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{{Short description|Film | {{Short description|Film production company}} | ||
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| type = Media and Entertainment Company | | type = Media and Entertainment Company | ||
| key_people = [[Ashok Dhanuka]]<br />[[Himanshu Dhanuka]] | | key_people = [[Ashok Dhanuka]]<br />[[Himanshu Dhanuka]] | ||
| subsid = *Eskay | | subsid = *Eskay Digital | ||
* Eskay Music | * Eskay Music | ||
* Eskay Digilab | * Eskay Digilab | ||
| foundation = February 1988 (as Eskay Video Private Limited) | | foundation = February 1988 (as Eskay Video Private Limited) | ||
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'''Eskay | '''Eskay Video Private Limited''' is an Indian Company promoted by Dhanuka family. The company was incorporated in 1988 and since then it has been a vital part in the media and entertainment industry in India. The company has produced more than 50 films and acquired another 200 films. Eskay group has digitized 80+ Cinemas, Operated Television Channels, owns 5 Theatres, produced television serials, reality shows and webseries. | ||
In 2019, Eskay opened up a Subsidiary in UK - High Five Productions Limited and the company is growing globally, providing Filming Equipment services and line production services to Indian films which are shot in the UK. Eskay has invested around 10 Million Pounds, equivalently in Filming Equipment and Post Production facilities in India. Internationally, Eskay's film - Doob ( English title - No bed of Roses ) was the official selection for Oscar. It is the first Bengali film of late legendary star [[Irrfan Khan]]. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== 1988–2009: Early years and initial releases === | === 1988–2009: Early years and initial releases === | ||
Eskay Movies was founded by [[Ashok Dhanuka|Ashok]] and [[Himanshu Dhanuka]] | Eskay Movies was founded by [[Ashok Dhanuka|Ashok]] and [[Himanshu Dhanuka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eskaymovies.com/#about-us|title=Eskay Movies Production|website=www.eskaymovies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref> In 1988, [[Ashok Dhanuka]] founded Eskay Video Pvt. Ltd. Distribution house. His first distributed film, ''[[Bhai Amar Bhai]]'', first movie of [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF]]. After, they distributed [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF]], [[Swapan Saha]], [[Pijush Saha|Prince Entertainment]] and other Production houses movies, including ''Baba Keno Chakor (1998)'', [[Sasurbari Zindabad|''Sasurbari Jindabad'']] (2000), [[Annadata (2002 film)|''Annadata'']] (2002), [[Sathi (2002 film)|''Sathi'']] (2002), ''Sneher Protidan'' (2003), [[Mayer Anchal|''Mayer Anchol'']] (2003), ''[[Raju Uncle]]'' (2005). In 2007, the joint venture produced the Bengali movie ''Pagal Premi, .''<ref>{{Cite web |title=It's all about love |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/kolkata/its-all-about-love/articleshow/2334219.cms |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=The ETimes Photogallery}}</ref> In 2008, Eskay released their first produced film, [[Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (2008 film)|''Bhalobasa Bhalobasa'']] .From 2009, Eskay would begin to release films every year, such as, ''Dujone'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/10694209-dujone-2009-dev-srabanti|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091102155136/http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/10694209-dujone-2009-dev-srabanti|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 November 2009|title=Dujone (2009) – Dev, Srabanti|date=31 October 2009|work=Washington Bangla Radio|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en-wbri}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/5839910-bengali-movie-le-chakka-2010-first-look-trailer-release-dev-payel|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100506073753/http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/5839910-bengali-movie-le-chakka-2010-first-look-trailer-release-dev-payel|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 May 2010|title=Bengali Movie {{!}} *First Look* Trailer Release {{!}} DEV – Payel|date=2 May 2010|work=Washington Bangla Radio|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en-wbri}}</ref> and ''Jamai Raja''. | ||
=== 2010–2013: Commercial successes === | === 2010–2013: Commercial successes === | ||
Eskay Movies released two films in 2010, ''Kohono Biday Bolo Na'' and ''[[Wanted (2010 film)|Wanted]]'', the latter of which became popular for its director-actor duo of [[Rabi Kinagi]] and [[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/Wanted/movie-review/5892432.cms|title=Wanted Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|date=20 May 2016|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref> After releasing ''Hello Memsaheb'', Eskay would go on to release [[Fighter (2011 film)|''Fighter'']]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.induna.com/1000009928-productdetails/?oI6Sbg==|title=Fighter VCD (2011)|last=Akhilesh|website=www.induna.com|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref> and ''[[Shotru]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/52485011-eskay-movies-shatru-jeet-nusrat|title=Eskay Movies' Shatru: Jeet-Nusrat|work=WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en-wbri}}</ref> in 2011. | Eskay Movies released two films in 2010, ''Kohono Biday Bolo Na'' and ''[[Wanted (2010 film)|Wanted]]'', the latter of which became popular for its director-actor duo of [[Rabi Kinagi]] and [[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/Wanted/movie-review/5892432.cms|title=Wanted Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|date=20 May 2016|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref> After releasing ''Hello Memsaheb'', Eskay would go on to release [[Fighter (2011 film)|''Fighter'']]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.induna.com/1000009928-productdetails/?oI6Sbg==|title=Fighter VCD (2011)|last=Akhilesh|website=www.induna.com|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref> and ''[[Shotru]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/52485011-eskay-movies-shatru-jeet-nusrat|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110503190459/http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/52485011-eskay-movies-shatru-jeet-nusrat|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 May 2011|title=Eskay Movies' Shatru: Jeet-Nusrat|work=WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en-wbri}}</ref> in 2011. | ||
