Cast: Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Shivaji Satam, Vikram Gokhale, Satish Alekar, Santosh Juvekar, Sharad Ponkshe, Uday Tikekar, Manjiri Phadnis & Deepti Lele

Director: Mahesh Manjrekar

Quick Viewpoint: The trailer, teaser & posters of ‘Mi Shivaji Park’ sell a completely different film! It feels like a deep intellectual drama that eventually turns out to be a poorly structured revenge drama with a forceful social context to it.

What Works?

• The theme. Though nothing new in it & having similarities to Manjrekar’s own ‘Virrudh’ (the Amitabh Bachchan starrer) it still somehow is very relatable to the audiences.
• Further rendition of the basic theme, the conceptual idea of retired old men recreating a version of a court case on their own.
• It’s just satisfying to watch stalwarts like Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Vikram Gokhale & others share screen together. Though Dilip Prabhawalkar stands out as he doesn’t miss a single beat in his performance like always!

What Fails?

• The starting conflict that initiates the narrative is so loosely set up that the there is no emotional relativity for the audiences towards the principal characters of the film.
• Absolutely horrendous silly mistakes in the detailing of the film. For e.g: In a flashback sequence set in either late 90s or early 2000s we see characters using smart phones!
• Tonnes of logical errors caused due to convenient twists & turns given to the narrative.
• The film ridicules Gandhism by unnecessarily connecting it to situations that doesn’t really have anything to do with it! For eg: a dialogue says how Gandhi followers who later became politicians resorted to violence against public agitations. The whole idea of a governing body & it’s defence is not a by product of Gandhism, it need not be associated with it.
• By the climax the film becomes a complete circus that jumbles up the whole socio-political message it wanted to endorse. You leave the theatre being clueless about what exactly did the film wanted to say?

Final Verdict: ‘Mi Shivaji Park’ suffers from serious lack of inspiration in saying something new or creating something of it’s own. It seems to just be a vehicle for the hugely respected star cast to come together.    

Rating: 1.5/5

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On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti the trailer of upcoming Marathi film ‘Me Shivaji Park‘ was posted on the Internet! It isn’t a coincidence that the trailer is released on Gandhi Jayanti! The trailer effectively presents a debate on values & principles of Mahatma Gandhi. Can those values be useful in today’s world! Are ‘Truth’ & ‘Non-violence’ still powerful weapons to fight injustice?

Different characters in the film portrayed by acting heavyweights like Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Vikram Gokhale, Shivaji Satam & Satish Alekar represent the angst of the middle class against the injustice around. The trailer of the film suggests that these retired old men decide to change things on their own, & for that they probably resort to violence. Is this the right way? Dilip Prabhawalkar’s character who is a Gandhi follower says he might even stand against his friends if he had too!

This conflict between two opposite value systems & the solid star cast of the film promises that ‘Me Shivaji Park’ is a must watch film! Moreover the film is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar! After a long time in Marathi cinema we are seeing a strong social thriller! It also has the backdrop of political ideologies of our country! ‘Me Shivaji Park‘ hits theatres on 18th October!

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Multi-starrer films are always major attractions for audiences, especially when a seasoned director like Mahesh Manjrekar is bringing one for the audiences. ‘Me Shivaji Park’ written & directed by Mahesh Manjrekar stars a brigade of solid actors which includes Ashok Saraf, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Vikram Gokhale, Satish Alekar & Shivaji Satam! Produced by Gauri Pictures Productions & Mahesh Manjrekar Movies, Me Shivaji Park hits theatres on 18^th October!

The tagline of the film, ‘Dnyaydevata Andhali Aste…Amhi Dolas Hoto’ suggests that the film deals with the subject of law, court & justice! Every actor from the cast has his own style & rich history of doing varied roles in varied mediums! Along with them the film also stars Uday Tikekar, Sharad Ponkshe, Suhas Joshi, Savita Malpekar, Santosh Juvekar, Sushant Shelar, Deepti Lele, Manjiri Phadnis & others!

The film is produced by Dilipdada Sahebrao Yadav & Siddharth Kevalchand Jain & co-produced by Manhesh Ramchandra Jagtap, Shankar Rameshwar Mitkari, Bharar Chhaganlal Rathod & Milind Sitaram Vaste! So get ready to overwhelmed by a star studded cast in an intense drama film ‘Me Shivaji Park’ from 18^th of October at a theatre near you.

