Name: Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 04 | Exploring Lonavala Like Never Before
Uploaded: 2021-05-12
Duration: 22 min
Description: In this episode of Mast Maharashtra, Prajakta tastes the chicken misal in Lonavla.

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In this episode of Mast Maharashtra, Prajakta tastes the chicken misal in Lonavla.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 04 | Exploring Lonavala Like Never Before

Exploring Lonavala Like Never Before

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Zee Zest host and Marathi actor Prajakta Mali starts her Mast Maharashtra journey after offering prayers at Banganga and Walkeshwar temple. Her next stop is the Dadar Parsi Colony where she meets actor Boman Irani who tells her about the Parsi settlement in Mumbai. She then visits the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park popularly known as Shivaji Park. 

Prajakta Mali starts her Mast Maharashtra journey after offering prayers at Banganga.

Zee Zest | Mast Maharashtra | Ep 01 | The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins

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Mumbai, a city of dreams, is home to lakhs of people who come to the city to earn their livelihood and gradually blend into the city's culture. After having Maharashtra's favourite breakfast, pohe, Prajakta Mali visits the BDD Chawl and meets an all-women Dahi Handi group.    

After having Maharashtra's favourite breakfast, pohe, Prajakta Mali visits the BDD Chawl and meets an all-women Dahi Handi group.

Zee Zest | Mast Maharashtra | Ep 02 | Exploring  Mumbai Like Never Before

Exploring  Mumbai Like Never Before

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Prajakta Mali visits Dharavi, Asia's biggest slum that is spread over 2.1 square kilometres and is home to numerous businesses and 7 lakh people.  Prajakta's next stop is a popular Maharashtrian restaurant which she explores with food writer, author and television personality, Kunal Vijayakar.  

Prajakta Mali visits Dharavi that is home to 7 lakh people and numerous businesses.

Zee Zest | Mast Maharashtra | Ep 03 | Exploring the bylanes of Dharavi

Exploring the bylanes of Dharavi

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Prajakta visits Pune, a sprawling city, that beautifully balances the modern culture along with the traditional cutural values. She meets Shailesh Tilak, Lokmany Tilak's great grandson in the Kesari Wada who tells her about Tilak, his newspaper Kesari and his passion for his country. 

Prajakta visits Pune, a sprawling city, that beautifully balances the modern culture and traditional values.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 05 | In Remembrance Of Lokmanya Tilak

In Remembrance Of Lokmanya Tilak

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Did you know that Pune has 16 universities and over 60 colleges which have given it the nickname, Oxford of the East? Did you know that badminton originated in Pune during the British era and was called the Poona game? Prajakta Mali explores this multi-faceted city to experience the rich culture, theatre and performing arts.

Prajakta Mali explores Pune, a multi-faceted and vibrant city in Maharashtra. 

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 06 | Pune - Cultural and Historical Capital of Maharashtra

Pune - Cultural and Historical Capital of Maharashtra

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Prajakta Mali experiences the Konkani hospitality in Ratnagiri. After enjoying scuba diving, Prajakta explores Ratnagiri city. She visits Lokmanya's Tilak's childhood home and then heads to 'Mamacha Ghar'.

After enjoying scuba diving, Prajakta explores Ratnagiri city in the Konkan region.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 07 | Electronic Detox in Ratnagiri

Electronic Detox in Ratnagiri

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Did you know that Hapus or Alphonso mangoes cannot be grown directly from a seed? It requires grafting. Prajakta Mali meets the Desai brothers to know such fun facts about mangoes. She then explores the Ratnadurg underwater cave and petroglyphs that date back to 15th Century.

Prajakta meets the Desai brothers to know fun facts about mangoes and related products.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 08 | Hapus - The King of Mangoes

Hapus - The King of Mangoes

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Prajakta Mali visits Kolhapur's famous Mahalaxmi temple. She offers prayers to goddess Mahalaxmi and meets a researcher who shares details about the story behind the temple. She also visits local jeweller to explore Kolhapur's popular jewellery. 

