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Eros International signs two-film co-production deal with leading Turkish film company Pana Film

Eros International Media Ltd (Eros International), a leading global film company in the Indian film entertainment industry, has announced two Indo-Turkish co-productions with one of the largest Turkish film studios, Pana Film, owned by leading Turkish actor Necati Sasmaz, best known for playing the lead role of Polat Alemdar in Turkey’s most popular television series Kurtlar Vadisi (Valley of the Wolves).

With proposed A list actors from India and Turkey, including Necati Sasmaz himself, both films will be collaborative with shoot venues and crews in both countries and will be made bilingual. Original stories blending Indian and Turkish cultures will be conceptualized and developed by Eros’ in-house writers along with top Turkish writers.

Commenting on the Indo-Turkish co-productions, Kishore Lulla, Chairman, Eros International said, “We are honored to associate with a powerhouse entity like Pana Film. Following our pioneering Indo-China joint production initiatives, we continue to expand the scope of Indian films internationally with our exciting Turkish collaboration. With our similar cultures, we want to tell stories with a mainstream appeal that transcend language and geographical boundaries. We hope our Indo-Turkish productions will pave the way to open one of the significant regions in the world and reach out to fans across the two countries and the MENA (Middle East to North Africa) regions”.

Necati Sasmaz added, “Pana Film greatly values this exciting partnership with Eros International.  Our common goal is to build a cultural bridge between both regions. With our Indian collaboration, we aim to expand our presence and tell new stories that can bring Indian and Turkish audiences together. Pana Film and Eros International will make history together as the co-producers of the first Indo-Turkish feature films, which will open new doors and provide endless opportunities for everyone involved with filmmaking. We consider this only the beginning of a new era and cannot wait for our fans to see the result of this successful partnership.”

About Eros International Media Ltd

Eros International Media Ltd. (BSE Script Code: 533261; NSE Script Code: EROSMEDIA) is a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry that acquires, co-produces and distributes Indian films across all available formats such as cinema, television and digital new media. Eros International is part of Eros International Plc, which became the first Indian media Company to raise capital and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Eros International has experience of over three decades in establishing a global platform for Indian cinema. The company has a competitive advantage through its extensive and growing movie library comprising of over 2,000 films, which include Hindi, Tamil, and other regional language films for home entertainment distribution. Eros International has built a dynamic business model by combining the release of new films every year with the exploitation of its film library. For further information please visit: www.erosintl.com

About Pana Film

Pana Film is a leading film production company from Turkey that produces content for TV, cinema and digital new media, owned by Necati Sasmaz, who reached a legendary status with his famous portrayal of the character Polat Alemdar. Their most famous brand Valley of the Wolves has been distributed to 47 countries and proved itself to be a hit in the MENA region. Famous Turkish stars as well as Andy Garcia, Gary Busey, Billy Zane and Sharon Stone appeared on the show throughout the years. Turkey has become the second highest exporter of TV series in the world, with Pana Film content being one of the most successful exports of the Turkish film industry.

Rishina Kandhari goes camping on birthday

Actor Rishina Kandhari celebrated her birthday in the lap of nature on Wednesday. The actor, who currently seen in Paperback films' (Ravindra Gautam and Pradeep Kumar's) Meri Durga on Star Plus, went camping like every year."Every year I plan my birthday in a quiet and green place. This year, too, I went camping and really enjoyed myself. We are partying all year round and I like to keep away from the hustle bustle of the city on my birthday," says Rishina.Talking about her birthday celebrations over the years, she says, "All my birthdays have been amazing so far. Last year, I got a car on my birthday as a gift and has been my favourite gift so far. I don't shoot on my birthdays anymore as I usually go outdoors. The last time I was shooting on my birthday was for Naa Aana Iss Des Laado, where I had given a party to the whole unit on the set. I want to buy a good canon camera and this year I splurged on it. I wait for my birthday every year as it brings a new year with new things to look forward to."

The script of the short film that got me hooked: Ssharad Malhotraa

The star of Kasam Tere Pyar Ki, Ssharad Malhotra recently finished shooting for a short film with filmmaker Aneeta Patel. When we asked him about the project, Ssharad says, “Firstly, it is a change from acting on TV.  With a short film, it feels nice to convey a story in limited time. is actually nice that you are conveying or narrating your story in a very stipulated time, which is quite challenging for an actor. But it was the script of the short film that got me hooked when I heard it first. Right from the language, the characters, the screenplay; it was all so interesting. And it doesn’t matter what medium I’m performing on or the length of the role.For me, the character needs to be interesting.”

 In the film, Ssharad is playing Shaurya, a business tycoon who is quite a romantic at heart. Ssharad reveals, “My character Shaurya in the film is a hardcore romantic guy. I am playing a die-hard romantic character on my current show as well, but in the film Shaurya is more matured. He a matured guy who has traveled the world and loves being in the company of women.He is quite charming and women love his company. I can’t say more because there is a huge twist in the story which is a incredible. I have done three shows and al lhave been hits. I did a music video recently and now a short film. Theatre is on my wish list now”

 Interestingly, this is the first time that Ssharad will be working with a female filmmaker. Talking about his director, Shharad says, “This is the first time I am working with a lady director, Aneeta Patel who is just brilliant. Anita is very clear about the shots. She was a faculty at Barry John’s acting academy. And, when I heard the name Barry John, I knew that this woman knows her craft. She was so clear with what she wanted  when she first spoke with me which gave me a lot of confidence.”

Aneeta Patel, on her part says that Ssharad fits the role of Shaurya perfectly. She says, “Something just told me that he's the one. After meeting him and seeing his passion and intensity matching that of Shaurya in the script, I knew I made the best choice. His eyes did the magic. Nobody else could be Shaurya.” Aneeta describes the film as, “A roller-coaster ride of emotions which deals with different facets of romance, love and relationships.”

A dash of red can spark off a rebellion!

Presenting the powerful poster of Lipstick Under My Burkha 

There are movies that are made with the intent to entertain, to make you laugh, cry, whistle and more. And then there are movies like Lipstick Under my Burkha, that pepper all of these with a dash of rebellion. Taking on the 'crazies' who think they're the guardians of women.Movies like Lipstick Under My Burkha are rare phenomenons, so rare that they deserve more than the accolades bestowed on it, they deserve to be shown to the world with no discrimination on community, gender, age or social strata.To all the women who're constantly being told what to do, where to go, how to be - here's an answer. It takes balls to be a woman. NOT! Women cannot be defined by male paradigms.And to all the men who are man enough to let women be... Lipstick celebrates that very spirit.After a 6 month battle with the censor board, after sweeping 10 awards internationally, Lipstick Under My Burkha finally hits theatres on 21st July! The film 'they' didn't want you to watch. 'They' called it - 'audio pornography', 'sexually contagious' and deemed it 'too lady oriented'.While the chuckles from this haven't died down, neither will our voices. 

From the studio that presented LSD, The Dirty Picture and Udta Punjab, Ekta Kapoor now presents LUMB A Prakash Jha Productions Film Produced by Prakash Jha, Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava,Lipstick Under My Burkha will release on July 21, 2017 

Cast: Konkona Sensharma, Ratna Pathak Shah, Aahana Kumra, Plabita Borthakur 

About Lipstick Under My Burkha:

Set in the crowded lanes of small town India, Lipstick Under My Burkha chronicles the secret lives of four feisty women chasing a little piece of freedom. Though stifled and trapped in their worlds, these four women claim their desires through small acts of courage and stealthy rebellion.