Sharad is immensely popular for playing nathuram godse twice. The play is very popular and has also come under a lot of criticism for its content. Jan 30, 2014 nathuram godse background, family, early life. Whatever i am as an actor today is because of vinay kaka. It has much in common with me nathuram godse boltoy, beginning with actor sharad ponkshe, who has played the titular character of godse. Me nathuram godse boltoy, a marathi play that speaks about nathuram godse and gives an idea as to why he killed mahatma gandhi, does not justify godse s assassinating gandhi. Small talk with sharad ponkshe the protagonist of the controversial play, me nathuram godse boltoy, turns producer and retools the classic feisty and pointblank, sharad. Although more than 30 performances of the play has been staged in various parts of the state, the protests against it have not gone down. A person like me who can understand only common flowing marathi spoken in day to day life that too 80% did enjoyed the play like anything. The police confirmed that they received a complaint against the play which was lodged after a video clip of the play went viral on social media. Play on nathuram godse to return to mumbai stages on gandhi. Swatantra veer savarkar vaktey sharad ponkshe duration. Krunal limaye sharad ponkshe uday sabnis kaustubh sawarkar hemant pendse superhit 1 hours 50 minutes historical drama title.
Umbhartha bandini zhoka valan dhakka kalyani akkash. As one they are selling online i dont think its a genuine book written by nathuram godse. The drama was mee nathuram godse boltoy, the play sought to explain the other side of assassination of mahatma gandhi, the fury, the agony of new independent india, which was just liberated and partitioned on basis of religion. His father was vinayak vaman rao godse, his mother lakshmi godavari before marriage. According to karline mclain the play enacts godse s defense plea and thus explores the assass. Nathuram godses final statement unedited on january, 1948, i learnt that gandhiji had decided to go on fast unto death. Post mi nathuram godse boltoy, nobody dared to offer me a role like that.
Jul 16, 2014 presenting superhit marathi natak mi nathuram godse boltoy translation. The 2000 film hey ram briefly touches upon events related to the assassination. The marathi language play me nathuram godse boltoy this is nathuram godse speaking, first staged in 1997, was produced from godse s point of view. On stage in maharashtra, nathuram godse is seeing a revival. Watch your favourite scripts online by visiting one of our many individual pages. He has a strong career graph in theater with plays like me nathuram godse boltoy, natasamrat, barrister, umbartha and nandi. As an actor his critical acclaim rest on title role he played in the most controversial play mi nathuram godse boltoy. Mi nathuram godse boltoy actors, cast, wiki marathi. Marathi actor sharad ponkshe continues to get threats for. According to karline mclain the play enacts godse s defense plea and thus explores the assassination of gandhi and the trial of godse from godse s point of view. This is a 3 hour famous marathi drama is directed by vinay apte.
Sharad ponkshe has been a part of daily soaps like vadalvaat in. Sharad ponkshe wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Nathuram godse was born in baramati, pune district. It is based on the true story behind the murder of m. Now, even though its a pretty intense play there are a few elements of comedy towards the second act which surely bring out a chuckle. It has been written by renowned marathi actor sharad ponkshe, who played the role of nathuram in mi nathuram godse boltoy im nathuram godse speaking. See how extreme a point of view can be and take a closer look at the mind of a vicious killer by watching this gripping film. According to a report in the indian express, students alleged that the play, which is based on the controversial marathi play me nathuram godse boltoy i, nathuram godse speaking, portrayed. Marathi nataks, drama list online, script, free download.
A large list of comedy, serious and other marathi drama and plays can be found online. The fact remains that nathuram godse was not repentant in the very least. He continues to get threats for playing mahatma gandhis assassin nathuram godse. I will share u my one story when i was living in delhi and u must be familiar with book festival which comprises.
Based on a book by gopal godse, a coconspirator in the assassination of mahatma gandhi, me nathuram godse boltoy is centric to nathuram godses perspective and hence tries to justify why nathuram did what he did. Nathuram vinayak godse 19101949 find a grave memorial. Nathuram godse was born at baramati, pune district, india. The play is by sharad ponkshe, who is the writer, director and lead actor. Mi nathuram godse boltoy book download mi nathuram godse boltoy tells the story of nathuram godse the assassin who shot mahatma gandhi in the chest at point blank range based on a book by. In conversation with sharad ponkshe, hemant dhome and pooja sawant, on ibnlokmat.
Marathi natak mee nathuram godse boltoy part 2 kunal. Sharad ponkshe, who plays nathuram godse in the play, explained why it. Mi nathuram godse boltoy best marathi natak with english subtitles krunal limaye, sanjay belosey. Nathuram godse author of why i assassinated mahatma gandhi. May 08, 2017 sharad ponkshe is the spiritual embodiment of nathuram godse. Why i killed gandhi nathuram godses final address to the. Sharad ponkshe on playing mahatma gandhi s assassin for nearly two.
