Yogesh Deshpande’s Hindi directorial debut to go on floors in April After dabbling across advertising and regional cinema, filmmaker Yogesh Deshpande is set to step into mainstream Hindi cinema with his upcoming feature film. The project, currently in pre-production, is scheduled to go on floors in April, with casting underway and extensive location recce already completed. Three actresses are already shortlisted for the project. Since starting his career in 2005, he has written and directed over 100 ad films. He is also the founder of RedefineZ Concepts, which later expanded into a full-fledged production house, RedefineZ Productions, based in Pune. Speaking about his journey and his entry into mainstream Hindi cinema, Yogesh Deshpande said, “My journey from advertising to filmmaking has always been guided by a belief that stories must remain emotionally honest and culturally rooted. Each project has helped me explore how deeply personal narratives can connect with wider audiences. Entering mainstream Hindi cinema feels like a natural extension of that journey — an opportunity to tell stories that are both intimate and universal. This film reflects the world we live in today, shaped by change, technology, and human relationships, while remaining deeply grounded in real experiences. ”He transitioned into feature filmmaking with 66 Sadashiv, marking his entry into long-form storytelling. He followed this with the musical biopic Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke, which had the... #April #Hindi_cinema #Deshpande #directorial_debut #mainstream_Hindi #Hindi #Yogesh_Deshpande #filmmaker_Yogesh #Hindi_directorial #Yogesh
Veteran actor Pravina Deshpande passes away at 60 after prolonged illness Veteran actor Pravina Deshpande passed away on Tuesday, February 17, at the age of 60 after a prolonged battle with multiple myeloma. She had been undergoing treatment for the condition since 2019. Her last rites were performed in Mumbai later the same day at 3 pm at a Hindu crematorium in Chakala Parsiwada, Andheri East. The news of her demise was confirmed through a statement shared on her official social media account. In an emotional note, her family informed followers that she breathed her last on February 17 after years of fighting the illness. The Cine & TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) also expressed its condolences. Posting her photograph on X, the association wrote, “CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008) #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip. ”CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008) #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip@poonamdhillon @dparasherdp @itsupasanasingh @HemantPandeyJi_ @ImPuneetIssar @rishimukesh @bolbedibol @iyashpalsharma @SahilaChaddha @actormanojjoshi… pic. twitter. com/VdMuiFcccw — CINTAA_Official (@CintaaOfficial) February 17, 2026 Pravina Deshpande built a career spanning Marathi and Hindi cinema, television, theatre and web platforms. She was widely regarded for her ability to bring depth to supporting roles, often leaving a distinct impression despite limited sc... #Veteran_actor #Veteran #Pravina_Deshpande #actor_Pravina #prolonged_battle #CINTAA #multiple_myeloma #illness_Veteran #Pravina #Deshpande
