• The film marks the return of Shreyas Talpade to Marathi cinema after a span of eight years
• Produced by DAR Motion Pictures, Virtue Entertainment, Affluence Movie, IME Motion Pictures and Blue Drop Films, ‘Baji’ is all set to hit the Silver Screen on 6th February 2015
• Directed by Nikhil Mahajan of Pune 52 fame this romantic-action-adventure Blockbuster also stars Jitendra Joshi as his main nemesis and Amruta Khanvilkar as his leading lady
• Helmed by Atif Afzal, the film’s soundtrack features industry’s popular singers Chinmayi Sripada, Adarsh Shinde, Bela Shende, Shalmali Kholgade, Adarsh Shinde and Abhijeet Sawant

DAR Motion Pictures, Virtue Entertainment, Affluence Movie, IME Motion Pictures and Blue Drop Films highly anticipated film ‘Baji’ is all set for a 6th February 2015 release across theatres in Maharashtra. The film which marks the return of Shreyas Talpade as an actor to Marathi cinema after eight years and boasts of ace stunt director from the south popularly known as ‘Stunt Selva’, for the first time in Marathi cinema.

Written and directed by Nikhil Mahajan, of Pune 52 fame, the movie which is already amongst next year’s most anticipated films, also stars Jitendra Joshi as ‘Baji’s’ main nemesis and Amruta Khanvilkar as his leading lady. Furthermore, helmed by Atif Afzal, the film’s soundtrack features industry’s popular singers Chinmayi Sripada, Adarsh Shinde, Bela Shende, Shalmali Kholgade, Adarsh Shinde and Abhijeet Sawant

Commenting on the film, Shreyas Talpade said, “After Iqbal, Baji has thus far been my most challenging and fulfilling acting assignment till date. Perfectionist Nikhil Mahajan and the super energetic Stunt Selva have pushed me to limits that I never knew I could achieve and I am very grateful to them for that. Apart from the makers and my really talented co-stars who are definitely amongst the most fantastic actors I have worked with, I dedicate this movie and my performance in it to all my fans who have patiently waited so long for my return to Marathi cinema. I am absolutely confident they will definitely not be disappointed and would get far more than they expect.”

An epic blockbuster and pure family entertainer ‘Baji’ is shot across picturesque Konkan locales. It is an action-adventure-romance laced superhero vigilante about and hidden treasures, based on the legend of a man who took upon himself to protect the common man against oppression and injustice in this small village in Shrirangpur. No one knows who he is or where he comes from, but whenever the village is in peril, Baji has always come to its rescue. His sword, his bow-arrow and his white stallion live on to define him.

Talking about the film director Nikhil Mahajan said, “After Pune 52, I was very sure that I wanted to work on a good commercial epic blockbuster that would not just set the cash bells ringing at the box office but would also go down as one of the finest movies ever made in Marathi. Baji to me is that larger than life project. Not only has the experience on working on this movie, my very second, been very fulfilling and a dream come true, but I also got to work with the powerhouse actor that Shreyas is and the super talented Jitendra and charming Amruta.”

Presented by DAR Motion Pictures, in association with Virtue Entertainment, Baji is produced by Arun Rangachari, Vivek Rangachari, Amit Ahirrao, Deepti Talpade, Suhrud Godbole, Hrishikesh Kulkarni and Nikhil Mahajan and is scheduled to hit the silver screen on 6th February 2015. Other key credits include Writer and Director: Nikhil Mahajan, Dialogues: Shrirang Godbole, Original story: Nikhil Mahajan & Suhrud Godbole, Director of Photography: Vasu Rane, Editor: Abhijeet Deshpande, Music: Atif Afzal, Lyrics: Shrirang Godbole, Co-Producer: Ayush Maheshwari and Executive Producer: Pavan Malu (Blue Drop Films).

Notes To The Editor

About DAR Motion Pictures
A wholly-owned subsidiary of DAR Capital Group, DAR Motion Pictures was established as a result of the Group’s strong leveraging in the burgeoning Indian Media & Entertainment industry. DAR Motion Pictures is focused on producing, acquiring and distributing quality content in Hindi and other regional languages. DARMP’s latest releases include the highly anticipated ‘Baji along with critically acclaimed and successful films ‘D-Day’ , ‘The Lunchbox’ and Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Ugly’, in addition to past releases including but not limited ‘Lalbaug Parel, Teecha Baap Tyacha Baap, Haunted 3D, Mickey Virus, etc., as well as the soon to be released Bejoy Nambiar’s ‘Fattack’. DARMP has also distributed some of the most successful Hollywood films in India including ‘Dark Knight Rises’ and ‘Fast & the Furious 6’.

About Virtue Entertainment

Virtue Entertainment is a production house based in Aurangabad and Mumbai. Their first Marathi production ‘Vakratunda’ is currently in production. ‘Baji’ will be their second film.

About Affluence Movies

Shreyas and Deepti Talpade’s home banner, Affluence Movies Pvt. Ltd. was formed with the vision of producing quality commercial filmed entertainment content, in Marathi and Hindi, for various mediums. Having co-produced Sanai Chaughade along with Subhash Ghai’s Mukta Arts, Affluence made its own independent mark in the industry with the Superhit Poshter Boyz and is all set for its next release DAR Motion Pictures Baji.

About Indian Magic Eye

IME Motion Pictures is a film production and media house based in Pune and Mumbai. They have to their credit critically and commercially acclaimed Marathi films like ‘Champions’, the ‘Chintoo‘ movie franchise, Pune 52, Tuhya Dharma Koncha? and Pitruroon. Their first Hindi film ‘Dainik’ is slated to on floor in Summer 2015.

About Blue Drop

Blue Drop Films is a film production company based in Mumbai. Previously they have line produced Pune 52. Their first Hindi film ‘Maa Bhagwatiya IIT Coaching Classes’ is slated to start production end-2014. They will co-produce ‘Dainik’ alongwith IME Motion Pictures.

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Prajakta Chavarkar : 98194 69280 : prajakta@crisscross.in