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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Jojo mascots usher city goers into the festive mood!

Dec 17, 2018
Adventures of Jojo animal mascots interact with kids across the city and announce the beginning of the festive season

Kolkata, 17^th December 2018 – The film promotions for Adventures of Jojo embarked into fun, frolic and adventure when the makers released the animal mascots into different parts of the city to interact with city goers and usher them into the festive mood.

The mascots were dressed in costumes of two famous animal friends of Jojo ( of Adventures Of Jojo) : Noni , the Elephant and Chenghiz, the tiger. These mascots are seen interacting with kids and their families and handing out goodies in city locations like shopping malls, amusement parks and various other pockets of Kolkata. They would be further visiting schools, while accompanying Jojo , to interact with students and engage them in some fun activities.

The mascots have already garnered a number of positive responses from the people of the city, especially the kids. Children were seen gathered around them, trying to click pictures, enjoying the goodies distributed by them and breaking into festive song and dance!

Ecstatic to see the mascots making a difference to the mood of the people, director Raj Chakraborty said: “The animal characters from my film- Noni & Chenghiz are very close to my heart. It’s simply wonderful to see their colourful mascots parading the city and bringing smiles on everyone’s face!”

Happy to see the reaction of city-goers, spokesperson from SVF, said: “This is the first-time animal mascots have been used as means of promotion for any Bengali film and we are very happy that our mascots are being appreciated by kids and grownups alike. The city is vibrant and abuzz with the festive spirit”

Please find below some of the jaunty moments captured during the mascot visits in the city:

Adventures of Jojo, directed by Raj Chakraborty, starring Jashojeet Banerjee, Samiul Alam, Rudranil Ghosh, Padmanabha Dasgupta, Manali Dey , Jeetu Kamal and others releases this 21^st December .