Chilsag Entertainment Network Explained

Chilsag Entertainment Network
Type:Privately held company
Founder:Sachin Gupta
Key People:Sachin Gupta
Foundation:New Delhi, India in 2003
Location City:Mumbai
Location Country:India
Divisions:Chilsag PicturesChilsag Chillies Theatre Company
Industry:Entertainment
Products:Films
film production film distributor
theatre

Chilsag Entertainment Network is an Indian film and theatre company based in Mumbai.[1] [2] Chilsag Chillies Theatre Company is the live show and musical production arm of the Chilsag Entertainment Network.[3] [4] The enterprise was founded in 2003 by Sachin Gupta.[5] [6]

History

2003–2010

Founded in 2003 by Sachin Gupta Chilsag Chillies Theatre Company was founded with the objective to redefine theatre through its innovative theatre productions. The very first production of the company, "Celebration of Life",[7] was felicitated by the chief minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit and was also appreciated internationally when it was performed at the Factory Theatre, Toronto, Canada and Off-Broadway Theare, New York. Chilsag tied up with Actor's experimental Lab USA and established an acting school 'Salgane School of Acting' as well in 2003. In 2004, Chilsag Chillies received letters of appreciation from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (former President of India), Shivraj Patil (former Home Minister, India) and the Italian cultural centre and Department of Art and Culture, Government of India for the contribution to theatre. Late 2004, Chilsag laid the foundation of a new venture operationalising Corporate Theatre across its units. Theatre Pasta, an international theatre magazine was launched in 2005. Chilsag also stages two of its productions in locations across London in three days with its pack of English actors. Mid 2006, witnessed the initiation of Chilsag Children's Theatre Company and Theatre-in-Education projects. Chilsag Theatre Pasta International Awards successfully started its journey in beginning of 2007. The company staged the premier of its plays, 'A Rollercoaster Ride', 'Wake Up Call'[8] and 'Kailashnath Weds Madhumati'[9] at one of the premier performing arts location in the capital city, New Delhi. Chilsag took its theatre production 'Celebration of Life', 'Handicapped City'[10] to the international forum through shows Off-Broadway (New York City), Factory Theatre (Canada), locations across Boston, West Virginia and other cities. This year marked the launch of International Repertory for Chilsag with American actors. in 2009, Chilsag started its own Drama Therapy Centre. Late 2010, witnessed a collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations and staged the play ' Wake Up Call'.

2011–2019

In 2011, Director Sachin Gupta received the Natya Bhushan, the highest ranking award for his contribution to Hindi theatre.[11] The Film Production House, Chilsag Pictures was established in 2012 and 2014 the first Hindi feature film 'Paranthe Wali Gali'[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] was released. Shortly followed by release of 'Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq'[17] in 2015. 2015 also witnessed the conceptualisation and production of the biggest musical to be staged the capital city named, 'Chota Bheem The Musical'[18] witnessed by over 18000 in the Siri Fort Auditorium. In 2016, Chilsag signed a six-film deal with United States-based production house for the production of meaningful cinema and short films. Recent tie up with London Players, UK for theatre and cinematic ventures. A new production ' Kafan' was also staged in 2017 with collaboration with the Indo -American Friendship Association and supported by the Ministry of Culture (India). Three short films were also released, Bidaai, My Daughter and The Beginning in 2017. 2018 saw the release of 'Pakhi'[19] [20] [21] [22] a film about child trafficking and the short film 'Pihu'[23]

