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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WHEN HISTORY AND MUSIC LEAD TO AN ADVENTURE LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

Apr 30, 2018
Guptodhon History Rap launched ahead of the film’s release

Kolkata, 24^th April 2018 – Close to the release of SVF’s next film Guptodhoner Sondhane, the journey to embark on discovering the biggest Treasure Hunt of Bengal has even more interesting and endearing all because of the song called Guptodhon History Rap from the film released by SVF’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

The song is by famous composer Bickram Ghosh, and this is the first time he has ever sung for a movie or for an album. The music and background score is also by him, which not only brings forward an adventurous feel but also highlights the thrill of Guptodhoner Sondhane. The music video features Bickram Ghosh himself rapping the peppy number in a studio. It even includes intriguing shots from the film which stars Abir Chatterjee, Arjun Chakrabarty and Ishaa Saha in lead roles.

Guptodhoner Sondhane, which is scheduled to release this Friday on the 27^th of April, is primarily about Subarna Sen aka Sona Da (Abir Chatterjee) the renowned History professor from Oxford, who has come to Kolkata for a short visit. The trio of Sona Da, Abir (Arjun Chakrabarty) and Jhinuk (Ishaa Saha) embark on the mission of searching the hidden treasure of Bengal. What they will realise is that the treasure is not just below the soil but present in the culture, literature, music, folk art, paintings and diverse stories. Will the valiant trio be able to fight off evil and overcome obstacles to unearth one of the greatest treasures of Bengal?

Rajatava Dutta happens to be an integral part of the film, as well. Sharing screen space with the trio in distinguished characters are three eminent directors, namely – Goutam Ghose, Kamaleswar Mukherjee and Arindam Sil.

Ecstatic about singing for the first time, Bickram Ghosh exclaims, “SVF and I go way back in 2015 when I did the background score and music for one of their films. This is the first time I have sung, not even sung, rapped that too with SVF only! I am keen to hear the reactions of Guptodhon History Rap. Maybe I will even consider singing more numbers in the future.”