Marathi cinema
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Marathi cinema (मराठी चित्रपट) is an Indian film industry in Marathi language, one of the oldest regional Indian film industries. The first Marathi talkie film, Ayodhyecha Raja[1] (produced by Prabhat Films) was released in 1932, just one year after "Alam Ara" the first Indian (Hindi) talkie film. Marathi cinema has grown in recent years. The industry is based in Mumbai, India.
History
Start
Marathi Cinema is as old as Cinema in India. In fact the pioneer of cinema in India was Dadasaheb Phalke - a Marathi man, who brought the revolution of moving images to India with his first indigenously made film Raja Harishchandra. It was a silent film, but is considered to be part of Marathi cinema as it was made by a Marathi crew.
As cinema grew in India, major production houses rose and one of them was again a company owned wholly by Maharashtrians, the Prabhat Film Company. Prabhat's Sant Tukaram was the first Indian film to win the Best Film Award at the Venice film festival way back in 1937.[2] In 1954, at the very first edition of the National Awards, the winner of the President's Gold Medal was Shyamchi Aai, Acharya P K Atre's film version of the eponymous novel by Sane Guruji. [3]
The Golden era
Marathi Cinema was in its full bloom by this time with the advent of greats like V. Shantaram, Master Vinayak, Bhalji Pendharkar, Acharya Atre, followed by Raja Paranjpe, Dinkar D Patil, G. D. Madgulkar, Sudhir Phadke. The 60s saw the emergence of directors like Anant Mane who made Marathi films based on the folk art form Tamasha. Then came directors like Datta Dharmadhikari and Raj Dutt who made traditional family dramas. The early 70s saw the advent of Dada Kondke who captured the audiences with his sense of humour. He later went on to create satirical, pun-ridden films often including social and political commentary, many of which became cult classics. By this time Marathi Cinema was caught in either the Tamasha genre or tragedies revolving around traditional family dramas on one side and the comedies of Dada Kondke.
80's
The 80s saw two comedy heroes catapult to stardom, Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde. Around the mid 80s two young actors, donned the director's mantle: Mahesh Kothare and Sachin Pilgaonkar. Pilgaonkar directed Navri Mile Navryala and around the same time Mahesh Kothare directed Dhumdhadaka. Pilgaonkar's film was a box-office hit while Mahesh Kothare's film not only became a mega hit at the box-office but it also became a trend-setter and brought young audiences to Marathi Cinema. Mahesh Kothare then went on to make comedy films which became major hits. He made the first Marathi film shot on the anamorphic format (Cinemascope) - Dhadakebaaz. He brought a number of innovations in the technical quality of Marathi films and was also the first to bring Dolby Digital sound to Marathi Cinema with the film Chimni Pakhara. He made the first Marathi film with Digital Special Effects, Pachadlela in 2004.
Reasons for debacle of Marathi cinema
While the theatre of Maharashtra earned recognition at the national level, the cinema of the state failed to make a mark. Reasons for this include: the proximity to the production centre of Hindi cinema (Bollywood) which encroached on the identity of Marathi cinema, the shortage of cinema halls for exhibition, a vibrant theatre, television, then infamous state government subsidy scheme whereby a producer gets some Rs 16 lakh to make a film, tries hard to save a couple of lakhs even from that meagre amount and ends up with a tacky final product, lack of marketing etc. It also lacked the powerful lobby at the national level unlike Bengal or South Indian cinema.[3]
Revival of Marathi Cinema
In past few years, the Marathi cinema industry has produced many films that are not only critically acclaimed but commercially successful as well.
Contemporary
Marathi Cinema also got critical acclaim in the year 2004 with the film Shwaas bagging the Golden Lotus National Award[4]. It was also India's official entry to the 77th Academy Awards and it also won the President medal for the best film.[5] Shwaas, after Shaamchi Aai (1950) is only Marathi film to won President's Medal and only regional film to be sent to the Academy Awards as India's official entry.
