Ajeenkya DY Patil Filmfare Awards was a Lai Bhaari affair
The Ajeenkya D Y Patil University Filmfare Awards 2014 (Marathi), the 1st ever Filmfare awards for excellence in Marathi cinema, was held recently at the Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha, Thane. Among the films that took home multiple black ladies were the commercially successful Lai Bhaari (which marked the debut of actor Riteish Deshmukh in Marathi cinema), next was Fandry, which explores the caste system through the eyes of a Dalit who falls in love with an upper caste girl and Rege, which underlined the curiosity of kids about the world of crime.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ajeenkya DY Patil observed, “As the title sponsor of the event, it’s a small endeavour on our part to promote Marathi cinema that is growing by leaps & bounds with each passing year. Further it is also a matter of great pride for the Ajeenkya DY Patil Group to be associated with the 1st ever Marathi Filmfare awards.”
Veteran Marathi actor Ramesh Deo received the lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the industry. Actor Kranti Redkar shone in a peach gown as the host. “It was a Marathi manoos that 1st gave us the gift of cinema,” said Ritesh Deshmukh, referring to the legendary filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke. “The 1st national award in 1953 too went to a Marathi film called Shyamchi Aai. And now, with films like Court, it is safe to say Marathi cinema has put Indian cinema back on the global map,” he said. Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan & Tabu made a surprise cameo to present the awards and floored the audience by spouting lines in Marathi.
The highlight reel of the evening glowed with sizzling performances by actors Sachin Pilgaonkar & Sonali Kulkarni.
Incidentally speaking the Ajeenkya DY Patil University aims to contribute to the creation of innovation oriented Indian society by focusing on academic excellence in teaching, research & quality of service. Their purpose is to help transform individuals into the thinkers, the dreamers & the innovators of tomorrow and is proud to call itself an Innovation University.
The University offers future oriented, highly experiential and hands on programs with a unique learning experience. The emphasis at Ajeenkya D Y Patil University (ADYPU) is always on creating an exciting & a highly charged environment, where a mix of youthful vibrancy with experience & maturity, global viewpoint with local reality, emerging technology with traditional wisdom and existing knowledge with rebellion & constant questioning leads to an exciting journey throughout the programs.