Jio Studios and SVF Entertainment Unveil Trailer for "Athhoi," A Modern Interpretation of Shakespearean Drama- Othello The film is slated to grace the silver screen on June 14th! “Truths are illusions of which we have forgotten that they are illusions” --- Nietzsche Kolkata, June 06th, 2024 – Jio Studios and SVF Entertainment have released the highly anticipated Trailer for "Athhoi," just one week ahead of the film's premiere. The trailer offers an enigmatic glimpse into the human heart and society, promising a captivating cinematic experience. "Athhoi" captures the essence of Shakespeare's exploration of human emotions, portraying love, deception, and rivalry in a contemporary setting. It begins with a powerful depiction of the human existential crisis, examining the dichotomy of good and bad, and how society provokes these internal conflicts. The trailer sparks conversations about love, jealousy, and ambition in today's world, delivering a profound message on the concept of truth and challenging our conventional understanding. The film features a stellar cast including Arna Mukhopadhyay, Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, Ditipriya Roy, Mimi Dutta, Arpan Ghoshal, Kaushik Banerjee, and other important cast – crew members. Arna Mukhopadhyay, the Director and the Actor breathing life into Dr. Athhoi Lodha (Othello), shared his thoughts, "'Athhoi' is a labour of love that has taken years to bring to fruition. With this trailer, our aim is to delve deep into the complexities of human emotions and present a modern interpretation of Shakespeare's timeless tale. Through this film, we hope to evoke profound emotions and reflections." Anirban Bhattacharya, who plays Gogo (echoing Iago from Shakespeare's original work) and serves as the Creative Director, expressed his sentiments, "We were clear from the beginning on how to create this Shakespearean world. Every shot division was meticulously planned, and our team worked tirelessly from pre-production to post-production. As the release date approaches, there is a mix of excitement and nervousness. We hope for the best." Sohini Sarkar, who brings to life the spirited and intelligent character of Diya, reminiscent of Desdemona, remarked, "Playing Diya was a transformative experience. This role allowed me to explore the depths of human resilience and vulnerability. 'Athhoi' invites audiences to question and feel, making it a truly immersive journey." Set for release on June 14th, "Athhoi" is poised to be a cinematic milestone, eagerly awaited by audiences worldwide. Through its innovative interpretation, the film promises to offer a thought-provoking exploration of jealousy, ambition, and love today.

“Behaya”, the first song of Ekannoborti released at a Musical event with an exclusive performance by Prasen’er DolBol

Kolkata, 31st Oct 2021: SVF showcased the first song “Behaya” from “Ekannoborti” at an exclusive musical event at Café Offbeat Up There CCU, yesterday. Prasen’er Dol Bol, the powerhouse behind the creation of ‘Behaya’, performed the acoustic version of the song at the event in the presence of the star cast of Ekannoborti which includes Aparajita Adhya, Sauraseni Maitra, Kaushik Sen and Ananya Sen, with the director, Mainak Bhaumik. The theatrical release of the film is scheduled on 19^th November 2021. 

Being one of the most important song of the movie, Behaya’s lyrics focuses on the present situation of the main characters and in the visuals, Ananya Sen is seen singing the song and playing guitar in a small family gathering. Some other exclusive scenes from the movie are seen in flashes which focuses on the different scenarios and emotions of the individual characters from their lives.

The teaser of Mainak Bhaumik’s “Ekannoborti” is streaming on the social media platforms of SVF and has garnered huge positive response from the viewers. The story showcases a unique tale of four strong women of three different generations, shattered by one tragic incident which continues to cause them agony. Also, suffering from their own different individual problems these women define solidity in their own way. This delightful tale depicts how emotions are rekindled and familial ties are rediscovered.

The beautiful music by Prasen’er Dol Bol with the soulful voice of Lagnajita Chakraborty will surely get the audience hooked to “Behaya”.

Talking about the song, Prasen stated “We wanted to create a song which will stay with the audience, and which can perfectly portray the circumstances of the main characters of the movie. After days and nights of hard work for creating the song, we are happy that we have delivered what we desired to, and this song couldn’t have been this much beautiful without the voice of Lagnajita Chakraborty. If said in another way, she gave life to Behaya.”

Speaking about his collaboration with Prasen for the second time, the director, Mainak Bhaumik said “I was very much impressed by Prasen’s work in Cheeni and hence, for Ekannoborti’s music also, I wanted him. To my surprise, this time he came with his whole team whom he calls his ‘Dol Bol’. I must say they have done incredible work altogether. Behaya is my favourite from all the tracks in the album and I hope the audience will shower immense love to both the song and the movie.”

“Behaya” is now out streaming on all the social media platforms of SVF. 

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