The Maharashtra state government has started the grant given to Marathi film (from 15-30 lakh rupees) and post-Shwaas, media players like Shringar Films and Zee Telefilms are now showing a keen interest in Marathi cinema. The growing popularity of Marathi television (notably Zee Marathi and ETV Marathi) has also helped Marathi cinema a lot. In fact, Zee Talkies, a 24 hour channel dedicated to Marathi movies has been introduced. Movies like Aga bai areccha, Khabardar, Dombivali fast,Anaahat, Sarivar sari,Yanda kartavya aahe, Uttarayan, Tingya,Valu - The Wild Bull, De Dhakka, Maati Maay, Kadachit, Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy/मी शिवाजी राजे भोसले बोलतोय have received commercial and/or critical success. This decade has seen the emergence of stars like Sunil Barve, Shreyas Talpade, Sandeep Kulkarni, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Sonali Kulkarni, Amruta Subhash, Ashwini Bhave, Sanjay Narvekar, Atul Kulkarni, Sachin Khedekar, Bharat Jadhav. Film-makers like Kedar Shinde, Gautam Joglekar, Gajendra Ahire, Bipin Nadkarni, Mahesh Manjrekar, Chandrakant Kulkarni, Nishikant Kamath, Umesh Kulkarni, Mangesh Hadawale are new entrants with veterans like Mahesh Kothare, Chitra Palekar (Maati Maay), Sumitra Bhave (Devrai, Vaastupurush, Doghi, Nital, Badha) Smita Talwalkar, Amol Palekar (Anaahat, Samaantar, Bangarwadi).
Awards
Filmfare Awards
| Production Year | Film | Director | Actor | Actress | Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Maza Hoshil Ka | L.B.Thakur | |||
| 1964 | Sant Nivrutti Gyandeo | Vinayak Sarasvate & Bal Chavan | |||
| 1965 | Lakshmi Aali Ghara | Madhav Shinde | |||
| 1966 | Gurukilli | Raja Paranjpe | |||
| 1967 | Pawnakanthcha Dhondi | Vinayak Thakur | |||
| 1968 | Ekti | G. Chaugule | |||
| 1969 | Jiwhala | Atmaram | |||
| 1970 | Apradh | Sharad Pilgaonkar | |||
| 1971 | Shantata! Court Chaloo Ahe | Satyadev Dubey & Govind Nihalani | |||
| 1972 | Kunku Mazhe Bhagyache | Shamrao Mane | |||
| 1973 | Andhala Marto Dola | Dada Kondke | |||
| 1974 | Sugandhi Katta | Not Awarded | Shreeram Lagoo (Sugandhi Katta) | Sarla Yevlekar (Sugandhi Katta) | |
| 1975 | Samna | Jabbar Patel (Samna) | Shreeram Lagoo (Samna) | Sandhya (Chandanachi Choli Ang Ang Jali) | |
| 1976 | Aaram Haram Aahe | Vasant Joglekar (Ha Khel Saavlyancha) | Ravindra Mahajani (Zunj) | Asha Kale (Ha Khel Saavlyancha) | |
| 1977 | Naon Mothan Lakshan Khotan | Murlidhar Kapdi (Naon Mothan Lakshan Khotan) | Shreeram Lagoo (Bhingree) | Usha Chavan (Naon Mothan Lakshan Khotan) | |
| 1978 | Devki Nandan Gopala | Jabbar Patel (Jait Re Jait) | Yashwant Dutt (Bhairu Pahilwan Ki Jai) | Smita Patil (Jait Re Jait) | |
| 1979 | Sinhasan | Jabbar Patel (Sinhasan) | Sachin (Ashtavinayak) | Ranjana (Sushila) | |