Eskay began 2012 with the critically acclaimed film ''[[Khokababu]]'' starring [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] and [[Subhashree Ganguly]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/14036412-wbri-movie-review-khokababu-bengali-2012-tollywood-hero-dev-sparkles-shubhasree-sty|title=WBRi Movie Review: Khokababu (Bengali, 2012) Tollywood Hero DEV Sparkles with Shubhasree In A Stylized Rehash Of A Telugu Movie|work=WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en-wbri}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1120113/jsp/entertainment/story_14997687.jsp|title=Close-up|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref> which became one of the [[List of highest-grossing Bengali films|highest grossing Bengali films]]. Eskay would go on to release ''[[Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/review-bikram-singha--the-lion-is-back-(bangla)/961105/|title=Review: Bikram Singha – The Lion Is Back (Bangla) – Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Prosenjits-film-title-changed-once-again/articleshow/12172168.cms?referral=PM|title=Prosenjit's film title changed once again | Eskay began 2012 with the critically acclaimed film ''[[Khokababu]]'' starring [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] and [[Subhashree Ganguly]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/14036412-wbri-movie-review-khokababu-bengali-2012-tollywood-hero-dev-sparkles-shubhasree-sty|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124034153/http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/14036412-wbri-movie-review-khokababu-bengali-2012-tollywood-hero-dev-sparkles-shubhasree-sty|url-status=usurped|archive-date=24 January 2012|title=WBRi Movie Review: Khokababu (Bengali, 2012) Tollywood Hero DEV Sparkles with Shubhasree In A Stylized Rehash Of A Telugu Movie|work=WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en-wbri}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1120113/jsp/entertainment/story_14997687.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112214718/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1120113/jsp/entertainment/story_14997687.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 January 2018|title=Close-up|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref> which became one of the [[List of highest-grossing Indian Bengali films|highest grossing Bengali films]]. Eskay would go on to release ''[[Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/review-bikram-singha--the-lion-is-back-(bangla)/961105/|title=Review: Bikram Singha – The Lion Is Back (Bangla) – Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Prosenjits-film-title-changed-once-again/articleshow/12172168.cms?referral=PM|title=Prosenjit's film title changed once again|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref> and [[Idiot (2012 film)|''Idiot'']].<ref>{{Citation|last=Biswas|first=Rajib|title=Idiot|date=2012-11-16|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3054472/|others=Srabanti Chatterjee, Ankush Hazra, Aditya Pancholi|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> After the successful release of ''Kanamachi'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/previews/Kanamachi/articleshow/18333003.cms|title=Kanamachi|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> Eskay released ''[[Khoka 420]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/64764713-khoka-420-2013-not-dull-moment-bangla-movie-review-story-trailer-and-wallpaper|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620145436/http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/64764713-khoka-420-2013-not-dull-moment-bangla-movie-review-story-trailer-and-wallpaper|url-status=usurped|archive-date=20 June 2013|title=KHOKA 420 (2013): Not a Dull Moment – Bangla Movie Review, Story, Trailer and Wallpaper|work=WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-wbri}}</ref> and [[Khiladi (2013 film)|''Khiladi'']],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/khiladi-invades-bengal-turf-ahead-of-pujas-113092900141_1.html|title=Khiladi 'invades' Bengal turf ahead of pujas|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2013-09-29|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> with the former becoming a box office success.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1131222/jsp/t2/story_17707107.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227204827/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1131222/jsp/t2/story_17707107.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 December 2013|title=5 films that rocked the box office this year|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> Eskay has also acquired the rights to remake the hit youth-centric romantic comedy Kannada movie ''[[Googly (2013 film)|Googly]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bengali and Telugu filmmakers to throw Googly in theatres – Bangalore Mirror - |url=http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/bengali-telugu-filmmakers-googly-eskay-movies-entertainment-yash-kriti-kharbanda/articleshow/49063387.cms? |website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> | ||
=== 2014–present: India-Bangladesh joint ventures and critical acclaim === | === 2014–present: India-Bangladesh joint ventures and critical acclaim === | ||
Eskay Movies' sole release in 2014 was ''[[Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay]]'', which was co-produced with Bangladeshi film company Action Cut Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/entertainment/2014/04/05/subhashree-and-ankush-in-dhaka-for-shooting/|title=Subhashree and Ankush in Dhaka for shooting|date=5 April 2014|website=Dhaka Tribune|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> The film, which won the award for Best Bengali Film at the 2015 Kalakar Awards, would go on to spark a trend of [[Indo-Bangla joint production|Indo-Bangla joint venture films]], most of which would be a co-production of Eskay Movies and [[Jaaz Multimedia]].