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Malvani Language
Malvani is a dialect of Konkani with significant Marathi influences and loanwords. Although Malvani does not have a unique script, the Devanagari script is used by most speakers. Malvani is sometimes used for sarcastic newspaper articles and local folk stage dramas known as ''Dashavatar''. Difference from standard Marathi All pronouns have a change from ''la'' to ''ka''. Words in Marathi for "yes", "this", "that", "where", "here", "there", have different Malvani counterparts. Other grammatical nuances differ from standard Marathi. Geographical distribution Malvani is spoken only in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. The language is also spoken in north Goa, especially Pernem taluka. The Census Board of India counts Malvani as a Konkani dialect (which is official language of State of Goa), and according to them, there are around 46851 Malvani speakers throughout the country, with 24 lakh (2.4 million) Konkani living speakers. According to unofficial reports, around 8,6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malvan Region
Malvan region refers to the Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, on the western coast of India. Earlier it was a part of the Ratnagiri district which was bifurcated into the Sindhudurg district on 1 May 1981, for administrative convenience and industrial and agricultural development. Sindhudurg district is known as the Malvan region due to the presence of the Malvani language which is spoken by the locals known as Malvani people in the region. In the bordering areas of Goa and Karnataka, this region is known as Malnad Malnad (; Malēnādu) is a region in the state of Karnataka in India. Malenadu covers the western and eastern slopes of the Western Ghats or Sahyadri mountain range, and is roughly 100 kilometers in width. Malnadis a region of Karnataka .... Notes References * External linksHistory of Malvan city {{coord missing, Maharashtra Regions of Maharashtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratris Khel Chale
''Ratris Khel Chale'' () is a Marathi supernatural thriller drama serial which aired on Zee Marathi from 22 February 2016. The serial revolves around the Naik family talking in Malvani and living in Sawantwadi, who experience strange and unexplainable events. Series Plot Hari "Anna" Naik, head of an influential Malvani family, abruptly dies on the day of his youngest son's engagement. This leads to household issues over property distribution between the heirs, especially due to Sushma "Sushlya", Anna's illegitimate daughter from another woman, Shevanta. Also, the household witnesses strange paranormal events and mysteries, which some believe to be supernatural, while others believe to be tricks. Anna's right hand Natha and his wife Yamuna create paranormal events to scare the Naiks and usurp their property. Also, Sushma creates problems and haunts up events in the Naik house to retrieve her inheritance rights as well as Shevanta's jewellery. All heirs to Anna's propert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malvani
Malvani may refer to: *Malvani people, people from the Malvan region of Maharashtra, on the Konkan coast of western India *Malvani language, Indic language spoken by these people, closely related to Konkani and Marathi *Malvani cuisine, cuisine of the Malvan region, within Indian cuisine See also *Malvan region, region of Maharashtra, India **Malvan, town in the Malvan region of Maharashtra, India **Malvan taluka Malvan taluka is a taluka in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, a state in Western India Western India is a loosely defined region of India consisting of its western part. The Ministry of Home Affairs in its Western Zonal Council Administ ..., a taluka in the Sindhudurg district of Mahrashtra, India, covering the town and within the region {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindhudurg District
Sindhudurg district (Marathi pronunciation: in̪d̪ʱud̪uɾɡ is an administrative district of the Konkan division in India, which was carved out of the erstwhile Ratnagiri district. The district headquarters are located at Oros and the district occupies an area of approximately 5,207 km and has a population of 849,651, of which 12.59% were urban (as of 2011). As of 2011, it's the least populous district of Maharashtra (out of 36). History The word 'Konkan' is of Indian origin and considerable antiquity, though the origin of the name has never been definitively explained. The seven kingdoms of the Konkan of mythology are mentioned in the History of Kashmir and are said to have included nearly the whole west coast of India. The Pandavas are said to have passed through this region in the 13th year of their exile and to have settled in this area for some time. The Raja of this region, Veerat Ray, accompanied them in the war at Kurukshetra with the Kauravas. In the seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sawantwadi
Sawantwadi an aesthetic land of artists, is an integral part of the Konkan region which is in the mid-western coast of India. The western coast of India since 1510 A.D. has assumed great importance in Indian history and history of international relations, Sawantwadi has right from the beginning played a significant role. The coast line of Sawantwadi was strategically important especially for the Europeans. The political boundaries of Sawantwadi fluctuated between the northern latitudes of 17 degree (north) and 15 degree (south) and between 73 degree and the sea-coast from Masure till the mouth of the river Kolwal. The northern boundary of Sawantwadi is formed by the river Gadnadi which rises near the Ghotge ghat and meets the sea near Sarjekot. The Princely State of Sawantwadi was ruled by the Royal Family of Sawant Bhonsles’. The Palace of Sawantwadi built by Khem Sawant III during his reign from 1755 – 1803 stands as a pride of the city. The Palace has witnessed the ordin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malvan