| 1980 | 22 June 1897 | Jayu & Nachiket Patwardhan (22 June 1897) | Nilu Phule (Sahkar Samrat) | Usha Chavan (Ran Pakhre) | |
| 1981 | Umbartha | Jabbar Patel (Umbartha) | Girish Karnad (Akriet) | Smita Patil (Umbartha) | |
| 1982 | Shapit | Raj Dutt & Arvind Deshpande (Shapit) | Ashok Saraf (Gondhalat Gondhal) | Madhu Kambikar (Shapit) | |
| 1983 | Gupchup Gupchup | V. K. Naik (Gupchup Gupchup) | Ashok Saraf (Goshta Dhamal Namyachi) | Ranjana (Savitri) | |
| 1984 | Lek Chalali Saasarla | N. S. Vaidya (Lek Chalali Saasarla) | Ashok Saraf (Sage Soyre) | Supriya Sabnis (Navri Mile Navryala) | |
| 1987 | Dhoom Dhadaka | Mahesh Kothare (Dhoom Dhadaka) | Laxmikant Berde | ?? | |
| 1994 | Vazir | Sanjay Rawal (Vazir) | Vikram Gokhale (Vazir) | Sukanya Kulkarni (Varsa Laxmicha) | Shridhar Phadke (Varsa Laxmicha) |
| 1995 | Aai | Mahesh Manjrekar (Aai) | Sayaji Shinde (Aboli) | Renuka Shahane (Aboli) | Anand Modak (Mukta) |
| 1996 | Putravati | Nichiket & Jayoo Patwardhan (Limited Manuski) | Ashok Saraf (Soona Yeti Ghara) | Sonali Kulkarni (Doghi) | Shridhar Phadke (Putravati) |
| 1997 | Bangarwadi | Amol Palekar (Bangarwadi) | Mohan Joshi (Rao Saheb) | Sukanya Kulkarni (Sarkarnama) | Anand Modak (Sarkarnama) |
| 1998 | Tu Tithe Mee | Sanjay Soorkar (Tu Tithe Mee) | Mohan Joshi (Tu Tithe Mee) | Suhas Joshi (Tu Tithe Mee) | Anand Modak (Tu Tithe Mee) |
| 1999 | Bindhast | Chandrakant Kulkarni (Bindhast) | Dilip Prabhavalkar (Ratra Aarambh) | Sharvari Jamenis (Bindhast) | Shridhar Phadke (Lekru) |
Maharashtra State Awards
| Production Year | Best Film 1 | Best Film 2 | Best Film 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Prapanch (Madhukar Pathak) | Suvasini (Raja Paranjpe) | Shahir Parshuram (Anant Mane) |
| 1963 | Ranglya Ratri Ashya (Raja Thakur) | Ha Maazha Marg Ekla (Raja Paranjpe) | Phkira (Chandrashekar) |
| 1964 | Chhota Jawaan, Paathlag (Raja Gabale, Raja Paranjpye) | Pahu Re Kiti Vat (Raja Thakur) | Thoratanchi Kamala (Madhu Shinde) |
| 1965 | Vautal (Shantaram Aathavale) | Sawal Mazha Aika (Anant Mane) | Third award not given |
| 1966 | Sadhi Maanse (Bhalji Pendharkar) | Kela Ishara Jata Jata (Anant Mane) | Shewatcha Malusara (Vasant Joglekar) |
| 1967 | Sant Vahate Krishnamai (Madhukar Pathak) | Kaka Mala Wachwa (Raja Paranjpe) | Swapna Tech Lochni (Chandrawadan) |
| 1968 | Gharchi Rani (Rajdutt) | Aamhi Jato Aamuchya Gawa (Kamalakar Torne) | Ekti (Raja Thakur) |
| 1969 | Apradh (Rajdutt) | Mukkam Post Dhebewadi (Madhukar Pathak) | Dharmkanya (Madhav Shinde) |
| 1970 | Mumbaicha Jawai (Raja Thakur) | Warnecha Wagh (Vasant Painter) | Laxmanresha (Manshav Shinde) |
| 1971 | Gharkul (Raja Thakur) | Shantata Court Chalu Aahe (Satyadev Dubey) | Dohni Gharcha Pahuna, Songadya (Garjanan Jagirdar, Govind Kulkarni) |
| 1972 | Jawai Vikat Ghene Aahe (Raja Thakur) | Bholibhabdi (Rajdutt) | Aandla Marto Dola (Dinesh) |
