Producers Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar of GSEAMS ((Global Sports Entertainment And Media Solutions Private Limited) are on a roll. After coming up with multiple films in 2019, they have now unveiled the first look of their upcoming Marathi film, Bonus. The film stars Gashmeer Mahajani and Pooja Sawant and both feature in the poster, released by the makers recently. This first look has a nice touch and indicates that the film can turn out to be a nice, slice-of-life romantic drama. The backdrop of Mumbai’s Worli Koliwada and Bandra-Worli Sea Link and the large suitcase on the side adds to the impact.

Moreover, the pairing has also been noticed. Handsome hunk Gashmeer Mahajani, in a very short span of his career, has carved a niche for himself with his recent films like Deool Band, Kanha, One Way Ticket and Mala Kahich Problem Nahi. Pooja Sawant on the other hand is also quite popular thanks to her films like Daagdi Chawl, Vrundavan, Poshter Boyz, Lapachhapi and even the last year’s Bollywood flick, Junglee. Both come together for the first time and the chemistry seems interesting, from the poster.

And not just that, Bonus is written and directed by Saurabh Bhave, who is also been appreciated for his skills in screenplay and writing. He had penned screenplay for many hit Marathi films including Haapus, Taryanche Bait, Hrudayantar and Chumbak, among others. He says, “Bonus is that extra bit that we all deserve - extra bit of money, joy and happiness, But unfortunately, some people are too privileged and some are not. Bonus tries to bring these two worlds together - The world of Haves and Have Nots. It is the joyride journey of a boy who, in the process of proving his worth, encounters with the whole new world that changes his life and beliefs upside down. It is story of his coming of age.”

“As the title suggests, it is about courage, audacity and the path differently treaded.Bonus will be another film which will keep our tradition of powerful story and star cast as witnessed in our previous films,” say Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartik D Nishandar of GSEAMS.

GSEAMS, a leading company in entertainment sector, had earlier produced Fugay, Tula Kalnaar Nahi, Ranangan, Vicky Velingkar and presented films like Bhikari. GSEAMS is one of the top studios in Maharashtra having its vertical spread across film productions and presentation, TV productions, talent management, movie marketing and promotion and satellite syndication.

Bonus releases on February 28, 2020.

Composers of Marathi film song featuring city rapper hope to gain from Gully Boy’s success
Sonil Dedhia (MID-DAY; February 15, 2019)

Although their song featuring a Worli-based rapper was conceptualised a year ago, music director duo Rohan-Rohan — comprising Rohan Gokhale and Rohan Pradhan — say the release of Gully Boy will give their creation a new lease of life. The track, created for their upcoming Marathi film, Bonus, has been sung by rapper Azad, aka Hrishikesh. “While our song was composed before [Gully Boy], the film’s release will help the rap genre reach out to music listeners. Hence, our song, which also belongs to the same genre, [will benefit],” says Pradhan, adding that the number forms the crux of the film’s theme.

“We needed a genre of music that didn’t require beautification, and could simply make a statement. Rap emerged as the best [option]. The kind of rap we’ve used is relatively new in India, and hasn’t been attempted in Marathi cinema before.”

Azad, we learn, has also penned the number. The composer duo had first witnessed the musician’s prowess when a friend showcased his video to them. “He was a perfect match to the kind of rapper we were looking for. He has written the lyrics keeping the film’s central theme in mind. It retains the roots of the Marathi language, which is literature-oriented, and not easy,” Gokhale reveals.