Where can i get the book why i killed gandhi, by nathuram. This two act play has defence plea and other aspects of the case from godses standpoint that make this an interesting watch. After his arrest, he spotted gandhis son devdas who was editor of. Our modern life has become so weird that our attention is attracted towards things only when it is shrouded in some kind of controversy.
He started playing this in 1988 in which he used to play the main role of nathuram. Presenting superhit marathi natak mi nathuram godse boltoy translation. His play me nathuram godse boltoy is one of the controversial plays in the marathi theater industry. Students protest sharad ponkshes presence at savarkar. It came up again when a hindu mahasabha member in meerut proposed a temple to. Congress, ncp, sambhaji brigade protest against hey ram. Me nathuram godse boltoy is a thought provoking play that takes a look at mahatma gandhis assassination trial from the point of view of the convict, nathuram godse. Buy nathuram godse the story of an assassin book online at. Read the schedule of your plays in mumbai, nashik, pune, nagpur and other cities in maharashtra. Me nathuram godse boltoy wikipedia republished wiki 2. Sep 04, 2012 jadoo teri nazar super hit marathi comedy natak prashant damle, satish tare, manisha joshi duration. Sharad ponkshe is a noted marathi actor who has worked in movies, serials and plays. Accomplished actor sharad ponkshe talks about the popular marathi natak hey ram. It is based on the book may it please you honour written by gopal godse.
Sharad ponkshe age, cancer, health, wiki, biography, wife. Nathuram godse was arrested immediately after he assassinated gandhiji, based on a f. Marathi actor sharad ponkshe continues to get threats for playing. Mee nathuram godse boltoy see also pradeep dhawal presents sangeet sanyasta jwalamukhi. It explores his trial as well as gandhis assassination from his perspective. Married 1988 present damini agnihotra vaadalwaat mothi tyachi sawali songati ek wada zhapatlela abhalmaya. Sharad ponkshe has been a part of daily soaps like. This is nathuram godse speaking the natak is a two ac. Nov 05, 2018 u cant get the real book story i guess. Me nathuram godse boltoy wikimili, the free encyclopedia. The letter to the police said that glorifying nathuram godse, who was sentenced to death for assassinating gandhi, amounts to sedition. With one bullet, he wiped out the existence of a person who had been a legend and a person who had been a constant embodiment of peace and harmony not only for india but the world at large. Play glorifying gandhi killer godse triggers controversy. In conversation with sharad ponkshe, hemant dhome and.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The accumulating provocation of 32 years, culminating in his last promuslim fast, at last goaded me to the conclusion that the existence of gandhiji should be brought to an end immediately he developed a subjective mentality under which he alone was the final judge of what was right or wrong. When godse bowed, one of the girls flanking and supporting gandhi, said to godse, brother, bapu is already late and tried to put him off, but he pushed her aside and shot gandhi in the chest three times at pointblank range with a semiautomatic pistol. Santosh rai says, the world knows nathuram godse as the killer of mahatma gandhi. Sharad ponkshe steps into vinay aptes shoes times of india. Sharad ponkshe is a household name, thanks to his diverse television performances in daily soaps like abhalmaya, vadalvaat and iconic thriller series agnihotra. Sharad ponkshe played the role of nathuram godse in play. The highly controversial play mee nathuram godse boltoy i am. He had earlier played the eponymous role in pradeep dalvis mee nathuram godse boltoy. Mi nathuram godse boltoy best marathi natak with english.
After that we rush in hordes with our bucketfull of views and opinions. I do not agree with what you have done so i shot you. Play glorifying gandhi killer nathuram godse draws. Sharad ponkshe is the spiritual embodiment of nathuram godse. This month we mark the 67th anniversary of the murder of indias most famous figure. The play was based on the life of nathuram godse who killed mahatma gandhi. To be honest, its a oneman show, with sharad ponkshe in. Me nathuram godse boltoy is a twoact play written in the marathi language. Known as shri nathuram godse, born in the baramati district of poona in india. Nathuram godse is still considered as one of the most hated names in indian history. While the godse defence has been heard for years in pune and maharashtra, inspiring a play mi nathuram godse boltoy first staged in 1997, its echo was heard in parliament recently, when bjp mp sakshi maharaj called godse a patriot, and then withdrew his statement. After running for shows successfully, mi nathuram godse boltoy. Dalvi seems to have created this myth on the basis of certain statements, in gopal godse s book gandhi hatya ani me my role in gandhis assassination. Ponkshe played an important role in the play mi nathuram godse boltoy, which was based on a very sensitive issue of assassination of gandhi.
