Damn It Ani Barach Kahi (transl. Damn It and a lot more) is a 2023 Indian autobiography book authored by Mahesh Kothare and published by Mehta Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.[1]
 Book Cover | |
| Editor | Mandar Joshi |
|---|---|
| Author | Mahesh Kothare |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Genre | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Mehta Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. |
Publication date | January 11, 2023 |
| Media type | Paperback ebook |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 9788195970964 |
| Website | Damn It Ani Barach Kahi |
Background edit
Mahesh Kothare named his autobiography "Damn It Aani Barach Kahi" after his fictional character inspector Mahesh Jadhav's famous catchphrase 'Damn It!'.[2] Mahesh Kothare is considered as one of the revolutionary figure in Marathi cinema.[3][4]
The book contains memories of Marathi cinema, the life of Laxmikant Berde and Mahesh Kothare.[5]
It is not just an autobiography, it’s a sort of history of Indian cinema over the past 60 years. I have been in the industry since 1962 when I was just 9 years old. It was always there in my mind that I should document my journey of 60 years in the industry because I have seen cinema evolve from black and white days to digital cinema. It’s been a complete journey.
Mahesh Kothare, the author of book[3]
Launch edit
The book was launched at Shivaji Mandir, Mumbai. It is hosted by Adinath Kothare and attended by Sachin Pilgaonkar, Nivedita Joshi-Saraf, Urmilla Kothare.[6] Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis was attended the program as well as the book was published by him.[7][8]
Reception edit
Akhil Mehta of the Mehta Publishing House said that through the production of the book 'Damn it Ani Barach Kahi' (meaning:Damn it and many things/lot more)', he was able to see the man of stardom hidden behind the warehouses.[9] DCM Devendra Fadnavis said, "Mahesh Kothare has revolutionized Marathi cinema and connected to a new generation. How 'Damn It' was born, is also read in this book." Praising Kothare, Fadnavis said: His contribution to the world of entertainment is unparalleled and he said that Kothare has done new experiments in Marathi.[10][11]
References edit
- ^ "Mahesh Kothare recalls selling house after his film with Govinda's nephew tanked: Had no roof over my head". Hindustan Times. 2023-01-21. Archived from the original on 2023-05-06. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "Marathi Actor-Director Mahesh Kothare Releases His Autobiography, 'Damn It Aani Barach Kahi'". News18. 2023-01-12. Archived from the original on 2023-05-04. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ a b "Mahesh Kothare on comparisons with RRR director SS Rajamouli, 'I would feel very honoured, but I have been making fantasy films before him'". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "Mahesh Kothare: Interesting facts about the actor". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ bolkya (2023-01-02). "महेश कोठारे यांचे आत्मचरित्र "डॅम इट आणि बरच काही" लवकरच भेटीला येणार". Bolkya Resha. Archived from the original on 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "DCM Devendra Fadnavis, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Addinath Kothare and other celebs attend the launch of Mahesh Kothare's autobiography, 'Damn It aani Barach Kahi'". Bollywood Hungama. 2023-01-13. Archived from the original on 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "महेश कोठारे यांच्या आत्मचरित्राचे उपमुख्यमंत्र्यांच्या हस्ते प्रकाशन". Tarun Bharat. Archived from the original on 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "Mahesh Kothare यांच्या 'डॅम इट आणि बरंच काही' या आत्मचरित्र प्रकाशन ..." Loksatta (in Marathi). Archived from the original on 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "'लक्ष्या आजही माझ्याजवळ असल्यासारखं वाटतं', 'डॅम इट आणि बरंच काही' पुस्तकाच्या प्रकाशन सोहळ्यात महेश कोठारेंनी व्यक्त केली भावना". Navarashtra (in Marathi). 2023-01-12. Archived from the original on 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "'डॅम ईट आणि बरंच काही' पुस्तकाचे उपमुख्यमंत्र्यांच्या हस्ते प्रकाशन". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 2023-01-12. Archived from the original on 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "Mahesh Kothare: मी दहावीत असताना.. देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी सांगितला 'धुमधडाका' चित्रपटाचा किस्सा". Sakal (in Marathi). 12 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
External links edit
- Damn It Ani Barach Kahi at Mehta Publishing House
- Damn It Ani Barach Kahi at Amazon
- Damn It Ani Barach Kahi at Google Books