Filmfare Awards MarathiThe Filmfare Awards Marathi are presented annually to both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Marathi film industry of India. The ceremony had been sponsored by various private organisations in the past as well as in present provisions. During several years in 1990s, a live ceremony was broadcast to television audiences but was later discontinued for unknown reasons. In 1963 the awards were extended to Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali languages.
NatarangNatarang, also spelled Natrang (Marathi: नटरंग, an word for "artist", especially a theatre artist), is a 2010 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by debutant Ravi Jadhav and starring Atul Kulkarni and Sonalee Kulkarni. Composer duo Ajay–Atul composed the original score and songs of the film.Maharashtra State Film AwardsMaharashtra State Film Awards, one of the prestigious awards of Marathi cinema, are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra to Marathi language films and artists. They were first awarded in 1962. The Maharashtra State Film Awards are adjudicated by an independent jury jointly formed by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra. The jury typically comprises eminent personalities from the film industry.
Bakula Namdeo GhotaleBakula Namdeo Ghotale is a 2007 Indian Marathi-language comedy drama film directed by Kedar Shinde, and the debut film of Actress Sonalee Kulkarni. The film stars Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Jadhav, Sonalee Kulkarni, Vijay Chavan, and Kushal Badrike. SynopsisBhakaspur is the name of a remote town in Maharashtra. Troubled under obligations from their questionable sarpanch "Ghotale", the villagers have no time for something besides trudging and reimbursing their obligations.
Marathi cinemaMarathi cinema is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Marathi language, widely spoken in the state of Maharashtra. Based out of Mumbai, it is the oldest film industry in India and a leader in filmmaking in the Indian film industry. Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and released in 1913, was the first Marathi-language film ever made, and was also India's first full-length feature film.
Ajintha (film)Ajintha (Marathi: अजिंठा) is a Marathi movie directed by Nitin Chandrakant Desai. It narrates a love story between a Marathi Buddhist tribal Paro (Sonalee Kulkarni) and British Major Robert Gill (Wallace), an artist, while he visited India to paint historical monuments and scriptures. It also showcases the historic Ajanta caves and the beautiful scriptures on the walls of the caves depicting the ancient Buddhist culture.
Zapatlela 2Zapatlela 2 (transl. Possessed 2) is a 2013 Indian Marathi-language horror comedythriller film written and directed by Mahesh Kothare. Produced by Kothare and Kothare Vision, it was distributed by Viacom18 Motion Pictures. A sequel to the 1993 film Zapatlela, it stars Adinath Kothare, Sonalee Kulkarni, Mahesh Kothare, Makarand Anaspure, Sai Tamhankar, Madhu Kambikar, Vijay Chavan, Deepak Shirke, and features Dilip Prabhavalkar providing the voice for Tatya Vinchu.
Gauri (2006 film)Gauri is a Marathi movie released on 1 December 2006. The movie has been produced by Gajanan Dongre and directed by Vijay Bhanu. CastThe cast includes Sonalee Kulkarni, Kuldeep Pawar, Vikram Gokhale, Priya Berde, Pradeep Velankar, Kalpana Sathe, Raghavendra Kadkol and Others SoundtrackThe music has been directed by Sanjay Geete.
Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best ActressThe Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor – Female is chosen by the viewers of Zee Marathi as part of its annual award ceremony for Marathi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role.
Kedar ShindeKedar Shinde (Marathi pronunciation: ; born 16 January 1973) is an Indian film director and screenwriter from Mumbai, India. Personal life and familyKedar Shinde was born on 16 January 1973 in Mumbai, India. Shinde completed his school education in Mumbai. He is the maternal grandson of noted Marathi Folk Singer, Shahir Sable. His maternal aunt – Charusheela Sable is a Marathi actor of repute Shinde married Bela Shinde in 1996.
Nitin Chandrakant DesaiNitin Chandrakant Desai (6 August 1965 – 2 August 2023) was an Indian art director, production designer, and film and television producer. He was most known for his work in Marathi and Hindi Films, World Cultural Festival 2016 at Delhi and films like, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Lagaan (2001), Devdas (2002), Jodhaa Akbar (2008) and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015).Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?The Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Awards are presented by the Marathi television channel Zee Talkies to honour excellence in Marathi cinema. It has been given annually since 2009, with the latest—the 14th edition—of the award-giving ceremony having been held in 2024. The awards are decided by a jury, consisting of noted film-makers, critics and technicians, while winners in a separate category named "Favourite awards" are chosen by public voting.
