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Farzand
''Farzand'' () is a 2018 Indian Marathi-language historical drama War film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Anirban Sarkar under the banner of Swami Samarth Creations LLP. The film was co-produced by Sandip Jadhav, Mahesh Jaurkar and Swapnil Potdar. The film stars Prasad Oak, Ankit Mohan, Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Neha Joshi and Sameer Dharmadhikari. It's the first of the series in an eight movie series on Maratha Empire. It was followed by the movie Fatteshikast. ''Farzand'' follows the story of warrior Kondaji Farzand, who along with 60 warriors defeated 2500 soldiers of the enemy to win the Panhala fort in just three and half hours in 1673. The film was released on 1 June 2018. The film received generally positive reviews and was declared a commercial success. Plot The story begins with the fall of Tanaji Malusare (Ganesh Yadav), in capturing Kondana fort near Pune from a Mughal garrison in 1670. Three years later, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ankit Mohan
Ankit Mohan is an Indian film and television actor who mainly works in Marathi cinema. He is known for television shows like ''Mahabharat'', ''Kumkum Bhagya'', '' Naagin 3'', '' Haiwaan'' and ''Kaatelal & Sons'' as well as the Marathi film '' Farzand''. Personal life On 2 December 2015 he married Indian television actress Ruchi Savarn, his co star, whom he met on the sets of Ghar Aaja Pardesi. In September 2021, the couple announced they were expecting their first child. On 7 December 2021, the couple welcomed a baby boy. Career Ankit Mohan made his debut in '' MTV Roadies (season 4).'' Ankit appeared in Pankaj Kapoor's Mausam, In which he played Ashfaq Hussain, an Air Force officer. He was selected from over 800 guys for the role of Shahid Kapoor's best friend. He has appeared in many Hindi TV serials like '' Ghar Aaja Pardesi,'' '' Basera'' and '' Shobha Somnath Ki''. He also appeared in Star Plus's ''Mahabharat as'' Ashwathama and in Zee TV's Kumkum Bhagya as Aakash. In 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinmay Mandlekar
Chinmay Mandlekar (born 2 February 1979) is an Indian actor, writer and stage director, mostly active in the Marathi entertainment industry. He is known for his work in Zenda, Morya, '' Farzand'' (2018), '' Fatteshikast'' (2019), ''The Kashmir Files'' (2022) and ''Pawankhind'' (2022). He has also completed many episodes of a crime series ( Crime Patrol) as SI Rajesh Jadhav. Biography A graduate of the National School of Drama, Mandlekar has written, directed or acted in successful plays such as ''Bechaki'' and ''Sukhanshi Bhandto Aamhi''. In films, Mandlekar is active as an actor and a writer, having starred in Marathi movies like '' Zenda'', '' Morya'' or ''Gajaar: Journey of the Soul''. On the small screen, his role opposite Mrunal Dusanis in the hit TV serial ''Tu Tithe Me'' turned him into a household name in Maharashtra. In 2017, he was part of Marathi film Halal, directed by Shivaji Lotan Patil and produced by Amol Kagne. Mandlekar has also had supporting roles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikhil Raut
Nikhil Raut (born 11 December 1986) is an Indian actor known for his work in Marathi television as a theater actor and in Marathi cinema. predominantly working in film and television industry since last 19 years. Early life and background Nikhil Raut is from Pune and but staying at Mumbai Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the secon .... He is married to Mayuri Raut since 22 April 2014. Nikhil Raut is studied in Modern High School, Pune. Later, he attended Modern College, Pune. Filmography Television Short Film Stage Feature Films References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Raut, Nikhil Marathi actors Indian male film actors Indian theatre directors Male actors from Pune 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Marathi cinema 1986 births Living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prasad Oak
