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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] |
International Film Festival Of India
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually, currently in the state of Goa, on the western coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the film art; contributing to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos, and promoting friendship and cooperation among people of the world. The festival is conducted jointly by the National Film Development Corporation of India (under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) and the state Government of Goa. Vision ''Ayam nijam paroveti gananā laghuchetasām, Udāracharitānām tu vasudhaiva kutumbakam'' (Extract from the Vedic scripture Maha Upanishad, meaning "This is for me and that is for other – is the thinking of a narrow-minded person. For those who are broad-minded, liberals, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandramukhi (2022 Film)
''Chandramukhi'' () is a 2022 Indian Marathi language musical romantic drama film written by Chinmay Mandlekar and directed by Prasad Oak, produced under Planet Marathi, Golden Ratio Films, Flying Dragon Entertainment & Creative Vibe. Based on a novel of the same name, written by Vishwas Patil, the film follows an intense musical love story between leading Tamasha singer and dancer Chandra and a rising politician Daulat and its repercussions. The film stars Amruta Khanvilkar in the titular role alongside Adinath Kothare and Mrunmayee Deshpande. The songs were composed by the duo Ajay–Atul. ''Chandramukhi'' was originally announced as a Diwali 2021 release, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India and finally had its theatrically released on 29 April 2022. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed to the cinematography, theme, music, and performances by its lead actors, especially Khanvilkar for her portrayal of Chandra. The film became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyug (2005 Film)
''Kalyug'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. It introduces actor Kunal Khemu, in his debut film as an adult actor. It also stars Emraan Hashmi, Smilie Suri, Deepal Shaw, Amrita Singh and Ashutosh Rana. The film follows a young man who sets out to exact revenge upon the porn industry after his wife commits suicide due to the footage of their first night getting released on internet. ''Kalyug'' released on 9 December 2005. It featured the hardcore pornographic website which inspired a real website of the same name. Plot 18 years ago, the Dhar family, consisting of Pushkaran and his son, Kunal, were forced to leave Kashmir by terrorists. Pushkaran and Kunal re-locate to Bombay, where Kunal grows up. One day, the police knock on Kunal's door, informing him that his father had lost his hold from a crowded local train and was instantly killed after falling on the rails. A devastated Kun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lage Raho Munnabhai
''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' (; ) is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language satirical comedy drama film written, edited and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, who co-wrote the screenplay with Abhijat Joshi and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It is the follow-up to the 2003 film '' Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.'' with Sanjay Dutt reprising his role as Munna Bhai, a Mumbai underworld don. In ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'', the eponymous lead character starts to see the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi. Through his interactions with Gandhi, he begins to practice what he refers to as ''Gandhigiri'' (a neologism for Gandhism) to help ordinary people solve their problems. Only Dutt and Arshad Warsi reprise their roles from the first film. The film also features some other actors from the first film (notably Jimmy Sheirgill and Boman Irani) but in new roles. ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' released on 1 September 2006, It received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, story, screenplay, dialogues, performances of the cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad
''Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad'' is a Marathi language film released in 2009. The film is directed by Satish Rajwade, story has been written by Girish Girija Joshi, Dialogues by Kiran Yadnyopavit and cinematography by Suresh Deshmane. The movie is produced by Ashok Saraf, Shree Mangesh Films and Zee Talkies. Music of the movie has been given by Vishwajeet-Avinash. The film stars Ashok Saraf in the lead role of Dadasaheb Dandage, while Mukta Barve, Kishori Shahane, Pushkar Shrotri, Bharat Ganeshpure, Prasad Oak, Madhura Velankar plays the supporting characters in the film. Film started with a story of famous goon from a village, Dada Dandage and later he finds his teenage love. For his love, he starts changing himself and people around him. Meanwhile story takes a different turns and twists to form a wonderful comedy drama. It draws elements from several earlier films, notably, Oscar (1991 film) Plot The lead cast of the movie ensembles veteran actor Ashok Saraf, who plays the role of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balkadu
