushkar Shrotri & Sakshi Tanvar, who is also making her debut in Marathi, through this film.  There are 21 classical songs in Katyar Kaljat Ghusli’, which also include few original songs from the Marathi drama.

Madhuri Dixit shakes her legs with Marathi Taraka

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Known for her typical dance steps, Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit along with Sridevi, joined the 500th show of ‘Marathi Taraka’ in Mumbai recently. Madhuri not only played the special guest on the occasion; but also entertained the audience, by performing few steps on her favourite song ‘Hamari Atariya Pe…’ amid loud applause from the audience. Mr. Vishwajeet kadam, Secretary of Bharati Vidyapeeth and few other celebrities from Marathi entertainment industry, were present on the occasion.

 

This special programme was a tribute to Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi, as the 15 marathi dancing actresses comprising of Varsha Usgaonkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Kranti Redkar, Neha Pendse, Bhargavi Chirmule,Prajakta Mali, Hemangi Kavi, Shruti Marathe, Kishori Godbole, Shruti Palav, Ketaki Palav, Teja Deokar, Sara Shravan, Sanskruti Balgude, Shweta Shinde,  & Prachi Pisat presented the dances on the songs from the films of Madhuri and Sridevi.  Needless to mention that they received appreciation from these two veteran actresses.