<ref name=":0" /> | Eskay Movies' sole release in 2014 was ''[[Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay]]'', which was co-produced with Bangladeshi film company Action Cut Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/entertainment/2014/04/05/subhashree-and-ankush-in-dhaka-for-shooting/|title=Subhashree and Ankush in Dhaka for shooting|date=5 April 2014|website=Dhaka Tribune|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> The film, which won the award for Best Bengali Film at the 2015 Kalakar Awards, would go on to spark a trend of [[Indo-Bangla joint production|Indo-Bangla joint venture films]], most of which would be a co-production of Eskay Movies and [[Jaaz Multimedia]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Rayhan |first=Nasir |date=11 July 2017 |title=How the actions of one company brought the entire initiative to a halt |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/business/regulations/2017/07/11/actions-one-company-brought-entire-initiative-halt/ |access-date=2018-01-12 |website=Dhaka Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Aside from their film ''Mayer Biye'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/Sudeshna-Roys-Mayer-Biye-inspired-from-Aparna-Sens-life/articleshow/48985332.cms|title=Sudeshna Roy's Mayer Biye inspired from Aparna Sen's life | Aside from their film ''Mayer Biye'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/Sudeshna-Roys-Mayer-Biye-inspired-from-Aparna-Sens-life/articleshow/48985332.cms|title=Sudeshna Roy's Mayer Biye inspired from Aparna Sen's life|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> Eskay Movies co-produced three films with Jaaz Multimedia in 2015[[Romeo vs Juliet|: ''Romeo vs Juliet'']], ''[[Agnee 2]]'' and [[Aashiqui (2015 film)|''Aashiqui: True Love'']]. Despite having initial success with the audience,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/Romeo-vs-Juliet-finds-many-takers-in-Bangladesh/articleshow/45938490.cms|title=Romeo vs Juliet finds many takers in Bangladesh|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> ''Romeo vs Juliet,'' a remake of the film ''[[Jatt & Juliet]]'', was panned critically.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/romeo-vs-juliet/movie-review/45967638.cms|title=Romeo Vs Juliet Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> ''Agnee 2'', a sequel to the Bangladeshi film [[Agnee (2014 film)|''Agnee'']], was released to commercial success<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/deshi-grapevine/overwhelming-demands-agnee-2-116110|title=Overwhelming Demands: Agnee 2|date=2015-07-25|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> but mixed critical reception.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/movie-review/bangla/agnee-2-126952|title=Agnee 2|date=2015-08-15|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> ''Aashiqui: True Love'' would launch the career of actress [[Nusrat Faria Mazhar|Nusrat Faria]] in both India and Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/Ankush-Nusraat-the-next-hit-jodi/articleshow/49010618.cms|title=Ankush, Nusraat the next hit jodi?|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/cover-story/nusrat-faria-journey-so-far-154651|title=Nusrat Faria – Journey So Far|date=2015-10-10|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Eskay Movies released seven films in 2016, all of which were co-produced by Jaaz Multimedia: [[Angaar (2016 film)|''Angaar'']], ''[[Hero 420]]'', ''[[Niyoti]]'', ''[[Badsha – The Don]]'', [[Shikari (2016 film)|''Shikari'']], ''[[Prem Ki Bujhini]]'' and ''[[Rokto]]''. The year began with two films starring [[Om (actor)|Om]], ''Angaar'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/shooting-angar-wraps-160135|title=Shooting for Angar wraps up|date=2015-10-21|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> a drama, and ''Hero 420'', a romantic comedy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/enjoy-doing-fight-sequences-dancing-hero-420-actor-om/story-3ZHUk0cWUOuZMpqFOoD1OI.html|title=Enjoy doing fight sequences, dancing: Hero 420 actor Om|date=2016-02-10|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> ''Hero 420'' was released for the occasion of Valentine's Day, releasing on 12 February in India and 19 February in Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/%E2%80%9Chero-420%E2%80%9D-releases-today-574318|title="Hero 420" releases today|date=2016-02-19|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160221/jsp/frontpage/story_70528.jsp|title=Niggles in Tollywood cross-border future|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> After debuting in ''Angaar'', [[Falguni Rahman Jolly|Jolly]] starred alongside acclaimed actor [[Arifin Shuvo]] in the film ''Niyoti'', which released in India in June<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/%E2%80%9Cniyoti%E2%80%9D-solid-start-1237996|title="Niyoti" off to a solid start|date=2016-06-12|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> and in Bangladesh in August.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/%E2%80%9Cniyoti%E2%80%9D-release-bangladesh-1260901|title="Niyoti" to release in Bangladesh|date=2016-07-29|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> ''Badsha – The Don'', a remake of the film ''[[Don Seenu]]'' starring [[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/Dev-Jeet-not-ready-to-ditch-remakes/articleshow/52020915.cms|title=Dev, Jeet not ready to ditch remakes? | Eskay Movies released seven films in 2016, all of which were co-produced by Jaaz Multimedia: [[Angaar (2016 film)|''Angaar'']], ''[[Hero 420]]'', ''[[Niyoti]]'', ''[[Badsha – The Don]]'', [[Shikari (2016 film)|''Shikari'']], ''[[Prem Ki Bujhini]]'' and ''[[Rokto]]''. The year began with two films starring [[Om (actor)|Om]], ''Angaar'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/shooting-angar-wraps-160135|title=Shooting for Angar wraps up|date=2015-10-21|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> a drama, and ''Hero 420'', a romantic comedy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/enjoy-doing-fight-sequences-dancing-hero-420-actor-om/story-3ZHUk0cWUOuZMpqFOoD1OI.html|title=Enjoy doing fight sequences, dancing: Hero 420 actor Om|date=2016-02-10|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> ''Hero 420'' was released for the occasion of Valentine's Day, releasing on 12 February in India and 19 February in Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/%E2%80%9Chero-420%E2%80%9D-releases-today-574318|title="Hero 420" releases today|date=2016-02-19|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160221/jsp/frontpage/story_70528.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221090933/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160221/jsp/frontpage/story_70528.