Shrikant Mohta

Nationally and Internationally acclaimed ‘Chokher Bali’ produced by him cut across language barriers and became one of the finest crossover films from Eastern India winning three National Awards, including Best Feature Film in Bengali (2005) for SVF (then ‘Shree Venkatesh Films’). This was followed by SVF’s debut Bollywood production, ‘Raincoat’, which again went on to win SVF the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi (2005), along with Chitrangada (Special Jury Award/Special Mention, 2013) and Chotoder Chobi (Best Film on Social Issues, 2015) later on.

He is the President of Eastern India Motion Pictures Association (EIMPA), and an active member of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) and West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC).

Shrikant has helped give unabated impetus to the Bengali Film Production world. He is credited with introducing superior technical workmanship, launching new talent and availing the best labs in the country for post-production. He initiated the shooting of Bengali Films abroad, cutting no corners and showcasing films with the best visual effects. Known to possess stellar creative skills for producing rich and unique content, with a sound understanding of the Indian ethos and the requirements of today’s audiences, Shrikant can rightly judge the viewers’ pulse.