Swapnil Joshi starrer Mogra Phulaalaa has garnered love from both sides of the spectrum from audiences and critics alike since it’s two weeks before release. The film has grossed over Rs. 4.17 crores in two weeks alone! Senior Director Shrabani Deodhar’s grand comeback into directing films too has succeeded

The first three days of release saw the film accumulating the business of Rs 1.45 crore. It has been getting a similar response in the second week too. The business figures have touched Rs 2.72 crore in the second week between June 17 and 23. The response to the film has compelled the producers to increase the number of shows in Citypride chain and multiplexes and theatres in Thane and Mumbai.

The film has registered the whopping business of Rs 4.17 crore in two weeks of its release. The film has received a very good response from the audience. The film lovers are flocking in the theatres in Mumbai, Thane, Pune to watch the family drama, which has been subtly narrated.

Mogra Phulaalaa has Swwpanil Joshi and Sai Deodhar in lead roles. Leading actors from Marathi industry Neena Kulkarni, Chandrakant Kulkarni, Anand Ingale, Sandeep Pathak too have contributed to the rich production values of the film.

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• Movie : Mogra Phulaalaa (2019) | मोगरा फुलला
• Producer : Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartik Nishandar
• Director : Shrabani Deodhar
• Studio : Gseams
• Star Cast :
  • Swapnil Joshi
  • Sai Shakti Anand
  • Neena Kulkarni
  • Chandrakant Kulkarni
  • Sandeep Pathak
  • Suhita Thatte
  • Anand Ingle
  • Samidha Guru
  • Vighnesh Joshi
  • Sanyogita Bhave
  • Dipti Bhagwat
  • Prachi Joshi
  • Vikram Gaikwad, Prasad Limaye, Harsha Gupte, Sonam Nishandar, Siddhirupa Karmarkar, Madhuri Bharti, Suprit Kadam, Anuradha Rajadhyaksha, Aditya Deshmukh, Saanvi Ratnalikar
• Story : Shrabani Deodhar
• Screenplay and Dialogues : Sachin Mote
• Lyrics : Abhishek Khankar
• Sound  : NA
• Sound Design/Recording Mixer : NA
• Music : Rohit Shyam Raut
• Background Music : Kaushik Deshpande
• Cinematography (DOP) : Amol Gole
• Editor : Jafar Sultan
• Art Director : Seema Gawde
• Costume : Kalyani Shroff
• Hair Stylist : NA
• Make-up : NA
• Presenter : NA
• Choreography : Phulwa Khamkar
• Co-Producer : NA
• Visual Promotions : NA
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : 14th June 2019

Synopsis : Mogra Phulaalaa chronicles the story of a man who has dedicated all his life attending to the well-being of his family, and forgot to take care of his personal life along the way. The events that unfold after he meets the woman of his dreams forms the crux of the film.Mogra Phulaalaa chronicles the story of a man who has dedicated all his life attending to the well-being of his family, and forgot to take care of his personal life along the way. The events that unfold after he meets the woman of his dreams forms the crux of the film.

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Swapnil Joshi Starrer ‘Mogra Phulaalaa‘ has received very good response from the audience. The film is doing very well in the theaters in Mumbai, Thane, Pune to watch the family drama, which has been subtly narrated. The film registered the business of Rs 37.5 lakh on the first day of it released, followed by Rs 56.2 lakh on Saturday, the second day of the release. Despite of the much hyped cricket match between India and Pakistan on Sunday, June 16,  the film registered the business of Rs 51.5 lakh. The business for first three days was pegged at Rs 1.45 crore.

The response to the film has compelled the producers to increase the number of shows in multiplexes and theaters says Arjun Singh Baran and Kartik Nishandar of GSEAMS Films. Directed by Shrabani Deodhar who has made cult classics in Marathi cinema like ‘Lapandav’ & ‘Sarkarnama’. The film marks debut of Sai Shakti Anand into Marathi cinema who had been seen in popular Hindi serials.

Leading actors from Marathi industry Nina Kulkarni, Chandrakant Kulkarni, Anand Ingale, Sandeep Pathak  too have contributed to the rich production values of the film. Mother played by Nina Kulkarni resembles with the great character of mother played by other noted actresses on silver screen. Award winning director Chandrakant Kulkarni has tried his acting skills after a long period in this film by playing character of Swwapnil’s uncle. Shankar Mahadevan, Bela Shende, Jasraj Joshi and Rohit Raut have sung the songs composed by Rohit Raut and penned by Abhishek Kankhar. The film will be remembered for decades, undoubtedly, owing to the great story, appealing concept duly supported by leading actors and ear soothing songs.

