2023 Book by Mahesh Kothare
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.[1]
Background
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."
Launch
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
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]
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