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Major Hollywood Studio backs Bhansali's next
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Hhistoric moment has been announced by Michael Lynton and Amy Pascal of Sony Pictures Entertainment and Uday Singh, General Manager of Sony Pictures Releasing of India, Ltd.
Michael Lynton and Amy Pascal of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and Uday Singh, General Manager of Sony Pictures Releasing of India, Ltd., announced today a unique collaboration with one of India's most well known and acclaimed directors, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, to co- produce Sony's first Indian film, Saawariya (Beloved), in the Hindi language.
"India has a rich and a prolific film history," said Lynton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SPE, "and we at Sony Pictures recognize the potential and importance of the Indian market and welcome the opportunity to team up with the film industry in India. This is a defining moment for us as a company and for filmmakers, artists and audiences in India as well."
"Sanjay Leela Bhansali's body of work has been in a class of its own," said Pascal, Vice Chairman of SPE and Chairman of the Motion Picture Group. "From his very first endeavour, Khamoshi, through Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Devdas, and his most recent critically acclaimed film, Black, his films have epitomized sensitivity and embodied visual splendour. We are indeed proud to associate with one of India's most revered directors."
"It marks the dawn of a new and exciting chapter in the life of Sony Pictures Releasing, India," said Singh, "as it presents a wonderful opportunity to extend our horizons beyond motion picture distribution and interact with the enormous creativity that the Indian film industry has to offer".
With Devdas, Bhansali set industry benchmarks by winning several awards at home, the most prominent being India's official entry to the Oscars. International recognition for Bhansali came when Devdas won the 'Asian Film Award' at the MTV Asia Award, received a nomination in the 'Best Film not in the English Language' category at the BAFTA, and was premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. This grand commercial and critical success catapaulted Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the top league of directors from India.
The greenlighting of a Hindi film by a major Hollywood studio is a momentous landmark for the Indian motion picture business. This historic co-production encourages the integration of two of the world's biggest and dynamic film production communities and offers an excellent opportunity for
the enormous talent in India to interact with a premiere Hollywood studio.
As the market for Indian cinema continues to grow internationally, SPE's vast global network will allow Indian film producers to showcase their work outside the home market and acquire greater exposure for their films.
movies.indiatimes.com
Hhistoric moment has been announced by Michael Lynton and Amy Pascal of Sony Pictures Entertainment and Uday Singh, General Manager of Sony Pictures Releasing of India, Ltd.
Michael Lynton and Amy Pascal of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and Uday Singh, General Manager of Sony Pictures Releasing of India, Ltd., announced today a unique collaboration with one of India's most well known and acclaimed directors, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, to co- produce Sony's first Indian film, Saawariya (Beloved), in the Hindi language.
"India has a rich and a prolific film history," said Lynton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SPE, "and we at Sony Pictures recognize the potential and importance of the Indian market and welcome the opportunity to team up with the film industry in India. This is a defining moment for us as a company and for filmmakers, artists and audiences in India as well."
"Sanjay Leela Bhansali's body of work has been in a class of its own," said Pascal, Vice Chairman of SPE and Chairman of the Motion Picture Group. "From his very first endeavour, Khamoshi, through Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Devdas, and his most recent critically acclaimed film, Black, his films have epitomized sensitivity and embodied visual splendour. We are indeed proud to associate with one of India's most revered directors."
"It marks the dawn of a new and exciting chapter in the life of Sony Pictures Releasing, India," said Singh, "as it presents a wonderful opportunity to extend our horizons beyond motion picture distribution and interact with the enormous creativity that the Indian film industry has to offer".
With Devdas, Bhansali set industry benchmarks by winning several awards at home, the most prominent being India's official entry to the Oscars. International recognition for Bhansali came when Devdas won the 'Asian Film Award' at the MTV Asia Award, received a nomination in the 'Best Film not in the English Language' category at the BAFTA, and was premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. This grand commercial and critical success catapaulted Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the top league of directors from India.
The greenlighting of a Hindi film by a major Hollywood studio is a momentous landmark for the Indian motion picture business. This historic co-production encourages the integration of two of the world's biggest and dynamic film production communities and offers an excellent opportunity for
the enormous talent in India to interact with a premiere Hollywood studio.
As the market for Indian cinema continues to grow internationally, SPE's vast global network will allow Indian film producers to showcase their work outside the home market and acquire greater exposure for their films.
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