Prajakta Mali visits Kolhapur's famous Mahalaxmi temple and explores its surroundings.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 09 | Seeking Blessings of Goddess Mahalaxmi

Seeking Blessings of Goddess Mahalaxmi

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Kusti,' wrestling is a popular sport at Kolhapur. Prajakta Mali meets actor Hardik Joshi who explains her the details and history of this sport. She also enjoys Kolhapur's famous Tambda and Pandhra rassa.

Prajakta enjoys spicy and yummy Tambda and Pandhra rassa in Kolhapur. 

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 10 | Kolhapur - City of Wrestlers

Kolhapur - City of Wrestlers

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After enjoying the scenic beauty of Kolhapur, Prajakta Mali learns some self defence skills at Shiv Shahu Mardani Aakhada. She then travels to Aurangabad where she explores the rich and popular Paithani sarees. 

Prajakta explores the rich and elegant Paithani sarees in Aurangabad. 

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 11 | Paithani Sarees - The Pride of Maharashtra

Paithani Sarees - The Pride of Maharashtra

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Did you know that the zero mile stone in Nagpur was built by the British in 1907 and was considered to be the centre point of India? After visiting this historic monument, Prajakta Mali heads to Haldiram's factory where over 50 tonnes of Namkeen is processed daily.

Prajakta visits Haldiram's factory in Nagpur to find out about the namkeen brand.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 12 | Visiting Zero Milestone in Nagpur

Visiting Zero Milestone in Nagpur

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After enjoying her time in Nagpur, Prajakta Mali heads to Chandrapur. Her first halt in Chandrapur is Tadoba Andhari National Park. She explores the park with the forest officials and spots deer, tigers who are merrily living in their natural habitat.

After enjoying her time in Nagpur, Prajakta Mali heads to Tadoba Andhari National Park in Chandrapur.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 13 | A Visit to Tadoba National Park

A Visit to Tadoba National Park

Chandrapur

Tadoba Andhari National Park

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Prajakta Mali meets Jyoti Amge, who is the shortest living woman according to Guinness World Records. After indulging in a fun conversation, Prajakta and Jyoti head to a restaurant to try Saoji cuisine.

Prajakta Mali meets Jyoti Amge, who is the shortest living woman according to Guinness World Records.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 14 | Exploring Saoji Cuisine

Exploring Saoji Cuisine

Nagpur

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Prajakta Mali visits the famous Amba Devi temple in Amravati. After praying at the temple, she meets researcher Ravindra Karve, who tells her the story that connects Rukmini Devi to the Amba Devi temple in the city. She also visits a popular restaurant to taste the humble food of Amravati.

Prajakta visits a popular restaurant to explore the humble food of Amravati.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 15 | A Visit to Amravati

A Visit to Amravati

Amravati

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Prajakta Mali meets Dr Sunil Deshpande, who tells her about the use of Bamboo in handicrafts, furniture and construction. She then visits Jalgaon, where she meets Rajendra Patil, who tells her about agriculture in this part of Maharashtra.

Prajakta visits Jalgaon, where she meets Rajendra Patil, who tells her about agriculture in this part of Maharashtra.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 16 | Exploring Agriculture in Jalgaon

Exploring Agriculture in Jalgaon

Jalgaon

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The last stop on Prajakta's journey is Bombay Flying Club in Dhule, where she enjoys the ride in a small aircraft sitting in the cockpit. She recalls all the blissful moments of her Mast Maharashtra journey.

Prajakta recalls all the blissful moments of her Mast Maharashtra journey.

Watch Mast Maharashtra Ep 17 | End of a Journey

End of a Journey

Dhule

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From Konkan to the mighty Sahyadris, Prajakta enjoys the hospitality in the Marathi households. She explores the Marathi flavours across cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Solapur, Kolhapur and Nagar.

From Konkan to the mighty Sahyadris, Prajakta enjoys the hospitality in the Marathi households.

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