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.

Official Trailer of Guptodhoner Sondhane launched

Kolkata, 27^th March 2018 – The journey to embark on discovering the Biggest Treasure Hunt of Bengal has gone a step ahead with the Trailer launch of SVF’s next release – Guptodhoner Sondhane, the first instalment of a brand new franchise being introduced by the production house.

Present for the launch were lead cast – Abir Chatterjee, Arjun Chakraborty, Ishaa Saha and debut director Dhrubo Banerjee who also wrote the premise alongwith Subhendu Dasmunshi. Eminent directors like Goutam Ghosh, Kamaleswar Mukherjee & Arindam Sil who have significant roles in the film, were also present. Another intriguing part was the set-up of the launch event which was an ancient building representing the vintage feel of Kolkata heritage, because the background of this story is about touching memories of hidden treasure in Bengali history through a diverse tale of the rich culture of Bengal.

Guptodhoner Sondhane unfolds with Subarna Sen aka Sona Da (Abir Chatterjee) the renowned History professor from Oxford, who has come to Kolkata for a short visit. His nephew, Abir (Arjun Chakraborty) decides to visit his ancestral home which is as old as the time of the Mughal Emperor, Shah  Jahan. There Sona Da finds a hidden clue (like a riddle) which after solving reveals that the lost treasure of Mughal Prince, Shah Suza is kept secured within the property. Thus, the quest to search for the treasure begins and Jhinuk (Ishaa Saha), Abir’s childhood friend joins them in the mission. The valiant trio stands their ground, fighting off evil as Sona Da uses his wit and historical knowledge to overcome all obstacles left behind to unearth one of the greatest treasures of Bengal.

Audience will get to see Abir Chatterjee essay the role of Sona Da with poise and classiness, in a never seen before avatar. The interesting point is that Sona Da is an original creation, not from existing literature. Every Bengali household has a Sona Da, a character which is relatable. The film experiments and showcases what every Bengali loves – mystery and adventure coupled with a treasure hunt that takes one through the beautiful journey of Bengal’s past.

Watch the Trailer here: bit.ly/GuptodhonerSondhaneTrailer

The film is slated to release on 27^th of April 2018.

ABOUT SVF:

SVF is Eastern India’s largest entertainment company, having business interests in Film Production, Television Content Production, Film Distribution, Digital Cinema, Music, New Media and Cinemas. SVF has successfully produced over 120 films including National Award winning ‘Chokher Bali’, ‘Raincoat’, ‘Memories in March’, ‘Chitrangada’ and ‘Chotoder Chobi’; blockbusters like ‘Challenge 2’, ‘Chander Pahar’, ‘Zulfiqar’, ‘Yeti Obhijaan’, ‘Amazon Obhijaan’ and critically acclaimed ‘Meghe Dhaka Tara’, ‘Cinemawala’, ‘Dhananjoy’ to name a few.

SVF’s newest venture is Hoichoi, a one-stop online destination for Bengali entertainment – an on-demand video streaming Website and App with over 500 Movies and Original Web Series, Films and soon, Documentaries.

Hoichoi is available for download on iTunes – http://bit.ly/iTunesHCDownload

and Android – http://bit.ly/AndroidHCDownload