Prasad Prabhakar Oak (Marathi pronunciation: ɾəsaːd̪ oːk born 17 February 1975) is an actor, director, writer, singer, anchor, poet and film producer. In 2007 he participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Celebrity Round) and won, became Ajinkyatara. He received two Filmfare Awards (best director and best film; 2018) and National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi for the movie Kaccha Limbu. Early life Prasad Oak was born on 17 February 1975 at Pune, Maharashtra. He was raised in an humble Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin family. Career Oak started his career as assistant director for the play ''Premachi Goshta'', with actors Shriram Lagoo and Nilu Phule. He got a break in Shree Adhikari Brother's TV serial Badini. Mrunal Kulkarni was his costar in Badini. His critically acclaimed role was in 'Andharyachya Parambya' which was a television series of famous movie 'Barrister'. He has sung in movies including ''Doghat Tisra...Ata Sagal Visra'' and ''Joshi Ki Kamble''. He became we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mrunmayee Deshpande
Mrunmayee Deshpande (born 29 May 1988) is an Indian actress, who appears in Bollywood and Marathi movies. She has appeared in Hindi and Marathi films and TV serials and is a dancer And Anchor. Her first daily soap was aired on Star Pravah, named ''Agnihotra''. Early life Mrunmayee studied at Renuka Swaroop High school and Sir Parashurambhau College, 2007 both in Pune. Career Mrunmayee had started her career with the Bollywood movie ''Humne Jeena Seekh Liya'' (2008), but she is well known for her role in the Zee Marathi Zee Marathi is an Indian general entertainment channel which carries programming in Marathi. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on 15 August 1999 and was known as Alpha TV Marathi until 28 March 2005, then ... Serial ''Kunku''. She Worked in ''Comedychi Bullet Train'' as Anchor (Colors Marathi). Now she is working as an anchor on Zee Marathi's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa little champs 2021. She was a co-actor in Amazon Prime's M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neha Joshi
Neha Joshi (born 7 December 1986) is an Indian actress who was born and brought up in Pune. Her work includes '' Zenda'' (2010) and ''Poshter Boyz'' (2014). Joshi plays B. R. Ambedkar's mother Bhimabai in the ''Ek Mahanayak - Dr.B.R. Ambedkar'' series on & TV. hawaa hawaai movie Early life During her college days she actively participated in inter-collegiate drama competitions. She started her acting career from the commercial Marathi Stage Drama ''Kshan Ek Pure'' and Television career from the Marathi serial ''Oon Paus'' in 2000. Personal life She married writer Omakar Kulkarni on 16th August 2022 Career She acted in various Marathi films, commercial dramas and Marathi television serials. She also acted in some Hindi films. Her role in the Marathi film ''Poshter Boyz'', directed by Sameer Patil received critics appreciation. In 2016, she also produced the Marathi short film ''Ukali''.She also worked i marathi serial naming Ka Re Durava Ka Re Durava is an Indian M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jijabai
Jijabai Bhonsle (or Bhonsale, Bhosale, Bhosle) or Jadhav (12 January 1598 – 17 June 1674), referred to as Rajmata, Rastramata, Jijabai or Jijau, was the mother of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire. She was a daughter of Lakhujirao Jadhav of Sindkhed Raja. History Jijabai was born on 12 January 1598, to Mahalasabai Jadhav and Lakhuji Jadhav of Deulgaon, near Sindkhed, in present-day Buldhana district of Maharastra. Lakhojiraje Jadhav was a Maratha noble. Jijabai was married at an early age to Shahaji Bhosle, son of Maloji Bhosle of Verul village, a military commander serving under the Nizam Shahi sultans. She taught Shivaji about swarajya and raised him to be a warrior. Jijabai died on 17 June 1674. Jijabai (the mother of Shivaji, who founded the Maratha Empire) belonged to the clan of jadhavas of Sindkhed Raja, who also claimed descent from the Yadavas. Life and work When Shivaji was 14 years old, Shahaji Raje handed over the Jagir of Pune to him. Of course ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahirji Naik
Bahirji Naik, (original name Bhairavnath Jadhav), was a 17th century Indian spy and military commander in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at a time when the Maratha Empire and Mughal Empire were at war. He was honoured by Shivaji maharaj with the title "Naik" for his great works in Intelligence. He was a Maratha fighter, whose members were known for their resilience and as strong fighters. As Shivaji maharaj ’s Chief of Intelligence, he was very successful in his methods. His tomb is currently situated on Bhupalgad (Banurgad) in Khanapur taluka of Sangli district. He was born in the village of Shingave Naik Tal Nagar, Ahmednagar. In 1692, Bahirji's son, Tukoji Naik, built Ram Mandir and the outer border of the Shingave Village. A stone bearing an inscription of his name is kept in the Ram Mandir. Not much is or was known about the early life of Bahirji, except that his expeditions and adventures as a spy in Shivaji maharaj’s army greatly contributed to the success of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanaji Malusare