NatarangNatarang, also spelled Natrang (Marathi: नटरंग, an word for "artist", especially a theatre artist), is a 2010 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by debutant Ravi Jadhav and starring Atul Kulkarni and Sonalee Kulkarni. Composer duo Ajay–Atul composed the original score and songs of the film.Maharashtra State Film AwardsMaharashtra State Film Awards, one of the prestigious awards of Marathi cinema, are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra to Marathi language films and artists. They were first awarded in 1962. The Maharashtra State Film Awards are adjudicated by an independent jury jointly formed by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra. The jury typically comprises eminent personalities from the film industry.Bakula Namdeo GhotaleBakula Namdeo Ghotale is a 2007 Indian Marathi-language comedy drama film directed by Kedar Shinde, and the debut film of Actress Sonalee Kulkarni. The film stars Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Jadhav, Sonalee Kulkarni, Vijay Chavan, and Kushal Badrike. SynopsisBhakaspur is the name of a remote town in Maharashtra. Troubled under obligations from their questionable sarpanch "Ghotale", the villagers have no time for something besides trudging and reimbursing their obligations.Marathi cinemaMarathi cinema is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Marathi language, widely spoken in the state of Maharashtra. Based out of Mumbai, it is the oldest film industry in India and a leader in filmmaking in the Indian film industry. Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and released in 1913, was the first Marathi-language film ever made, and was also India's first full-length feature film.Ajintha (film)Ajintha (Marathi: अजिंठा) is a Marathi movie directed by Nitin Chandrakant Desai. It narrates a love story between a Marathi Buddhist tribal Paro (Sonalee Kulkarni) and British Major Robert Gill (Wallace), an artist, while he visited India to paint historical monuments and scriptures. It also showcases the historic Ajanta caves and the beautiful scriptures on the walls of the caves depicting the ancient Buddhist culture.Zapatlela 2Zapatlela 2 (transl. Possessed 2) is a 2013 Indian Marathi-language horror comedythriller film written and directed by Mahesh Kothare. Produced by Kothare and Kothare Vision, it was distributed by Viacom18 Motion Pictures. A sequel to the 1993 film Zapatlela, it stars Adinath Kothare, Sonalee Kulkarni, Mahesh Kothare, Makarand Anaspure, Sai Tamhankar, Madhu Kambikar, Vijay Chavan, Deepak Shirke, and features Dilip Prabhavalkar providing the voice for Tatya Vinchu.Gauri (2006 film)Gauri is a Marathi movie released on 1 December 2006. The movie has been produced by Gajanan Dongre and directed by Vijay Bhanu. CastThe cast includes Sonalee Kulkarni, Kuldeep Pawar, Vikram Gokhale, Priya Berde, Pradeep Velankar, Kalpana Sathe, Raghavendra Kadkol and Others SoundtrackThe music has been directed by Sanjay Geete.Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best ActressThe Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor – Female is chosen by the viewers of Zee Marathi as part of its annual award ceremony for Marathi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role.Kedar ShindeKedar Shinde (Marathi pronunciation: ; born 16 January 1973) is an Indian film director and screenwriter from Mumbai, India. Personal life and familyKedar Shinde was born on 16 January 1973 in Mumbai, India. Shinde completed his school education in Mumbai. He is the maternal grandson of noted Marathi Folk Singer, Shahir Sable. His maternal aunt – Charusheela Sable is a Marathi actor of repute Shinde married Bela Shinde in 1996.Nitin Chandrakant DesaiNitin Chandrakant Desai (6 August 1965 – 2 August 2023) was an Indian art director, production designer, and film and television producer. He was most known for his work in Marathi and Hindi Films, World Cultural Festival 2016 at Delhi and films like, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Lagaan (2001), Devdas (2002), Jodhaa Akbar (2008) and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015).Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?The Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Awards are presented by the Marathi television channel Zee Talkies to honour excellence in Marathi cinema. It has been given annually since 2009, with the latest—the 14th edition—of the award-giving ceremony having been held in 2024. The awards are decided by a jury, consisting of noted film-makers, critics and technicians, while winners in a separate category named "Favourite awards" are chosen by public voting.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.