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• Review: Mogra Phulaalaa (2019)
• Director: Shrabani Deodhar
• Star Cast: Swapnil Joshi, Sai Shakti Anand, Neena Kulkarni, Chandrakant Kulkarni, Sandeep Pathak, Anand Ingle, Vighnesh Joshi, Sonam Nishandar, Milind Phatak, Samidha Guru & child artist: Saanvi Ratnalikar
• Screenplay: Sachin Mote
• Producer: Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartik Nishandar

Quick Viewpoint: Mogra Phulaalaa knows exactly whom it’s catering it’s film too, mainly to a value driven Maharashtrian middle class and it both satisfies them & also pushes the envelope by encompassing modern values in it!

What Works? 

• The film starts off on a very accessible lighter note. Yes, it has a bit of out of the place logic at times, but there’s soul in most of the lighter moments. Swapnil Joshi mostly wins in major parts though in some he becomes a bit too typical man child. Sandeep Pathak’s character succeeds pretty well in giving the film a lighter tone.
• The writing of the film (by Sachin Mote) is it’s biggest strength, both in the screenplay and in the dialogues. No scene in the film feels forced or placed just to fill in. The screenplay has a uniformity throughout. 
• The way film slowly & steadily establishes the love story between it’s two lead characters somehow reminds us of the old Basu Chatterjee romances, or even a classic Marathi film ‘Lapandav’ which was directed by the director of this film, Ms. Shrabani Deodhar! There’s lot of genuine charm in the love story of ‘Mogra Phulaalaa’ in fact that is what connects us with the film the most as we feel the two of them deserve to have a life together!
• Chandrakant Kulkarni’s character (Madhya Kaka) is used smartly in the film. Basically it feels like he is playing himself (yes a slightly strict theatre director), but more than that he brings the third person perspective in the equation of Sunil (Swapnil) & his mother (Neena Kulkarni). The mother here is a bit possessive about her unmarried son. Being distanced from all of her other sons, Sunil is her only reason to live (though this is her version of the truth!). Madhya Kaka in many ways puts forth what we as audiences would feel like in this scenario!
• Swapnil Joshi is a good actor but with limitations. As said above he tends to be a very typical man child by the start of the film. But later on when the film swings completely in drama Swapnil Joshi scores gold during the emotional moments! That feels like his home ground, where he is easily one of the best in the business!

What Fails? 

• The transition of Swapnil Joshi’s character is a bit abrupt. From a mother abiding simple minded man child into a matured man who knows what he wants and has the strength to go & get it! Not that we needed more logical reasons for this transition but his sudden coming of age is a bit distracting from the actual plot of the film!
• The lead actress Sai Shakti Anand is clearly & boldly the biggest drawback of the film. She is decent in the lighter moments but her limitations are clearly visible in the dramatic moments of the film. Mainly because the whole emotional strength of the film relies first & foremost on the shoulders of her character and the actor fails to do justice to it. Ironically she works in a play in the film and everyone believes she is a phenomenal actress!

Final Verdict: Mogra Phulaalaa is a treat for Swapnil Joshi fans & for those who might not be up for any technical and contextual experiments in Marathi films but enjoy a well written & decently conceived family drama in Marathi! 

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‘Mogra Phulaalaa‘ releases all over Maharashtra today. The film stars Swapnil Joshi in the lead in a never before seen avatar. While all of his fans are all excited for the film we would like to present to you top 5 reasons to not miss ‘Mogra Phulaalaa’ in theatres!

• Swapnil Joshi’s Simple Minded Character
  Swapnil Joshi has been mostly known for his chocolate boy image. Though every now & then Swapnil has pushed himself and has surprised the audiences with different & challenging roles. ‘Mogra Phulaalaa’ is one such different role where we won’t see Swapnil in a larger than life image but as a common middle aged man who is in his mid 30s and is still unmarried.

• Neena Kulkarni’s Multi Layered Mother
  While Swapnil’s Joshi’s character is of a simple minded man. His mother played by senior actress Neena Kulkarni seems a very a multi layered character. On one hand she obviously loves her son and wants the best for him, but somewhere she also inhibits her son from following his heart!

• Shrabani Deodhar’s Assured Direction
  Shrabani Deodhar is one of the most respected female filmmakers to make films in Marathi. Back in the 90s she had made films like ‘Lapandav’ & ‘Sarkarnama’ which are today considered as cult classics. She recently made a caper comedy which was also appreciated and now with ‘Mogra Phulaalaa’ she is exploring a new side of her with an light hearted yet emotional family drama.
• Relatable Family Drama for Today’s Times
  While family dramas have always been a staple for Marathi cinema. Nowadays many family drama films fall flat on their face as they fail to understand the changing times and the changing taste of audiences. Hence ‘Mogra Phulaalaa’ is a film that suits sensibilities of today’s family audiences of today’s times. The dramatic part of the film is much subtle & it has a nice blend of light heartedness & romance.
• The Rest of the Ensemble Cast
  Sai Deodhar a popular name on Hindi Television is making her debut in Marathi through ‘Mogra Phulaalaa’. Along with that the film has a diversely talented star cast of Sandeep Pathak, Chandrakant Kulkarni, Anand Ingle, Vighnesh Joshi, Samidha Guru, Sonamm Nishandar & others.

