Shree Venkatesh Films Explained

SVF Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian film production and distribution company, founded by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni in 1995. Apart from producing and distributing Bengali films in West Bengal, Bangladesh, Assam and Tripura, SVF also distributes Bollywood and Hollywood films in East India. The other divisions of the company include Exhibition, TV Content Production, Digital Cinema, Music, New Media and IPR syndication. SVF was in Anandabazar Patrika's powerlist for 2008^[13] and 2010.

Background

SVF Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. was founded in 1995^[12] by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni. They started off as distributors of Hindi films like Bekaar Ka Number, Khamoshi in Eastern India. Their first film production is in 1996, Bhai Amar Bhai starring Prosenjit Chatterjee and Chiranjeet Chakraborty and directed by Swapan Saha which became a blockbuster. Later, they produced the Prosenjit Chatterjee starrer Sasurbari Zindabad in 2000 which became the highest-grossing Bengali movie until then. They followed it up with successful films like Sathi (2002), I Love You (2007), Chirodini ...Tumi Je Aamar (2008) etc. Along with commercial entertainers they have also backed experimental films by directors like Rituparno Ghosh, Kaushik Ganguly, Srijit Mukherji, Sandip Ray and Dhrubo Banerjee.^[14]

In the film entertainment space, SVF has the following divisions: Production, Television, Distribution, Music, Digital Cinema, Exhibition and New Media.^[15]

Film production

SVF Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. is one of the biggest integrated production houses in Eastern India. So far it has produced more than 160 films including National Award winning films like Memories in March,^[16] Chokher Bali,^{[17] [18]} Raincoat, Chotoder Chobi, Ek Je Chhilo Raja, Gumnaami etc.; blockbusters like Sasurbari Zindabad, Sathi, Minister Fatakeshto,^[19] Champion, Jackpot, Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, Challenge, Paran Jai Jaliya Re, Josh, Prem Aamar, Shedin Dekha Hoyechilo, Amanush, Awara, Bojhena Shey Bojhena, Mishar Rohosya, Guptodhoner Sondhane, Ek Je Chhilo Raja, Durgeshgorer Guptodhon, Chander Pahar, Amazon Obhijaan, Karnasubarner Guptodhon and many others. It has also produced critically acclaimed films like Autograph, Iti Mrinalini, Memories in March, Baishe Srabon, Royal Bengal Rahasya, Hemlock Society, , Rajkahini, Uma, Byomkesh Gotro, Durgeshgorer Guptodhon, Golondaaj, Karnasuborner Guptodhon and many others.^{[20] [21] [22] [23] [24]}

Digital cinema

In January 2008, SVF Entertainment Pvt Ltd. entered a partnership with Real Image Media Technologies^{[25] [26]} to bring their Qube Digital Cinema technology to Eastern India.^[27]

Television

In the television space, SVF has co-promoted Media Worldwide Limited^[28] and its four leading channels: Music India, Sangeet Bangla, Sangeet Bhojpuri, Sangeet Marathi and Music India UK.^[29] The company has also produced prime-time shows for Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha,^[30] Colors Bangla, Rupashi Bangla, Mahua Bangla, Sananda TV. Some of the popular shows include Trinayani, Bojhena Se Bojhena, Goyenda Ginni, Maa....Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena,^[31] Behula, Durga, Bandhan, I Love You, Sindoorkhela, Janmantar, Mrs Singha Roy, Bisharjan, Sangsar Sukher Hoy Ramanir Guney, Bodhu Kon Alo Laglo Chokhe, Gopal Bhar, Bhootu, Dashi, Anurager Chhowa, Basu Paribar, Chirodini Tumi Je Amar and many others.

Films

See main article: List of Shree Venkatesh Films productions.

