Tag: Vikesh Bhutani

  • 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.

  • Chalkboard Entertainments announces a strategic partnership with media veteran Sandeep Bhargava

    Chalkboard Entertainments announces a strategic partnership with media veteran Sandeep Bhargava

    Mumbai: Chalkboard Entertainment, a content company dedicated to producing compelling narratives, has announced a strategic partnership with media veteran Sandeep Bhargava to strengthen their business and content strategy. As a part of his role as a partner, Bhargava will be responsible for taking the organisation to its next phase of growth.

    An industry veteran, with an exemplary career spanning over 33 years, Bhargava has an extensive track record of transforming companies into highly successful businesses. From collaborating with internationally acclaimed directors and producers to playing a pivotal role in establishing India’s largest film studios – UTV, Sahara One, Viacom18 (Studio18), and The Indian Film Company (One of the first media companies to be listed on the AIM Exchange in London), Sandeep has been a valuable partner to some of the industry’s biggest names for over three decades.

    On this collaboration, Bhargava said, “I am thrilled to be working with Chalkboard Entertainment at such a dynamic time in the Indian content landscape. Chalkboard has perfectly captured the pulse of evolving narratives and is creating stories in line with that. Our shared vision is to develop an innovative and successful ecosystem that amplifies the impact and extends the reach of their exceptional content. I look forward to building and innovating with the talented team at Chalkboard Entertainment.”

    Speaking about the new addition to the team, Chalkboard Entertainment said co-founder Vikesh Bhutani said, “We are thrilled to welcome Sandeep to the leadership team at Chalkboard as we now gear up for our next phase of growth collectively. The rapidly evolving content industry demands a forward-thinking approach centered on innovation and creation and we are confident that his commitment and experience will add immense value to our future endeavors”

  • Weekend Unwind with: Chalkboard Entertainment co-founder Vikesh Bhutani

    Weekend Unwind with: Chalkboard Entertainment co-founder Vikesh Bhutani

    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 Vikesh Bhutani.

    With an experience of over 14 years in the industry, Bhutani has been an executive producer for multiple path-breaking films like Gully Boy, Dil Dhadakne Do, Talaash, Fukrey franchise and Rock On 2! He also co-produced three original series for Amazon – Mirzapur, Made in Heaven, and Inside Edge, under the banner of Excel Entertainment. Stepping into the role of a freelancing EP, Vikesh worked on the Netflix original film Yeh Ballet for Roy Kapur Films. He also worked on Shakun Batra’s Gehraaiyaan produced by Dharma Productions.

    So, without further ado, here it goes…

    • Your mantra for Life  
      Live and let live

     

    • A Book you are currently reading?  
      Kiss of Salt by Smita Bhattacharya

     

    • Your Fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic?  
      Cut down a meal and jump Rope during Pandemic

     

    • Your comfort food?  
      Avocado Toast

     

    • When the chips are down a quote/ philosophy that keeps you going?  
      Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.

     

    • Your guilty pleasure?  
      Vegan Ice cream

     

    • When was the last time you tried something new?  
      Learning Skateboarding

     

    • A Life lesson you learnt the hard way?  
      Chase what you believe in

     

    • What gets you excited about life?  
      Exploring the limitless potential of life

     

    • What’s on top of your bucket list?  
      Watch the football World Cup final once

     

    • If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?  
      Should have travelled more

     

    • One thing you would most like to change about the world?  
      We should listen and not just hear.

     

    • An activity that keeps you motivated / charged during tough times?  
      Running

     

    • What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?  
      My daughter

     

    • Your go-to stress buster?  
      Stopped taking life too seriously to be stressed about it