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Over the years Swapnil Joshi has created a chocolate boy image for him through many of his superhit romantic movies. With ‘Mogra Phulaalaa‘ the romance continues but this time he doesn’t play a usual chocolate hero but a very believable middle aged man who is unmarried for a long time. He is completely under his mother’s (played by Neena Kulkarni) control.

This film marks Marathi debut of popular Hindi TV actress Sai Shakti Anand. She plays the role of a single mother & love between her character & Swapnil’s chracter seems to be main conflict of the film! The complexity between all our relationships whether it’s with our mother or other family members & friends is evident in the trailer of the film.

Even though Neena Kulkarni’s character seems to be against the idea of her son falling in love with a single mother, she isn’t shown in bad light. The film understands how a mother only wants the best for her child & she hasn’t been shown as a villain. ‘Mogra Phulaalaa’ is a film that seems to have a very mature outlook towards love & relationships it seems to present all of that in a light-hearted subtle way.

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Marathi Box Cricket League (MBCL) has achieved popularity with their innovative ideas. The third season of this event will take place at Kolhapur from 4th to 6th May. The announcement was done in a star-studded event in Mumbai by Maharashtra Kalanidhi secretary Sushant Shelar. Shreyas Talpade and Dipti Talpade were present for this announcement.

For the first time, cash prizes have been announced for the winners and runner ups. These matched will be played at Shahu Stadium at Kolhapur. There will be ten teams competing in this cricket league: Dashin Mumbai, Shiledar Thane, Ratnagiri Tigers, Classic Nashik, Fataka Aurangabad, Shoor Kolhapur, Kohinoor Nagpur, Ajinkyatara Satara and Dhadakebaj Navi Mumbai has been introduced in this season.

Actors like Jaywant Wadkar, Shreerang Godbole, Siddharth Jadhav, Pushkar Shrotri, Sachit Patil, Vijay Patkar, Vijay Kadam, Vijay Patwardhan, Santosh Juvekar, Sangram Salvi, Madhav Devchakke, Suhrud Wadkar, Sukany Kulkarni, Smita Gondkar, Pari Telang, Megha Dhade, Sayali Nalawade, Viju Mnae, Ankur Kakatkar, Avadhoot Gupte, Ajit Parab, Avadhoot Wadkar et al were present for this event.

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Maharashtra Kalanidhi could successfully ignite the excitement in Marathi celebrities and their fans about Marathi Box Cricket League. Many patrons present to this event witnessed the same enthusiasm and excitement about Marathi Box Cricket League. The matches will be played on 28th and 29th at a picturesque hill station, Lavasa. During this event, the names of all the eight teams and team owners participating in this competition were declared which are as below:

1. Mast Pune
   Team Owner – Mrs. Poonam Shende
2. Dashing Mumbai
   Team Owner – Mr. Amey Khopkar
3. Fataaka Aurangabad
   Team Owner – Mr. Pankaj Jain
4. Shiledar Thane
   Team Owner – Mr. Uttung Thakur
5. Shur Kolhapur
   Team Owner – Mr. Amar Patil
6. Classic Nashik
   Team Owner – Mr. Ankit Magare
7. Kohinoor Nagpur
   Team Owner – Mr. Pankaj Bhoir
8. Ratnagiri Tigers
   Team Owner – Mr. Sushant Shelar

‘MBCL’ features popular Marathi television & film actors & actresses. Marathi Entertainment industry has already created a boom by reaching at the doorsteps of the most coveted awards, The Oscars. Now a days, we see many Marathi actors & actresses crossing over to Bollywood movies, Hindi and English dramas, Hindi television serials as well as regional movies. ‘MBCL’ is a chance of bringing the sporty talent out of the stars by connecting Marathi entertainment industry to sports. This will be the first time in India wherein all the known Marathi actors & actresses will take a part in such sports initiative.

Mahesh Manjarekar,Neha Pendase, Kranti Redkar, Chandrakant Kulkarni, Sanjay Jadhav, Medha Manjarekar, Subodh Bhave, Purva Pawar, Manva Naik, Amruta Khanvilkar, Ajit Parab, Sidhharth Jadhav, Shashank Ketkar, Vishal Inamdar and many more such celebrities will be seen actively participating in Box Cricket League.

Currently all the celebrities participating and representing eight different cities are busy in their practice sessions for this competition.