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 February 2016|title=Niggles in Tollywood cross-border future|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> After debuting in ''Angaar'', [[Falguni Rahman Jolly|Jolly]] starred alongside acclaimed actor [[Arifin Shuvo]] in the film ''Niyoti'', which released in India in June<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/%E2%80%9Cniyoti%E2%80%9D-solid-start-1237996|title="Niyoti" off to a solid start|date=2016-06-12|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> and in Bangladesh in August.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/%E2%80%9Cniyoti%E2%80%9D-release-bangladesh-1260901|title="Niyoti" to release in Bangladesh|date=2016-07-29|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> ''Badsha – The Don'', a remake of the film ''[[Don Seenu]]'' starring [[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/Dev-Jeet-not-ready-to-ditch-remakes/articleshow/52020915.cms|title=Dev, Jeet not ready to ditch remakes?|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> and Nusrat Faria, received commercial success<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/111357/Eid-release-%E2%80%98Shikari%E2%80%99-rules-box-office|title=Eid release 'Shikari' rules box office|work=Prothom Alo|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/deshi-grapevine/shikari-tops-eid-release-1254244|title=Shikari – Tops in Eid Release|date=2016-07-16|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> and mixed critical reception.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/Badshah-the-Don/movie-review/53171863.cms|title=Badshah the Don Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> ''Shikari'', which stars [[Shakib Khan]] and [[Srabanti Chatterjee]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/dhallywood/new-look-shakib-stirs-storm-1242262|title=New-look Shakib stirs up a storm|date=2016-06-20|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/check-out-shakibs-menacing-%E2%80%9Cshikari%E2%80%9D-look-1235188|title=Check out Shakib's menacing "Shikari" look|date=2016-06-06|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> was a commercial success<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> and received critical acclaim,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/film-shikari-set-kolkata-release-1260067|title=Film "Shikari" set for Kolkata release|date=2016-07-27|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/deshi-grapevine/shikari-release-kolkata-1261369|title=Shikari to release in Kolkata|date=2016-07-30|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> leading to a Best Film win at the Kalakar Awards, where Srabanti Chatterjee also won Best Actress.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/200869/King-Khan-sterrer-Shikari-wins-Kalakar-Award-|title=King Khan sterrer Shikari wins Kalakar Award {{!}} daily sun|last=Sun|first=The Daily|work=Daily Sun|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> ''Shikari'' also led for two Best Actor wins for Shakib Khan, at the Tele Cine Awards<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2017/05/26/razzak-conferred-lifetime-achievement-award-kolkata/|title=Razzak conferred with a lifetime achievement award in Kolkata {{!}} Dhaka Tribune|website=www.dhakatribune.com|date=26 May 2017|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> and Bangladesh's [[Meril Prothom Alo Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/article/1153141/%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%89%E0%A7%8E%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC|title=ছেলে আব্রামকে পুরস্কার উৎসর্গ করলেন শাকিব|work=প্রথম আলো|access-date=2018-01-12|language=bn}}</ref> ''Prem Ki Bujhini'' received negative reception<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/prem-ki-bujhini/movie-review/54808122.cms|title=Prem Ki Bujhini Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> while ''Rokto'' received mixed reception.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/movie-review/bangla/rokto-1292215|title=ROKTO|date=2016-10-01|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> | ||
In 2017, Eskay Movies released two Indian films, ''[[The Bongs Again]]'' and ''[[Byomkesh O Agnibaan]]'', and two films co-produced with Jaaz Multimedia, ''[[Nabab]]'' and ''[[Doob: No Bed of Roses]]''. ''The Bongs Again'', a sequel to ''[[The Bong Connection]]'', received mixed reception.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/the-bongs-again/movie-review/56595267.cms|title=The Bongs Again Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> ''Byomkesh O Agnibaan'', a sequel to ''[[Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana]]'', also received mixed reception.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/bengali-byomkesh-o-agniban-movie-review/|title=Bengali Byomkesh O Agniban Movie Review & Rating, (3.5/5) Hit or Flop Box Office Collection|date=2017-09-22|work=Latest Entertainment Bollywood Hollywood {{!}} Dekh News|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/byomkesh-o-agnibaan-movie-review-anjan-dutts-film-is-an-ambitious-but-half-baked-endeavour-4224253.html|title=Byomkesh O Agnibaan movie review: Anjan Dutt's film is an ambitious but half-baked endeavour | In 2017, Eskay Movies released two Indian films, ''[[The Bongs Again]]'' and ''[[Byomkesh O Agnibaan]]'', and two films co-produced with Jaaz Multimedia, ''[[Nabab]]'' and ''[[Doob: No Bed of Roses]]''. ''The Bongs Again'', a sequel to ''[[The Bong Connection]]'', received mixed reception.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/the-bongs-again/movie-review/56595267.cms|title=The Bongs Again Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> ''Byomkesh O Agnibaan'', a sequel to ''[[Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana]]'', also received mixed reception.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/bengali-byomkesh-o-agniban-movie-review/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930072725/http://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/bengali-byomkesh-o-agniban-movie-review/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 September 2017|title=Bengali Byomkesh O Agniban Movie Review & Rating, (3.5/5) Hit or Flop Box Office Collection|date=2017-09-22|work=Latest Entertainment Bollywood Hollywood {{!}} Dekh News|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/byomkesh-o-agnibaan-movie-review-anjan-dutts-film-is-an-ambitious-but-half-baked-endeavour-4224253.html|title=Byomkesh O Agnibaan movie review: Anjan Dutt's film is an ambitious but half-baked endeavour|work=Firstpost|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-US}}</ref> Both ''Nabab'' and ''Doob'' were a box office successes and received critical acclaim,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/cover-story/dhallywood-hot-news-love-letter-2017-1515514|title=A Love Letter to 2017!