''Balkadu'' is a 2015 Indian Marathi language film. The film stars Umesh Kamat, Neha Pendse and Prasad Oak in lead roles and stars Supriya Pathare, Tiku Talsania, Pushkar Shrotri, Anand Ingale in supporting roles. Balkadu was directed by Atul Kale and produced by Swapna Patker. ''Balkadu'' is loosely expected to be based on the ideologies of late Indian politician Bal Thackeray, the film contains voice clippings of Thackeray's political career. Cast * Umesh Kamat as Balkrishna Patil * Neha Pendse as Sai * Prasad Oak * Supriya Pathare as Balkrishna's mother * Pushkar Shrotri as Nandu Patil, Balkrishna's father (Special appearance) * Mahesh Shetty as Jehangir Singh * Anand Ingale * Tiku Talsania as Principal * Bhalchandra Kadam as Peon * Atul Kale as Local Political Leader who is slapped by Nandu Patil (Guest Role) Production Casting Tiku Talsania, who has acted previously in Bollywood movies like ''Andaz Apna Apna'' and ''Ishq'' was signed on for the film as his debut in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Rakhmabai (film)
''Doctor Rakhmabai'' is a 2016 Marathi-language biographical drama film, produced by Swapna Patker and directed by Anant Mahadevan. It stars Tannishtha Chatterjee as Doctor Rakhmabai and the music was composed by Rohan-Rohan. The film follows the real life story of Doctor Rakhmabai and how she won one of India's first divorce cases and then travelled to the UK to get her medical degree to become India's first female practicing doctor. Cast *Tannishtha Chatterjee as Doctor Rakhmabai * Prasad Oak as Dr. Sarkharam Arjun *Kavita Lad as Jayantibai *Santosh Juvekar as Dadaji *Alexx O'Nell as Dr. David *Bharat Dabholkar as Grandfather *Sharad Ponkshe Sharad Ponkshe is an Indian actor and writer, mainly working in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is a speaker and an actor in Marathi film, theater and television. Career Ponkshe started his career in the year 1988 and worked in multiple fields incl ... as Narayan Dharmaji *Elena Kasnatcheewa as Dr. Edith *Bhaktimahednra Pawar as Rakhmab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Shivaji's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2
''Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2'' () is a 2019 Indian Marathi language comedy drama film directed by Hemant Dhome and bankrolled by Ameya Vinod Khopkar, Purple Bull Entertainment, Trance VFX Studios Pvt Ltd and Panorama Studios. The film stars Sanjay Narvekar, Anand Ingle, Pushkar Shrotri and Mrinal Kulkarni, Aniket Vishwasrao and Smita Gondkar in supporting roles. It was released on 9 August 2019. A sequel is in the works, as confirmed at the end of the movie and in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 2. The said sequel meaning the film is here on Prime. Its a hilarious comedy. Missing actor's name is Prasad Oak who joins the team of select defaulters of Vidarbha Bank, who have been selected by recovery agent Jaggu (Sanjay Narvekar) against one crore offer bank CEO (Mrinal Kulkarni) gave him. Jaggu is assisted by his brother in law Anand Ingle. The team arrives in London to catch Niraj Shah who has duped the bank for ten thousand crores. ''Ye re ye re Paisa 2'' is the sequel of 2018 comedy drama ''Y ... [...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] |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Shivaji Bhonsale I (; 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680), also referred to as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan. Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the declining Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur which formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire. In 1674, he was formally crowned the ''Chhatrapati'' of his realm at Raigad Fort. Over the course of his life, Shivaji engaged in both alliances and hostilities with the Mughal Empire, the Sultanate of Golkonda, Sultanate of Bijapur and the European colonial powers. Shivaji's military forces expanded the Maratha sphere of influence, capturing and building forts, and forming a Maratha navy. Shivaji established a competent and progressive civil rule with well-structured administrative organisations. He revived ancient Hindu political traditions, court conventions and promoted the usage of the Marathi and Sanskrit languages, replacing Persian in court and administration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anand Dighe
Dharmaveer Anand Dighe was a senior leader & Thane district Unit Chief of Shiv Sena. He mentored many young politicians from Thane region such as Eknath Shinde & Rajan Vichare. Career Dighe joined politics at young age. He became President of Shivsena's Thane Unit in 1984. Dighe was a grassroot leader with a large fan base. He was popularly known as ''Dharmaveer''. He was considered a powerful muscleman in Thane. He would hold a daily Durbar at his Tembhi Naka residence to hear out/resolve issues faced by Thane citizens along with Shiv Sena party workers. Dighe was accused in the murder of Shiv Sena party member Sridhar Khopkar, who had allegedly voted for Congress in 1989. Dighe was arrested under TADA and was out on bail. The case continued until his death. Death Dighe was admitted in August 2001 after a car accident. He suffered from minor injuries on his leg. During his treatment, hospital management announced that Dighe died of a heart attack. His followers believed that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
