ABOUT US

OUR HISTORY

Planet Marathi was established in 2017 by founder and entrepreneur Mr. Akshay Bardapurkar with a vision of creating a niche of Marathi Films, Arts and Culture across the world map. His thought of packaging the rich content and aesthetics of Marathi Arts and Entertainment in an exclusive, unique & contemporary way lead to PLANET MARATHI.

Initially launched as a Marathi digital platform in an exclusive partnership with Twitter India, Planet Marathi showcased custom made digital shows exploring Arts, Culture, Politics, Society and Governance in collaboration with various celebrities from different fields. Along with events and stepping into working cohesively towards public and society, it planned for a CONCLAVE in accordance with Govt. of Maharashtra. 

Planet Marathi also diversified into the field of brand and celebrity management company called PLANET TALENT last year signing up several renowned and fresh artists from the Industry. It aims to encompass the notions of celebrity management by exploring, highlighting and creating opportunities for its artists through brands, events, shows, films etc.

VALUE & MISSION

To connect Marathi audience from across the world on a single digital platform.

Started as an Online Digital Partner in overseas festivals, events and film festivals, it tried to strengthen its base worldwide.

With the start of its Film Production Wing, Planet Marathi is expanding its horizon and heading to the silver screen of Marathi Film industry. With exclusive and prestigious projects like AB aani CD, Goshta EK Paithanichi, Chandramukhi and many more, it aims to become the largest film production banner in Marathi Films.

A rare combination of unique and varied content makes the project of PLANET MARATHI stand out amongst its contemporaries. The company has also amassed several Intellectual Properties of various programs and upcoming prestigious projects.

With internet booming everywhere in world and with 75 million Marathi audience, the next goal would be creating an OTT platform and starting PLANET MARATHI IPO soon.

ABOUT PLANET MARATHI

Planet Marathi was established in 2017 by founder and CMD Mr. Akshay Vilas Bardapurkar with a vision of creating a niche in the Marathi industry and providing a plethora of Marathi films, Theatre, Arts and Culture across the globe.
The advent of Akshay Bardapurkar in the Marathi film industry has put the spotlight on the underrated regional films. His passion and love for Marathi has driven him to create a supportive infrastructure for the entire film fraternity.
With a vision to tap all the aspects of the industry he created three verticals Planet Marathi which focused on Film Production, Planet Marathi OTT – World’s only Marathi OTT platform and Planet Talent & Casting – is an exclusive image branding platform which aims to change the face of Celebrity management in Marathi film industry

FOUNDER

AKSHAY BARDAPURKAR

FOUNDER OF PLANET MARATHI

FOUNDER

A Producer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist by profession, AKSHAY BARDAPURKAR is the head and founder of PLANET MARATHI. With an experience of more than a decade in handling Brand Imaging, Brand Management and Celebrity Management.

With flair and enthusiasm to explore and carve niche in the Media and Entertainment Industry, he started with establishing an exclusive platform on Twitter called PLANET MARATHI in May 2017 to promote Art, Culture, Films, Literature and Entertainment .

Recently he got featured in the FORBES INDIA magazine for his entrepreneurship skills and out of box ideas to highlight and create a platform like Planet Marathi. 
He aims to take Planet Marathi to venture out in  unique initiatives specially for the Marathi audience of Maharashtra, India and also across the globe.

OUR TEAM

With an exclusive vision and a heart set out to fulfill and achieve our mission, the journey started in 2017 and got replenished and joined by several like- minded professionals from the various fields.

Manali Dixit

Casting Director and Talent Head

Starting off as a travel coordinator, she has grown to become the Casting Director at Planet Marathi. Being a casting director in the Marathi film industry has been an enthralling journey for Manali, as she has been able to meet and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals. Working with celebrities, while extremely exciting, comes with its fair share of challenges.The steady rise of the Marathi film industry in recent times in terms of content, outreach and appeal has made way for Manali to put her skills, talent and experience to good use. An affable individual with an eager-to-learn demeanour, Manali is a perfect fit in the media world. She has worked with Indian Classical vocalist Mahesh Kale and her musical odyssey continues despite the demands of her career her first casting for the movie “Crypto Aaajji”, directed by Pushkar Shrotri followed by Rainbow, Sahela Re and her first historical film Mogal Mardini Chhatrapati Tararani to  name of few With some brilliant Marathi movies being made, She expects the film industry to not just make a mark pan-India but also across the globe.  Professionally, she hopes to see Planet Talent and Casting become the most sought-after casting agency in India.

Kapil Deshpande

Business Development Manager & Org Head

He Has 16 years of experience in the Print & Electronic media. working with Zee 24 Taas, Tv9 Marathi, and many more Big News Media House. Started his journey with Planet Marathi in 2022. He Works With our Prestige Brand Planet Marathi as a Business Development Manager & Org Head and handles branding, Movie Promotion Tie-Ups, Ground Events, content creation, and Control of Social Media Content for Planet Marathi social media Platform. he plans all big branding Ground events for Planet Marathi & shows also M… Moryacha, Ustav Aadishakticha, Planet Marathi Rangostav, and many more… He started his Latest Podcast show ‘Chala Basuya’ and chit-chats with many top Marathi Actors. He also has tie-ups with 50+ Marathi Films for Promotion with Planet Marathi All Platforms and his vision is very bright for the company with new unique Ideation and creations.

Bharti Dubey

Bollywood Casting and talent Consultant

Prathmesh Ram Pathre

Social Media Manager & Content Writer

Mayuri Pardeshi

Casting & Talent Assistant

Aishwarya Nagesh

Anchor & Social Media Manager

Nikhil Bansode

Creative & Production Executive

We have a set of expertise having experience in Social Media management, Brand Management, Brand Imaging, Events, Business and Networking, Pre production, Production and Post Production Process, Content Acquisition and Management, Investments and Strategic Management for Films and Content. Our team members are Ajay Ubhare (Content Writer), Saahil Patel ( Digital Marketing Manager).