Besides this, fans could really get a chance to see how dedicatedly their idols have engaged themselves in true spirit of this game via Twitter and face-book page.

Good news for the viewers that this competition will be aired by 9X Jhakaas.

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Known for quality Marathi films, the trio – Chandrakant Kulkarni, Ajit Dalvi and Prashant Dalvi, is all set to hit the silver screen once again. Dusari Goshta, their second film based on the political graph after blockbluster Aajacha Divas Majha, is ready for release in 172 theaters across the State on May 01, 2014. The film is directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni, while Ajit and Prashant Dalvi have shouldered the responsibility of the story, screenplay and dialogue.

“Doosri Gostha” is presented by Jigisha Creations and has been produced by Dr Shailaja Gaikwad, Manjiri Hete and Prasad Mahadkar of Jeevangani, an organization known for its contribution to the musical field, who have entered film production for the first time.

Story revolves around a young boy from lower caste who had no option but to resort to petty thefts to make both ends meet after he lost his father at the early age. But the boy did not look back once he realized the importance of the education. He kept climbing the higher steps of life ladder with enormous hard work.

Portraying all the ups and downs in the life of the protagonist, the film, Doosari Goshta, captures all emotional values. The story has many dramatic turns and twists and at the same time, focuses on the people who helped him reach his ultimate goal.

On one hand the protagonist is helped to do something for the country, but on the other, the truth does not hide the fact that the progressive Maharashtra State had to wait 50 yrs to find a Dalit in CM’s chair. Conspiracy-counter conspiracy, love-hate, and moments of elation and disappointment are part of the political life….And at the same time, it has human bonding of unparalleled relations… Hence the example carved by the protagonist of the story stands inspiring for the gen-next. Positive approach and uncompromised hard work helped this unparalleled personality to a height, which has been depicted in the film.

The Doosari Goshta has the attractive and inspiring personality, Vikram Gokhale- the national award winner actor- is featuring protagonist in the film. His younger version has been featured by Siddharth Chandekar, who is doing the most challenging role of his career. Anand Ingale will be a ‘Surprise Package’ for his fans. Sandeep Mehta is also doing a very important role. Neha Pendse is in the lead role and other actors include Aditya Ganu, Bharati Patil, Smita Sarvade, Sunil Tawde, Girish Joshi and Mugdha Godbole.. Pratiksha Lonkar and Renuka Shahane will be seen in guest appearance.

Noted designer from the Hindi film industry, Rahul Nanda has shouldered the responsibility of designing the publicity for the film. The film has been shot in Delhi, Mumbai and Solapur. Eknath Kadam is art director of the film, while Suresh Deshmane has shouldered the responsibility of cinematography. Ashok Patki and Mangesh Dhakde are music directors of the film. After Tukaram and Aajcha Divas Majha, the national award winner Dhakde has given an un-matching touch to the film. Editing has been done by Jayant Jathar, while Vijay Bhope is sound designer. Sachin Lovalekar and Laxman Gollar are costume designers while make-up has been done by Satish Bhavsar. Piyush Panchal is choreographer and Jitendra Kulkarni, Shripad Padmakar are line producers. Pratima Joshi is associate director of the film. Bhagyashree Jadhav and Abhijeet Guru are the chief assistant directors of the film.

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• Movie : Dusari Goshta
• Producers : Dr Shailaja Gaikwad, Manjiri Hete and Prasad Mahadkar
• Director : Chandrakant Kulkarni
• Studio : Jeevangani Films
• Star Cast : Vikram Gokhale, Siddharth Chandekar, Sandeep Mehta, Anand Ingale, Neha Pendse, Aditya Ganu, Bharati Patil, Smita Sarvade, Sunil Tawde, Girish Joshi and Mugdha Godbole, Pratiksha Lonkar and Renuka Shahane
• Story, Screenplay, Dialogue : Ajit and Prashant Dalvi
• Music Directors  :  Ashok Patki and Mangesh Dhakde
• Art Director : Eknath Kadam
• Cinematography : Suresh Deshmane
• Editor : Jayant Jathar
• Sound Designer : while Vijay Bhope
• Costume Designers : Sachin Lovalekar and Laxman Gollar
• Make-up : Satish Bhavsar.
• Choreographer : Piyush Panchal
• Line Producers : Jitendra Kulkarni, Shripad Padmakar
• Associate Director : Pratima Joshi
• Chief Assistant Directors : Bhagyashree Jadhav and Abhijeet Guru
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : 1st May, 2014

Synopsis : Story revolves around a young boy from lower caste who had no option but to resort to petty thefts to make both ends meet after he lost his father at the early age. But the boy did not look back once he realized the importance of the education. He kept climbing the higher steps of life ladder with enormous hard work.

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