Pranav Birje | The News Bulletins
“Seeing you, my soul immersed in devotion.
All my exhaustion vanished, and the clouds turned into Pandurang.
Taking the name of Tukoba, my eyes turned into fluttering flags of joy.”
With this divine sentiment in the air, the music launch of the film ‘Abhang Tukaram’ was recently held in an atmosphere filled with devotion and enthusiasm, in the presence of media representatives, dignitaries, and audiences. The rhythmic beats of taal and mridang, the echoing chants of “Jnanoba Mauli Tukaram,” the arrival of a traditional dindi procession, live performances by the film’s actors and singers presenting soul-stirring abhangas, and the symbolic union of Bhakti (devotion) and Shakti (power) represented by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Saint Tukaram Maharaj—all created a truly divine experience that deeply moved everyone present.
The music launch ceremony was graced by the Hon. Minister of Cultural Affairs of Maharashtra, Mr. Ashish Shelar, who officially unveiled the film’s music. On this occasion, he also felicitated the film’s cast and crew.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Shelar said,
> “Our culture’s roots and the values of Maharashtra’s land are beautifully conveyed through the thoughts of our saints, which director Digpal Lanjekar and his team are successfully presenting through cinema. It is indeed a blessed coincidence that this film is being released in the 750th birth anniversary year of Saint Dnyaneshwar Mauli. There is perhaps no one in this world unaware of the greatness of Saint Tukaram Maharaj.
When our words are touched by divine devotion, they transform into sacred speech. The abhangas written, sung, and spread through this divine speech resonate as Naad Brahma—the cosmic sound—bringing Brahmanand (divine bliss) to listeners.
This film holds an exalted place not only in Maharashtra but also among all who believe in the saint tradition and the path of devotion. May this film awaken spiritual strength within people and inspire them to merge into the divine essence of our bhakti parampara. When willpower and spiritual power unite, the cymbals of Brahmanand resound. I sincerely pray at the feet of Lord Vitthal for the film’s grand success.”
Expressing his happiness for being associated with such a meaningful film, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Chairman of Panorama Studios, said,
> “We felt it was our responsibility to bring this film to audiences. Our goal is to provide society with a new perspective through this film. We are confident that the audience will respond positively.”
Panorama Studios, a reputed production house, is the presenter of ‘Abhang Tukaram’. The producers are Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Ajay Ashok Purkar, and Digpal Lanjekar, with co-producers Murlidhar Chatwani and Ravindra Auti.
The great tradition of saints is the cultural pride of Maharashtra. Saints like Tukaram Maharaj, who absorbed worldly poison and left behind the nectar of wisdom for future generations, are beacons of moral and spiritual light. His teachings, expressed through his abhangas, are lessons in how to live life with devotion and balance. Director Digpal Lanjekar brings this timeless legacy to the screen through ‘Abhang Tukaram’, which is set to release on 7th November.
The story and dialogues of the film are written by renowned writer Yogesh Soman. The screenplay and direction are by Digpal Lanjekar. The film’s music is composed by Avadhoot Gandhi, featuring vocals by Avadhoot Gandhi, Bela Shende, Ajay Purkar, Jaydeep Vaidya, Ajit Vispute, Chandrakant Mane, Nutan Parab, Amita Ghugri, Mukta Joshi, Ishwari Bawiskar, Dnyaneshwar Meshram, and Kedar Joshi. Music distribution is handled by Panorama Music.
The film’s cinematography is by Sandeep Shinde, editing by Sagar Shinde and Vinay Shinde, makeup by Atul Maske, and costume design by Saurabh Kamble. Mayur Raut has composed the background score and handled music arrangements. Sound design is by Nikhil Lanjekar and Himanshu Ambekar. Action choreography is by Babbu Khanna, dance choreography by Sumit Salunkhe, and art direction by Pratik Radees and Sanjay Karole. Post-production is managed by Sachin Bhillare, while Shock and Awe Films handled VFX and Catalyst Creates managed visual promotions. Jai Gotecha from Cineman Entertainment is the Marketing Director, and Ketaki Gadre Abhyankar is the Executive Producer.