| 1973 | Sugandhi Katha (Vasant Painter) | Kartiki (Datta Mane) | Ashi Hi Sataryadi (Murlidhar Kapadi) |
| 1974 | Pandu Hawaldar (Dada Kondke) | Saamna (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Bayanno Naure Sambhala (Dattatry Kulkarni) |
| 1975 | Charicha Mamla (Babsaheb Phattelal) | Tumch Aamch Jamle (Dada Kondke) | Pahuni (Anant Mane) |
| 1976 | Phrari (V. Ravindra) | Bala Gau Kashi Aangai (Kamlakar Torne) | Naav Motha Lakshan Khota (Murlidhar Kapadi) |
| 1977 | Devkinandan Gopala (Rajdutt) | Bhairu Phehelwan Ki Jai (Kamlakar Torne) | Jait Re Jait (Dr. Jabbar Patel) |
| 1978 | Janki (Vasant Joglekar) | Ashtavinayak (Rajdutt) | Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgulaya (Dada Kondke) |
| 1979 | 22 June 1897 (Nechiket and Jayu Patwardhan) | Sinhasan (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Paij (Babasaheb Phattelal) |
| 1980 | Umbartha (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Gondhlat Gondhal (V.K. Naik) | Aakrit (Amol Palekar) |
| 1981 | Shapit (Rajdutt and Arvind Deshpande) | Ek Dav Bhootacha (Ravi Namade) | Aali Angawar (Dada Kondke) |
| 1982 | Raghu-Maina (Rajdutt) | Goopchoop Goopchoop (V.K. Naik) | Thorli Jau (Kamlakar Torne) |
| 1983 | Hech Mazhe Maher (Rajdutt) | Thkas Mahathak (Raja Bargir), Mumbaicha Phoujdar (Rajdutt) (Divided) | Bahurupi (Satish Randive) |
| 1984 | Ardhangi (Rajadutt) | Deva Shapath Kharan Sangen (Bhaskar Jadhav) | Stridhan (Babasaheb Phattelal) |
| 1985 | Pudhcha Paul (Rajdutt) | Tuzhyavdachun Karmena (Damu Kenkare) | Aaj Zale Mukt Me (Rajdutt) |
| 1986 | Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla (Girish Ghanekar) | Gammat Jammat (Sachin) | Khatyal Sasu Nathal Sun (N.S. Vaidya) |
| 1987 | Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (Sachin) | Nashibvan (N.S. Vaidya) | Rangat Sangat (Girish Ghanekar) |
| 1988 | Kalat Nakalat (Kanchan Nayak) | Aatmavishwas (Sachin) | Hamal De Dhamal (Purushottam Berde) |
| 1989 | Aaghat (Ramakant Kavthekar) | Ekapeksha Ek (Sachin) | Kooldeepak (N.S. Vaidya) |
| 1990 | Chaukat Raja (Sanjay Surkar) | Vedh (Pradip Berlekar) | Anapekshit (Sanjiv Naik) |
| 1991 | Ek Hota Vidushak (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Aapli Mansan (Sanjay Surkar) | Vajwa Re Vajwa (Girish Ghanekar) |
| 1992 | Vazir (Sanjay Rawal) | Sawat Mazhi Ladki (Smita Talwalkar) | Lapandav (Shravani Devdhar) |
| 1993 | Mukta (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Warsa Laxmicha (Madhukar Pathak) | Mazha Chhakula (Mahesh Kothare) |
| 1994 | Doghi (Sumitra Bhave) | Bangarwadi (Amol Palekar) | Aboli (Amol Shedge) |
| 1995 | Raosaheb (Sanjay Surkar) | Putrawati (Bhaskar Jadhav) | Suna Yeti Ghara (A. Radhaswani) |
| 1999 | Gaabhara (N.F.D) | Gharabaher (Suyog Chitra) | Bindhast (Devyani Movies) |
National Film Awards