|date=2018-01-06|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/deshi-grapevine/bangladesh-film-industry-dhallywood-box-office-hits-2017-at-glance-1509004|title=Box Office Hits of 2017 – At a Glance|date=2017-12-23|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bengali-cinema/five-significant-dhallywood-movies-2017-1502551886.html|title=Five significant Dhallywood movies in 2017 – The Statesman|date=2017-12-26|work=The Statesman|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/movie-review/bangla/nabab-1429750|title=Nabab|date=2017-07-08|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> but ''Doob'', starring [[Irrfan Khan]], received international praise,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/no-bed-of-roses-doob-1016626|title='No Bed of Roses' ('Doob'): Film Review {{!}} Shanghai 2017|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/asia/no-bed-of-roses-review-1202496880/|title=Film Review: 'No Bed of Roses' ('Doob')|last=Lee|first=Maggie|date=2017-07-28|work=Variety|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/no-bed-of-roses-doob-shanghai-review/5119648.article|title='No Bed Of Roses' ('Doob'): Shanghai Review|work=Screen|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> competing at the [[Shanghai International Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/irrfan-khan-s-bangladeshi-film-doob-heads-to-shanghai-film-fest-for-world-premiere/story-RGz3ZvXrHKkmy9MClniOWO.html|title=Irrfan Khan's Bangladeshi film, Doob, heads to Shanghai film fest for world premiere|date=2017-06-12|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref> and winning at the [[Moscow International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/irrfan-khans-doob-wins-at-moscow-international-film-festival-1450551.html|title=Irrfan Khan's Doob Wins At Moscow International Film Festival|work=News18|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> | ||
==Films== | ==Films== | ||
===Released=== | ===Released=== | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Year | ! scope="col" style="background-color:#EFE4B0;width:4%;"| Year | ||
! Film | ! scope="col" style="background-color:#EFE4B0;width:19%;"| Film | ||
! | ! scope="col" style="background-color:#EFE4B0;width:30%;" class="unsortable"| Cast | ||
! scope="col" style="background-color:#EFE4B0;width:10%;"| Director(s) | |||
! Director | ! scope="col" style="background-color:#EFE4B0;width:30%;"| Note | ||
! | |||
|- | |- | ||
|| | | align="center" | 2002 | ||
|[[Annadata (2002 film)|Annadata]] | |||
|[[Prosenjit Chatterjee]], [[Sreelekha Mitra]], [[Abdur Razzak (actor)|Abdur Razzak]], [[Anuradha Roy (actress)|Anuradha Roy]] | |||
|[[Ravi Kinagi]] | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|| | |2004 | ||
|Aakrosh | |||
|[[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]], [[Rituparna Sengupta]], [[Anamika Saha]], [[Subhasish Mukherjee]], [[Sabyasachi Chakrabarty|Sabyasachi]], Pushpita, Mousumi Mukherjee, [[Rajesh Sharma (actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] | |||
|[[Prashanta Nanda|Prasanta Nanda]] | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2005 | ||
| | |[[Rajmohol]] | ||
|[[Prosenjit Chatterjee]], [[Abhishek Chatterjee]], [[Anu Choudhury]], [[Rachana Banerjee]], [[Biplab Chatterjee]], [[Subhasish Mukherjee]] | |||
|[[Swapan Saha]] | |||
|Remake of Malayalam film [[Manichitrathazhu]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|| | | rowspan="3" |2007 | ||
|[[Kalishankar]] | |||
|[[Prosenjit Chatterjee]], [[Anu Chowdhury]] | |||
|[[Prashanta Nanda]] | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|| | |[[Bandhu (2007 film)|Bandhu]] | ||
|[[Prosenjit Chatterjee]], [[Swastika Mukherjee]], [[Victor Banerjee]], [[Rajatava Dutta]] | |||
|[[Prashanta Nanda|Prasanta Nanda]] | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Pagal Premi]]'' | |||
|[[Yash Dasgupta]], [[Ritwick Chakraborty]], Arpita Mukherjee, [[Rajesh Sharma (actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] | |||
|[[Hara Patnaik]] | |||
|Remake of [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film [[Arya (2004 film)|Arya]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2007-09-10 |title=Ekta is superstitious: Yashh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ekta-is-superstitious-yashh/articleshow/2353102.cms |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | |2008 | ||
|''[[Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (2008 film)|Bhalobasa Bhalobasa]]'' | |||
|[[Hiran Chatterjee|Hiraan]], [[Srabanti Malakar|Shrabanti]] | |||
|[[Rabi Kinnagi]] | |||
|Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Bommarillu]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="2" align="center" | 2009 | ||
|''[[Dujone]]'' | |||
|[[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]] | |||
|[[Rajiv Kumar Biswas]] | |||
|Remake of ''[[Nuvvu Nenu]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''Jamai Raja'' | |||
|[[Prosenjit Chatterjee]], [[Anu Choudhury|Anu Choudury]] | |||
|[[Swapan Saha]] | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
||''[[ | | rowspan="2" |2010 | ||
|''[[Wanted (2010 film)|Wanted]]'' | |||
|[[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]] | |||
|[[Rabi Kinnagi]] | |||
|Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Athadu]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Le Chakka]]'' | |||
|[[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]], [[Payel Sarkar]] | |||
|[[Raj Chakraborty]] | |||
|Remake of ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="3" |2011 | |||
||''[[Fighter (2011 film)|Fighter]]''||[[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]], [[Ferdous Ahmed|Ferdous]]||[[Rabi Kinnagi]]||Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]'' | |||
|- | |||
||''[[Shotru]]''||[[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]], [[Nusrat Jahan]]||[[Raj Chakraborty]]||Remake of ''[[Singam]]'' | |||
|- | |||
||''Hello Memsaheb'' ||[[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]], [[Priyanka Trivedi]] ||[[Nandita Roy]], [[Shiboprosad Mukherjee|Shiboprasad | |||
Mukhopadhyay]]|| | |||
2011 Piya Tumi Rishi(Actor), Priyadarshini, Rajatav Dutta | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" align="center" | 2012 | | rowspan="3" align="center" | 2012 | ||
||''[[Khokababu]]'' | ||''[[Khokababu]]''||[[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]], [[Subhashree Ganguly]]||D. Shankar Aiyya||Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Dhee (film)|Dhee]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
