Taj Bengal, Kolkata, hosted 18onScreen, an event where Eskay Movies showcased teasers and posters for 18 upcoming Bengali films and announced their theatrical release schedule. Hosted by the charismatic Mir Afsar Ali, this grand event marked a historic moment in Indian cinema, as no production company has ever presented such an expansive lineup at once. The event, attended by key members of the film and media industry—including actors, directors, journalists, distributors, and exhibitors—offering an exciting preview of what’s to come.
The lineup spans an array of genres, including drama, romance, comedy, thrillers, psychological horror, family, slice of life, detective fiction, supernatural, fantasy, and mystery. The films feature celebrated actors such as Shakib Khan, Ankush Hazra, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Jeetu, Ritwick Chakraborty, Rudranil Ghosh, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Anirban Chakrabarti, Rishav Basu, Arna Mukhopadhyay, Aryan Bhowmik, Shataf Ahmed Figar, Raima Sen, Srabanti Chatterjee, Ananya Chatterjee, Sonal Chauhan, Oindrila Sen, Payel Sarkar, Ishaa Saha, Ditipriya Roy, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Sauraseni Maitra, Darshana Banik, and Debattama Saha. The films are helmed by well-regarded directors including Kamaleswar Mukherjee, Joydeep Mukherjee, Moinak Bhowmik, Sayantan Ghoshal, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Raja Chanda, Anshuman Pratyush, among others. Musical contributions come from renowned composers like Anupam Roy, Debajyoti Mishra, Indradeep Dasgupta, Arafat Mehmood, Savvy, and Dolan-Moinak, with 67 songs performed by artists such as Javed Ali, Md Irfan, Monali Thakur, Nakash Aziz, Nikita Gandhi, Shaan, Raj Barman, Timir Biswas, Rupam Islam, Usha Uthup, Silajit Majumder, Somlata Acharya Chowdhury, Dev Neogi, Iman Chakraborty, and Lagnajita.
With over 35 years in the industry, Eskay holds an extensive library of 300+ films and over 1000 music albums. The company has played a key role in supporting the launch of channels like Star Jalsha, Ruposhi Bangla, Sananda TV, Zee Bangla Cinema, and Colors Bangla Cinema. Eskay has produced over 75 blockbuster films, numerous television serials, OTT web series, and launched Eskay Mediawork for corporate advertising and brand solutions. Acclaimed works include *Doob (No Bed of Roses)*, Bangladesh’s official Oscar entry, and *Rabindra KabyaRahasya*, featured in the Panorama section at IFFI Goa and nominated for the UNESCO Gandhi Medal Award. Beyond film production, Eskay provides state-of-the-art film equipment and post-production services and leads in digital cinema with a chain of 80+ theatres. The company’s digital presence includes 6.5M+ YouTube subscribers and 15M+ Facebook followers, showcasing its relevance in the digital space.
Himanshu Dhanuka, Managing Director, stated: “Presenting this line-up of 18 films underscores our unwavering commitment to Bengali cinema and our audiences, marking a ground-breaking milestone for the industry. Achieving this has taken tremendous effort, and we are incredibly proud of the result. Featuring a star-studded cast and an array of genres, this slate is crafted to engage a wide audience with heartfelt, resonant stories. Each film is a valuable intellectual property that forms a legacy we are committed to preserving. We will continue to push boundaries in content creation and deliver compelling stories for years to come. ”Ashok Dhanuka, Founder and Chairman, expressed, “For me, the film industry is a place which has given me all. Starting from a very humble background, to be able to serve the business of Cinema as a Producer, to a Technical and Equipment collaborator to Cinema Hall ownership, it has been an outstanding journey. And now, we want to spread our wings even further and today’s evening is a step in that direction.”
