Star Pravah’s ‘Dakkhancha Raja Jyotiba’ to start airing soon
Star Pravah Channel has captured the minds of the viewers by presenting quality serials in the world of entertainment. Soon a serial is in the offing citing Jyotiba’s greatness on Star Pravah channel. (दख्खनचा राजा ज्योतिबा’) ‘Dakkhancha Raja Jyotibala’ is the folk deity of Maharashtra. Thousands of devotees bow down to their beloved deity, Jyotiba. Devotees have not been able to visit Jyotiba’s temple for more than six months during the Corona crisis. This hope of the devotees for the visit of their beloved deity will soon be fulfilled. Jyotiba will be seen at home in the form of the legendary serial ‘Dakkhancha Raja Jyotiba’ which will soon start on Star Pravah. In the current situation, it is a good omen to get to watch Jyotiba in a serial in corona pandemic times. Star Pravah and Kothare Visions have accepted this new challenge and the series ‘Dakkhancha Raja Jyotibala’ will hit the screens from October 23 at 6.30 pm.
What is special about this serial is that the entire shooting of the serial will take place in Kolhapur city where Jyotiba Devasthan is located. The magnificent set of the serial is coming up in Kolhapur Chitranagari and the shooting of the serial will start soon. The occasion of this serial has given a new opportunity to the technicians and workers of Kolhapur.
Commenting on the grandeur of the series, Satish Rajwade, Head of Program, Star Pravah, said, ‘The serial will showcase the vision of an adorable deity through honest entertainment to their fans and some new and familiar aspects of that deity’s life. Devotees will watch the serial regularly, and they will be able to see the serial on the life of Jyotiba and his glory at home.’
Commenting on the grandeur of the series, producer Mahesh Kothare said, “A grand set has been set up in Kolhapur for this serial. The work of the set has been going on for about a month and a half. Building such a grand set in Kolhapur was also a challenge. Art director Santosh Phutane and his team is working day and night to build the set. This include Jyotiba’s palace, Mahalakshmi’s palace, village, ashram, chroma floor etc. Many things needed for this, had to be transported from Mumbai. Also appreciated are the creations of Nilima Kothare and Nita Khandke who have done a lot of research and created costumes and jewelery for the serial. Evidence of many books has been taken while doing this. I’m sure the serial will take all this to a whole new level.’
Dr. Vitthal Bapuji Thombre is the expert advisor for this serial. He has done PhD (Vidyavachaspati) in Marathi. He is well known in Maharashtra as a historian, researcher and a writer. ‘Maharashtratil Lokdaivate’ is his area of studies’ interest. His research on Jyotiba is soon to be published in book form. In addition, the chairman of the Western Maharashtra Devasthan Samiti, Shri. Mahesh Jadhav (Minister of State) Kolhapur is also imparting guidance for this serial. Swami Bal is in charge of writing the serial and Avinash Waghmare is directing it.
So witness at the story of this deity of Maharashtra from 23rd October at 6.30 pm ‘Dakkhancha Raja Jyotiba’ on Star Pravah.