My first article

My first article written earlier which got published in the print media Mumbai Mirror . . .

~ Nileysh A Raje

 

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Gangavaram Beach in Andhra Pradesh ( Visakhapatnam ) - The overhanging rock seen in the picture is one located on the Gangavaram Beach in Visakhapatnam. The rock gained popularity in the movie "Ek Duuje Ke Liye". Not to forget Vasu and Sapna's name inscribed on it . . . Notice that extra "U" in Duuje . . . Lyrics none other Anand Bakshi who also won the Filmfare Aware for Best Lyricist for this movie . . .

“Love is Never Blind”: Actor Sandeep Kulkarni in a brief conversation with writer Nileysh A Raje talks about his forthcoming release Marathi Movie “Premsutra”

by: Nileysh A Raje

 We all have heard of this old adage that “Love is Blind” but the forthcoming Marathi Movie “Premsutra” slated for release on 21^st June 2013 Produced by Kshitij Entertainment and Kathakaar and Directed by Tejas Vijay Deoskar have a different view of looking at the matters of the heart where they feel Love is Never Blind. In fact Love is it’s a singular experience plurally felt witnessing the delicate merger of two souls.

In a brief chat with Nileysh A Raje here’s what actor Sandeep Kulkarni has to say about his forthcoming release “Premsutra”. Sandeep plays the lead role of Anand a typical metropolitan executive from the corporate world in this movie.

Sandeep has acted in three National Award-winning films: Shwaas (2004), India's official entry to the Oscars; Dombivali Fast (2006); and Traffic Signal (2007). He has won three Maharashtra State awards in the Best Actor category for Shwaas in 2004, Dombivali Fast in 2006 and Adhantari in 2005. He has also won the Best Actor Award in the Nigerian Film Festival for his critically acclaimed performance in the film Ek Daav Sansaracha in 2009. His remarkable contributions were steps in the positive direction to lift Marathi movies at an International platform.

Can you add more details regard your forthcoming release “Premsutra” whose concept was designed by you?

The movie is set on the backdrop of scenic Goa is all about a love story directed by Tejas Vijay Deuskar under the banner of Kshitij Entertainment. The plot revolves around Anand, a young Manager of a Corporate House posted at Goa for project work. The movie is to be released on 21^st June 2013.

 

Can you tell me more about the role of Anand you are playing in this movie who is impressed with the girl Saniya’s free nature and clear understanding about “love, sex and marriage”?

Anand is a metropolitan executive working in the corporate world. Though he is sensitive and sensible but for him career is the most important milestone in his life and not marriage.  Anand is commissioned as a Manager in a Mine in Goa. Accidentally, Anand meets Saniya  a simple nature loving local catholic Girl living in a typical orthodox catholic family. She is enthusiastic and free soul from Goa. She loves nature and is free from the materialistic desires. Anand is impressed by Saniya’s free nature and clear understanding about “love, sex and marriage”. It's all about their love story.

The character Anand an executive from the corporate world seems to be more focussed on the career front rather than his very own espousal. How does the story unfold in “Premsutra”?

Anand as you see is impressed by Saniya's free nature. Sujit is Anand's colleague and they both share a good understanding and friendship. Malavika is Anand's boss's daughter and has infatuation towards Anand. Anand is of the firm opinion that he needs to concentrate on climbing up the corporate ladder rather than getting married.

One fine day, Anand and Saniya find themselves at crossroads where Anand is confused on taking a decision on his personal and professional front whereas Sania is confident on her part. The fact is their Love is not blind but what unfolds in their journey of real love an attraction, affection, possession, seduction or responsibility. I think one needs to wait and watch "Premsutra" that would answer all these questions.

The crew in the movie “Premsutra” also includes other well known artistes

Yes. The film “ Premsutra also has other well known artistes like Shruti Marathe, Lokesh Gupte, Shishir Sharma, Ila Bhate, Shubha Khote, Prasad Pandit, Pradeep Athavale and others. Based on the concept designed by Sandeep Kulkarni, the script of the film has been expanded by Prasad Mirasdar and Tejas Vijay Deuskar with dialogue support coming from Mahendra Teredesai. Film’s music has been composed by Susmit Limaye with editing work done by Apoorva Motiwale and Asish Mhatre.

Here’s wishing Sandeep Kulkarni and the whole crew All The Best for the release of the movie “Premsutra” slated for release on 21^st June 2013.

