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.

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Byomkesh Bakshi’s family qualms revealed in a melancholy number

Jul 16, 2018
The only song of the thriller- “Bidaay Byomkesh” released

Kolkata, 16th July 2018 – SVF’s latest venture titled “Bidaay Byomkesh” (literal translation being “Goodbye Byomkesh”) released their official trailer end of last month which garnered immense positive buzz from all Byomkesh fans around. The only song of the film was released just 5 days prior to its release to build up the existing hype to the film’s release on 20^th July. The song is titled “Shondhye Namar Aagey” walks one through the Bakshi family tree.

Directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya, the role of Satyanweshi, being depicted as an aged man with a full-fledged family will be essayed by Abir Chatterjee, known for portraying the sleuth in the last couple of Byomkesh films.

The melancholy number begins with Byomkesh Bakshi who is shown making miniature clay models, followed by Byomkesh’s son Abhimanyu Bakshi (Joy Sengupta) and his wife, Anusuya Bakshi (Bidipta Dasgupta) trying to reconnect as Abhimanyu went missing for many years. Finally, Byomkesh’s grandson and Abhimanyu’s son, Satyaki Bakshi (also played by Abir Chatterjee) and his girlfriend Tunna are shown. We see the entire family in grievance as Abhimanyu has been accused of manslaughter, even Byomkesh Bakshi’s late wife, Satyabati (Sohini Sarkar) is present as a hallucination of Byomkesh, who looks at him wondering how he can save her son.

Byomkesh Bakshi has been solving crimes all his life, but this time the crime is in the family itself.

Listen to the song here: bit.ly/ShondhyeNamarAagey

Slated to release on 27th July nationally, Bidaay Byomkesh is the story of a now old Byomkesh in hibernation, who passes on the baston of Satyanweshi to his grandson, Satyaki Bakshi. Is it the end of the saga of Byomkesh or is it a new beginning for the iconic detective? A journey of the human being and the maestro Byomkesh Bakshi as he struggles to find himself.