मराठी सिनेसृष्टीत अभिनेत्यांची ओळख ही केवळ त्यांच्या लूक्स पुरती मर्यादित न राहता त्यांच्या अभिनय कौशल्याद्वारे ते अधिक स्मरणात राहतात. मराठी सिनेसृष्टीतील असाच एक अभिनेता म्हणजे संदीप पाठक. संदीप हा मूळचा बीड जिल्ह्यातील माजलगावचा रहिवासी. मात्र अभिनयाच्या आवडीपोटी त्याने पुण्यातील ललित कला केंद्रातून नाट्य शास्त्राची पदवी संपादन केली. त्यानंतर खऱ्या अर्थाने सुरू झाला संदीपचा अभिनय क्षेत्रातील प्रवास. अनेक प्रायोगिक नाटकांमध्ये काम केल्यानंतर संदीपला व्यावसायिक रंगभूमीवर पहिली  संधी मिळाली ती म्हणजे पुरुषोत्तम बेर्डे दिग्दर्शित ‘सर आली धावून’ या नाटकात. या नाटकात त्याने दस्तुरखुद्द लक्ष्मीकांत बेर्डे यांच्यासोबत काम केले. या नाटकात संदीपने साकारलेल्या मुरलीधर कोयंडे ह्या भूकंप पीडिताच्या भूमिकेला प्रेक्षकांंसोबतच लक्ष्मीकांत बेर्डेे यांंची देखील कौतुकाची थाप मिळाली.

२००१ साली संदीपने मुंबईत पाऊल ठेवले आणि विविध मराठी चित्रपट, मालिका आणि नाटकाद्वारे तो प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला आला. श्वास, हरिश्चंद्राची फॅक्टरी, नटसम्राट, एक हजाराची नोट यांसारखे दर्जेदार चित्रपट, जादू तेरी नजर, व्यक्ती आणि वल्ली, सखाराम बाईंडर, वऱ्हाड निघालंय लंडनला यांसारखी प्रेक्षकांचं निखळ मनोरंजन करणारी नाटकं, हसा चकटफू, असंभव, रुद्रम यांसारख्या लोकप्रिय मालिका ह्या कलाकृतींनी संदीपची कारकीर्द समृध्द केली. केवळ विनोदीच नव्हे तर गंभीर धाटणीच्या भूमिकाही त्याने चपखलपणे रंगवल्या आहेत.

ह्या प्रवासात त्याला कधी प्रसिद्धी मिळाली तर कधी निराशेला सामोरं जावं लागलं. परंतु मिळालेल्या प्रसिद्धीची हवा त्याने कधी डोक्यात जाऊन दिली नाही की कधी निराशेच्या गर्तेत अडकून त्याने माघार घेतली नाही. वाट्याला आलेल्या छोट्या छोट्या भुमिकाही त्याने आनंदाने स्विकारल्या. आता तब्बल २० वर्षांनतर संदीप पहिल्यांदा ‘ईडक’ ह्या चित्रपटाद्वारे नायक म्हणून आपल्यासमोर येणार आहे . शरद केळकर निर्मित आणि दीपक गावडे दिग्दर्शित हा चित्रपट झी फाईव्ह या ओटीटी प्लॅटफॉर्मवर आज प्रदर्शित होत आहे.

संदीपची ही वीस वर्षांची कारकीर्द नक्कीच नवीन कलावंतांसाठी प्रेरणादायी ठरेल.त्याची ही अभिनय क्षेत्रातील वाटचाल उत्तरोत्तर अशीच बहरत जाओ याच सदिच्छा.

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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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Produced by ‘G Seams’ & directed by Shrabani Deodhar, Swapnil Joshi starer ‘Mogra Phulala‘ releasing on 14th of June stars Sandeep Pathak as Swapnil Joshi’s best friend! This is the first time that these two actors will be working together in a film!

Swapnil’s & Sandeep’s friendship in this film is an ideal representation of real life friendships! They both are partners in their business of softwares. Whenever Swapnil’s character is in any need it’s Sandeep’s character who comes to his rescue.

Having said that Sandeep Pathak also represents those clumsy but loving friends of ours who might make our work difficult at times. The same catchline can be seen on the recently revealed poster of the film featuring Swapnil & Sandeep. Sandeep Pathak is seen in a very unique in this poster which highlights his colorful nature!

Sandeep Pathak has met us through many films, serials & plays including the iconic serial ‘Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta’ which also starred Swapnil Joshi! However in that serial Sandeep Pathak played Mukta Barve’s friend & not Swapnil’s! About his role in ‘Mogra Phulala’ he says that he enjoys being part of a good story, irrespective of his role. Moreover the overall team (that includes Arjun Singh Baran & Kartik Nishandar of G Seams) of the film too has motivated him to be a part of this project!

