A Production House that has set new trends

A Production House that has set new trends in the world of entertainment. It is a gateway into the hearts of the viewers – of today and tomorrow. Main office: Windows 157/C Motilal Nehru Road, Ground Floor, Kolkata – 700 029 Telephone: (033), 2485 4258 / 3200 4644 Fax No. : (033) 2476 9759 E-mail: windowsns@rediffmail. com

Producers: MRS NANDITA ROY: (Producer, Programme Designer and Conceptualizing) Mrs Nandita Roy as the Producer, Conceptualising and Programme Designer of WINDOWS. She is working in the film industry for past 28 years. She has worked in best banners, leading directors and top production houses. She has worked in many National Award winning films and television serials. Directed as well as produced a number of television serials. She was the Creative Director and first Programing Head of Etv Bangla, the leading channel of West Bengal and was responsible for its establishment in Kolkata. She is the member of Indian Film Director’s Association, Mumbai and Indian Film Writer’s Association, Mumbai. She has co directed bengali films like Icche, Muktodhara and Accident MR SHIBOPROSAD MUKHERJEE: (Producer, Executive Producer and Director) Mr. Shiboprosad Mukherjee as the Producer, Executive Producer and Director of WINDOWS. He is working in the television media for the last 15 years. He was associated with Etv Bangla, a 24 hours satellite channel from its inception and was responsible for its programme designing. He has been involved in several television serials as a producer and as a programme designer. As an actor he has worked with many leading directors of this film industry. He has co directed bengali films like Icche, Muktodhara and Accident.

Windows and Channel Association: Chandalika: A dance-drama by Rabindranath Tagore, preformed on the eve of ‘Pochishe Baisakh’ (Rabindranath Tagore’s Birthday) in 2004 by the celebrated actress Rituparna Sengupta and her troupe, and additional music by the celebrated percussionist Bikram Ghosh. Shyama: Rabindranath Tagore’s lyrical drama performed by the celebrated actress Rituparna Sengupta and her troupe, and additional music by the celebrated percussionist Bikram Ghosh for the second time in a row to commemorate Pochishe Baisakh, the Birth centenary of Rabindranath Tagore. Mahanayika – A tribute cum celebration of 75 years of Suchitra Sen, the platinum girl of Bengali Film Industry. Megastar – A daily game show placed in the context of a cinema hall where participants are given a chance to play & become a successful producer of a film, while nominating the ‘Star’ of his choice as the ‘Megastar’ of the day.

Windows and Channel Association: Koi Kisise Kam Nahin: A Hindi interactive game show with star look- alikes and their devoted fans as participants, telecast on E-Tv Bihar, E-Tv Uttarpradesh, E-Tv- Madhyapradesh and E-Tv Rajasthan. Galiyon Ka Raja: A competitive road show predominantly for males with games of physical strength, telecast on E-Tv Bihar, E-Tv Uttarpradesh, E-Tv- Madhyapradesh and E-Tv Rajasthan Pujor Caravan: A travelogue show made especially for the Durga Puja season, portraying interesting puja locations, in the different Districts of West Bengal. Pochishe Baisakh (Anondo Dhwani Jagao Gagane) – Shantiniketan based Musical Programme. Modhukar Manjiro Baje: Six Music videos consisting of Nazrul songs sung by Firdaus Ara of Bangla Desh. Aajker Mushkil Assan: A fiction and a mega serial with a difference, where the protagonist is an ordinary man who facilitate in finding the solution to people’s problems. Starring Superstar Chiranjeet Chakraborty. Each story is directed by leading directors of films and television such as Raja Sen, Milon Roychoudhury, Joy Mukherjee, Rajorshi Roy.

Windows and Channel Association: Zee Bangla : Naari: A Bengali women’s magazine based on sections like fashion, legal, cookery, health, mixed bag etc. Kaane: A late night talk show on psychological problems sexuality and ‘taboo’ topics. Ilish E Parbon: A food festival and event show with Hilsa cooking competition and chat session, painting, fashion show, culminating with a musical extravaganza. Oder Bolte Dao: A reality based show on women & the crimes committed against them, anchored by celebrated elocutionist Bratati Bandhopadhayay. Shanai: It is a Shop based Game Show with the concept of marriage forming the backdrop in this season of marriage. The anchors - a ‘would-be couple’ - that are on a shopping spree for their marriage in different shops would play different games with visitors or customers in those shops.

Windows and Channel Association: Zee Bangla : Bangla Bolche: A travel and debate based political programme where a platform is given to 3 political leaders to express their views on their individual constituencies. This mobile platform travels to different constituencies of West Bengal. Example: Burdwan, Behrampur, Murshidabad etc. Discussions are held on different issues related to polities with a provision for the viewers or masses to hear them directly. Cadre No. 1: A political based Game Show first time even on Bangla Television. It travels to different colleges of West Bengal and plays with the students. It aims to parody the situation and scenario in Indian and Bengal politics, through the Game Show. Different games in different segments tests the participants’ Potentialities and abilities to become the perfect mantri (minister) starting from the very basic level of a cadre, in a competitive atmosphere.

