Prahaar is a Marathi language newspaper, printed in India with regional editions in Mumbai, Nashik, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. It is owed by Narayan Rane's Rane Prakashan Pvt Ltd., In 2016 its editor was Madhukar Bhave.
Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan is an annual conference for literary discussions by Marathi writers. Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra State. The first Marathi Sahitya Sammelan was held in Pune in 1878 under the chairmanship of Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade.
Siddharth Jadhav is an Indian actor, entertainer and comedian widely known for his work in several Hindi and Marathi films and stage productions. He has received several awards including a Filmfare Award Marathi.
Sangeet Natak is a form of drama which combines prose and poetry in the form of songs to convey the story, similar to musicals. They have played a vital role in the development of Marathi theater and cinema, as well as the Indian film industry. Sangeet Nataks start with the praise of Lord Natraja, which is called Naandi, Mangalaacharan or Suchakpad – usually the famous "Panchatunda Nararundamaldhar" from Sangeet Shakuntal. They are popular for the use of Indian classical music. The "Dramatic Music" is called Natya Sangeet, one of the two popular forms of vocal arts in Maharashtra and surrounding states. The other is Bhavageet.
Neha Rajpal is a producer, singer and anchor in the Indian music industry, Hindi films, and especially the Marathi regional music industry. Winner of the prestigious Hindi Zee TV reality Music show – Saregamapa in 2004 Neha has also performed in various other Indian languages including Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Sindhi, Gujarati and Chhattisgarhi. Neha spells her name as 'Nehha'. Neha has produced her maiden Marathi film PhotoCopy under the banner "Neha Rajpal Productions" in association with Viacom18. The film written by national award winner Vijay Maurya and Yogesh Vinayak Joshi released in 2016. Its music was highly appreciated and it went on to win the best music album of the year against blockbuster like Sairat. She sang the 'Sridevi' Hindi dubbed song of Telegu movie Waltair_Veerayya composed by Pushpa movie director Devi_Sri_Prasad and picturised on Superstar Cheeranjivi and Shruti Hassan
Dr. Akshaykumar Malharrao Kale born 27 July 1953, is a critic of modern Marathi poetry, and was Professor and Head of Marathi Department in RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, India. In the field of criticism of modern Marathi poetry, his contributions have attracted the attention of scholars of Marathi language and literature throughout Maharashtra. He was the president of prestigious 90th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held in Dombivali. Kale is also member of general Council of Sahitya Akademi, India.
Sulochana Mahadev Kadam, better known as Sulochana Chavan, was an Indian singer who was known for her lavanis in Marathi.
Paresh Mokashi is an Indian filmmaker, producer, actor and Theatre director-producer; working predominantly in Marathi cinema and Marathi theatre. He started working as a backstage worker for theatre and did few minor roles for plays as well as films. Mokashi made his directorial debut for theatre with the Marathi play, Sangeet Debuchya Mulee in 1999. He continued to work for theatre and made his directorial debut for cinema with the 2009 Marathi feature film, Harishchandrachi Factory. The film depicts the making of India's first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra (1913), made by Dadasaheb Phalke. The film was acclaimed critically and won several awards. It was also selected as India's official entry to 82nd Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
Rahul Ranade is a music composer. His work in music spans from composing music for films, television, drama to events, concerts, composing music for ballets, advertisements, and also albums.
Maharashtra Kesari is an Indian-style wrestling championship, established in 1854 in Maharashtra, India. It is organized by the Maharashtra Kustigir Parishad.
Nayana Apte Joshi is an Indian singer-actress who worked in Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati Movies and stage plays.
Ramdas Shantaram Kamat was an Indian musician who worked in Sangeet Natak, Marathi theatre.
Vinda Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar is a lifetime achievement award conferred annually by the Department of Marathi Language, Government of Maharashtra.It is given to a writer who has made a lasting and valuable contribution to Marathi literature.originally consisted of a citation and a cash award of Rupees Five Lakh. It is named in honour of Marathi poet Govind Vinayak Karandikar.
Mamta Chandrakar is a Padma Shri Awarded folk singer of Chhattisgarh. She is referred to as the Nightingale of Chhattisgarh. Mamta Chandrakar has her post graduation degree in singing from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya. Mamta Chandrakar has started singing from the age of 10 years and professionally took it as folk singer in 1977 with Aakashvani Kendra Raipur. She is a Padmashree Awardee in 2016 for her work, she has bagged several other state-level awards. Her husband Prem Chandrakar is a producer and director in Chhollywood.
Keerti Shiledar, sometimes spelled Kirti Shiledar, was an Indian singer of Hindustani classical music and an actress on Marathi musical stage. She presided over the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Sammelan held in 2018.
Bashir Kamruddin Momin, popularly known by his pen name, Momin Kavathekar, also known as 'Lokshahir B. K. Momin Kavathekar', was a popular Marathi language poet and writer who promoted sanitation, literacy, and social reforms through his literatures. His work involved raising public awareness to tackle issues like dowry system, female foeticide, alcohol addiction and blind following of superstitions.Many of his devotional songs adore the Hindu God & Goddess. He was closely associated with Maharashtra's traditional form of theatre Tamasha for almost 50 years; supporting the various Tamasha troupes by providing them with folk songs like 'Lavani', 'Gan Gavalan', 'Bhedic' and short plays called 'Vaga-Natya'.For his contribution to the field of folk art, literature and culture, he was awarded the 'Vithabai Narayangavkar Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar' by the Government of Maharashtra in 2018.
Prasad Khandekar is an Indian actor, script writer who best known for his work in Marathi-language comedy show Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra. He entered the film industry with the 2022 Marathi drama Lochya Zaala Re and took on his first directorial role in 2023 with Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha.
Sangeet Manapmaan is an upcoming Indian Marathi-language epic musical film directed by Subodh Bhave. The film stars Subodh Bhave, Sumeet Raghavan and Vaidehi Parshurami with Nivedita Saraf, Upendra Limaye, Neena Kulkarni and Shailesh Datar in supporting roles. It is jointly produced by Jio Studios and Shree Ganesh Marketing And Films, Sangeet Manapmaan is an adaptation of the classic play of the same name by Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar. Sudheer Palsane handled the cinematography and editing was performed by Ashish Mhatre.
