Goshta Tashi Gamtichi, Perfect Mismatch, Don’t worry be happy: all these popular plays have one thing in common – they have all been produced by Sonal Productions. It has made a name for itself within a short span of time. At a recently held party at a Dadar hall, for celebrating the success of the play Goshta Tashi Gamtichi, an exciting announcement was made – ‘Goshta Tashi Gamtichi’ will soon have a sequel!

The program began with Leena Bhagwat sharing her thoughts and expressing her gratitude and satisfaction on the success of the play. Mangesh Kadam also thanked Sonal productions for backing his screenplay to the hilt. Then, an extraordinary precedent of honoring backstage artists was set at the event. Backstage artist are an important cog in the wheel of a play but their value is hardly acknowledged. Post this ceremony, backstage artist would be respected more, hopefully. Kamal Shedge, Samir Hampi and Satish Khoutode were honored at the event.

Sonal Productions started their journey with an orchestra called ‘Ankhiyon Ke Jharokon Se’ in 2013. The beauty of the orchestra is that all of its members are blind. Then on 3^rd August, 2014 they staged the play ‘Goshta Tashi Gamtichi’. The play starring Leena Bhagwat, Mangesh Kadam and Shashank Ketkar has done 311 shows till now! It has also won 19 awards in all. ‘Perfect Mismatch’ was then staged by them on 20^th December, 2015 and ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy’ on 25^th December, 2015. Both plays have had numerous shows and awards!

On the eve of the celebration of Goshta Tashi Gamtichi, a short film giving us info about the play was screened. The cast and crew shared interesting anecdotes at the event from their experience of working for Sonal Productions. Shashank Ketkar, Leena Bhagwat, Mangesh Kadam, Amruta Subhash along with veteran actors Ashok Saraf, Prashant Damle and Anant Jog graced the occasion with their presence. All of them wished Sonal Productions even more success!

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Marathi audience has always preferred Theatre, not only as entertainment but for various other reasons. Marathi drama has been content-oriented and encompassing different subjects.

Many television stars have gained popularity through their series, but they still remain loyal to their stage. Recently, many TV stars have been seen on stage, delighting the audience. “Samudra” by Chinmay Mandlekar and Spruha Joshi, U-Turn by Ila Bhate and Girish Oak, “Chal Thoda Enjoy Karu” by Sharwari Jamenis and Hemant Dhome etc are some examples.

The interesting thing about most popular TV serial, Honaar Suun Mee Hyaa Gharchi, is that entire starcast of this serial has been engaged on the stage in various drama. Goshta Tashi Gamatichi has Shashank Ketkar, Leena Bhagwat and Mangesh Kadam in the lead roles.

“Aaee Tula Mee Kuthe Thevoo” has a lead role by Rohini Hattangadi. It is speculated the lead actress of this serial “Jahnavi” aka Tejashree Pradhan will also be seen on theatre in the upcoming year.

– (Pranali Salunke – Pednekar)

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