||''[[Idiot (2012 film)|Idiot]]'' | ||''[[Idiot (2012 film)|Idiot]]'' ||[[Ankush Hazra]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]] ||[[Rajiv Kumar Biswas]] ||Remake of ''[[Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back]]'' | || ''[[Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back]]'' || [[Prosenjit Chatterjee]], [[Richa Gangopadhyay]] || [[Rajiv Kumar Biswas]] ||Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film''[[Vikramarkudu]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" align="center" | 2013 | | rowspan="3" align="center" | 2013 | ||
|| ''[[Khoka 420]]'' | || ''[[Khoka 420]]'' || [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]], [[Subhashree Ganguly]], [[Nusrat Jahan]] || [[Rajiv Kumar Biswas]] || Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Kanamachi (film)|Kanamachi]]'' | |||
|[[Ankush Hazra]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]], [[Abir Chatterjee]], [[Saayoni Ghosh]] | |||
|[[Raj Chakraborty]] | |||
|Remake of ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Khiladi (2013 film)|Khiladi]]'' | |||
|[[Ankush Hazra]], [[Nusrat Jahan]] | |||
|[[Ashok Pati]] | |||
|Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Udayapuram Sulthan|Dhenikaina Ready]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2014 | |||
|''[[Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay]]'' | |||
|[[Ankush Hazra]], [[Subhashree Ganguly]] | |||
|[[Ashok Pati]] | |||
|Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Arya 2]]'' | |||
Co-produced by Action Cut Entertainment | Co-produced by Action Cut Entertainment | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="4" align="center" | 2015 | | rowspan="4" align="center" | 2015 | ||
|| ''[[Romeo vs Juliet]]'' | || ''[[Romeo vs Juliet]]'' || [[Ankush Hazra]], [[Mahiya Mahi]] || [[Ashok Pati]] || Remake of ''[[Singh vs Kaur]]''<br />Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Agnee 2]]'' | || ''[[Agnee 2]]'' || [[Om (actor)|Om]], [[Mahiya Mahi]] || [[Iftakar Chowdhury]], Himunshu Dhanuka || Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Aashiqui (2015 film)|Aashiqui: True Love]]'' | || ''[[Aashiqui (2015 film)|Aashiqui: True Love]]'' || [[Ankush Hazra]], [[Nusraat Faria Mazhar]] || [[Ashok Pati]] || Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Ishq (2012 film)|Ishq]]''<br /> Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''Mayer Biye'' | || ''Mayer Biye'' || [[Saayoni Ghosh]], [[Sreelekha Mitra]] || [[Abhijit Guha (director)|Abhijit Guha]], [[Sudeshna Roy]] || Radical Story | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="8" align="center" | 2016 | ||
|| ''[[Angaar (2016 film)|Angaar]]'' | || ''[[Angaar (2016 film)|Angaar]]'' || [[Om (actor)|Om]], [[Falguni Rahman Jolly]] || Wazed Ali Sumon, Nehal Dutta || Remake of ''[[Appayya (2013 film)|Appayya]]''<br />Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Hero 420]]'' | || ''[[Hero 420]]'' || [[Om (actor)|Om]], [[Nusraat Faria Mazhar]], [[Riya Sen]] || [[Sujit Mondal]] || Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Maska (2009 film)|Maska]]''<br />Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Niyoti]]'' | || ''[[Niyoti]]'' || [[Arifin Shuvoo]], [[Falguni Rahman Jolly]] || [[Jakir Hossain Raju]] || Remake of ''[[The Notebook (2004 film)|The Notebook]]'' <br /> Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Badsha – The Don]]'' | || ''[[Badsha – The Don]]'' || [[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]], [[Nusraat Faria Mazhar]], [[Shraddha Das]] || [[Baba Yadav]] || Remake of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Don Seenu]]''<br />Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Shikari (2016 film)|Shikari]]'' | || ''[[Shikari (2016 film)|Shikari]]'' || [[Shakib Khan]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]] || [[Joydip Mukherjee]] || Remake of ''[[Aadhavan]]''<br />Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Prem Ki Bujhini]]'' | || ''[[Prem Ki Bujhini]]'' || [[Om (actor)|Om]], [[Subhashree Ganguly]] || Sudipto Sarkar || Remake of ''[[100% Love (2011 film)|100% Love]]'' <br /> Co-produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Rokto]]'' | || ''[[Rokto]]'' || [[Pori Moni]], [[Ziaul Roshan]] || Wazed Ali Sumon || Loosely Based on [[Hollywood (film industry)|Hollywood]] movie ''[[The Long Kiss Goodnight]]'' <br /> Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[Kiriti Roy (2016 film)|Kiriti Roy]]'' ||[[Chiranjeet Chakraborty]] || Aniket Choudory || Based on Nihar Ranjan Gupta's ''Setarer Sur'' | |||
|| ''[[Kiriti Roy (2016 film)|Kiriti Roy]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|| ''[[The Bongs Again]]'' | | rowspan="4" |2017 | ||
|| ''[[The Bongs Again]]'' ||[[Parno Mitra]], Neha Panda, [[Gaurav Chakrabarty]], [[Jisshu Sengupta]]|| [[Anjan Dutt]]|| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Nabab]]'' | | ''[[Nabab]]'' || [[Shakib Khan]], [[Subhashree Ganguly]] || [[Joydip Mukherjee]] || Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Byomkesh O Agnibaan]]'' | | ''[[Byomkesh O Agnibaan]]'' || [[Jishu Sengupta]], [[Swastika Mukherjee]] || [[Anjan Dutt|Anjun Dutt]]|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Doob: No Bed Of Roses]]'' | | ''[[No Bed of Roses|Doob: No Bed Of Roses]]'' || [[Irfan Khan (actor)|Irfan Khan]], [[Nusrat Imrose Tisha]] || [[Mostofa Sarwar Farooki]] || Co-Produced by [[Jaaz Multimedia]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="4" align="center" | 2018 | | rowspan="4" align="center" | 2018 | ||
| ''[[Ami Neta Hobo]]'' | | ''[[Ami Neta Hobo]]'' || [[Shakib Khan]], [[Bidya Sinha Saha Mim|Bidya Sinha Mim]], [[Omar Sani]], [[Moushumi]], [[Sadek Bachchu]] || [[Uttam Akash]] || Co-Produced by Shapla Media | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Chalbaaz]]'' | | ''[[Chalbaaz]]'' || [[Shakib Khan]], [[Subhashree Ganguly]] || [[Joydip Mukherjee]] || Remake of ''[[Subramanyam For Sale]]'' <br /> Co-Produced by Action Cut Entertainment | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Bhaijaan Elo Re]]'' | | ''[[Bhaijaan Elo Re]]'' || [[Shakib Khan]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]], [[Payel Sarkar]] || [[Joydip Mukherjee]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''Tui Sudhu Amar'' | | ''Tui Sudhu Amar'' || [[Soham Chakraborty]], [[Mahiya Mahi]], [[Om (actor)|Om]] || [[Joydip Mukherjee]] || Remake Of Humraaz | ||
