‘Second Inning’ is due for release all over Maharashtra on 9th April 2010, when Madhav Abhyankar will turn a big star in Marathi film industry. Speaking to Marathimovieworld, a week before the release of his new film ‘Second Innings’ he was more than happy to share the most memorable moments in his acting career. Born on 11th October, which also happens to be the birth date of superstar Amitabh Bachchan, also reminds us of his star power. No wonder, three more of his films are lined up for release in the months to come. One of them being Vikram Gokhale’s film ‘Aaghaat’, the other being ‘Sant Vamanbhau Maharaj’ in lead role and the third one is ‘Saaheb’ where he plays an important role of Asst Commissioner of Police. Can this year 2010 prove lucky for him?

“ I was born in Niphad, as my father who was a Registrar in Revenue department, used to be on frequent transfers. Spending my childhood at different places like Jalgaon and Kopergaon, I finally landed at my home town Pune during the final year of my college, which I completed through S.P. College, Pune. Having landed at the right place, which was the cultural hub of Pune, with lot of stage activities, I joined the Theatre academy, Pune sometime in 1974-75 to perform in experimental theatre. I performed on stage and also managed my construction business those days. It was on 22nd March 1994, I got my first major break through ‘Ghashiram Kotwal’ to play that important character of Nana and I played that part for the next ten years,” says Mr. Abhyankar, while talking about the beginning of his career.

He seemed to be very enthusiastic about ‘Second Inning’ where he plays a protagonist Sadashiv Gore, a retired judge.” When I received this offer, I was thrilled, as it was a central role backed with action and sure to inspire the viewers. More so, it was coming from the makers of ‘Shwaas’ who have completely changed the image of Marathi films. I am looking forward to a good response from the viewers, as this film is an eye opener on the existing situation in the country,” he added.

While speaking about his role in the recently released film ‘Daah’, he said that this sensible film could not find more outlets in Mumbai and unfortunately went unnoticed. “The film was based on realistic story on terrorism and had even won an award at Chicago for its script”. “I would like to narrate an incident in this film, where I drive away the Chief Minister from my house, who comes to offer his sympathies to the family after hearing about the death of my son, who is killed by terrorists after kidnapping him for being a diplomat. At that moment, I express my anguish to these political leaders, who couldn’t even help to get back the body of my son back to his home. Actually, a similar scene all of us noticed on TV screens, when we saw 26/11 victim Unnikrishnan’s father driving away the Kerala chief minister, who had come to their house. In fact, shooting of our film had taken place much before the 26/11 episode” he concludes.