Interviewed by: Nileysh A Raje

Niilesh A Raje achieves the status as an "Expert Author" with EzineArticles.com

  Niilesh A Raje achieves the status as an "Expert Author" with EzineArticles.com

Mr. Bachchan quotes my name on his twitter today . . .

Mr. Bachchan quotes my name on his twitter today . . .

Twitter . . .

Thank you Mr. Bachchan Ji for quoting my name on your twitter today something that I shared with you yesterday . . .

Actor Mac Mohan : Cricketer Becomes Sambha

Actor Mac Mohan:  Cricketer Becomes Sambha 

by:  Niilesh A Raje

24th April is the birthday of actor Mac Mohan popularly known as Sambha from the movie Sholay. Let me take this opportunity to write a small piece on the life and times of actor Mac Mohan whose contribution has been immense towards our Indian Film Industry which is currently celebrating the historic and most glorious moment - 100 Years of Indian Cinema (1913-2013).

First and foremost my sincere Thanks to all the family members of actor Mac Mohan for sharing their valuable time and information with me absence of which my endeavour to write this article would have been lackluster. My Thanks to his wife (Minny Makijany), daughters (Manjari and Vinati) and son Vikrant Makijany.

Mac Mohan - A Fabulous Cricketer

Actor Mac Mohan was born in Karachi in British India state. His father was an army officer. When the family relocated from Lucknow to Mumbai Mac Mohan made up his mind to become a cricketer. He held the reputation for playing fabulous cricket and was also known to participate in cricket tournaments. But destiny had its own plans.

His Style of Dressing

I learnt from his daughter Manjari that most of the costumes her father worn in the movies were primarily his own choice. His designer costumes were usually stitched at Madhav’s in Bandra or Kachins Clothing located townside. A widely travelled person her father considered Los Angeles his second home where he did most of his shopping be it his choice of expensive suite or owning an exquisite collection of imported perfumes.

Lover of Reader’s Digest Magazine

One thing the family admired the most in their father was his involvement into the discipline of reading. Mac Mohan had an excellent command over spoken and written English. Apart from reading newspapers at length he loved reading the Reader’s Digest magazine a lot.

Travelled 27 Times to Bangalore for the Sholay Shooting

The three words “Poore Pachaas Hazaar” in the movie Sholay shot Mac Mohan or the gun toting Sambha to fame. Sounds difficult to believe but yes the actor who played the smallest roles in the film travelled 27 times from Mumbai to Bangalore to complete the take. Initially the role of Sambha was much more but post editing it was reduced to just three words admits his daughter Manjari.

The movie Sholay ran and nobody could forget the character Sambha not even the tough looking Immigration Officer in New York who recognized Mac Mohan as the Sambha from Sholay such was the impact of his small but significant character.

One Big Success Wipes Out All Your Previous Failures

An interesting anecdote the family revealed during the course of my conversation. Once while they had been for visit in Pune and the crowd outside learnt that actor Mac Mohan was there and then they all started shouting “Sambha Sambha”. When the commotion became too loud the police had to be called in before Mac Mohan could leave quietly. An incident that totally shocked each of the family members as they never knew or guessed the impact could be so massive immortalized by just his three words “Poore Pachaas Hazaar”.

Rightly said, All it takes is one big success to wipe out all your previous failures and for Sambha the movie Sholay had been no exception.

Favourite Movies

As the conversation continued I was inquisitive to know which are the favourite movies of Mac Mohan the kids admired the most. The answers revealed Sholay, Don, Shaan and of course Kaala Pathar a scene that makes them cry even today where apparently Mac Mohan sacrifices his life so that his co-workers can live which only depicts he was so giving by nature with concern for all be it in reel life or real life.

Mac Productions

Mac Mohan’s wife Minny is an ayurvedic doctor. It was when Mac Mohan’s father was admitted in Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu that their interaction first started and later the relationship culminated into marriage. Mac Productions was founded by ‘Mac Mohan’ with an aim to produce feature films. The same is now headed by his two daughters Manjari and Vinati Makijany together with their efficient team. Manjari is an emerging young filmmaker and Vinati is a talented theatre artist. “The Last Marble” short film written and directed by Manjari has just won a trophy at the 55th Rochester International Film Festival, USA. One advice Mac Mohan always gave to his kids. You can mould your career in anything one may aspire provided you take passion and pride in your chosen craft and give complete justice and total commitment towards it.