Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter and producer who works primarily in Hindi films, alongside Marathi, Telugu and Bhojpuri films. He is credited with directing the critically acclaimed films Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Astitva (2000) and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005). He has won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi for Astitva and two Star Screen Awards. He is also known as host of the reality show, Bigg Boss Marathi since 2018.
Shashank Shende is an Indian actor, screenwriter, director and producer who works in Hindi and Marathi films.
Baji is a 2015 Indian Marathi-language superhero film written and directed by Nikhil Mahajan and produced by Vivek Rangachari and Amit Ahirrao under the banner DAR Motion Pictures and Virtue Entertainment and it is the first ever Marathi superhero film.
Medha Manjrekar is an Indian actress in Marathi cinema, known for Natsamrat (2016), Kaksparsh (2012) and De Dhakka (2008). She played lead role opposite Nana Patekar in 2016 Marathi film Natsamrat, the highest-grossing film in Marathi cinema at the time.
Shashank Udapurkar is an Indian filmmaker, writer and actor from Achalpur, Maharashtra.
Godavari is an Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Nikhil Mahajan and produced by Jitendra Joshi, Mitali Joshi, Pavan Malu and Nikhil Mahajan under the banner of Blue Drop Films. Starring Jitendra Joshi in lead role along with Neena Kulkarni, Sanjay Mone, Vikram Gokhale and Gauri Nalawade in pivotal roles. The film tells a story of a family living on the banks of river Godavari in Nashik.
Autograph – Ek Japun Thevavi Ashi Lovestory, also known as Autograph, is an Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Satish Rajwade and produced by Sanjay Chhabria and Ashwin Anchan under the banners of Everest Entertainment and STV Networks. The film stars Ankush Chaudhari, Amruta Khanvilkar, Urmila Kothare, and Manasi Moghe. The story of the film is a unique perspective on relationships, heartbreaks, and the memories that treasure over life.
Panghrun (transl. Blanket) is an Indian Marathi-language period musical drama film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Zee Studios, featuring Amol Bhavadekar and Gauri Ingawale in the leading roles. The film won "The Best Indian Cinema Award (2020)" at Bangalore International Film Festival. Panghrun was theatrically released on 4 February 2022 in Maharashtra.
Vaalvi is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language dark comedy thriller film directed by Paresh Mokashi and produced by Madhugandha Kulkarni under the production banner of Zee Studios. The film stars Swapnil Joshi, Anita Date Kelkar, Subodh Bhave and Shivani Surve and was released theatrically on 13 January 2023 and digitally on ZEE5 on 24 February 2023. In the film, Aniket (Joshi) plans to murder his mentally unstable wife, Avani, by faking a double suicide along with his girlfriend, Devika (Surve), but unforeseen circumstances compel them to team up with a psychiatrist, Anshuman (Bhave).
Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat is an unreleased Indian Marathi-language period drama film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Vaseem Qureshi under the banner of Qureshi Productions. The film stars Pravin Tarde, Hardeek Joshi, Vishal Nikam, Jay Dudhane, Utkarsha Shinde and Virat Madke as the seven great Maratha warriors who playing important role to achieve the dream of Swaraj, while Akshay Kumar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film was initially supposed to be released on Diwali but it was changed to avoid clashing with Tiger 3.
Maharashtra Shahir (transl. A Maharashtra poet) is an Indian Marathi-language musical-biographical film based on the life of Padma Shri Shahir Sable, a Maharashtrian singer, playwright, performer and folk theatre producer and director. It is directed by Kedar Shinde and produced by Sanjay Chhabria and Bela Shinde. It features Ankush Chaudhari and Sana Kedar Shinde in the leading roles. The film's screenplay was written by Pratima Kulkarni and Omkar Mangesh Datt. It was theatrically released on 28 April 2023.
Butterfly is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Meera Welankar in his directorial debut and produced by Aseem Entertainment and Approgramme Studios. The film stars Madhura Velankar, Abhijit Satam, Mahesh Manjrekar, Pradeep Velankar, Sonia Parchure, Radha Dharne.
The Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman are annual awards presented by the Fakt Marathi television network to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Marathi-language film industry of India. The Awards were presented for the first time on 27 July 2022, at The Club in Andheri. The members of the jury select the winners. The awards are divided into two categories: popular awards and technical awards. The ceremony is televised on the Marathi television network Fakt Marathi.
Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language comedy drama film also known as Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha... Return Janarach Nahi. The film is written and directed by Prasad Khandekar in his directorial debut. The film is produced by Ideas The Entertainment Company, Gold Mountain Pictures, SR Enterprises and Swarna Pat Katha, and it stars an ensemble cast of Girish Kulkarni, Tejaswini Pandit, Prasad Khandekar, Namrata Sambherao, Sayaji Shinde, Bhau Kadam, Vishakha Subhedar and Onkar Bhojane. The film follows the story of three Phulambrikar brothers and their family, who start a hotel business, and their problems with customers.
Panchak (transl. Quintet) is a 2024 Indian Marathi language comedy drama film directed by Rahul Awate and Jayant Jathar and produced by Madhuri Dixit along with her husband, Dr. Shriram Nene, under RnM Moving Pictures. The film features an ensemble cast of Adinath Kothare, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Bharati Achrekar, Anand Ingale, Tejashri Pradhan, Satish Alekar, Nandita Patkar, Sampada Kulkarni and Deepti Devi. The story revolves around a family with a fear of superstition and death.
The Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman for Actor in a Supporting Role is given by the Fakt Marathi television network as part of its annual awards for Marathi Cinemas. The winners are selected by the jury members. The award was first given in 2022.
Musafiraa (transl. Traveller) is a 2024 Marathi-language coming-of-age adventure drama film directed by Pushkar in his directorial debut and produced by Anand Pandit, Roopa Pandit, Pushkar Jog and Nitin Vaidya under Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, Aish Motion Pictures, Goosebumps Entertainment and Nitin Vaidya Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast of Pushkar Jog, Pooja Sawant, Smrity Sinha, Pushkaraj Chirputkar and Dissha Pardeshi. The film highlights the importance of friendship at every turn of life.
Aata Vel Zaali is a 2024 Marathi-language psychological drama film written and directed by Ananth Mahadevan and produced by Dinesh Bansal, G. K. Agrawal, and Ananth Mahadevan under Imagine Entertainment and Media, and Ananth Mahadevan Films. The film stars Dilip Prabhavalkar and Rohini Hattangadi in the lead roles. The story of the film is inspired by real-life characters and a true incident, which explores the controversial topic of active euthanasia.
8 Don 75, Fakta Ichchhashakti Havi! is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language drama film co-written and directed by Sushrut Bhagwat. Produced by Vikas Hande, Lokesh Mangade and Sudhir Kolte under Uddaharnarth Nirmit. The film stars Shubhankar Tawde, Sanskruti Balgude, Sanjay Mone, Sharvari Pillaai and Pushkar Shrotri. The songs were composed by Avadhoot Gupte. The story revolves around the rare subject of body donation.
