Noted film producer, Azam Khan, who has been associated with films like Sarkar, Risk, Partner, Golmaal, Darna Mana Hai, etc. and one of aviation industry's big names, Mr. Parvez Damania, launched One More Thought (OMT) Entertainment, a film production company, at a gala function at J.W. Marriott in Mumbai on Tuesday (Feb 5) evening.
The company is all set to make its mark in Bollywood with around a dozen films over the next two years. What makes this venture all the more interesting is the fact that around 9 top directors have been signed to direct these projects. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Azam Khan said, "OMT is conceived with the idea of producing out-of-the-box movies, concepts that are unique, but which have entertainment as the core element. We intend to produce 12 movies in the next 2 years."
Mr. Parvez Damania, for whom this is a new industry, said, "Market forces will determine our choices, but at the same time, we would do our bit to promote socially-relevant cinema as well, like our Marathi film Tingya."
One More Thought (OMT) Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.'s first film is a Marathi film, Tingya, which is already making the rounds of various prestigious festivals. The film, directed by noted television personality Ravi Rai, would release in Indian theatres on Feb 29th this year.
Their second project currently on floors, titled Khalbali Hai Khalbali, stars Nikhil Dwivedi, Sadaa, Chunkey Pandey and Rajpal Yadav. The film is currently being shot in Mumbai and is directed by Ajay Chandok. Ajay Chandok would also be directing one more film for OMT. Some of the other noted filmmakers associated with OMT and their projects are: Jagmohan Mundhra who will direct his film for OMT which will go on floors from June; Mahesh Kothare (well-known Marathi film personality) will direct 2 films for OMT (one Hindi and one Marathi); Ashwini Chaudhary will be making 3 films for OMT (the first one starting in April); T. Rajiv Kumar will direct 2 films for OMT starting from May; Sashi Sudagala will be directing one film starting in July; Veteran filmmaker Kundan Shah will direct his film in 2009; Sangeeth Sivan will produce 2 films for OMT.
All the nine directors were present on stage at the launch and thanked OMT for giving them the opportunity while Mr Damania said in his humorous style, "I hope the flight which has taken off does land safely."
Courtesy: IndiaFM
