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Production
up by two films
During the year 2000, the production of Gujarati films registered
an increase of two over the figure of 1999. Twenty-nine films
were certified by the Central Board of Film Certification
between January 1 and December 31, 2000, as against 27 in
1999. The films certified during the year under review were
Mahiyar Ni Maya, Oonche Re Timbe Madi Maaru Saasru, Piyu Gayo
Pardesh, Derani Jethani, Malkay Jo Tu Ek Var, Dalda Leedha
Chori Raj, Mota Ghar Ni Laaj, Maa Na Sogand, Ghar Ghungat
Ne Gharcholu, Saachu Sathavro Sajan No, Ghar Ek Pankhino Malo,
Ooncha Khorda Ni Khandani, Dase Dishaye Maa Dashamaa, Sajan
Haiye Sambharey, Taari Mehndi Maara Haath, Palav Bhini Preet,
Samajno Chhoro, Mavtar (Krupa Shri Jalarm Ni), Sajan Bina
Suno Sansar, Maa Tara Haiya Na Het, Dikri No Mandwo, Kanya
Na Daan Kalje Vagya, Kadwa Choth, Chundadi Ni Laaj, Sajan
Main Chundadi Odhi Tara Naam Ni, Daldu Chorayu Dhire Dhire,
Koyal Tahuke Amba Dal and Dikri To Parki Thaapan Kahewaay.
Of the 29 films certified, 24 have been released. Of the released
films Dikri No Mandwo has been a hit, while Dase Dishaye Maa
Dashamaa has done good business with films like Mahiyar Ni
Maya, Oonche Re Timbe Madi Maaru Saasru, Derani Jethani, Dalda
Leedha Chori Raj, Ghar Ek Pankhino Malo, Mavtar and Daldu
Chorayu Dhire Dhire, doing average to above average business.
Piyu Gayo Pardesh is said to have fared well in the overseas
market. All said and done, the picture is anything but bright
businesswise, although there has been no let up in production.
Maa Baap Ne Bhulsho Nahin was released towards the end of
December 1999 but covered a major part of the Gujarat and
Saurashtra territory only during the early months of 2000
with spectacular box-office returns. Dikri To Parki Thaapan
Kahewaay was released on January 5 with good opening response.
Be that as it may, whether the first year of the New Millennium
will bring more cheer to the Gujarati film industry in the
shape of increased box-office hits remains to be seen.
Mahiyar Maaru Lakhnu.... first print out
The first print of Samrat Film Productions’ Mahiyar Maaru
Lakhnu Saasru Sawa Lakhnu is out and will be sent for certification
to the Central Board of Film Certification. It is expected
to be released sometime during this month. Written and produced
and directed by Ashok Patel, it stars JD Majithiya, Mona Thiba,
Meenakshi, Jeet Upendra, Deepak Dave, Arvind Rathod, Devendra
Pandit and Janimi Trivedi. It has lyrics and music by Amar
Nawab.
Khodiyar Chhe Jogmaya
due soon
Shiv International’s Khodiyaar Chhe Jogmaya is also expected
to be released during the current month after certification
by the Board. Directed by Shantilal Soni for producer Bala
Patel, the film stars Naresh Kanodia, Meenakshi, Maniraj Barot,
Mona Thiba, Arvind Rathod, Padmarani, Devendra Pandit, Kalpana
Deewan, Jayendra Mehta and Bhavini Jani. Written by Ramji
Vania, it has lyrics by Natudan Barot set to music by Mahesh-Naresh-Sooraj
Kanodai.
Maru Ghar Kyan Chhe for early release
Meenakshi Pictures’ Maru Ghar Kyan Chhe is also being
readied for early relese by its producer, director and writer
Mahendra Bohra. The first print of the film has already come
out of the laboratory. The film stars newcomer Chandni Sarsa,
Dharmesh Vyas, Reeta Bhaduri, Rajiv Verma, Kunika and Ramesh
Mehta. It has been cinematographed by Hasmukh Rajput and has
music by Kirti Girish. Venus presents the film.
Narmada Tara Wahi Jata Pani
The dubbing by artistes of Rohan Films’ Narmada Tara
Wahi Jata Pani has commenced following the completion of its
editing by Hussain Burmawala. Written and directed by Kirit
Panwala, the film has on its star roster Hiten Kumar, Channa
Ruparel, Kalyani Thakar, Adi Irani, Feroz Irani, Devendra
Pandit and Krishnakant. It has music by Mehul Surti.
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