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  • Planet Marathi OTT appoints Abhijit Panse as director of content

    Planet Marathi OTT appoints Abhijit Panse as director of content

    Mumbai: Planet Marathi OTT, the world’s premier Marathi OTT platform, has announced the appointment of acclaimed filmmaker Abhijit Panse as director of content.

    In his new role, Panse will spearhead content identification, curation, and acquisition for the platform, while also overseeing a dedicated team tasked with pitching, producing, researching, and developing creative content. With a focus on establishing strategic direction and advancing long-term content objectives, Panse brings his extensive experience and creative vision to Planet Marathi OTT.

    A luminary in Indian entertainment, Abhijit Panse boasts a versatile portfolio encompassing directorial, writing, producing, and acting credits. Renowned for his contributions to blockbuster films such as “RaanBaazaar” (2022), “Rege” (2014), and “Thackeray” (2019), Panse’s multifaceted talents have earned him widespread acclaim within the industry.

    Talking about the appointment, Abhijit Panse commented, “ I have worked closely with Planet Marathi OTT for various projects and I am impressed by the sheer voracity of the team to change the game for Marathi content on the digital space. With me coming on board, I am excited to play a pivotal role in the content strategy and give more gems the right kind of push and a platform to showcase their brilliance”

    Planet Marathi OTT founder Akshay Bardapurkar shared “We have had a fabulous working relationship with Abhijit Panse. He has a keen creative eye and the right aptitude to lead Planet Marathi OTT’s content journey. We are thrilled to have in on board and welcome him officially as a part of our family”

    Established with a vision to expand the horizons of Marathi OTT and provide an exclusive platform for industry talent and stories on a global stage, Planet Marathi OTT has consistently delivered award-winning content that pushes boundaries and captures audiences’ imaginations. Boasting a diverse array of genres including romance, comedy, family drama, politics, crime, thriller, and satire, the platform has redefined the landscape of Marathi content in the digital sphere. Today, it stands as a beacon of excellence, housing the largest and most esteemed library of Marathi content on OTT platforms. The appointment of Abhijit Panse as director of content marks an exciting chapter in Planet Marathi OTT’s journey, symbolizing a continued commitment to innovation, quality, and the celebration of Marathi talent on a global stage. With Panse at the helm of content, the platform is poised to further elevate its content offerings and solidify its position as a trailblazer in the realm of digital entertainment.

  • Akshay Kumar, Ashvini Yardi’s first regional film selected for Pune International Film Festival

    Akshay Kumar, Ashvini Yardi’s first regional film selected for Pune International Film Festival

    MUMBAI: When actor Akshay Kumar teamed up with Ashvini Yardi to form the production house Grazing Goat Pictures, nobody had thought he would get such a good response. After taking the world by storm with their first Bollywood Film Production Oh My God (OMG), the two have embarked on a journey of creating milestones in the entertainment industry with their regional ventures, 72 Miles Ek Pravas, a critically acclaimed Marathi regional film, and Bhaji in Problem, a Punjabi regional film which has garnered admiration internationally.

     

    72 Miles Ek Pravas was the duo’s debut into regional films and has received positive feedback from international audiences when it was shortlisted at the celebrated London Indian Film Festival. Grazing Goat Pictures has now etched another feather in its hat with the film having its second reputable screening at the illustrious 12th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).

     

    Of the 500 entries in the international feature competition section for PIFF, 14 films have been shortlisted. Out of 35 entries in the Marathi feature competition, only seven movies have been selected, one of which being 72 Miles Ek Pravas, alongside national award-winning filmmaker Nagraj Manjule’s Fandry, Aditya Sarpotdar’s Narbachiwadi – produced by Film Farm, Laxman Utekar’s Tapaal, Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukhtankar’s Astu, and Rege by Abhijit Panse.

     

    Other categories at the festival include, World Competition, Animation, Live Action, Global Cinema 73, Country Focus, Retrospective, Indian Cinema Today, Legends We Remember, Tribute, Special Screening: NFDC and Gems from NFAI.