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• Movie :  Me Shivaji Park
• Producer : Dilip Sahebrao Yadav, Siddharth Kevalchand Jain
• Director : Mahesh Manjrekar
• Studio : Mahesh Manjrekar Movies and Gouri Pictures Production
• Star Cast :
  • Vikram Gokhale
  • Satish Alekar
  • Ashok Saraf
  • Shivaji Satam
  • Dilip Prabhavalkar
  • Sharad Ponkshe
  • Uday Tikekar
  • Savita Malpekar
  • Suhas Joshi
  • Bharti Achrekar
  • Santosh Juvekar
  • Sushant Shelar
  • Dipti Lele
  • Manjari Phadnis
• Story : Mahesh Manjrekar
• Screenplay : Mahesh Manjrekar
• Dialogues : Abhiram Bhadkamkar
• Singer : NA
• Lyrics : Shrirang Godbole, Vaibhav Joshi
• Music : Ajit Parab
• Sound Design : NA
• Background Score : NA
• Cinematography (DOP) : Karan Rawat
• Editor : Sarvesh Parab
• Art Director : NA
• Costume : NA
• Make-up : NA
• Executive Producer : NA
• Co Producer : Mahesh Ramchandra Jagtap, Shankar Rameshvar Mitkari, Bharat Chaganlal Rathod, Milind Sitaram Vaste
• Presenter : NA
• Choreography : NA
• Publicity Design : NA
• Visual Promotions : NA
• Digital Marketing : Vizual Junkies
• Marketing : NA
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : 18th October 2018

Synopsis : NA

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NA

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• Movie : Re Raya (2018) | रे राया
• Producer : Ajay Kanayalal Sukheja
• Director : Milind Shinde
• Studio : Radhe Motion Films
• Star Cast :
  • Bhushan Pradhan as Aadesh
  • Sanskruti Balgude as Smita
  • Uday Tikekar
  • Prakash Dhotre
  • Hansraj Jagtap
  • Vivek Chabukswar
  • Sudarshan Patil
• Story, Screenplay and Dialogues : Kiran Berad
• Lyrics : Milind Shinde
• Music and Background Score : Mangesh Dhakde
• Sound : Dhananjay Sathe
• Cinematography (DOP) : Pratap P Nair
• Editor : Amit Sonawane
• Art Director : Yogesh Ingale
• Costume : Kalyani Gugale
• Make-up : Sameer Kadam
• Executive Producer : Anita Sanjay Poptani
• Chief Assistant Director : Kavita Datir
• First Assistant : Mangesh Badar
• Stunts : Javed R Shaikh
• Production Manager : Janardan Dhumal (JD) and Prashant Jathar
• DI : Yogesh Dixit
• Publicity Design : Rajesh Ghadigaonkar
• Genre : Drama
• Release Date : 20th July 2018

Synopsis : Re Raya is a Marathi movie starring Bhushan Pradhan and Vivek Chabukswar in prominent roles. The movie also stars Sanskruti Balgude, Uday Tikekar, Prakash Dhotre and Hansraj Jagtap. It is a drama directed by Milind Shinde with Mangesh Dhakde as musician, forming part of the crew.

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A sports film is a very rare genre in Marathi cinema & even more rare is ‘athletics’ in our films. Actor turned director Milind Shinde directorial ‘Re Raya..Kar Dhava’ is that very rare film releasing in theatres from 20^th July. Presented by ‘Radhe Motion Pictures’ & produced by Ajay Sukheja this film stars Bhushan Pradhan, Sanskruti Balgude, Uday Tikekar, Prakash Dhotre, Vivek Chabukswar & Hansraj Jagtap.

This film tells the story of the journey of rural kids who aspire to be athletes. Actor Bhushan Pradhan plays their coach. Director Milind Shinde believes there’s a natural physical strength in kids born in rural areas they just need the right guidance to achieve their dreams. He also believes that the ‘sports’ genre is difficult to deal with but he has made a very realistic sports film.

Milind Shinde who has also been a well-known actor, says while directing the film, the actor within him was distant from him. He thought of the film from a director’s point of view throughout. He didn’t show his actors how to act by doing it himself. He instead let every actor explore their character on their own & hence their performances turned out very natural & organic, believes Shinde.