Tanaji Malusare was a warrior and commander of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. A local poet Tulsidas, wrote a powada describing Tanaji's heroics and sacrifice of life in the Battle of Sinhagad, which has since made him a popular figure in Indian folklore. Biography Tanaji came from a Hindu Koli family. Tanaji's father's name was Kaloji Malusare. His family was from Godoli village, which is situated near Pachgani. He spent his childhood there. When Shivaji appointed him to curb robbers of Poladpur, Mahabaleshwar, he then migrated to Umrath village. Tanaji had a son, Rayba Malusare and a brother Suryaji Malusare. His uncle Shelar ''Mama'' () was also in the service of Shivaji. He postponed his son Rayba's wedding to win the Kondana fort from Mughals. Legends say that he took the responsibility to win that fort and said, "''Aadhi Lagan Kondhanyache aani mag majhya Raybache''"(a) ('). Military career Malusare was with Shivaji Bhosale around the time when he took his pledge at Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fatteshikast
''Fatteshikast'' () is a 2019 Indian Marathi language historical drama film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced under the banner of Almonds Creations in association with A A Films. The film stars Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Sameer Dharmadhikari, along with Ankit Mohan and Mrunmayee Deshpande in supporting roles. The music of the film is composed by Devdutta Manisha Baji and the soundtrack includes devotional song of Sant Tukaram. It's the second movie of the series in an eight movies series on Maratha Empire. It was followed by the movie Pawankhind. Plot summary The film depicts the historical encounter between Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the subahdar and general of the Mughal army, Shaista Khan at Lal Mahal in Pune. Cast * Chinmay Mandlekar as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj * Mrinal Kulkarni as Rajmata Jijabai * Ajay Purkar as Subhedar Tanaji Malusare * Sameer Dharmadhikari as Naamdar Khan * Anup Soni as Shaista Khan * Rishi Saxena as Fatteh Khan * Ankit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sameer Dharmadhikari
Sameer Dharmadhikari is an Indian film and television actor and model Popular for Playing the Role of Samrat Bindusara Maurya in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat . He played the male lead in the Marathi film ''Nirop'' that won the National Award for the Best Marathi film. He has worked as a hydraulic machine designer and did theatre in Pune. After moving to Mumbai, he modeled for Vimal Suitings, De Beers, ICICI Bank, Nescafé Nescafé is a brand of coffee made by Nestlé. It comes in many different forms. The name is a portmanteau of the words "Nestlé" and "café". Nestlé first introduced their flagship coffee brand in Switzerland on 1 April 1938. History Nestl� ... and was brand ambassador for Raymond Suitings. Filmography Films Television Web series References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dharmadhikari, Sameer Living people Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors in Marathi cinema Male actors in Marathi theatre Male actors from Pune Indian male te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroji Indulkar
Hiroji Indulkar was a great architect of 17th century during the reign of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He is credited with building Raigad, the second capital of the Maratha Empire and the sea fort Sindhudurg. He was also entrusted in construction of fort Pratapgad Pratapgad is a mountain fort located in Satara district, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra.The fort is situated 24 kilometres from the Mahabaleshwar hill station. The fort is now a popular tourist destination. The fort's historical ... alongwith Peshwa Moropant Pingle. Legacy It said that when Shivaji Maharaj saw the wonderful fort of Raigad and the dedication of Hiroji , Maharaj was impressed , he asked Hiroji what he wanted as a gift. As a selfless servant , he asked Maharaj to gift him a small tile with carving of his (Hiroji) name on it . Only accompanied with a condition , that the tile be placed at the entrance of Jagadeeshwar Temple , so that whenever Maharaj visited this temple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
