Exclusive: Madhuri Dixit Makes Special Visits to Plaza and Citylight Cinemas During ‘Panchak’ Screening; Here’s Her Commentary
Madhuri Dixit Nene and her husband, Dr. Shriram Nene, have ventured into production with the Marathi film “Panchak,” which hit theaters on Friday. The film is a comedy centered around a superstitious belief. To the delight of the audience, Madhuri and Dr. Nene surprised them by visiting Dadar’s iconic Plaza and Mahim’s Citylight cinemas during a screening of the film. I had the opportunity to witness this at the Plaza theater, and the sudden appearance of the couple thrilled the packed house.
Standing near the stage beneath the screen, Madhuri addressed the audience, saying, “A big thank you to all of you for coming to watch our film and making it a full house. Please continue showering your love on the film in the same way. You have shown me immense love over the years, and now you are showing the same love for ‘Panchak,’ for which I am deeply grateful to all of you.”
Dr. Nene added, “I grew up here. My grandmother lived nearby, and I have watched numerous films in this theater. So, I am extremely happy to revisit this place. The subject of ‘Panchak’ is quite challenging. To create such films, you need a balance between humor and education, and Marathi cinema excels in that.”
“Panchak” boasts an ensemble cast including Adinath Kothare, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Bharti Achrekar, Deepti Devi, Anand Ingle, Nandita Patkar, Vidyadhar Joshi, Tejashri Pradhan, and more. The presence of such talented actors contributes to the film’s appeal.
The audience at Plaza and Citylight cinemas were overjoyed by Madhuri Dixit Nene and Dr. Shriram Nene’s unexpected visit during the screening of “Panchak.” It was an exciting moment for everyone present, and it showcased the couple’s dedication and support for Marathi cinema. The film promises to entertain with its unique comedy and talented ensemble cast, and it is heartening to see established actors like Madhuri Dixit Nene embracing regional cinema and contributing to its growth.
