Digpal Lanjekar | |
---|---|
Occupations | |
Years active | 2018–present |
Known for | Shri Shivraj Ashtak |
Digpal Lanjekar is an Indian film director and writer who is known for the Shri Shivraj Ashtak film included Farzand (2018), Fatteshikast (2019), Pawankhind (2022), Sher Shivraj (2022). [1] [2] He continued the series with Subhedar was released on 25 August 2023. [3] He planned the film titled "Bhadrakali" team up with Prasad Oak based on Sarsenapati tarabai Dabhade Umabai. [4]
All films are in Marathi, unless mentioned.
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Direction | Acting | Screenplay | Story | Lyrics | Production | Notes | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | Farzand | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Debut | [5] |
2019 | Fatteshikast | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Played role as Shri Sarjerao Jedhe | [6] [7] |
2022 | Pawankhind | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | [8] | |
Sher Shivraj | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Played as Bahirji Naik | [9] | |
2023 | Subhedar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Played as Bahirji Naik | [10] |
2024 | Shivrayancha Chhava | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | [11] | |
Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai † | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Based on Muktabai | [12] | |
TBA | Bhadrakali† | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Upcoming film | [13] |
The battle of Pavan Khind was a rearguard last stand that took place on 13 July 1660, at a mountain pass in the vicinity of fort Vishalgad, near the city of Kolhapur by the Maratha general Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Shambhu Singh Jadhav against Siddi Masud of the Bijapur Sultanate. The engagement ended with the destruction of the Maratha forces, and a tactical victory for the Bijapur Sultanate that failed to achieve a strategic victory.
Mrinal Deo-Kulkarni is an Indian actress and director known for her work in several films and television productions. She is best known for her role as Mirabai in Doordarshan's Mirabai and as an angel on Star Plus's Son Pari.
Prasad Prabhakar Oak is an actor. He has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi and a National Film Award.
Bahirji Naik,, was a 17th century Maratha spy and head of intelligence department in the army of Shivaji. Bahirji was honoured with title of "Naik" (transl. Chief) by King Shivaji due to his great work.
Ruchi Savarn is an Indian television actress. She is known for her performances in Ghar Aaja Pardesi, Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya.
Prajaktta Mali is an Indian actress known for her work in Marathi film and television. She was born in Barshi and brought up in Pune. She started her career with Star Pravah's Suvasini in 2011. Later, she appeared in Zee Marathi's Julun Yeti Reshimgathi in 2013. Currently she is hosting Sony Marathi's Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra.
Chinmay Mandlekar is an Indian actor, writer and stage director, mostly active in the Marathi entertainment industry. He is known for his work in Zenda, Morya, Farzand (2018), Fatteshikast (2019), The Kashmir Files (2022) and Pawankhind (2022). He has also completed many episodes of a crime series as SI Rajesh Jadhav. Chinmay has been praised as a brilliant actor for the versatility of roles picked by him.
Fatteshikast is a 2019 Indian Marathi-language historical drama film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced under the banner of Almonds Creations in association with AA Films. The film stars Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Sameer Dharmadhikari, along with Ankit Mohan and Mrunmayee Deshpande in supporting roles. The music of the film is composed by Devdutta Manisha Baji and the soundtrack includes devotional song of Sant Tukaram. A sequel to Farzand (2018), it is the second film in Lanjekar's Shri Shivraj Ashtak film series in an eight movies series on Maratha Empire. It was followed by the Pawankhind (2022).
Farzand is a 2018 Indian Marathi-language historical drama War film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Anirban Sarkar under the banner of Swami Samarth Creations LLP. The film was co-produced by Sandip Jadhav, Mahesh Jaurkar and Swapnil Potdar. The film stars Prasad Oak, Ankit Mohan, Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Neha Joshi and Sameer Dharmadhikari. It's the first film of the Shri Shivraj Ashtak film series by Lanjekar in an eight part series based on Maratha Empire. It was followed by Fatteshikast in 2019.
Pawankhind ; is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language historical action drama film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced under the banner of Almonds Creations in association with AA Films. The film based on the life of Maratha warrior, Baji Prabhu Deshpande, stars Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar, Sameer Dharmadhikari, along with Ankit Mohan, Prajakta Mali and Kshitee Jog in supporting roles.
Sher Shivraj is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language historical action drama film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Chinmay Mandlekar, Digpal Lanjekar, Nitin Keni, Pradyot Pendharkar and Anil Warkhade. The film based on the life of Maratha king, Shivaji I where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courage stars Chinmay Mandlekar in title role, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar, Mukesh Rishi along with Bipin Surve and Rohan Mankani in supporting roles. The film was released theatrically on 22 April 2022.
Punit Balan is an Indian film producer and owner of several sporting teams. He owns Pune Jaguars (tennis), Mumbai Khiladis and Maharashtra Ironmen (handball), Kolhapur Tuskers (Cricket), Bengaluru Smashers, Mumbai Muscle. Balan has also provided sponsorship money to several players.
The Filmfare Marathi Best Director Award is one of the main awards presented given by the annual Filmfare Marathi Awards to recognise directors working in Marathi cinema. It was first presented in 1975.
Vishakha Subhedar is a Marathi television and film actress. She is known as a comedian, particularly when working in commercial Marathi cinema and drama. She began her acting career in 2004, when she started acting in dramas. She is well known for her roles in Fu Bai Fu & Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra.
Subhedar is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language historical drama film written and directed by Digpal Lanjekar, a fifth installment of Shivraj Ashtak tracing the life of Subedar Tanaji Malusare starring Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar in the leading roles. The film is produced by Mulakshar Productions, Raajwarasa Productions, Prithviraj Productions, Rajau Productions, Parampara Productions, and it is distributed by AA Films and Everest Entertainment.
Rishi Saxena, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Marathi and Hindi television and films. He is best known for his lead role in Zee Marathi's Kahe Diya Pardes as Shivkumar Shukla.
Shri Shivraj Ashtak is an Indian Marathi-language historical drama film series created by Digpal Lanjekar. The franchise started off with an eight-part film series written and directed by Lanjekar based on Maratha Empire. The first film Farzand released on 1 June 2018 and was followed by 6 films: Fatteshikast (2019), Pawankhind (2022), Sher Shivraj (2022), Subhedar (2023), Shivrayancha Chhava (2024).
Shivrayancha Chhava is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language historical drama film written and directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Malhar Picture Company. The sixth installment in Shri Shivraj Ashtak stars Bhushan Patil, Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ayesha Madhukar, Sameer Dharmadhikari, and Rahul Dev. The film is revolves around chhatrapati Sambhaji maharaj, the son of chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj and the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, who ruled from 1681 to 1689. The film collected ₹11 crore at the box office and become the fifth highest-grossing Marathi film of the year.
Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai is an upcoming Indian Marathi-language film based on the life of Saint Muktabai. The film is directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Reshma Kundan Thadani under Dither Production, distributed by AA Films.