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Marathi’s cinema’s international reach is not new! Many entertainment events of the industry take place in foreign countries. But a premiere of a film in a foreign country is a rarity! ‘Bhay’ is an upcoming Marathi film which is set to release on 2^nd March recently had it’s grand premiere in Dubai! The cast & crew of the film, media & the Marathi people of Dubai were present on this occasion. The premiere was held at Roxy Theatre on 23^rd February & moreover the actual residents of Dubai too were present for the premiere.

Presented by ‘5 G International’ & produced by Sachin Katarnavre ‘Bhay’ is edited & directed by Rahul Bhatankar. The guests at this premiere expressed their satisfaction with the film & felt the film engrossed them throughout.

‘Bhay’ is a film about the adverse effect of fear & how it can destroy a person’s life. The film stars Abhijit Khandkekar, Uday Tikekar, Satish Rajwade, Smita Gondkar, Sanskruti Balgude, Vinit Sharma, Siddharth Bodke & others. The film is set to release on 2^nd March all over Maharashtra.

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• Movie : Bhay (2018) | भय
• Producer : Sachin Katarnawre
• Directer : Rahul Bhatankar
• Studio : 5G Entertainment
• Star Cast : Abhijeet Khandkekar, Smita Gondkar, Satish Rajwade, Vineet Sharma Sanskruti Balgude, Siddharth Bodke and Uday Tikekar
• Story : Nitin Supekar
• Screenplay : Nitin Supekar
• Music : Vikram Montrose
• Lyrics : Abhishek Pradeep Khankar
• Dialogues : Nitin Supekar and Rahul Bhatankar
• Cinematography : Rajesh Rathore
• Art Director : Prashant Rane
• Editor : Rahul Bhatankar
• Sound : Shikant Kambli
• Choreography : Ajay Deorukhkar
• Costumes : Swapnil Kambli
• Executive Producer : Ashish Chauhan
• Action Director : Pradyuma Kumar Swain (PK)
• Associate Director : Ajay Joshi and Anil Sable
• Publicity Designs : Milind Matkar (96 Studioz)
• Stills: Vinay Ranadive
• PRO : Ganesh Gargote
• Genre  : Thriller
• Release Date : 2nd March 2018

Synopsis:

Gokul Joshi migrates from a small and peaceful town of Pune to the bustling metropolis of Mumbai with a hope for a better life. But that is not to be. Fast paced life of Mumbai, its sea of people, the vastness of its space – everything about the city begins to overwhelm Gokul. He is weak, vulnerable and susceptible to the smallest of things. The only thing he believes to be safe is the security chain of his tiny home and lives locked in the house for most time of the day. Until one day, when life decides to shake things up a little bit…

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Deepali Sayed has been a popular actress & dancer in Marathi for many years now. She has now become a film producer with an upcoming film that is being shot in Vaijapur. The shooting of the film was commenced recently & the title of the film has been kept a secret as of now.

Along with Deepali Sayed the film is also produced by Shreyas Kamle & Rajendra Kamle under their banner ‘Global Media Corporation’. The film is being directed by Ashok Kamle & Surendra Varma. The film is written by Lekha Trilokya & the cinematographer of the film is Arvind Singh.

The film is a triangular love story of Raj, Milli & Gauri. The story of this film revolves around true love, relationships, urban & rural differences, politics & the overall impact of all this on the lives of the main characters. The film stars a ‘six-packs-abs’ hero Anupsingh Thakur who has previously worked in Mahabharat serial & Commando (Hindi film) & other south films. The film also stars ‘Gajhni’ fame Pradeep Rawat, Varsha Usgaonkar, Uday Tikekar, Pankaj Vishnu, Apurva Kavde, Dilip Wagh, Sahebrao Patil, & Deepali Sayyad herself.

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We have seen Milind Shinde perform various roles on TV screen, theatre and films. Now he has turned his attention behind the camera and will be directing a sports film based on a rural set-up. The title of this film is yet to be announced. The film is currently getting shot at Shirdi. The film stars Bhushan Pradhan, Sanskruti Balgude, Uday Tikekar, Abhijit Chavan, Nayan Jadhav and Prakash Dhore.

Interestingly, Shinde has previously directed “Naach Tujhach Lageen Haay” and “Kadu”. However, both these films are ready for the release but have some issues with the censor board. The recent film focuses on the sports culture of Maharashtra and how a simple player from rural area inspires kids to play the game and achieve them success at a national level.

The story, screenplay and dialogues for this film are written by Kiran Berad. DoP is Pratap Nayar and music has been composed bu Mangesh Dhakade.

We wish all the best to Milind Shinde in his new venture.

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