Movies
Eros to co-produce Marathi film with Ravi Jadhav
MUMBAI: Eros International has joined hands with Ravi Jadhav Films to co-produce a Marathi movie titled &.
An emotional family drama, & is being directed by Prakash Kunte, who has earlier directed Coffee Ani Barach Kahi.
The new film is a touching tale of a family caught in the whirlpool of emotions; a dilemma to choose between the mind and the heart.
Eros International producer Krishika Lulla says, “We are happy to be associating with one of the finest film makers from the Marathi film industry, Ravi Jadhav for the upcoming movie &. We at Eros, believe that Marathi entertainment is witnessing a continual growth and the audiences are now open to new and fresh concepts and by joining hands with leading film makers like Ravi Jadhav and Prakash Kunte, we only want to strengthen this thought further.”
Jadhav added, “& is a heartwarming tale of the complicated human relationships between a mother and daughter and a son and the father. The title, aptly named so defines the connection between the myriad of emotions of individuals and how that affects their life further on. It is an absolute pleasure to be associated with Eros International, who have shown belief in my vision and my content.”
The movie features Mrinal Kulkarni, Siddharth Menon, Shivani Rangole and Indraneil Sengupta, who now makes his foray into Marathi entertainment. The film is set to go on floors on 5 November, 2015 in Mumbai.
International
Council of Europe to unveil new TV and streaming co-production convention
Series Mania Forum to host landmark signing to boost global TV collaboration
LILLE: The small screen is getting a big policy push. At this year’s Series Mania Forum in Lille, Alain Berset will take centre stage to chair the opening ceremony for a new international convention aimed at reshaping how television and streaming series are co-produced across borders.
Set for March 26 at the Théâtre Marie Curie in Lille Grand Palais, the signing marks the debut of the first legal framework dedicated specifically to the independent co-production of series. In an industry where stories travel faster than ever, the move aims to make collaboration smoother, fairer and more transparent.
Backed by the Council of Europe, the convention is designed to strengthen cultural ties, give independent producers a firmer footing, and bring greater clarity to deals in a rapidly evolving content landscape. With streaming platforms fuelling a surge in global storytelling, the timing feels deliberate.
Council of Europe secretary general Alain Berset, underscored the cultural heft of series today, noting how they carry voices and viewpoints across borders. He called on member states and countries beyond Europe to sign on, framing the initiative as a way to turn culture into a tool for cooperation and democratic exchange.
For Series Mania founder and general director Laurence Herszberg, hosting the signing is both symbolic and strategic. She described the convention as a step that could widen the range of stories reaching audiences, staying true to the forum’s long-standing mission of championing diverse storytelling.
The ceremony will unfold alongside the Lille Dialogues, a high-level summit that gathers policymakers and industry leaders to debate the future of Europe’s audiovisual sector. Berset is also set to deliver the opening address there, adding political weight to a week already rich in creative ambition.
In short, as screens multiply and borders blur, Europe is putting a framework in place to ensure that storytelling keeps pace, collaboratively and coherently.
