In our culture, life is a ceremony which is full of endless celebrations and the highest moment of happiness is “wedding ceremony”! This concept is basically grand, delightful. From the look of the bride to the delivery of the bride, this solemn ceremony is an integral part of everyone’s life. The importance of ‘digital’ in everyone’s life has become utterly important. Till now, through a video call, all the meetings were held, ideas were shared, friendships were formed, but, will the online marriage hold ground? In virtual world bridegroom is at one place while bride is at another and the priest is on a different planet altogether. In these circumstances how will the marriage ceremony will take place? Again the relatives will miss the importance-getting moments as well as the hustle bustle and not to forgets gifts.
Something similar is about to happen in Shantanu and Sharvari’s lives. Their video call chats culminates into friendship. A sweet bond gets created between them. But this lockdown may turn into a villain for them. All this will be handled in an interesting way in Colors Marathi’s fresh new serial ‘Shubhmangal Online’. This is for the first time a subject, so relatable to existing times, has been handled in a Marathi television scenario. Adapting to New Normal will be crux of the story and the title ‘Shubhmangal Online‘ is apt.
How will this online wedding of Shantanu and Sherwari take place? What fun and drawbacks it will have to face? To experience newness in Marathi entertainment do watch ‘Shubhamangal Online’. It’s being produced by Subodh Bhave (Kanha’s Magic) and directed by Vaibhav Chinchalkar and will start airing from 28th September at 9.30 pm. on Colors Marathi. Sukanya Kulkarni – Mone, Amita Khopkar, Sayali Sanjeev, Suyash Tilak, Anand Ingle, Milind Phatak, Ankita Panvelkar will be in the lead roles in the serial.
Shantanu is always ambitious and very handsome, works for an Airline, but not keen to get married. Sharwari, is a very smart, cool-tempered, unassuming, kind-hearted girl. Both are poles apart. Shantanu and Sherwari start ‘dating’ online. Their life changes completely when their relationship comes to a halt at an important stage of marriage through online dating. Will Shantanu and Sharwari’s relationship flourish? What else will happen in this very different type of marriage? It will be an interesting watch, no doubt.
Speaking about the serial, Deepak Rajadhyaksha, Head, Marathi Television, Viacom 18, said, “Television media is taking a new shape with time. Considering the interest of the audience, our aim is to give the new and quality programmes is the tradition of Colors Marathi. Looking at the current situation, we all need to see things that are refreshing, colorful, youthful and give a positive attitude. Through the series ‘Shubhamangal Online’ we will try to show the current situation of lockdown. The importance of digital media and if not the young generation of today we are also dependent on it for some reason. It will be interesting for the audience to see what happens when the biggest thing in life like marriage is fixed online. Yes, for the first time this type of subject will be handled on Marathi television through Colors Marathi.”
Sukanya Kulkarni-Mone will once again be seen in an important role in this serial. The audience has seen her in a variety of roles, who just adore her. Makers hope that the audience will love her this time as well. With the production of Subodh Bhave, the talented leading cast, the fresh duo and the current theme, we are sure that the audience will love this serial.
Speaking on the occasion, Subodh Bhave, the producer of the serial, said, “People are always looking for different ways to stay in touch with each other, directly or indirectly. Sharwari and Shantanu, who are in love, have also found a different medium of love, that’s the story! I have produced many events earlier and also made a movie called ‘Pushpak Viman’ but this is the first time as a serial producer. I wanted to produce the serial for several days but couldn’t get the script impressive enough. During the lockdown, I came across the story of the serial Shubhamangal Online, which we all liked and it is now coming on Colors Marathi from September 28. A good team has come together. The director, the cast and the behind-the-scenes team are so excited. This experiment of Colors Marathi and Kanha’s Magic will definitely appeal to the audience.”
Speaking about the serial Sukanya Kulkarni Mone, who has made a name for herself in the minds of everyone with her powerful acting, who is loved by the audience, said, ‘My character from Ghadge & Soon, became famous not only in Maharashtra but abroad too. Everyone wanted similar character in their homes. After the lockdown, the question came to my mind as to what kind of work will come my way and how. But, meanwhile, when asked about the serial ‘Shubhamangal Online’, I said yes instantly. I was very happy when I found out about the story and the character because, Anupama is now a mother of my age, who is working. The story of our serial, the dialogue, the whole team is very amazing, everything is in order. We’re sure the audience will enjoy watching the serial as much as we enjoy shooting.”
‘Shubhamangal Online’ will have a fresh pairing in the form of Suyash Tilak and Sayali Sanjeev. Speaking about it, Suyash Tilak said, ‘I am very excited because this is my first serial after Lockdown. I have not been working on television for the last few months. But when asked about this serial, I immediately said yes. Auditions, workshops all started online, so after the lockdown, the feeling was in our minds that we are going to do something different. I am excited to have the opportunity to do a serial with Colors Marathi once again. This is the first serial produced by Kanha’s Magic and I am also happy to be a part of it. The fact that we get to tell the whole story through the Shubhamangal Online serial is a plus. It’s a different kind of fun and I’m sure viewers will love to watch it.
Sayali Sanjeev said, ‘I wanted to work with Colors Marathi for a long time and finally that moment came and I am very much looking forward to it. The second reason is that a lot of people don’t know what real Sayali is like. Somewhere there is a lot of similarity between Sharwari and Sayali. I’m sure everyone will fall in love with this character because it’s basically so sweet and relatable. In fact, the serial brought a lot of positivity in my life. I consider myself very lucky to have had the opportunity to do this serial. “
In a way technology and marriage are two things that have nothing to do with each other but these two will be seen bonding together in ‘Shubhamangal Online’, thus increasing the fun quotient of the impending online marriage. How exactly does the journey from their online meeting to their online wedding go? To find out, do watch the superfine story of online marriage – ‘Shubhamangal Online’ on Colors Marathi.
The online marriage takes place on September 28 at 9.30 pm and all are invited.