Co-Produced by Action Cut Entertainment | Co-Produced by Action Cut Entertainment | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="1" align="center" | 2019 | | rowspan="1" align="center" | 2019 | ||
| ''Bhokatta'' | | ''Bhokatta'' || [[Om (actor)|Om]], [[Elina Samantray]], Sagnik || Ramesh Rout ||Remake Of Odia Film ''Tokata Fasigala'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="1" align="center" | 2020 | | rowspan="1" align="center" | 2020 | ||
| ''Hullor'' | | ''Hullor'' || [[Soham Chakraborty]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]], [[Om (actor)|Om]], [[Darshana Banik]] || Abhimanyu Mukherjee || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="1" align="center" | 2021 | | rowspan="1" align="center" | 2021 | ||
| ''[[Anusandhan (film)|Anusandhan]]'' | | ''[[Anusandhan (2021 film)|Anusandhan]]'' || [[Saswata Chatterjee]], [[Payel Sarkar]], [[Churni Ganguly]], [[Joydip Mukherjee]], [[Riddhi Sen]] || [[Kamaleshwar Mukherjee]] || Based on the 1956 German novel ''[[A Dangerous Game (novel)|A Dangerous Game]]'' by [[Friedrich Dürrenmatt]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=This Bengali film looks EERILY similar to Amitabh Bachchan-Emraan Hashmi starrer Chehre |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/buzz/blog/Movies/bengali-film-looks-eerily-similar-amitabh-bachchan-emraan-hashmi-starrer-chehre |website=Bookmyshow}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2" | | rowspan="2" alig n="center"| 2022 | ||
|''[[Swastik Sanket]]'' | |''[[Swastik Sanket]]'' | ||
|[[Nusrat Jahan]], [[Gaurav Chakrabarty]], [[Saswata Chatterjee]], [[Rudranil Ghosh]], [[Shataf Figar]] | |[[Nusrat Jahan]], [[Gaurav Chakrabarty]], [[Saswata Chatterjee]], [[Rudranil Ghosh]], [[Shataf Figar]] | ||
|[[Sayantan Ghosal]] | |[[Sayantan Ghosal]] | ||
|Based on the novel ''Narak Sanket'' by Debarati Mukhopadhyay | |Based on the novel ''Narak Sanket'' by Debarati Mukhopadhyay | ||
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|''[[Ogo Bideshini]]'' | |||
|[[Ankush Hazra]], Alexandra Taylor, Rajnandini Paul | |||
|[[Anshuman Pratyush]] | |||
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| rowspan="2" align="center" | 2023 | |||
|''[[Aaro Ek Prithibi]]'' | |||
|[[Kaushik Ganguly]], Shaheb Bhattacharjee, Tasnia Farin | |||
|Atanu Ghosh | |||
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|''[[Ghore Pherar Gaan]]'' | |||
|[[Parambrata Chatterjee]], [[Ishaa Saha]] | |||
|Aritya Sen | |||
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| rowspan="9" align="center" | 2025 | |||
| ''[[Oporichito]]'' | |||
| [[Ritwick Chakraborty]], [[Ishaa Saha]], [[Anirban Chakrabarti]] | |||
| Joydeep Mukherjee | |||
| Released on 10 January 2025 | |||
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| ''[[Jodi Emon Hoto]]'' | |||
| [[Ditipriya Roy]], [[Sean Banerjee]], [[Rishav Basu]] | |||
| Rabindra Nambiar | |||
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| ''[[Babushona]]'' | |||
| [[Jeetu Kamal]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]] | |||
| Anshuman Pratyush | |||
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| ''[[Grihosto]]'' | |||
| [[Ritabhari Chakraborty]], [[Saheb Bhattacharya]], [[Aryann Bhowmick]] | |||
| [[Mainak Bhaumik]] | |||
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| ''[[Annapurna]]'' | |||
| [[Ananya Chatterjee]], [[Ditipriya Roy]], [[Rishav Basu]], [[Arna Mukhopadhyay]] | |||
| Anshuman Pratyush | |||
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| ''[[Chandrabindoo (film)|Chandrabindoo]]'' | |||
| [[Ankush Hazra]], [[Oindrila Sen]], [[Shantilal Mukherjee]], [[Tulika Basu]] | |||
| [[Raja Chanda]] | |||
| Released on 23 May 2025 | |||
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| ''[[Rabindra Kabya Rahasya]]'' | |||
| [[Ritwick Chakraborty]], [[Srabanti Chatterjee]] | |||
| [[Sayantan Ghosal]] | |||
| Released on 20 June 2025 | |||
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| ''[[Tobuo Bhalobashi]]'' | |||
| [[Aryann Bhowmik]], [[Debattama Saha]], [[Saheb Bhattacharya]] | |||
| Rabindra Nambiar | |||
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| ''[[Saralakkho Holmes]]'' | |||
| [[Rishav Basu]], [[Arna Mukhopadhyay]], [[Gaurav Chakraborty]] | |||
| [[Sayantan Ghosal]] | |||
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| Founded | February 1988 (as Eskay Video Private Limited) |
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| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Ashok Dhanuka Himanshu Dhanuka |
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| Website | eskaymovies |
Eskay Video Private Limited is an Indian Company promoted by Dhanuka family. The company was incorporated in 1988 and since then it has been a vital part in the media and entertainment industry in India. The company has produced more than 50 films and acquired another 200 films. Eskay group has digitized 80+ Cinemas, Operated Television Channels, owns 5 Theatres, produced television serials, reality shows and webseries.
In 2019, Eskay opened up a Subsidiary in UK - High Five Productions Limited and the company is growing globally, providing Filming Equipment services and line production services to Indian films which are shot in the UK. Eskay has invested around 10 Million Pounds, equivalently in Filming Equipment and Post Production facilities in India. Internationally, Eskay's film - Doob ( English title - No bed of Roses ) was the official selection for Oscar. It is the first Bengali film of late legendary star Irrfan Khan.
History[edit | edit source]
1988–2009: Early years and initial releases[edit | edit source]
Eskay Movies was founded by Ashok and Himanshu Dhanuka.[1] In 1988, Ashok Dhanuka founded Eskay Video Pvt. Ltd. Distribution house. His first distributed film, Bhai Amar Bhai, first movie of SVF. After, they distributed SVF, Swapan Saha, Prince Entertainment and other Production houses movies, including Baba Keno Chakor (1998), Sasurbari Jindabad (2000), Annadata (2002), Sathi (2002), Sneher Protidan (2003), Mayer Anchol (2003), Raju Uncle (2005). In 2007, the joint venture produced the Bengali movie Pagal Premi, .[2] In 2008, Eskay released their first produced film, Bhalobasa Bhalobasa .From 2009, Eskay would begin to release films every year, such as, Dujone,[3][4] and Jamai Raja.
2010–2013: Commercial successes[edit | edit source]
Eskay Movies released two films in 2010, Kohono Biday Bolo Na and Wanted, the latter of which became popular for its director-actor duo of Rabi Kinagi and Jeet.[5] After releasing Hello Memsaheb, Eskay would go on to release Fighter[6] and Shotru[7] in 2011.
