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  • Eskay Movies unveils teasers for 18 Bengali films at 18onScreen event

    Eskay Movies unveils teasers for 18 Bengali films at 18onScreen event

    Mumbai: On November 11, 2024, Eskay Movies made history by revealing teasers and posters for 18 upcoming Bengali films at 18onScreen, hosted at Taj Bengal, Kolkata. This grand showcase, emceed by the dynamic Mir Afsar Ali, was a first for the Indian film industry, spotlighting the largest simultaneous film reveal by a single production house. The event attracted top industry figures, including actors, directors, journalists, distributors, and exhibitors, giving them an exclusive preview of the slate.

    Eskay’s ambitious lineup spans multiple genres, including drama, romance, comedy, thrillers, psychological horror, family stories, detective fiction, supernatural, fantasy, and mystery. This diverse selection features celebrated talents like Shakib Khan, Ankush Hazra, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Raima Sen, and Ishaa Saha, among others. Esteemed directors such as Kamaleswar Mukherjee, Joydeep Mukherjee, and Moinak Bhowmik are set to helm these projects, promising a mix of fresh perspectives and cinematic expertise.

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    The musical scores for these films are crafted by distinguished composers, including Anupam Roy and Debajyoti Mishra, with performances from iconic singers like Javed Ali, Monali Thakur, and Usha Uthup. Collectively, 67 songs will enhance these films, further enriching the cinematic experience for audiences.

    With a storied 35-year history and a catalogue exceeding 300 films and 1,000 music albums, Eskay Movies has significantly influenced Bengali cinema. The company’s contributions extend beyond film production to supporting the launch of major TV channels like Star Jalsha and Zee Bangla Cinema. Eskay is also a leader in digital cinema, operating over 80 theatres and amassing a strong digital following, including 6.5M+ YouTube subscribers and 15M+ Facebook followers.

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    Eskay Movies managing director, Himanshu Dhanuka emphasised the importance of this milestone: “Presenting this line-up of 18 films underscores our unwavering commitment to Bengali cinema and our audiences, marking a ground-breaking milestone for the industry. Achieving this has taken tremendous effort, and we are incredibly proud of the result. Featuring a star-studded cast and an array of genres, this slate is crafted to engage a wide audience with heartfelt, resonant stories. Each film is a valuable intellectual property that forms a legacy we are committed to preserving. We will continue to push boundaries in content creation and deliver compelling stories for years to come.

    Eskay Movies founder & chairman, Ashok Dhanuka reflected on the company’s journey:  “For me, the film industry is a place which has given me all. Starting from a very humble background, to be able to serve the business of Cinema as a producer, to a technical and equipment collaborator to Cinema Hall ownership, it has been an outstanding journey. And now, we want to spread our wings even further and today’s evening is a step in that direction.”

  • First Bengali film on underworld in offing

    First Bengali film on underworld in offing

    MUMBAI:For the first time in Bengali films, director Ringo is making a film on the underworld modus operandi in Kolkata by the name of System.


    According to the director, the film will blaze the trail of a new genre in Tollywood where various layers of the dark underbelly of Kolkata – the world of crime where life is cheap and money is easy – is unraveled.


    “System details the methodology, the three-four layers of the system from the very top down to the lowest rung and those having a stake in it including the undercover cops,” Ringo said.


    The film will blaze the trail with the various layers of the dark underbelly of Kolkata.


    The director visited the Presidency Jail in the city which houses many convicts, interacted with at least seven jailed gangsters. “I also spoke to some ace crime reporters here whom you might dub as the ‘local J Deys‘, having thorough knowledge of the local underworld,” he added.


    The film will bring forth many episodes in the past which you can relate to but again zoom on the cerebral aspect of the incidents rather than the gory part, said the director who had earlier made films like Kranti, Jodi Ekdin and Risk.


    Ringo, however, denied that the film was not another Company or Once Upon a Time in Mumbai.


    “Every director‘s film – say Ram Gopal Varma‘s trilogy comprising Satya, Company and D – revolves around his own vision and study of the characters and situation. You can‘t equate System with them, but it is definitely a lot more psychological and unprecedented in Tollywood history,” Ringo averred.


    The director also said that System is bound to be different from the Hindi gangster films since the Kolkata underworld does not follow the same methods or hierarchy as that of Mumbai.


    The film is expected to be a trilogy with the director already planning a prequel and a sequel that would chart out the notoriety and ruthlessness of the underworld through the system.