External links

• Shree Venkatesh Films at IMDb

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Versatile Leadership at SVF Makes Impossible Possible. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
2. Web site: SVF Is All Set To Create A Difference in Film and Media Entertainment. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
3. Web site: When It Comes to Television Entertainment, SVF Needs No Introduction. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
4. Web site: Music Has Been An Integral Part of SVF. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
5. Web site: SVF to bring old unreleased Bengali film songs to YouTube. Lata. Jha. 31 May 2021. mint.
6. Web site: SVF Feels Proud to Be one of the Largest Cinema Chains in Eastern India. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
7. Web site: SVF - A Trusted Name In Film Distribution in Eastern India. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
8. Web site: SVF Devotional. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
9. Web site: SVF Pioneers The Digital Systems In Cinemas Across West Bengal. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
10. Web site: Sangeet Bangla is the undisputed no.1 music channel in Bengali Music & Entertainment. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
11. Web site: New Media Becomes the Youngest Division of SVF. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
12. Web site: A Journey to Excellence-Making of The Most Reliable Entertainment Brand. 2021-11-18. SVF Entertainment. en-US.
13. News: Power List . https://archive.today/20120913114856/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080721/jsp/entertainment/story_9575991.jsp . dead . 13 September 2012 . . Calcutta . 21 July 2008 . 8 July 2012.
14. Web site: Das. Soujannya. 2018-12-03. How SVF Became The One-stop Shop for Bengali Entertainment. 2020-08-26. Film Companion. en-US.
15. Web site: Meet the duo behind Shree Ventakesh Films who helped turn around Bengali cinema. Tasmayee Laha. Roy. 4 January 2014. The Economic Times - The Times of India.
16. News: Priyanka . Dasgupta . 22 May 2011 . Memories are made of this . https://web.archive.org/web/20120403230459/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-22/news-interviews/29571161_1_national-award-debut-director-new-directors . live . 3 April 2012 . . 8 July 2012.
17. Web site: Film Reviews: Chokher Bali . Ekanshu . Khera . Planet Bollywood . 20 August 1996 . 8 July 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120722003150/http://planetbollywood.com/Film/ChokherBali/ . 22 July 2012 .
18. Web site: Bollywood Baatein – 51st National Film Awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20041101033534/http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=1949 . usurped . 1 November 2004 . Chitra . Parayath . Lokvani . 8 September 2004 . 8 July 2012.
19. Web site: Launch of the music album of Minister Phatakeshto . Candid Communication . https://web.archive.org/web/20120331044428/http://www.candidcommunication.net/showDetails.asp?articleid=60 . 31 March 2012.
20. Web site: Srijit Mukherjee's– '22shey-Srabon' . CelebRise . 3 March 2011 . 8 July 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120322225730/http://www.tollyrise.com/gossip/tollywood/2011/03/03/srijit-mukherjee%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9822shey-srabon%E2%80%99.html . 22 March 2012 .
21. News: Ruman . Ganguly . Romeo Blows Lakhs on a Song . https://web.archive.org/web/20120412033713/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-22/news-interviews/29914112_1_jeet-gannguli-song-devs . live . 12 April 2012 . . 22 August 2011 . 4 December 2013.
22. Web site: Shree Venkatesh Films to roll out 25 Bengali films over next three years. Scroll Staff. Scroll.in.
23. Web site: Shree Venkatesh Films on a new high with its 100th film production. The Economic Times - The Times of India.
24. Web site: Bengali film company SVF announces theatrical releases for the year. Lata. Jha. 29 June 2021. mint.
25. Web site: Digital Cinema . Shree Venkatesh Films.
26. Web site: Qube . Real Image Media Technologies . 30 May 2012 . 8 July 2012 . 21 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120621150205/http://www.realimage.com/products-services/qube . dead .
27. Web site: Qube Digital Cinemas in Calcutta . Calcutta Tube . 2 September 2008 . 20 July 2012.
28. Web site: Media Worldwide Private Limited. 20 July 2012.
29. Web site: Areas of Operation . Shree Venkatesh Films . 4 December 2013.
30. Web site: STAR Jalsha strengthens prime time with Gaaner Oparey . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120302195643/http://www.starjalsha.com/media/media.asp . 2 March 2012.
31. Web site: Maa . Star Jalsha.