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Malvani Language
Malvani is a dialect of Konkani with significant number of loanwords from Marathi. 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 in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Malvani in popular culture The first ever Drama (Natak) was Vastraharan, which got huge popularity starring Macchindra Kambli. The Zee Marathi channel's February 2016 serial Ratris Khel Chale was a horror TV serial on the life of the Naik family from Malvan, and used Malvani as the main dialect. In January 2019, Ratris Khel Chale 2 was streamed in Malvani, ...
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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 Konkani, 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. Notes References * External linksHistory of Malvan city
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Gaav Gata Gajali
''Gaav Gata Gajali'' is an Indian Marathi language television series which aired on Zee Marathi. It is produced by Sunil Bhosale and written by Pralhad Kudtarkar under the banner of Sajari Creations. The series premiered from 2 August 2017 by replacing '' Chukbhul Dyavi Ghyavi''. Seasons Cast * Pralhad Kudtarkar as Sandeep * Shubhangi Bhujbal as Savita * Deepali Jadhav as Padma * Asmita Khatkhate as Godavari * Rohan Surve as Manohar (Bali) * Rohan Kotekar as Karan * Rohit Kotekar as Arjun * Digambar Naik as Suhas Nare * Kishor Ravrane as Waman * Bharat Sawale as Aaba * Mithil Mahadeshwar as Ujjwal (Bail) * Vishwajeet Palav as Prasad * Leena Patkar as Shobha Nare * Mukesh Siddharth as Baban * Sarthak Vatwe as Krish * Shubha Kadam as Sakhu Reception Ratings References External links * {{IMDb title, tt13952664 ''Gaav Gata Gajali''at ZEE5 ZEE5 or Z5 is an Indian subscription video on demand and over-the-top streaming service, owned by Zee Entertainment Ent ...
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Konkan
The Konkan is a stretch of land by the western coast of India, bound by the river Daman Ganga at Damaon in the north, to Anjediva Island next to Karwar town in the south; with the Arabian Sea to the west and the Deccan plateau to the east. The hinterland east of the coast has numerous river valleys, riverine islands and the hilly slopes known as the Western Ghats; that lead up into the tablelands of the Deccan. The Konkan region has been recognised by name, since at least the time of Strabo, in the third century CE. It had a thriving mercantile port with Arab tradesmen from the 10th century onwards. The best-known islands of Konkan are Ilhas de Goa, the site of the Goa state's capital at Panjim; also, the Seven Islands of Bombay, on which lies Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra & the headquarters of Konkan Division. Definition Historically, the limits of Konkan have been flexible, and it has been known by additional names like " Aparanta" and "Gomanchal", the lat ...
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Malvani
Malvani may refer to: *Malvani people, people from the Malvan region of Maharashtra, on the Konkan coast of western India * Malvani language, a dialect of Konkani, with heavy influence from Marathi *Malvani cuisine Malvani may refer to: *Malvani people, people from the Malvan region of Maharashtra, on the Konkan coast of western India *Malvani language, a dialect of Konkani, with heavy influence from Marathi *Malvani cuisine, cuisine of the Malvan region, with ..., 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, a taluka in the Sindhudurg district of Mahrashtra, India, covering the town and within the region {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ...
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Sindhudurg District
Sindhudurg district (Marathi pronunciation: in̪d̪ʱud̪uɾɡə 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. 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 is the least populous district of Maharashtra (out of 36). History Sindhudurg district was established on 1 May 1981. 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 t ...
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Sawantwadi
Sawantwadi is a city located in Sawantwadi taluka, Sawantwadi Taluka, in the state of Maharashtra in Konkan region which is in the mid-western coast of India. It is a prominent town in the vicinity of Moti Lake and is well known for its wooden handicrafts. The Palace of Sawantwadi is a popular tourist attraction and it is great heritage of Ganjifa and Lacquerware, Laquerware. History 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°N and 15 °S and 73° E 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 ...
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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, Bandiwade 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 the term 'Mahalavan' ...
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Malvani Cuisine
Malvani may refer to: *Malvani people, people from the Malvan region of Maharashtra, on the Konkan coast of western India *Malvani language, a dialect of Konkani, with heavy influence from 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, a taluka in the Sindhudurg district of Mahrashtra, India, covering the town and within the region {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ...
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Malvani People
Malvani people or Malvanis are an ethnic group from the Malvan region, which includes Malvan region, Malvan, Kudal, Sawantwadi and Dodamarg tehsils of Sindhudurg district, Sindhudurg, India, speaking the Malvani Konkani, Malvani language. Malvani people are mostly of the Konkani people, 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. There is another prominent locality in Malad, Mumbai which goes by the same name as Malvani. References {{Reflist External linksCulture of Malvan
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Redu (film)
''Redu'' (also called ''The Radio'') is a 2018 Marathi-Malvani language Indian film directed by Sagar Chhaya Vanjari and produced by Navalkishor Sarda and Vidhi Kasliwal. The film stars Shashank Shende and Chhaya Kadam in lead roles. A Landmarc Films Presentation and a Naval Films Production in association with Blink Motion Pictures, ''Redu'' was released in theatres on 18 May 2018 after a successful run in National & International Film Festivals. Plot ''Redu'' is the story of Tatu and his family living in a humble village in Konkan, set in the early 1970s. Tatu, a short-tempered, irate middle-aged simpleton, is fascinated and curious to see a ‘redu’, a small portable radio, for the first time in his life. Serendipitous circumstances allow him to possess a ‘redu’. The gadget makes his ordinary life full of excitement and fun. And the people in his village start looking at him in a different light once he possesses this marvel of an innovation. It ups his common status ...
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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 ...
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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 Trans woman, trans. 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 ...
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