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.

SVF announces Mainak Bhaumik’s next title ‘Ekannoborti- 51 noye, Ek Onno’, poster unveiled on social media

Kolkata, 22^nd June, 2021: After the successful Box Office run of ‘Cheeni’ last year, SVF announces another family drama written & directed by Mainak Bhaumik– titled ‘Ekannoborti-51noye, Ek Onno’.

SVF has proudly released the announcement poster of the film, today, on its social media platforms, which has already caught the attention of many Bengali movie loving audience. With the kind of response garnered from the first look itself, the film is already seen to dig expectations in the minds of people.

However, the good news doesn’t end here!

In addition to Mainak Bhaumik’s directorial treat, multiple powerful actors namely- Aparajita Addhya, Alokananda Roy and Saurasheni Maitra will be seen playing prominent characters in the film along with a stellar subordinate cast.  The shooting of the film will start from 8th July 2021.

Built on the idea of portraying familial bond in a light-hearted context, the film tells the story of a family which used to function as one at some point of time but got disintegrated into isolated units over the course of time.  During the household Durga Pujo of Banerjee family, the members get reunited after a long time. As the Pujo festivities ensue, the once empty and silent Banerjee home becomes filled with festive chaos amidst the family and the boisterous bunch of outsiders. With its various elements of emotions, Mainak Bhaumik’s ‘Ekannoborti-51noye, Ek Onno’ strives to be an unparalleled family watch.

Mainak Bhaumik, the Director, said “Ekannoborti is a film that celebrates the joint family in a time where people are scattered all over the place and is centred around the barir Pujo which is slowly becoming extinct. It’s a happy funny sad sweet drama that hopes to remind us Bengalis of our true family spirit of positivity during such depressing times. This film serves as a quick reminder that Pujo is all about the family…”

Positive about the new film, Co-founder & Director of SVF, Mahendra Soni went on to say: “When it comes to Mainak Bhaumik’s films, the audience always expects the best and so do we. We proudly announce this film to be one of the very special upcoming productions of SVF. The film will revive the old charm of joint families and enthusiasm around the ‘Bonedi’  bari Durga pujo celebration. The announcement poster has already grabbed attention and we are extremely glad to see the response.”

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 145+ films including National Award winning ‘Chokher Bali’, ‘Raincoat’, ‘Memories in March’, ‘Chitrangada’, ‘Chotoder Chobi’ and most recently ‘Ek Je Chhilo Raja’; blockbusters like ‘Challenge 2’, ‘Chander Pahar’, ‘Zulfiqar’, ‘Yeti Obhijaan’, ‘Amazon Obhijaan’, ‘Guptodhoner Sondhane’, ‘Byomkesh Gowtro’, ‘Vinci Da’, ‘Durgeshgorer Guptodhon’ and critically acclaimed ‘Meghe Dhaka Tara’, ‘Cinemawala’, ‘Dhananjoy’, ‘Asche Abar Shabor’, ‘Aami Ashbo Phirey’, ‘Uma’, ‘Generation Aami’, ‘Gumnaami’, ‘Dracula Sir, ‘Ghawre Baire Aaj’ to name a few.