Notes and References

  1. News: A man with a dream...: Actor, director and writer Sachin Gupta wears many hats with equal ease. . https://web.archive.org/web/20110805035603/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/05/05/stories/2006050501110300.htm . 5 August 2011 . . 5 May 2006 .
  2. News: Out of Box: Engineered to act:Sachin Gupta gave up software engineering to pursue theatre. . 9 April 2005 .
  3. News: A theatre meal with chillies. 11 August 2006. The Hindu. 28 January 2020. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  4. Web site: The Hindu: Friday Review Delhi / Theatre: A theatre meal with chillies. https://web.archive.org/web/20071106050228/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/08/11/stories/2006081101330300.htm. usurped. 6 November 2007. 6 November 2007. 28 January 2020.
  5. Web site: The Tribune – Magazine section – Saturday Extra. The Tribune. 28 January 2020.
  6. News: Life on stage. 17 February 2005. The Hindu. 28 January 2020. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  7. Web site: The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – NCR stories. The Tribune. 28 January 2020.
  8. News: An alarm to action. Anima. P.. 26 August 2010. The Hindu. 28 January 2020. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  9. Web site: Chilsag to present a Hindi play. https://web.archive.org/web/20200128172438/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2010/mar/26/chilsag-to-present-a-hindi-play-142596.html. dead. 28 January 2020. The New Indian Express. 28 January 2020.
  10. Web site: Handicapped City to Play SoHo Playhouse Aug. 17. https://web.archive.org/web/20110604180053/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/131890-Handicapped-City-to-Play-SoHo-Playhouse-Aug-17. 4 June 2011. 4 June 2011. 28 January 2020.
  11. Web site: Individuals shine at theatre festival. The Telegraph. Kolkota. en. 28 January 2020.
  12. News: Now a movie on 'Paranthe Wali Gali'. Press Trust of India. 8 February 2013. Business Standard India. 28 January 2020.
  13. Web site: Sachin Gupta & Vasundhara Das release music of 'Paranthe Wali Gali'. Releases. Press. 25 December 2013. BollySpice.com – The latest movies, interviews in Bollywood. en-US. 28 January 2020.
  14. Web site: Life in technicolour – Financial Express. https://web.archive.org/web/20140115051547/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/life-in-technicolour/1082325. 15 January 2014. 15 January 2014. 3 February 2020.
  15. News: Sachin Gupta, Anuj & Neha Pawar in Delhi. The Times of India. 12 February 2013 . en. 3 February 2020.
  16. Web site: http://paranthewaligalithefilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dainikbhaskar.jpg. https://web.archive.org/web/20140115043627/http://paranthewaligalithefilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dainikbhaskar.jpg. 15 January 2014. 15 January 2014. 3 February 2020.
  17. Web site: 'Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq' trailer launched. daijiworld.com. 28 January 2020.
  18. Web site: Sachin Gupta introduces the first ever musical theatre featuring Chhota Bheema and Chutki in Le Meridien, New Delhi.. 20 July 2015. tennews.in – National News Portal, Breaking, Latest, Top and Trending, News. en-US. 28 January 2020.
  19. Web site: Breaking the shackles. Service. Tribune News. Tribuneindia News Service. en. 28 January 2020.
  20. Web site: Sumeet Kaul & Anamika Shukla starrer Pakhi is all about child trafficking Bollywood Town Bollywood News. bollywoodtown.in. 28 January 2020.
  21. Web site: Human trafficking based film 'Pakhi' touching millions of hearts. Today Express News. verma. Ajay. 9 August 2018 . en-US. 28 January 2020.
  22. Web site: NATIONAL AWARD WINNER DIRECTOR SACHIN ANNOUNCES UPCOMING FILM PAKHI. face2news.com. 28 January 2020.
  23. Web site: TikTok star Jannat Zubair Rahmani and Manish Tyagi in Sachin Gupta's music video . 29 August 2019. IWMBuzz. en-US. 28 January 2020.
  24. Web site: Sachin Gupta's Chilsag Pictures all set to enter the Punjabi film circle!. https://web.archive.org/web/20200128170821/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/sachin-guptas-chilsag-pictures-all-set-to-enter-the-punjabi-film-circle-301767.htm. 28 January 2020. in.com. en. 28 January 2020.
  25. Web site: TV News. Team. Tellychakkar. Tellychakkar.com. en. 3 February 2020.
  26. Web site: Hindustan Times – Archive News. Hindustan Times. en. 3 February 2020.
  27. Web site: 'Paranthe Wali Gali' to explore unexplored Delhi. 28 December 2012. Zee News. en. 3 February 2020.
  28. Web site: 'Paranthe Wali Gali' to explore unexplored Delhi. news.webindia123.com. 3 February 2020.
