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.

Parambrata Chatterjee will be seen with Madhumita in hoichoi’s upcoming First Day First Show film titled ‘Tangra Blues’

Kolkata, 8th January 2020: hoichoi, as promised to provide flooded content for the entire year, has revealed the exclusive first look of its upcoming ‘First Day First Show’, a new property to stream Bengali feature films, titled ‘Tangra Blues’. After Love Aaj Kal Porshu and Cheeni, this is Madhumita’s third movie venture and first-time pair-up with the talented actor and producer, Parambrata Chatterjee. Directed by National Award-winning Director Supriyo Sen and produced by Parambrata himself, Tangra Blues is a story about two individuals who pass through different high and lows of lives, wrestling with the memories of past and struggles of present to create a foundation of a hopeful future. After Detective, this is the next Bengali film that will have a direct-to-digital release on hoichoi. Madhumita and Parambrata Chatterjee will be seen playing the protagonists of the film along with Saimul Alam, Oishani Dey and Atmadeep Ghosh.

Extensively shot in one of the most notorious slums of Kolkata – Tangra; Tangra Blues tells the story of a young music-maker Joey (played by Madhumita), who escapes the glitz of Mumbai to reside in his father’s posh apartment adjacent to Tangra. In her course of living in Kolkata, she is fascinated by the performance of a music band, made solely out of the raw talents of young slum kids. With time she encounters Sanjib Mondal (played by Parambrata Chatterjee), the leader of the band and also an ex-gang member, who eventually changes the course of Joyee’s life. The film, in a nutshell, neatly depicts the turmoil in characters’ lives, their jubilant musical journey and violent gang wars, the politician-builder nexus- all of which come together to present a checkered landscape that emerges from the fringe of Kolkata where underdogs refuse to die and rewrite their destiny through music. The film, anticipated to be one of the biggest hits of hoichoi, is slated to release very soon on the platform.

Excited about working in this project, Madhumita, said, “I can’t contain my excitement related to the project. This is the first time I am working with Parambrata and Supriyo and the experience have been lovely by far. I fell in love with the script from the very beginning and knew I had to do something special with my character. The story of Tangra Blues is very deep and powerful and I hope it will live up to the expectations of the audience.”

Parambrata Chatterjee, who is playing Sanjib Mondal and also the producer of Tangra Blues, said, “I have an interesting character in the film. I would like to thank Supriyo for giving me this character and making me live it. Shooting for Tangra Blues has been a memorable experience with challenges and fun at the same time. Madhumita has been an amazing co-actor and both of us enjoyed a lot on the set.”

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