Windows and Channel Association: Aakash Bangla: Swarga Live: A shopping complex game show, launched on the eve of Pre-Durga Puja Celebrations, marking the spirit of joy and mirth. Siddhel Chor: A game show with a difference, where the anchor is a thief with a mission to steal the hearts of the people, in the homes he visits. Kailash Prem: A game show with spoof mythological characters such as Kali and Shiv as anchors. Swapna Sundari : It is a Make Over Story of all those women who dream of becoming beautiful and will indeed achieve so, thanks to this innovative programme that will help her to become Swapna Sundari (Dream Woman). Tara Bangla: Benudir Ranna Ghar: An innovative Bengali Cookery programme hosted by the Celebrity Supriya Devi. Ki Chai Aaj Ke Taka Na Sona: An interactive game Show for Housewives.

Windows and Channel Association: Tara Muzik: Anjali – A devotional programme. Gitanjali – Rabindra sangeet involving male singers. Gitobitan – Rabindra sangeet. Ganer Tori – Songs of Atul Prasad, Rajanikanta, folk songs etc Cholti Haoa- Bengali Pop songs & Band music. World of DJs – Remixes by Dj’s Dhitang Bole – Modern Bengali songs. Cinemar Gaan – Film songs.

Windows and Channel Association: N-Tv (Bangladesh): Ke Korbe Baaji Maat: An interactive game show for housewives Channel – I (Bangladesh): Modhukar Manjiro Baje: Six Music videos consisting of Nazrul songs sung by Firdaus Ara of Bangla Desh.

Windows as Directorial Team 1)Dance Pe Chance-Tollv vs Bolly. First Ever in Bengali regional channel where from silver screen actress compete in a dance reality show. 2) Dasavatar Comedy reality show with 10 well known celebrities from Bengali satellite channel 3) Dance Pe Chance-Boudimoni Dance Reality Show with common housewives given them a life term opportunity

Women Oriented Programmes Windows is the pioneer of Women based Programmes in Bengali region. It has to its credit some of the most popular programmes on women that have carved a place for itself in the minds of the viewers. • • • Naari Oder Bolte Dao Swapna Sundari Ke Korbe Baaji Maat Srimoti Bou Maa

Windows and Celebrity management Windows is instrumental behind the first ever television appearances of renowned celebrities. Some of the distinguished celebrities who made their foray into the world of television through Windows are as follows. Rituparno Ghosh – Television anchoring (‘Ebong Rituparno’) Rituparna Sengupta - Television appearance in Dance Drama (‘Chandalika’ and ‘Shyama’) Konkona Sen Sharma - Television anchoring (‘Naari’) Chiranjeet Chakraborty - Television appearance in fiction (‘Aajker Mushkil Assan’) Bikram Ghosh - Television Music (Dance Dramas – ‘Chandalika’ and ‘Shyama’) Nachiketa Chakraborty - Television anchoring (‘Sa Theke Sa’) Bratati Bandhopadhyay - Television anchoring (‘Oder Bolte Dao’) Dhritiman Chattopadhyay - Television anchoring (‘Saaf Katha’) Gautam Bhattacharya - Television anchoring (‘Saaf Katha’) P. K. Banerjee - Television anchoring (‘Nobin bonam Probin’)

Windows and Celebrity management Windows also holds the credit for producing the first ever Talk Show “Saaf Katha” where stalwarts from different fields have made their appearance. v Buddhadeb Bhattacharya – Honorable Chief Minister of West Bengal v Mrinal Sen – Internationally acclaimed legendary Filmmaker. v Mithun Chakraborty – Superstar of Indian films v Saurav Ganguly – Most successful Captain of Indian Cricket Team.

WINDOWS AND FILMS Windows has been the line producer for films like Icche, Muktodhara and Accident. The company’s first venture as a Producer is Alik Sukh.

TH 15 JULU’ 2011 ICCHE HAS BEEN PRESERVED BY THE NATIONAL FILM ARCHIVE OF INDIA FOR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

3 RD AUGUST’ 2012 IT RAN IN THEATRES SUCCESSFULLY FOR 75 DAYS. TOLLYWOOD’S BIGGEST HIT OF THE YEAR.

Muktodhara was watched by the Governor of West Bengal Shri. M. K Narayan at Nandan. He was mesmerised by the film…

Muktodhara was also watched by the President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee. It is the only bengali film that has been screened at the Rashtrapti Bhavan

TH 28 SEPTEMBER’ 2012 SELECTED FOR INDIAN CINEMA NOW SECTION OF 18 TH INTERNATIONAL KERALA FILM FESTIVAL.

19 TH JUJY’ 2013 ALL INDIA RELEASE ON 15 TH SEPTEMBER 2013. PREMIERE AT PRESTIGIOUS CANNES FILM FESTIVAL.

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