Shree Venkatesh Films#OTT platform

SVF Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. was founded in 1995 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.{{Cite web|last=Das|first=Soujannya|date=2018-12-03|title=How SVF Became The One-stop Shop for Bengali Entertainment|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bengali-features/how-svf-became-the-one-stop-shop-for-bengali-entertainment/|access-date=2020-08-26|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}

In the film entertainment space, SVF has the following divisions: Production, Television, Distribution, Music, Digital Cinema, Exhibition and New Media.{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/meet-the-duo-behind-shree-ventakesh-films-who-helped-turn-around-bengali-cinema/articleshow/28355473.cms?from=mdr|title=Meet the duo behind Shree Ventakesh Films who helped turn around Bengali cinema|first=Tasmayee Laha|last=Roy|date=4 January 2014|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}

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,{{cite news |first=Priyanka |last=Dasgupta |date=22 May 2011 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-interviews/Memories-are-made-of-this/articleshow/8506743.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403230459/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-22/news-interviews/29571161_1_national-award-debut-director-new-directors |url-status=live |archive-date=3 April 2012 |title=Memories are made of this |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=8 July 2012}} Chokher Bali,{{cite web |url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/Film/ChokherBali/ |title=Film Reviews: Chokher Bali |first=Ekanshu |last=Khera |work=Planet Bollywood |date=20 August 1996 |access-date=8 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722003150/http://planetbollywood.com/Film/ChokherBali/ |archive-date=22 July 2012 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=1949 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041101033534/http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=1949 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=1 November 2004 |title=Bollywood Baatein – 51st National Film Awards |first=Chitra |last=Parayath |work=Lokvani |date=8 September 2004 |access-date=8 July 2012}} Raincoat, Chotoder Chobi, Ek Je Chhilo Raja, Gumnaami etc.; blockbusters like Sasurbari Zindabad, Sathi, Minister Fatakeshto,{{cite web |url=http://www.candidcommunication.net/showDetails.asp?articleid=60 |title=Launch of the music album of Minister Phatakeshto |publisher=Candid Communication |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331044428/http://www.candidcommunication.net/showDetails.asp?articleid=60 |archive-date=31 March 2012}} 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, Chitrangada: The Crowning Wish, Rajkahini, Uma, Byomkesh Gotro, Durgeshgorer Guptodhon, Golondaaj, Karnasuborner Guptodhon and many others.{{cite web |url=http://www.tollyrise.com/gossip/tollywood/2011/03/03/srijit-mukherjee%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9822shey-srabon%E2%80%99.html |title=Srijit Mukherjee's– '22shey-Srabon' |work=CelebRise |date=3 March 2011 |access-date=8 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=22 March 2012 }}{{cite news |first=Ruman |last=Ganguly |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Romeo-blows-lakhs-on-a-song/articleshow/9693446.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412033713/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-22/news-interviews/29914112_1_jeet-gannguli-song-devs |url-status=live |archive-date=12 April 2012 |title=Romeo Blows Lakhs on a Song |newspaper=The Times of India |date=22 August 2011 |access-date=4 December 2013}}{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/864939/shree-venkatesh-films-to-roll-out-25-bengali-films-over-next-three-years|title=Shree Venkatesh Films to roll out 25 Bengali films over next three years|author=Scroll Staff|website=Scroll.in}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/Shree-Venkatesh-Films-on-a-new-high-with-its-100th-film-production/articleshow/52024602.cms|title=Shree Venkatesh Films on a new high with its 100th film production|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/bengali-film-company-svf-announces-theatrical-releases-for-the-year-11624944315645.html|title=Bengali film company SVF announces theatrical releases for the year|first=Lata|last=Jha|date=29 June 2021|website=mint}}

In January 2008, SVF Entertainment Pvt Ltd. entered a partnership with Real Image Media Technologies{{cite web |url=http://www.venkateshfilms.com/Digital-Cinema |title=Digital Cinema |publisher=Shree Venkatesh Films}}{{cite web |url=http://www.realimage.com/products-services/qube |title=Qube |publisher=Real Image Media Technologies |date=30 May 2012 |access-date=8 July 2012 |archive-date=21 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621150205/http://www.realimage.com/products-services/qube |url-status=dead }} to bring their Qube Digital Cinema technology to Eastern India.{{cite web |url=http://calcuttatube.com/qube-digital-cinemas-in-calcutta/840/ |title=Qube Digital Cinemas in Calcutta |work=Calcutta Tube |date=2 September 2008 |access-date=20 July 2012}}

In the television space, SVF has co-promoted Media Worldwide Limited{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaworldwide.in/ |title=Media Worldwide Private Limited|access-date=20 July 2012}} and its four leading channels: Music India, Sangeet Bangla, Sangeet Bhojpuri, Sangeet Marathi and Music India UK.{{cite web |url=http://www.venkateshfilms.com/Areas-of-operation |title=Areas of Operation |publisher=Shree Venkatesh Films |access-date=4 December 2013}} The company has also produced prime-time shows for Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha,{{cite web |url=http://www.starjalsha.com/media/media.asp |title=STAR Jalsha strengthens prime time with Gaaner Oparey |publisher=Star Jalsha |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302195643/http://www.starjalsha.com/media/media.asp |archive-date=2 March 2012}} 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,{{cite web |url=http://www.starjalsha.com/show/maa/about_162.aspx |title=Maa |publisher=Star Jalsha}} Behula, Durga, Bandhan, I Love You, Sindoorkhela, Janmantar, Mrs Singha Roy, Bisharjan, Sangsar Sukher Hoy Ramanir Guney, Bodhu Kon Alo Laglo Chokhe, Bhootu, Dashi, Anurager Chhowa, Basu Paribar, Chirodini Tumi Je Amar and many others.

In 2017, SVF launched Hoichoi, an OTT platform.{{Cite web|url=https://www.medianama.com/2017/09/223-bengali-video-streaming-platform-hoichoi/|title=Shree Venkatesh Films launches Bengali language on-demand video streaming platform Hoichoi|first=Riddhi|last=Mukherjee|date=21 September 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/svf-launches-bengali-digital-content-platform/article9867589.ece|title=SVF launches Bengali digital content platform|date=21 September 2017|website=www.thehindubusinessline.com}} Hoichai is currently available on Android, iOS, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. It was the first to start selling offline subscription scratch cards in Bangladesh.{{Cite news |date=2019-08-01 |title=Hoichoi, Gadget & Gear team up with first-ever offline subscription |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/hoichoi-gadget-gear-team-first-ever-offline-subscription-1780177 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240229063233/https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/hoichoi-gadget-gear-team-first-ever-offline-subscription-1780177 |archive-date=2024-02-29 |access-date=2025-05-17 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}

{{Infobox website

| name = Hoichoi

| logo = File:Hoichoi-720p-transperant.png

| native_name = হইচই

| type = OTT video streaming platform

| language = Bangla

| headquarters = Kolkata, West Bengal

| country_of_origin = India

| owner = Shree Venkatesh Films

| founder = {{plainlist|

• Shrikant Mohta
• Mahendra Soni
• Vishnu Mohta}}

| chairperson = Vishnu Mohta

| industry = Entertainment, mass media

| products = Streaming media, Video on demand, Digital distribution

| url = {{URL|https://www.hoichoi.tv/}}

| registration = Required

| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2017|9|20}}

| current_status = Active

}}

{{Main|List of films produced by Shree Venkatesh Films}}

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• [https://www.imdb.com/company/co0107097/ Shree Venkatesh Films] at IMDb

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