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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Mainak Bhaumik’s unreleased film, Aami vs Tumi gets a platform with Hoichoi

Apr 24, 2018
Streaming from 21st April

Kolkata, April 24th 2018 – Hoichoi, the world’s largest digital Bengali entertainment content platform, has started streaming a full feature length film called ‘Aami vs Tumi‘ under Hoichoi Original Film category. It underwent some issues having a theatrical release and Hoichoi finally provided the platform to the film to reach its audience. The movie is directed by Mainak Bhaumik, who is known for his urban flavour brand and experimenting genres.

Aami vs Tumi was shot in 2011, and since then has been involved in a series of controversies which delayed the release to this extent before Hoichoi came in to the picture.

Hoichoi already has Original Web Series and Short Films in its vast library which includes 500+ acquired movies as well. Introducing an Original Film category is new and they will soon also start streaming Original Documentaries, as a promise to deliver the best of the content to its subscribers and loyal audience.

The film, which will be streaming exclusively on Hoichoi, depicts Rahul, a struggling musician and Trina, a working woman’s roller-coaster romantic ride as they are about to embark upon the path of marriage. As the day arrives, they are petrified. Can Rahul-Trina be a married couple and live happily ever after?

Rahul and Trina, the lead characters are played by then real-life married couple Rahul Banerjee and Priyanka Sarkar whereas their friends are played by prominent faces like Anindya Chatterjee, Ahona Panda, Biswanath Basu, etc.

Popular Tollywood actress Priyanka Sarkar said, “We had immense fun during the shoot, and after waiting for years, finally the movie will be out for people to watch. I am waiting to hear everyone’s feedback and in some way, I am glad that it got released through a digital platform like Hoichoi. My first web series is also streaming there hence, there is an emotional connect with Hoichoi.