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14th MFK Awards
The 14th Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Awards ceremony, presented by the Marathi television channel Zee Talkies, honored the best Marathi-language Indian films of 2023. The ceremony was held on 18 January 2024, and was hosted by Amey Wagh and Mahesh Manjrekar. The year also introduced Critics choice awards in six categories. '' Ved'' led the ceremony with 15 nominations, followed by '' Vaalvi'' with 11 and ''Maharashtra Shahir'' with 9 nominations. '' Ved'' earned 7 awards, including Favourite Film, Favourite Director, Favourite Actor, and Favourite Actress, making it the most-awarded film of the ceremony, whereas ''Godavari'' earned 3 awards — Favourite Film Critics, Favourite Director Critics and Favourite Actor Critics. Riteish Deshmukh got 3 nominations in different categories and won all three, while Genelia Deshmukh won both nominations. Whereas, Jitendra Joshi received 3 nominations in two categories and won Favourite Actor Critics. Nagraj Manjule received 2 nominatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?
The Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Awards are presented by the Marathi television channel Zee Talkies to honour excellence in Marathi cinema. It has been given annually since 2009, with the latest—the 14th edition—of the award-giving ceremony having been held in 2024. The awards are decided by a jury, consisting of noted film-makers, critics and technicians, while winners in a separate category named "Favourite awards" are chosen by public voting. History The first edition of the awards was held to select the most popular artists, however not for any technical work. In the first year of the awards, viewers were asked to choose their all-time favourite film and artists in nine categories - Favourite Hero, Heroine, Film, Director, music director, Playback Singer Male/Female, Villain and Comedian. Awards * Favourite Film * Favourite Director * Favourite Actor * Favourite Actress * Favourite Supporting Actor * Favourite Supporting Actress * Favourite Comedian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mrinal Kulkarni
Mrinal Kulkarni (née Deo; born 21 June 1971) is an Indian actress and director known for her work in several films and television productions. She is best known for her role as Mirabai in Doordarshan's '' Mirabai'' and as a fairy on Star Plus's '' Son Pari''. She has also acted in Marathi language and Hindi TV serials and films. Early life, family and education Mrinal was born on 21 June 1971 into a Marathi Konkanastha Brahmin family in Pune to Dr. Vijay Deo and Dr. Veena Deo. She has a sister named Madhura. She lost her father to illness on 11 April 2019. Her mother died on 29 October 2024. She has a Master's degree in Linguistics from Pune University. She married her childhood friend Ruchir Kulkarni in 1990 and they have a son, Virajas, who is also a part of Marathi film industry. Direction Mrinal debuted as a Director with the Marathi film, ''Prem Mhanje... Prem Mhanje.... Prem Asta''. The story of the film was written by herself. After that, she directed Marathi h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ankush Chaudhari
Ankush Chaudhari (Marathi pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, [əŋkuʃ t͡səu̯dʱəɾiː]) is an Indian film actor, screenwriter, Film director, director, Film producer, producer and theatre personality known for his works in Marathi cinema. Ankush is known as one of the most successful actors in marathi cinema. He has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi. He is one of the highest-paid actors of the Marathi industry. He won his first Filmfare Awards Marathi, Filmfare Award Marathi for Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Marathi, Critics Award Best Actor for his film ''Double Seat''. He won his second Filmfare Awards Marathi, Filmfare Award Marathi in category of Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi, Best Actor for his film ''Dhurala''. Early life Chaudhari was born on 31 January 1973, in Pune. Due to financial struggles at home, Chaudhari had to sell fruits and vegetables, but his love for acting never faded. Despite being actively involve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemant Dhome
Hemant Dhome (born 21 March 1986) is an Indian filmmaker and actor known for his works in Marathi Cinema. Personal life Dhome was born on 21 March 1986 in Pune, to a Marathi family. He fell in love with actress Kshitee Jog while on ''Saavdhaan Shubhamangal'' play rehearsals. The couple got married in a private ceremony on 10 December 2012 at their home in Pune. Career Dhome began his acting career in 2010 with a role in the Marathi ensemble romantic family drama film '' Kshanbhar Vishranti'', directed by Sachit Patil, where he starred opposite Kadambari Kadam. The film was not received well at the box office but gained popularity through repeated television broadcasts. After a gap of a year, in 2012, he played the lead opposite Anushka Dandekar in the drama ''Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha''. While the film had a patriotic theme, ''The Times of India'' review was critical of Dhome’s performance. That same year, he began his journey as a writer with Aditya Sarpotdar’s roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti
Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti is an Indian film cinematographer, turned director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works in Hindi, Telugu language, Telugu, and Marathi language, Marathi cinema. In 1999, Reddy made his foray into cinema as an assistant cinematographer under Ajayan Vincent. In 2018 he directed the Marathi feature film ''Naal (film), Naal'', for which he fetched the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director, National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director. Background Reddy was born on 23 March 1976 in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh into a Telugu speaking family. Reddy holds A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad, and post graduate diploma in Cinematography from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. Career Reddy's script was selected by UNESCO and funded a 2003 short film ''Ek Aakash'' for which Reddy received the National Film Award – Special Jury Award (non-feature fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paresh Mokashi
