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Jio Studios & SVF Entertainment unveil “Athhoi” teaser
Mumbai: Jio Studios and SVF Entertainment dropped the teaser of Bengali language film Athhoi offering a tantalizing glimpse into this eagerly anticipated cinematic experience. Capturing the essence of Shakespeare’s exploration of human emotions, Athhoi promises to be a compelling portrayal of love, deception, and rivalry in a modern setting.
Witness the intrigue and drama unfold by watching the teaser here:
The teaser opens with the chilling line, “Every individual harbours animosity towards one another,” setting the tone for a narrative that intricately weaves together themes of honesty and love against a backdrop of intrigue and ambition.”
In this adaptation, Sohini Sarkar breathes life into the spirited and intelligent character of Diya, reminiscent of Desdemona, while sirector Arna Mukhopadhyay brings depth and complexity to the role of Dr. Athhoi Lodha (Othello). Anirban Bhattacharya takes on the enigmatic character of Gogo, echoing the Iago from Shakespeare’s original work, and serves as the creative director of the film.
“Athhoi,” director Arna Mukhopadhyay remarked, “With ‘Athhoi,’ our aim is to delve deep into the complexities of human emotions and present a modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless tale. Through this film, we hope to engage and provoke audiences, sparking conversations about love, jealousy, and ambition in today’s world.”
The film is set to release on 14 June, “Athhoi” is poised to be a cinematic milestone, eagerly anticipated by audiences worldwide. Through its innovative interpretation, the film promises to offer viewers a thought-provoking exploration of jealousy, ambition and love in today’s society.
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Trump invested over $1.1m in Netflix bonds at the peak of Warner Bros bidding battle
Financial disclosures show U.S. president also bought Warner Bros Discovery debt during high-stakes media takeover race.
WASHINGTON: New government financial disclosures show that U.S. president Donald Trump purchased more than $1.1 million worth of bonds issued by Netflix over the past three months. The transactions occurred during a period when Netflix was engaged in a competitive bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, a potential merger that the Trump administration had publicly criticised on antitrust grounds.
Between December and January, the president acquired Netflix bonds valued between $1.1 million and $2.25 million. The bonds carry a 5.375 per cent interest rate and are scheduled to mature in November 2029. Financial disclosures also revealed an additional investment in Warner Bros Discovery bonds. The purchase was valued between $500,002 and $1 million, with the debt reportedly bought at roughly 92 cents on the dollar. The bonds are now trading at around 95 cents on the dollar, leaving the position currently in profit.
The timing of the investments has drawn scrutiny because the administration had been openly critical of Netflix’s market activities at the time. While the president’s trust was purchasing the debt, the administration reportedly pressured Netflix to remove board member Susan Rice and expressed concerns that a Netflix–Warner merger could harm competition.
The White House has dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns, stating that the president’s assets are managed independently by his children. Spokesperson Anna Kelly said U.S. presidents are legally exempt from the conflict-of-interest laws that apply to other federal officials.
Despite the financial interest, Netflix ultimately lost the race to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Paramount Skydance secured the deal on 27 February with a $110 billion offer. The acquisition was backed by Larry Ellison, who guaranteed $40 billion to support the bid, while major lenders including Bank of America, Citigroup and Apollo Global Management provided $39 billion in financing.
The final acquisition leaves the combined Paramount entity carrying roughly $85 billion in debt, while Netflix withdrew its bid roughly two weeks before the official disclosure report was released.