| Production Year | Best Film | Best Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Shyamchi Aai | Acharya Pralhad Keshav Atre |
| 1955 | Mahatma Phule | Aacharya Atre |
| 1956 | Mee Tulas Tuzhya Angani | Raja Thakur |
| 1957 | Shirdiche Saibaba | Kumarsen Samarth |
| 1958 | Gruhdevta | Madhav Shinde |
| 1959 | Dhakti jau | Anant Mane |
| 1961 | Kanyadan | Madhav Shinde |
| 1962 | Prapanch | Madhukar Pathak |
| 1962 | Manini | Anant Mane |
| 1962 | Vaijyanta | Gajanan Jagirdar |
| 1963 | Ranglya Ratri Asha | Raja Thakur |
| 1963 | Gariba Gharchi Lek | Kamlakar Torne |
| 1963 | Jawai Mazha Bhala | Neelkanth Magdum |
| 1964 | Ha Mazha Marg Ekla | Raja Paranjpe |
| 1964 | Te Mazhe Ghar | Ganesh Bhatt |
| 1965 | Pathlag | Raja Paranjpe |
| 1966 | Sadhi Manasa | Bhalji Pendharkar |
| 1967 | Pavana Kathcha Dhondi | Anant Thakur |
| 1968 | Santh Wahate Krishnamai | Madhukar Pathak |
| 1969 | Ekti | Raja Thakur |
| 1970 | Tambdi Mati | Bhalji Pendharkar |
| 1971 | Mumbaicha Jawai | Raja Thakur |
| 1972 | Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe | Satyadev Dubey |
| 1972 | Ajab Tuzhe Sarkar | Raja Thakur |
| 1973 | Pinjara | V. Shantaram |
| 1976 | Saamna | Dr.Jabbar Patel |
| 1978 | Jait Re Jait | Dr. Jabbar Patel |
| 1979 | Sinhasan | Dr. Jabbar Patel |
| 1980 | 22 June 1897 | Nachiket and Jayu Patwardhan |
| 1982 | Umbartha | Dr. Jabbar Patel. |
| 1983 | Shaapit | Arvind Deshpande-Rajdutt |
| 1984 | Smruti Chitre | Vijaya Mehta |
| 1985 | Mahananda | K.G.Korgaokar |
| 1986 | Pudhcha Paool | Rajdutta |
| 1987 | Sarja | Rajdutt |
| 1989 | Kalat Nakalat | Kanchan Nayak |
| 1992 | Ek Hota Vidushak | Dr. Jabbar Patel |
| 1993 | Lapandav | Shravani Devdhar |
| 1994 | Mukta | Dr. Jabbar Patel |
| 1995 | Bangarwadi | Amol Palekar |
| 1996 | Doghi | Sumitra Bhave |
| 2000 | GharaBaher | Sanjay Surkar |
| 2001 | Astitva | Mahesh Manjrekar |
| 2003 | Vaastuprush | Sumitra Bhave/Sunil Sukthankar |
| 2004 | Not Only Mrs. Raut | Gajendra Ahire |
| 2005 | Uttarayan | Bipin Nadkarni |
| 2006 | Dombivali Fast | Nishikant Kamat |
| 2006-2007 | Shevri | Gajendra Ahire |
References
- ^ "Films of Prabhat Film Company". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
- ^ Marathi cinema: Waiting to exhale-Mumbai-Cities-The Times of India
- ^ a b Marathi cinema gets a shot in the arm-Mumbai-Cities-The Times of India
- ^ "National Film Awards, India: 2004". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
- ^ "Shwaas is India's Official Entry to Oscars". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
External links
- All about new marathi movies
- Marathi Film and Movies
- Watch Marathi Movies Online
- Marathi Chitrapat
- A portal of Marathi Cinema
- Marathi Movies
- Stills From Marathi Movies
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