Malvan (also written as Malwan) is a town and ''taluka'' in Sindhudurg District, the southernmost district of Maharashtra State, India, well known for the historically important Sindhudurg Fort. Malvan ''taluka'' consists of villages such as Angane Wadi, Masure, Achra, Khalchi Devli, Jamdul, Juva, Pankhol, Talasheel and Sarjekot. The main occupation here is fishing and agriculture. The staple diet of the local people is fish curry and rice. The town produces Alphonso mangoes and is also known for sweets such as Malvani Khaja made from gram-besan flour and coated jaggery as well as Malvani Ladoos. Other sweets that attract tourists are Konkani Meva, Aambawadi, Fanaspoli, Kajuwadi, and Naralachya Wadya. Dashavtar (the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu), a drama-play based on mythological stories, is an important cultural element of the area. Several apocryphal and some more credible stories related to the name Malvan exist. Salt producers use term 'Mahalavan' to describe a regio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malvani Cuisine
Malvani cuisine is the standard cuisine of the South Konkan region of the Indian states of Maharashtra and Goa. Although Malvani cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, there are many vegetarian dishes. Although it is an independent cuisine, it overlaps Maharashtrian cuisine and Goan cuisine. Malvan is a town in the Sindhudurg district on the west coast of Maharashtra. Malvani cuisine uses coconut liberally in various forms such as grated, dry-grated, fried, coconut paste and coconut milk. Many masalas have dried red chilies and other spices like coriander seeds, peppercorns, cumin, cardamom, ginger and garlic. Some dishes also use kokum, dried kokam ( amsul), tamarind, and raw mango (kairi). The Malvani masala, a form of dried powder masala, is a combination of 15 to 16 dry spices. This masala is coarsely ground and stored in jars to be utilized when required. However, not all of the cuisine is hot and spicy; the Konkanastha Brahmin style of food is an example of less spicy food ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malvani People
{{Use Indian English, date=June 2017 Malvani people or Malvanis are an ethnic group from the Malvan region, which includes Malvan, Kudal, Sawantwadi and Dodamarg tehsils of Sindhudurg, India, speaking the Malvani language. Malvani people are mostly of the Konkani ethnicities. It may also refer to the residents of Malvan. There are also Malvani Konkani speaking people in certain parts of Belgaum who are mostly Catholics. External linksVengurla Travel Guide Konkani people
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Murder Mestri
''Murder Mestri'' () is a 2015 Marathi film directed by Rahul Jadhav. Starring Vandana Gupte, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Kranti Redkar, Sanjay Khapre, Manasi Naik, Vikas Kadam, and Hrishikesh Joshi. The movie was released on 10 July 2015. Plot Prabhakar, a postman by profession lives with his family in a village in Konkan. The most important in Prabhakar's life is his adorable daughter Pari. Prabhakar is a simple person with no dreams but a weird nature. He is very honest with his duty but has got a strange habit. This strange habit of him not only creates chaos in his & others life but also puts their lives in danger. Will Prabhakar manage to rectify his mistake or people will have to sacrifice their lives for his mistake. That you need to check in the theaters. Come Enjoy the mystery. Cast * Vandana Gupte as Mrs. Malini * Dilip Prabhavalkar as Doctor * Kranti Redkar as Saraswati * Sanjay Khapare as Sarpanch * Manasi Naik as Hemlata * Vikas Kadam as Madhav * Hrishikesh Joshi as Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narbachi Wadi
''Narbachi Wadi'' is a 2013 Indian Marathi language movie directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. It is an adaption of the Bengali language, Bengali play ''Shajjano Bagan'' by Manoj Mitra. Plot Set in 1946 in a village in Konkan, the movie starts off with a middle aged villager, Naroba (Dilip Prabhavalkar), watering his coconut trees in his grove with his grandson(Srujan Watve). The landlord of the village, Rangarao Khot (Manoj Joshi (actor), Manoj Joshi) is a flirtatious man and the antagonist. One day he halts his palanquin and gets off to follow a woman passing by, only to discover that she is a transsexual man. Shocked and embarrassed, he walks to a nearby coconut grove, and becomes bedazzled by its beauty; he instructs his servant to prepare the grove for a tamasha to be held that night. Naroba, had been working nearby approaches the landlord and declines giving up the grove which it was given to him by his father who had received it from the landlord's father himself for saving his f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Picasso (film)
''Picasso'' is a 2019 Indian Marathi language drama film written and directed by debutant Abhijeet Mohan Warang. Produced by Shiladitya Bora under Platoon One Films, the film stars Prasad Oak, Samay Sanjeev Tambe and Ashwini Mukadam in pivotal roles. Becoming the first Marathi film to document ''Dashavatara'', one of the earliest forms of folk theatre in its original format, ''Picasso'' had its world premiere at the Jagran and Brahmaputra Valley film festivals both being held in Mumbai and Guwahati in September 2019. However, failing to see a theatrical release, the film was digitally premiered through Amazon Prime Video on 19 March 2021. Plot A young seventh grade student, Gandharva Pandurag Gawade, from a remote village in the Konkan belt of Maharashtra, is selected for the national level of the Picasso Arts Scholarship. The winner of the competition gets to travel to Spain – Picasso's birthplace – to hone their art. Gandharva informs his parents about his selec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratris Khel Chale 3
''Ratris Khel Chale 3'' () is an Indian Marathi supernatural television series which aired on Zee Marathi. It premiered from 22 March 2021 and is a sequel to Ratris Khel Chale. Series Plot 15 years after Neelima's usurpation of the Naik property, Mai has grown old and works as a maid at Agent Salgaonkar's house, and Datta works as a servant to the farmer. Madhav is in trauma due to Neelima's act and Archis' suicide, and becomes mentally unstable and troubled by the villagers. Abhiram has settled in Bangalore with his second wife, Kaveri, after divorcing Devika. Sushma is rich and wants to sell the Naik Wada, which is in bad condition and is possessed by Anna's ghost, Shevanta and the people killed by Anna. A builder from Mumbai named Parulekar comes to Anna's wada to buy it. Anna serves him dinner and alcohol. However, when Salgaonkar wakes him up in the morning, the palace-like wada has been ruined, and Parulekar flees to Mumbai in panic. A police officer, Sayaji, threa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