Eskay began 2012 with the critically acclaimed film Khokababu starring Dev and Subhashree Ganguly,[8][9] which became one of the highest grossing Bengali films. Eskay would go on to release Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back[10][11] and Idiot.[12] After the successful release of Kanamachi,[13] Eskay released Khoka 420[14] and Khiladi,[15] with the former becoming a box office success.[16] Eskay has also acquired the rights to remake the hit youth-centric romantic comedy Kannada movie Googly.[17]
2014–present: India-Bangladesh joint ventures and critical acclaim[edit | edit source]
Eskay Movies' sole release in 2014 was Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay, which was co-produced with Bangladeshi film company Action Cut Entertainment.[18] The film, which won the award for Best Bengali Film at the 2015 Kalakar Awards, would go on to spark a trend of Indo-Bangla joint venture films, most of which would be a co-production of Eskay Movies and Jaaz Multimedia.[19]
Aside from their film Mayer Biye,[20] Eskay Movies co-produced three films with Jaaz Multimedia in 2015: Romeo vs Juliet, Agnee 2 and Aashiqui: True Love. Despite having initial success with the audience,[21] Romeo vs Juliet, a remake of the film Jatt & Juliet, was panned critically.[22] Agnee 2, a sequel to the Bangladeshi film Agnee, was released to commercial success[23] but mixed critical reception.[24] Aashiqui: True Love would launch the career of actress Nusrat Faria in both India and Bangladesh.[25][26]
Eskay Movies released seven films in 2016, all of which were co-produced by Jaaz Multimedia: Angaar, Hero 420, Niyoti, Badsha – The Don, Shikari, Prem Ki Bujhini and Rokto. The year began with two films starring Om, Angaar,[27] a drama, and Hero 420, a romantic comedy.[28] Hero 420 was released for the occasion of Valentine's Day, releasing on 12 February in India and 19 February in Bangladesh.[29][30] After debuting in Angaar, Jolly starred alongside acclaimed actor Arifin Shuvo in the film Niyoti, which released in India in June[31] and in Bangladesh in August.[32] Badsha – The Don, a remake of the film Don Seenu starring Jeet[33] and Nusrat Faria, received commercial success[34][35] and mixed critical reception.[36] Shikari, which stars Shakib Khan and Srabanti Chatterjee,[37][38] was a commercial success[34][35] and received critical acclaim,[39][40] leading to a Best Film win at the Kalakar Awards, where Srabanti Chatterjee also won Best Actress.[41] Shikari also led for two Best Actor wins for Shakib Khan, at the Tele Cine Awards[42] and Bangladesh's Meril Prothom Alo Awards.[43] Prem Ki Bujhini received negative reception[44] while Rokto received mixed reception.[45]
In 2017, Eskay Movies released two Indian films, The Bongs Again and Byomkesh O Agnibaan, and two films co-produced with Jaaz Multimedia, Nabab and Doob: No Bed of Roses. The Bongs Again, a sequel to The Bong Connection, received mixed reception.[46] Byomkesh O Agnibaan, a sequel to Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana, also received mixed reception.[47][48] Both Nabab and Doob were a box office successes and received critical acclaim,[49][50][51][52] but Doob, starring Irrfan Khan, received international praise,[53][54][55] competing at the Shanghai International Film Festival[56] and winning at the Moscow International Film Festival.[57]
Films[edit | edit source]
Released[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Eskay Movies Production". www.eskaymovies.com. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ "It's all about love". The ETimes Photogallery. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ↑ "Dujone (2009) – Dev, Srabanti". Washington Bangla Radio. 31 October 2009. Archived from the original on 2 November 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ "Bengali Movie | *First Look* Trailer Release | DEV – Payel". Washington Bangla Radio. 2 May 2010. Archived from the original on 6 May 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ "Wanted Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ Akhilesh. "Fighter VCD (2011)". www.induna.com. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ "Eskay Movies' Shatru: Jeet-Nusrat". WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA. Archived from the original on 3 May 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ "WBRi Movie Review: Khokababu (Bengali, 2012) Tollywood Hero DEV Sparkles with Shubhasree In A Stylized Rehash Of A Telugu Movie". WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA. Archived from the original on 24 January 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ "Close-up". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ "Review: Bikram Singha – The Lion Is Back (Bangla) – Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ "Prosenjit's film title changed once again". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ↑ Biswas, Rajib (16 November 2012), Idiot, Srabanti Chatterjee, Ankush Hazra, Aditya Pancholi, retrieved 12 January 2018
- ↑ "Kanamachi". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "KHOKA 420 (2013): Not a Dull Moment – Bangla Movie Review, Story, Trailer and Wallpaper". WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA. Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Khiladi 'invades' Bengal turf ahead of pujas". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 29 September 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "5 films that rocked the box office this year". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Bengali and Telugu filmmakers to throw Googly in theatres – Bangalore Mirror -". Bangalore Mirror.
- ↑ "Subhashree and Ankush in Dhaka for shooting". Dhaka Tribune. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ Rayhan, Nasir (11 July 2017). "How the actions of one company brought the entire initiative to a halt". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Sudeshna Roy's Mayer Biye inspired from Aparna Sen's life". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Romeo vs Juliet finds many takers in Bangladesh". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Romeo Vs Juliet Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Overwhelming Demands: Agnee 2". The Daily Star. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Agnee 2". The Daily Star. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Ankush, Nusraat the next hit jodi?". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Nusrat Faria – Journey So Far". The Daily Star. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Shooting for Angar wraps up". The Daily Star. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Enjoy doing fight sequences, dancing: Hero 420 actor Om". hindustantimes.com/. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ ""Hero 420" releases today". The Daily Star. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Niggles in Tollywood cross-border future". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 21 February 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ ""Niyoti" off to a solid start". The Daily Star. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ ""Niyoti" to release in Bangladesh". The Daily Star. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Dev, Jeet not ready to ditch remakes?". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 "Eid release 'Shikari' rules box office". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 "Shikari – Tops in Eid Release". The Daily Star. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Badshah the Don Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "New-look Shakib stirs up a storm". The Daily Star. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Check out Shakib's menacing "Shikari" look". The Daily Star. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Film "Shikari" set for Kolkata release". The Daily Star. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Shikari to release in Kolkata". The Daily Star. 30 July 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ Sun, The Daily. "King Khan sterrer Shikari wins Kalakar Award | daily sun". Daily Sun. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Razzak conferred with a lifetime achievement award in Kolkata | Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "ছেলে আব্রামকে পুরস্কার উৎসর্গ করলেন শাকিব". প্রথম আলো (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Prem Ki Bujhini Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "ROKTO". The Daily Star. 1 October 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "The Bongs Again Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Bengali Byomkesh O Agniban Movie Review & Rating, (3.5/5) Hit or Flop Box Office Collection". Latest Entertainment Bollywood Hollywood | Dekh News. 22 September 2017. Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Byomkesh O Agnibaan movie review: Anjan Dutt's film is an ambitious but half-baked endeavour". Firstpost. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "A Love Letter to 2017!". The Daily Star. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Box Office Hits of 2017 – At a Glance". The Daily Star. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Five significant Dhallywood movies in 2017 – The Statesman". The Statesman. 26 December 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Nabab". The Daily Star. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "'No Bed of Roses' ('Doob'): Film Review | Shanghai 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ Lee, Maggie (28 July 2017). "Film Review: 'No Bed of Roses' ('Doob')". Variety. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "'No Bed Of Roses' ('Doob'): Shanghai Review". Screen. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ↑ "Irrfan Khan's Bangladeshi film, Doob, heads to Shanghai film fest for world premiere". hindustantimes.com/. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
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- ↑ "Ekta is superstitious: Yashh". The Times of India. 10 September 2007. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ↑ "This Bengali film looks EERILY similar to Amitabh Bachchan-Emraan Hashmi starrer Chehre". Bookmyshow.