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Surekha Punekar
Surekha Punekar is an Indian actress and folk artist known for her lavani performances. Punekar came from a financially poor family and worked as a maid to make ends meet. In her initial days as an artist, she performed in the various Tamasha troupes on the lavanis written by the well-known poet Bashir Momin Kavathekar. After performing in various Tamasha troupes, she started her own Tamasha troupe with her sister Lata Punekar with support from Baba Pathan and Momin Kavathekar. This new troupe initially operated from Kavathe Yamai. However, the venture was unprofitable so the troupe closed. She then tried performing stage shows under the banner ''Natarangi Nar'' from 1998 onwards. Initially they received a cold response from the audience; she mentions once having performed for an audience of just three people. However, the show eventually became famous, especially after she won first prize in the lavani competition held in Akluj Lavani Mahotsav. Eventually she had the opportun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lavani
Lavani () is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra, India. Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of ''Dholki'', a percussion instrument. Lavani is noted for its powerful rhythm. Lavani has contributed substantially to the development of Marathi folk theatre. In Maharashtra and southern Madhya Pradesh it is performed by the female performers wearing nine-yard long sarees. The songs are sung in a quick tempo. Etymology According to a tradition, the word Lavani is derived from the word '''lavanya which means 'beauty'. Origin Lavani dance originated from Maharashtra in 18th and 19th century. Lavani dancers were patronised by Maratha Lords and Kings. Lavani dance was generally performed by Dhangars or Shepherd living in the Solapur, Maharashtra. History and genres Traditionally, this genre of folk dance deals with different and varied subject matters such as society, religion and politics. The songs in 'Lavani' are m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loksatta
''Loksatta'' (''Lōksattā'') is a Marathi daily newspaper in Maharashtra, India. It is published by The Indian Express Group and was launched on 14 January 1948. ''Loksatta'' is published out of Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Palghar, Ahmednagar, Amravati, Aurangabad and Nashik. History Established in 1948, on the Makar Sankranti day, ''Loksatta'' gained notability through coverage of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination and subsequent developments. The founder of the Indian Express Group, Ramnath Goenka, remained dedicated to ''Loksatta''. After remaining the largest circulated standard Marathi daily for many years, by the late-90s, ''Loksatta'' saw competition from newer daily newspapers like ''Maharashtra Times''. By 1997, it only had a circulation of 400,000 in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmednagar and Nagpur combined. However, Circulation increased in the 2000s after changes which included addition of various supplements and adding several new city editions for local news. Editors * T.V. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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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 it was renamed as Zee Marathi. It is the first Marathi GEC channel. A HD version of this channel, Zee Marathi HD, was launched on 20 November 2016. Reception The channel also has launched some mobile apps like Tumcha Aamcha Jamala, Home Minister, Kisaan Abhiman and Talent app. The channel content could also be viewed on ZEE5 app. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Zee Marathi stopped their all current shows from 27 March 2020 and they reran their old shows during lockdown period. After that from 8 June 2020, they started some short & new lockdown series and from 13 July 2020, they started their original shows. The channel also arranges some functions like Nakshatranche Dene, Swaratarang, Ganeshotsav, Diwali Dhamaka, etc. It also had launched ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special
'' Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special'' () is an Indian television chat show in Marathi language originally aired on Zee Marathi. It was hosted by Subodh Bhave. Concept The show invited women celebrity guests every week to talk about their personalities, bond, controversies, relations, etc. Celebrity Guests # Supriya Sule # Amruta Khanvilkar # Amruta Fadnavis # Medha Manjrekar # Pankaja Munde # Shruti Marathe # Kranti Redkar # Pooja Sawant # Hruta Durgule # Kishori Pednekar # Surekha Punekar # Amruta Subhash # Sai Tamhankar # Usha Nadkarni # Shreya Bugade # Sonalee Kulkarni # Rinku Rajguru # Vishakha Subhedar # Priya Bapat # Shreegauri Sawant # Sonali Kulkarni # Shubhangi Gokhale # Prarthana Behere # Sayali Sanjeev Chandsarkar References External links * {{IMDb title, tt21911492 ''Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special''at ZEE5 ZEE5 is an Indian subscription video on-demand and over-the-top streaming service, run by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. It was launched in India on 14 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colors Marathi
Colors Marathi (previously known as ETV Marathi) is an Indian general entertainment channel that primarily broadcasts Marathi entertainment based in Maharashtra. It is owned by Viacom18. History The channel was rebranded under the Viacom18 Colors franchise on 22 March 2015 with the tagline "Saaj Nava, Rang Nava साज नवा, रंग नवा" (translation: New Trappings, New Colour). It again rebranded itself in July 2015 with a new tagline "Rang Marathi, Gandh Marathi रंग मराठी, गंध मराठी" (translation: Colour Marathi, Fragrance Marathi). After that, it again rebranded itself in 2019 with the current tagline "Jagnyache Rang Marathi जगण्याचे रंग मराठी" (translation: Life's Colour is Marathi). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they stopped their current programming on 21 March 2020 and resumed programming on 21 July 2020 after 4 months. Award functions Current broadcast Former broadcast Drama series # '' C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigg Boss Marathi 2
