~Directed by Promita Bhattacharya and produced by SC Entertainment, the romantic drama stars Bonny Sengupta and Ayoshi Talukdar~
Global, 31st July 2023: ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, expands its rich Bengali library with the all-new blockbuster Archie’r Gallery. Directed by Promita Bhattacharya, the romantic drama stars Bonny Sengupta, Ayoshi Talukdar, Rajatabha Dutta, Abhijit Guha, and Sudeshna Roy in pivotal roles. After a successful theatrical release, ZEE5 Global takes the movie’s heartening story questioning old-school romance’s relevance to the global audience.
Produced by SC Entertainment, the film shares the journey of a young man Archie (played by Bonny Sengupta), who grew up without his mother and was raised by his father, a die-hard romantic, and his aunt. Archie’s world revolves around his father, who is his lifeline. However, their life takes a turn when Archie, an old-school romantic, falls in love with his colleague and tries to mix modern love ideas and old-school romance to win her heart. But not all goes according to plan when the reality of the modern world hits. Set in the present time, the movie captures the nostalgic essence of the 90s, offering viewers a wholesome watch.
Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global, said, “Recognizing the rising global popularity of Bengali content among the diaspora audience, ZEE5 Global takes its commitment to language content a step further with its latest Bengali drama, ‘Archie’r Gallery.’ This romantic drama, set against the enchanting backdrop of Kolkata, beautifully captures the evolving expressions of love from the 90s. As we continue to see a surge in Bengali content consumption, our commitment to diverse narratives and cross-cultural understanding remains stronger than ever.”
Sharing about the film, Director Promita Bhattacharya said, “Archie’r Gallery tugs on nostalgia and the old-world ways of expressing love, making it a comfort watch. Set in Kolkata, it brings together the modern and old-world ways of the city to explore a new facet of young love. It delights me to see the movie reach an international audience through ZEE5 Global, and I hope viewers enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.”
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