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.

hoichoi launches the trailer of its new web series, Dhaka Metro at Dhaka!

[Dhaka, April 08, 2019] The Official Trailer of ‘Dhaka Metro’ was launched today by hoichoi,a leading Bengali digital platform, amidst media & guests in a press conference held in Pan Pacific Sonargaon. Dhaka Metro is hoichoi’s effort to take Bangladesh-produced content to the global audience and offer a platform where entertainment-lovers from across the world can watch the performances of talented Bengali actors.

This is the first time hoichoi is working with National Award-winning Director, Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, actor Neville, National Award-winner Aupee Karim and actor Shariful Islam to present the story of a man trying to break free of his monotonous urban lifestyle and rediscover himself.  Dhaka Metro will be streaming on hoichoi from April 11, 2019, produced by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s Half Stop Down.

Present at the grand press conference were producers of Half Stop Down – Mahjabin Reza Chowdhury and Md. Assaduzzaman; writer Naseef Amin; and artists of the web series – Ferdous Hasan Neville, Aupee Karim, Sharmin Joha Shoshi, Shariful Islam Shamim, and Mostafa Monwar.

Bangladesh has seen a major change in the entertainment industry with the introduction of online streaming services. Web content has gained huge popularity, and the Bengali audience across the globe demand fresh content. Digital platforms are making it easier for the users to watch such content, besides watching a film in a movie theatre. In this new digital era, entertainment is available anytime and anywhere. Dhaka Metro adds a unique flavor to this world. The unconventional web series boasts of 9 unique episodes that depict different phases of a person’s life, namely: Relation, Alienation, Recollection, Exemption, Incarceration, Self-Regulation, Ennui, Delusion and The Last Journey.

Amitabh Reza Chowdhury approaches the feeling of an exhausting city life. He uses web as a medium to offer a satirical interpretation of the contemporary society. For the first time, audience will get the opportunity to explore Amitabh Reza Chowdhury beyond his “Amitabhesque” storytelling in this web show. Dhaka Metro was shot during gloomy winter weather to capture the beautiful landscape of North Bengal which sets the mood for the story.

The Director of Dhaka Metro, Amitabh Reza Chowdhury commented, “The web series is a completely new horizon for our media industry, and I enjoyed working on it. I am confident everyone will appreciate the hard work we put into making the series. The show is a dark-comedy and a thriller which will give a unique experience to the Bengali audience.“

Sakib R Khan, hoichoi Bangladesh Lead, said, “Dhaka Metro is exclusively available on hoichoi and is our first attempt to take Bangladesh produced content to the global audience. Our local talent has always been recognized globally and the app ensures that our content reaches the Bengalis worldwide, who can now see the work of our popular talent and technicians. hoichoi is also coming up with more content production in Bangladesh which will soon stream on the App. We are happy to announce that our users can now Subscribe to hoichoi using our local currency and through multiple payment methods like local Wallets, Credit, Debit Cards and more”.

About hoichoi:

hoichoi is a leading Bengali entertainment platform with over 2,000+ hours of Movies, exclusive Original Series, Songs, Music Videos and more. hoichoi aims to take the best of Bengali content globally and connect the 250+ million Bengalis residing worldwide to their roots. With easy to use features like Offline Download and Bilingual Interface (English & Bengali) – one can download the hoichoi App from Android and iOS App Stores to watch on their Mobile Phones, as well as on Desktop/Laptop through www.hoichoi.tv and on TVs through Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku. Users in Bangladesh can now Subscribe to hoichoi in BDT through local Wallets along with local Credit, Debit Cards and other Payment Methods