''Bigg Boss Marathi 2'' is the second season of the Bigg Boss Marathi of the reality television show ''Bigg Boss'' broadcast in India. The grand premiere was held on 26 May 2019 on Colors Marathi and Mahesh Manjrekar as the host with the tagline Maza Ball, Mazi Bat, Maze Stump. The Grand Finale aired on 1 September 2019 and Shiv Thakare was declared as the winner and Neha Shitole as the Runner-Up. Production Ratings During lockdown in India due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in week 22 of 2020, the show's repeat telecast received 0.5 TRP by gaining fifth position in Top 5 Marathi TV shows. Teaser On 18 March 2019, the makers released the first promo on Colors Marathi. The start of season was delayed for a month due to Lok Sabha Elections 2019. Eye logo The border of the eye is golden and has a purple background. There is electricity type inside the eye and yellow lines come from the middle of the eye. House For the second season of Bigg Boss Marathi, a lavish house set was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Joshi (politician)
Mohan Joshi is an Indian politician from Pune, Maharashtra. He represents the Indian National Congress in various organizational and constitutional capacities, including as head of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee as state general secretary since 2009. He belongs to the Pune Constituency. He is the president of the Maharashtra branch of Harijan Sevak Sangh. Career In 1972, Joshi was president of the Pune Youth Congress. In 1987, he was president of the Maharashta Youth Congress. Under his leadership from 1997 to 2004, the Indian National Congress party won all the elections for the Parliament, the State Assembly, and the Pune Municipal Corporation. He served as the working president of Pune General Workers Union. In the 1999 Lok Sabha elections, Joshi was a Congress candidate for the Parliament elections from Pune constituency. Joshi received 212,000 votes and secured the second position. In 2002, in response to the alleged religious chauvinism of the Vishwa Hindu P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pune (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Pune (पुणे, formerly spelt Poona) Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 48 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Maharashtra state in western India. Vidhan Sabha segments The six vidhan sabha seats covered by Pune (पुणे) constituency have been frequently rearranged due to changing demography and population explosion in the area. Seats like Shukrawar Peth (1962-1977), Bhawani Peth no longer exist. Presently, Pune Lok Sabha constituency comprises six Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These segments are: Members of Lok Sabha Election results 1957 Lok Sabha * Narayan Goray (PSP) : 143,822 votes * Gadgil, Narhar Vishnu (INC) : 99,586 1980 Lok Sabha * Gadgil Vithalrao Narhari (विठ्ठलराव गाडगीळ) (INC) : 215,161 votes * Nana Sahib Goray (नानासाहेब गोरे) (JNP) : 186,331 1984 Lok Sabha * Gadgil Vithalrao Narhari (INC) : 311,278 votes * Jagannath-rao Joshi (BJP) : 112,924 1999 Lok Sabha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress (INC), colloquially the Congress Party but often simply the Congress, is a political party in India with widespread roots. Founded in 1885, it was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Empire in Asia and Africa. From the late 19th century, and especially after 1920, under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the Congress became the principal leader of the Indian independence movement. The Congress led India to independence from the United Kingdom, and significantly influenced other anti-colonial nationalist movements in the British Empire. Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, along with its main rival the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is a "big tent" party whose platform is generally considered to lie in the centre to of Indian politics. After Indian independence in 1947, Congress emerged as a catch-all and secular party, dominating Indian politics for the next 20 years. The party's first prime minister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Indian General Election
General elections were held in India in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May 2019 to elect the members of the 17th Lok Sabha. Votes were counted and the result was declared on 23 May. Around 912 million people were eligible to vote, and voter turnout was over 67 percent – the highest ever, as well as the highest ever participation by women voters. The Bharatiya Janata Party received 37.36% of the vote, the highest vote share by a political party since the 1989 general election, and won 303 seats, further increasing its substantial majority. In addition, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 353 seats. The Indian National Congress won 52 seats, failing to get 10% of the seats needed to claim the post of Leader of Opposition; Congress led United Progressive Alliance won 91 seats. Other parties and their alliances won 98 seats. Legislative assembly elections in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim were held simultaneously with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavathe Yamai
Kavathe is a village located in Shirur Taluka of the Pune district of Maharashtra state. The village adds the name of local hindu goddess 'Yemai' for distinguishing from other villages in Maharashtra with similar name. Kavathe is known for it historical link with Maratha Empire and because of various folk art & artiste associated with Tamasha, drama, Jagaran-Gondhal and Bharud. Poet Bashir Momin Kavathekar and Dholak performer Shri Gangaram Bua are the two prominent folk artiste who had brought laurels with their notable contribution to the Maharashtra's performing art, culture and traditional art form Tamasha. Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar's grandfather Shri Narayan Khude who formed his own Tamasha Troupe was also from Kavathe Yamai. History The village was once located on the banks of the Ghod River (about away from its present location). The village later moved to its current location when Maratha General Anand Rao I Pawar, of the Dhar State, built a walled city ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