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• Movie : Menka Urvashi (2019) | मेनका उर्वशी
• Producer : Bharati Natekar, Avinash Chate and Kranti Chate
• Director : Macchindra Chate
• Studio :  Deoyani Movies
• Star Cast :
  • Nagesh Bhosale
  • Maithili Javkar
  • Priya Berde
  • Bhargavi Chirmule
  • Ashok Shinde
  • Sanjay Khapre
  • Abhay Rane
  • Surekha Punekar
  • Smita Shewale
  • Siddheshwar Zadbuke
  • Sandeep Pathak
  • Sukanya Kalan
  • Bharati Natekar
  • Harish Dhudhade
• Story : NA
• Screenplay and Dialogues : NA
• Lyrics : Yogiraj Mane
• Sound : NA
• Sound Design : NA
• Music : Rajesh Sarkate
• Background Music : NA
• Cinematography (DOP) : Rahul Janardhan Jadhav
• Editor : Jafar Sultan
• Art Director : Sudhir Devdatta Tarkar
• Costume : Kranti Chate
• Make-up : NA
• Presenter : NA
• Choreography : Dr. Kishu Pal, Umesh Jadhav, Prachi Shailesh, Subodh Aarekar and Prakash Ghadge
• Chief Assistant Director : Bharati Natekar
• Co-Producer : NA
• Visual Promotions : NA
• Digital Promotions : NA
• DI Colorist : NA
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : 15th March 2019

Synopsis : Menka Urvashi is the story and picturization of Marathi Culture in Rural Maharashtra over a period between 1955 to 1975. Tukaram Patil, the rich and powerful baron of the village, is obsessed with power and driven by self-interest. Circumstances put him at odds with a poor farmer named Dhanaji, and he plots a devious scheme to bring Dhanaji down. As Patil`s tyranny continues, destiny intervenes in the form of a lavani dancer named Ambika, who takes it upon herself to make sure that justice is served. This movie is the first directorial effort of Machindra Chate, who is the well-known personality in Maharashtra in the Education field.

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• TV Serial : Rudram | रुद्रम
• Also Known As : Anjali Zee Yuva Serial, Anjali TV Serial
• Producer : Nikhil Seth, Vinod Lavhekar, Sandesh kulkarni
• Director : Bhimrao Mude
• Production House : Potadi Entertainments
• StarCast :
  • Mukta Barve as Ragini
  • Vandana Gupte  as Ragini’s Mother
  • Satish Rajwade as Ashish
  • Mohan Agashe
  • Sandeep Pathak
  • Kiran Karmarkar
  • Mitali Jagtap
  • Suhas Palshikar
  • Vivek Lagu
  • Suhas Shirsat
• Story, Screenplay & Dialogues: Girish Jayant Joshi
• Sound Recording : Abhijeet Kende
• Cinematography (DOP) : Sandip Shinde (Sandy)
• Art : Nilesh More
• Editor : Prathmesh Patkar
• Co-Editor : Ashwini Ramesh Bagade
• Costumes : Shweta Bapat
• Make-Up : Santosh Gilbile
• Executive Producer : Vishal Upasani
• Assistance  Director : Amey Anant More
• Channel : Zee Yuva
• Starting Date : 07 August 2017
• Starting Time : 09:30 Pm Monday to Friday

Story Outline : 

Women are known to have different forms. While they might be living their lives in their own secure family circle, they also have the ability to transform themselves for the sake of their family. Injustice shouldn’t be tolerated at any cost! Zee Yuva’s brand new serial “Rudram” is based on this belief & it appears to be a path-breaking thriller in Marathi T.V. entertainment.

Moreover it’s also a highly awaited comeback of our favourite actress Mukta Barve on T.V. Along with Mukta, ‘Rudram’ also stars Vandana Gupte, Satish Rajwade, Mohan Agashe, Sandeep Pathak, Kiran Karmarkar, Mithali Jagtap, Suhas Palshikar, Vivek Lagu, Suhas Shirsat & others. The serial is written by well known writer & playwright Girish Joshi. The concept of ‘Rudram’ is credited to Zee Yuva & the serial is produced by Nikhil Seth, Vinod Lavhekar, Sandesh Kulkarni under their ‘Potdi Entertainment’.

The telecast of ‘Rudram’ starts from 7^th August. It will be shown every Monday to Friday at 9.30 pm only on Zee Yuva!

Rudram Zee Yuva Marathi Tv Serial Photos :

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