Jenma Films International
FormerlyArtist Combine
TypePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
Founded1985 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India
FounderMahesh Kothare
Amber Kothare
Defunct2005 (2005)
FateMerged with Kothare Vision
ProductsFilm
OwnerMahesh Kothare[1]

Jenma Films International was an Indian film production company founded in 1985 by Mahesh Kothare. The company mainly producing Marathi and Hindi films.

History

Jenma Kothare, mother of Mahesh Kothare, original name is Saroj. Jenma and Mahesh Kothare's father, Amber Kothare, met for the first time through experimental theatre. They got married in 1952. The nickname 'Jenma' was given to him by his aunt. Genma and Amber Kothare eventually established a theater production organization called 'Artist Combine'. He used to perform various plays through this organization. Jenma and Amber Kothare worked together in the drama 'Lagnachi Bedi', 'Zopi Gela Jasa Jala'.

Jenma Kothare put a lot of effort on both Mahesh Kothare's film business debut and his subsequent career advancement. Jenma was always by Mahesh's side when he was a kid actor, working with him on his popular Hindi-Marathi films. Mahesh Kothare used to actively take part in the behind-the-scenes work on every movie that was made over time. Mahesh Kothare began his cinematic career with the release of Dhum Dhadaka, which he produced under the Jenma Films International banner. Under this production, popular films like De Danadan, Dhadakebaaz, Zapatlela, Majha Chakula, etc. were produced.[2]

Selected filmography

Year Film Language Ref(s)
1985 Dhum Dhadaka Marathi [3]
1987 De Danadan [4]
1990 Dhadakebaaz [5]
1993 Zapatlela [6]
1994 Majha Chakula [7]
1999 Dhangad Dhinga [8]
Lo Main Aa Gaya Hindi [9]
2004 Pachadlela Marathi [10]
2005 Khabardar [11]

References

  1. Indian Film Annual Report 2019-20.cdr (PDF). Indian Film and TV Producers Council. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  2. "Mahesh Kothare : अभिनेते महेश कोठारे यांना मातृशोक; ज्येष्ठ रंगकर्मी सरोज ऊर्फ जेनमा यांचे निधन". Pudhari (in Marathi). 15 July 2023. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  3. KOTHARE, MAHESH (1 January 2023). DAMN IT ANI BARACH KAHI (in Marathi). Mehta Publishing House Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-81-959709-6-4.
  4. "De Danadan (1987)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  5. "धडाकेबाज". मराठी चित्रपट सूची. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  6. "Zapatlela (1993)". Pune International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  7. "माझा छकुला". मराठी चित्रपट सूची. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  8. "Dhangad Dhinga (1999)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  9. "Lo Main Aagayaa – Movie – Box Office India". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  10. "Pachhadlela". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  11. Ness, Richard R. (15 January 2020). Encyclopedia of Journalists on Film. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-5381-0360-9.
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