Paresh Mokashi (born 6 February 1969) is an Indian Film director, filmmaker, producer, actor and Theatre director-producer; working predominantly in Marathi cinema and Marathi theatre. He started working as a Theatre (structure)#Basic elements of a theatre structure, backstage worker for theatre and did few minor roles for plays as well as films. Mokashi made his directorial debut for theatre with the Marathi play, ''Sangeet Debuchya Mulee'' in 1999. He continued to work for theatre and made his directorial debut for cinema with the 2009 Marathi feature film, ''Harishchandrachi Factory''. The film depicts the making of India's first full-length feature film, ''Raja Harishchandra'' (1913), made by Dadasaheb Phalke. The film was acclaimed critically and won several awards. It was also selected as India's List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, official entry to 82nd Academy Awards in the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digpal Lanjekar
Digpal Lanjekar is an Indian film director and writer who is known for the ''Shri Shivraj Ashtak'' film included ''Farzand'' (2018), ''Fatteshikast'' (2019), '' Pawankhind'' (2022), ''Sher Shivraj'' (2022). He continued the series with '' Subhedar'' was released on 25 August 2023. He planned the film titled "''Bhadrakali''" team up with Prasad Oak Prasad Prabhakar Oak (Marathi pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, ɾəsaːd̪ oːk born 17 February 1975) is an actor. He has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi and a National Film Award. In 2007, he participated in ... based on Sarsenapati tarabai Dabhade Umabai. Filmography ''All films are in Marathi, unless mentioned.'' References External links * Marathi film directors Indian film directors Living people Year of birth missing (living people) {{Screen-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kedar Shinde
Kedar Shinde (Marathi pronunciation: ed̪aːɾ ʃin̪d̪e born 16 January 1973) is an Indian film director and screenwriter from Mumbai, India. Personal life and family Kedar Shinde was born on 16 January 1973 in Mumbai, India. Shinde completed his school education in Mumbai. He is the maternal grandson of noted Marathi Folk Singer, Shahir Sable. His maternal aunt – Charusheela Sable is a Marathi actor of repute Shinde is married to Bela Shinde in 1996. The couple has a daughter, Sana Shinde (born 1998). Career He had started his career with Maharashtrachi Lokdhara (Folk dances of Maharashtra) – Maharashtrachi Lokadhara had performed all over India as a renowned troupe formed by Shahir Sable showcasing all native dance forms of Maharashtra. Following the success of Baipan Bhari Deva, he served as the Head of Programming of Colors Marathi channel for Viacom18. Filmography Films TV shows Plays Accolades Kedar Shinde was listed in Forbes India ''For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghar Banduk Biryani
''Ghar Banduk Biryani'' (), abbreviated as ''GBB'', is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language action comedy film directed by Hemant Jangal Awtade in his directorial debut, starring Akash Thosar, Sayaji Shinde, Nagraj Manjule, and Sayli Patil in the lead roles. It was jointly produced by Zee Studios and Aatpat Production. The film centres on Pallam, the leader of an who insurgency in the fictional town of Kolagad, where Raju meets Lakshmi. Lakshmi's father insists Raju has a house, but he can't comply. Meanwhile, Inspector Raya Patil's duty in Pune causes issues, leading to his transfer to Kolagad. Principal photography started in Dussehra in 2021. The majority of the shooting took place in Gaganbawada, along with sporadic scenes filmed in Pune. The score is provided by Vaibhav Deshmukh, and AV Prafullachandra composed the soundtrack album. The film's makers held several events in college and universities throughout Maharashtra to promote the film. ''Ghar Banduk Biryani'' was theatricall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhimma 2
''Jhimma 2'' is a 2023 Indian Marathi language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Hemant Dhome and the second installment in the ''Jhimma'' series. It has an ensemble cast of Suhas Joshi, Nirmiti Sawant, Siddharth Chandekar, Kshitee Jog, Suchitra Bandekar, Sayali Sanjeev, Shivani Surve, Rinku Rajguru. The film continuing the story of the last film, is a reunion of a group of women exploring friendships and celebrating the 75th birthday of Indumati (Joshi) in a trip to London. ''Jhimma 2'' was theatrically released on 24 November 2023, it received positive reviews from critics upon release. It has grossed over , emerging as the year's List of Marathi films of 2023, third highest grossing Marathi film. Plot A story of a reunion with more fun, more frolic and more fights. The ''Jhimma'' ensemble once again unites for Indu's 75th birthday and a surprise, which she reveals when everyone meets her in the UK. Set against the picturesque Lake District, seven women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naal 2
''Naal 2'' (English: ''Bond'') is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language drama film written and directed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti, and produced by Nagraj Manjule under the banner Aatpat Production and Zee Studios. The second installment in a Naal series, it serves as a sequel to the 66th National Film Awards winner 2018 film ''Naal''. The film stars an ensemble cast of Shrinivas Pokale, Nagraj Manjule, Devika Daftardar, Deepti Devi and Jitendra Joshi. Cast Production In September 2022, Nagraj Manjule announced sequel "Naal 2". On 1 October 2022, principal photography started, teaser released on 9 October 2023. Soundtrack The songs are composed by AV Prafullachandra and the lyrics are penned by Vaibhav Deshmukh. The first song titled "Bhingori" was released on 19 October 2023 and Second song titled "Darav Darav" was released on 30 October 2023. Reception Nandini Ramnath from ''Scroll.in'' wrote "Shreenivas Pokale and Bhargav Jagtap have a compelling lack of self-consciousne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subhedar
''Subhedar'' is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language historical drama film written and directed by Digpal Lanjekar, a fifth installment of '' Shivraj Ashtak'' tracing the life of Subedar Tanaji Malusare starring Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar in the leading roles. The film was produced by Mulakshar Productions, Raajwarasa Productions, Prithviraj Productions, Rajau Productions, Parampara Productions, and it was distributed by AA Films and Everest Entertainment. ''Subhedar'' was announced in 2022 by Digpal Lanjekar with a film poster supposed to be released in June 2023. A new release date was announced on 21 June 2023 through a teaser. The first look poster of Ajay Purkar as Tanaji Malusare, revealed by Digpal Lanjekar on 30 June 2023. The film's release was preponed from 25 August to 18 August, but due to technical issues it was released in theaters on its original date. It was released theatrically on 25 August 2023. It opened to positive reviews from critics as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
