Tag: Shujaat Saudagar

  • Prime Video’s ‘The Mehta Boys’ dazzles at 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival premiere

    Prime Video’s ‘The Mehta Boys’ dazzles at 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival premiere

    Mumbai: Prime Video’s original movie The Mehta Boys stole the spotlight at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) with the exclusive world premiere on the opening night of 20 September. The film, which also marks Boman Irani’s directorial debut, received a thunderous applause from a packed audience, for its heartfelt story and stellar performances.

    The world premiere was attended by the film’s cast, including actor, writer, director, and producer Boman Irani, along with writer Alexander Dinelaris, actors Avinash Tiwary and Shreya Chaudhry, producer Danesh Irani, and executive producer Ankita Batra. The film received a fantastic response for its portrayal of a father-son relationship, making it relatable for the audience by showcasing the generation gaps and differing perceptions; while providing a perfect blend of humor and heart.

    An Irani Movietone LLP and Chalkboard Entertainment LLP production, The Mehta Boys is produced by Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani, and Shujaat Saudagar. The film tells the story of a father and son at odds with each other, who find themselves compelled to spend 48 hours together. The film follows their tumultuous journey and offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities often inherent in a father-son relationship.

    The Mehta Boys is slated to premiere soon on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide.

  • Weekend Unwind with: Chalkboard Entertainment co-founder Shujaat Saudagar

    Weekend Unwind with: Chalkboard Entertainment co-founder Shujaat Saudagar

    Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind—a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of business executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.

    In this week’s session, we have Chalkboard Entertainment co-founder Shujaat Saudagar.

    Saudagar fell into the rabbit hole in 1999 where he mentored under Prahlad Kakkar, also known as the Godfather of Indian advertising. He moved on from Genesis and directed an award-winning short film, Bali, along with the biggest ad campaigns for Pepsi, Lava Mobiles, KFC and Datsun. He stepped into the world of features with his debut directorial, Rock On 2!

    Saudagar helms Rabbit Hole Films and has directed an Amazon Original series called Bambai Meri Jaan, based on a best-selling book by Hussain Zaidi. He recently directed an experimental feature, The Underbug, which won the Grand Jury Award at The Slamdance Film Festival 2023.

    So, without further ado, here it goes…

    ●    Your mantra for Life

    Live for the moment

    ●    A Book you are currently reading

    Exhalation by Ted Chiang

    ●    Your Fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic

    Eat when hungry not when bored

    ●    Your comfort food

    Mutton biryani

    ●    When the chips are down a quote/ philosophy that keeps you going

    “You never know how much time you have left.” Martin Scorsese

    ●    Your guilty pleasure

    Bread pudding

    ●    When was the last time you tried something new

    2 days ago, Vietnamese Coffee, amazing!

    ●    A Life lesson you learnt the hard way

    Trust actions, not words

    ●    What gets you excited about life

    Movies

    ●    What’s on top of your bucket list

    Playing my film at the Lumiere Theatre

    ●    If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be

    Spend less!

    ●    One thing you would most like to change about the world

    Increase literacy

    ●    An activity that keeps you motivated / charged during tough times

    Riding my bike

    ●    What lifts your spirits when life gets you down

    A story told honestly

    ●    Your go-to stress buster

    My cats

  • Eros acquires worldwide rights of ‘Rock On 2’

    Eros acquires worldwide rights of ‘Rock On 2’

    MUMBAI: Eros International Media has acquired the worldwide distribution rights of Excel Entertainment’s forthcoming release Rock On 2.

     

    Eros International Media group CEO Jyoti Deshpande said, “With Rock On 2, we continue our synergy with Excel after our previous successes like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Dhadakne Do. The sequel promises to be another heartwarming story high on content and entertainment.”

     

    Excel Entertainment producer Ritesh Sidhwani added, “We are happy to associate with Eros International once again and look forward to our film getting the best release platform through their unparalleled reach and network.”

     

    Written and directed by debutant film maker, Shujaat Saudagar, Rock On 2 is the sequel to the rock musical drama, Rock On. While Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli and Prachi Desai will reprise their roles from the original film, Shraddha Kapoor joins the star cast to play the lead role along with Akhtar for the first time. 

     

    The film will be shot in Shillong, the rock capital of India.