Marathi natak are the cornerstone of maharashtrian culture. The awardees include sri ram senes pramod muthalik, actor sharad ponkshe who played godse in mi nathuram godse boltoy and, most recently, aparna ramtirthankar for creating awareness about love jihad. Was nathuram godse a patriot who did a favour to future. Me nathuram godse boltoy by pradeep dalvi an assassin speaks. The play simply presents another side to the story, said actor sharad ponkshe who enacts the role of godse in the play. To be honest, its a oneman show, with sharad ponkshe in the lead, rest of the cast is forgettable. Nathuram was the second son and second child of vinayak vamanrao godse and lakshmi godse. The character who played nathuram godse, sharad ponkshe, gets a lot of space and time and does a fine job. The highly controversial play mee nathuram godse boltoy i am nathuram godse speaking is being revived after a hiatus. Mata anusaya productions pravinkumar bharde and group presents bal shivba. Revived this october 2 after 700 shows in 11 years until march 20, mee nathuram godse boltoy has seen great response, especially among the youth, according to sharad ponkshe, who plays the lead role in the widely acclaimed but controversial play. Jadoo teri nazar super hit marathi comedy natak prashant damle, satish tare, manisha joshi duration.
In this mad rush however, some genuine, some good things are ignored, left out. Reading quietly from a typed manuscript, he sought to explain why he had killed gandhi. Nathuram godses full name was nathuram vinayak godse and he was born on 19th may 1910 in the city of pune, india and died on 15 november 1949. Originally titled me nathuram godse boltoy, actor director sharad ponkshe had resurrected the play earlier this year under the new title.
Sharad ponkshe, jayant ghate and vivek joshi based on the book, may it please you honour, written by gopal godse, marathi play me nathuram godse boltoy dramatises godse s defense plea in the court. Nobody would belive that i went to see a marathi play. Sharad ponkshe is a seasoned actor with remarkable performances in daily soaps like abhalmaya, vadalvaat and iconic thriller series agnihotra. Marathi actor sharad ponkshe continues to get threats for playing mahatma gandhis assassin nathuram godse. Buy nathuram godse the story of an assassin book online at best prices in india on. A debate or a dharna does not work any longer he feels, so he shot gandhi dead.
Sharad ponkshes comeback to theatre after battling cancer. After the accused in the gandhi assassination conspiracy were arrested, they were presented in front of the district magistrate of bombay province. And by shooting you i become part of history and the. Gandhi vadh aur main gandhi hatya aani me, by gopal godse 1967. A group of students on saturday protested against the presence of marathi actor and theatre personality sharad ponkshe at an event on hindutva ideologue v d savarkar in punes fergusson college, police said. These students alleged ponkshe was a supporter of mahatma gandhis assassin nathuram godse. The reason given was that he wanted an assurance of hindumuslim unity but i and many others could easily see that the real motive. Nathuram godse is the author of why i assassinated mahatma gandhi 4.
Nathram godse last speech nathuram godse his last speech may it please your honour nathuram godse on 8 november 1948, nathuram godse 19 may 191015 november 1949 rose to make his statement in court. Their last initiative was the release of may it please your honour, an audio book of godse s final court address available for rs 99. Why i killed gandhi nathuram godses final address to the court. Nathuram godse simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Godse approached gandhi on january 30, 1948 during the evening prayer at 5. In the history of india we rarely come across the story of a person who died an untimely death, whos brother suffered a life of immense mental torture and a person whose family faced countless abuses and humiliations. His first tryst with playing godse came in the play me nathuram godse boltoy. He was a hindu nationalist, and the assassin of mahatma gandhi. A commonly held theory suggests that nathuram was given his name because of an unfortunate incident. Sharad ponkshe, harshada khanvilkar by marathi gaurav. Was nathuram godse a patriot who did a favour to future india.
Nathuram godse killed mahatma gandhi to save hindus and india. It has been written by pradeep dalvi mauli productions. Although more than 30 performances of the play has been staged in various parts of the state, the protests against it have not. Me nathuram godse boltoy price in india buy me nathuram. Titled godse this film will be produced under the banner of brahmarshi films.
When the lead actor sharad ponkshe playing nathuram godsay emerges as the nathuram himself at the start of this marathi play relatively unknown side of the history starts to unfold before the audience. He was a hindutva activist and journalist, who was the assassin of mahatma gandhi. They hanged me for doing this particular act of ending gandhis life, but the nahuram godsay is alive today, he still exists. Sharad ponkshe biography, family, wife, health, cancer. This two act play has defence plea and other aspects of the case from godse s standpoint that make this an interesting watch. Both the play and its ban have been criticized by shriram lagoo a view which was considered. Sharad ponkshe plays the lead role of nathuram godse. Play glorifying gandhis killer nathuram godse amounts to.
His father, vinayak vamanrao godse, was a post office employee and his mother was lakshmii nee godavari. Without being biased for gandhi, i will put forth my pointsbrief, not detailed. Hemant dhome is an young and talented actor and writer, known for satrangi re 2012, kshanbhar vishranti 2010 and online. Sharad ponkshes powerpacked comeback after defeating cancer. He later played the same character in the kamal hassan movie hey ram 2000.
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