  29. Web site: Paranthe Wali Gali brings Delhi into the spotlight. https://archive.today/20130216191808/http://www.sodelhi.com/entertainments/2238-paranthe-wali-gali-brings-delhi-into-the-spotlight. 16 February 2013. 16 February 2013. archive.is. 3 February 2020.
  30. News: Capturing the exotic smells, sounds and food of Walled City on celluloid. 14 January 2013. The Hindu. 3 February 2020. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  31. Web site: Shooting in Old Delhi challenging, Sachin Gupta unperturbed. newstrackindia.com. 3 February 2020.
  32. Web site: Short Film Pakhi By National Award Winner Sachin Gupta Set To Release. Ghaint Punjab. 28 January 2020.
  33. Web site: Gupta's team for "Pakhi" address media at Chandigarh. Pohal. Poonam. 30 July 2018. Buzzing Chandigarh. en-US. 28 January 2020.
  34. Web site: Sachin Gupta's Directorial Pakhi Got The Refusal Of Censor Certification. Sharma. Yugantika. 13 August 2018. Kachcha Chittha. en-US. 28 January 2020.
  35. Web site: Sanaya Irani's short-film 'Pihu' to release this week. Baddhan. Raj. 18 June 2018. BizAsia Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. en-GB. 3 February 2020.
  36. Web site: "Pihu" is a very emotional story: Sachin Gupta. 14 June 2018. ICN WORLD. en. 3 February 2020.
  37. Web site: The Hindu: Entertainment Delhi / Theatre: In a world of fantasy. https://web.archive.org/web/20071106054835/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/05/stories/2005080501790300.htm. usurped. 6 November 2007. 6 November 2007. 3 February 2020.
  38. News: Listening to the alarm . https://archive.today/20130104040711/http://hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2007091450120300.htm&date=2007/09/14/&prd=fr&. 4 January 2013. 4 January 2013. The Hindu . 3 February 2020.
  39. News: A man with a dream.... 5 May 2006. The Hindu. 3 February 2020. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  40. Web site: The Tribune – Magazine section – Saturday Extra. The Tribune. 3 February 2020.
  41. Web site: Handicapped City to Play SoHo Playhouse Aug. 17 . https://archive.today/20130104232223/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/131890-Handicapped-City-to-Play-SoHo-Playhouse-Aug-17. 4 January 2013. 4 January 2013. archive.is. 3 February 2020.
  42. News: Listening to the alarm. 14 September 2007. The Hindu. 28 January 2020. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  43. Web site: "Wakeup Call" time for Gauri Karnik, Anjum Farooki, Rubina Dilaik, Praneeta Sahu, Kashmira Irani, Nupur Joshi and Prerna Wanvari. Team. Tellychakkar. Tellychakkar.com. en. 28 January 2020.
  44. News: A dramatic idea. The Times of India. 4 April 2011 . 28 January 2020.
  45. Web site: I'm foot in mouth, says Nausheen Ali Sardar. Mazumder. Jayeeta. 5 April 2011. DNA India. en. 28 January 2020.
  46. Web site: A look from the inside out. archive.mid-day.com. 28 January 2020.
  47. Web site: Watch Sanaya's second short film, Pihu! "Pihu and Danish share a love that is procured from their childhood friendship...Will the love that Pihu and Danish share, last? Or will this cause a series of heartbreak?..." #SanayaIrani #Pihu #PihuShortFilmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxpp8l0r8EY …|last=FC |first=Sanaya Irani|date=21 June 2018|website=@sanayairanifc__|language=en|access-date=3 February 2020}} which is based on the theatre production – Don't miss my party. 'Mansukh Chaturvedi ki Atmakatha' was released in 2019. Two music videos were also released in 2019 'Naino Tale'[23] with singer Asees Kaur and music composed by Shivang Mathur and 'Itni Si Kahani' with TikTok star Jannat Zubair Rahmani] and collaborated with Zee Music Company with Rohan Mehra and Deepti Sati .

    2020s

    Chilsag Entertainment have several upcoming projects that include a project in Tamil, a love story and a gangster drama. The company expects to expand into regional cinema[24] and create in content in Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi. Mango Talkies is also an upcoming project. 2020 will also see two short films Manoharji Ki Nimmi and Seerat.

    Divisions

    Filmography

    Year Title Director(s) Cast Genre
    2014 Paranthe Wali Gali[25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] Anuj Saxena, Sushmita Sen, Neha Pawar
    2015 Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq
    2018Pakhi[32] [33] [34] Sachin GuptaSumeet Kaul, Anamika Shukla, Pihu, Anmol GoswamiCrime Drama
    2019Mansukh Chaturvedi ki AtmakathaSachin GuptaSandeep Singh, Shalini Chauhan, Anamika shukla, Sikandar KhanComedy
    2020Mango talkiesSachin GuptaSikandar Khan, Dau Dayal Bansal, Noyonita Lodh, Sunil Handa, Ravi Khanna, Susmita Mukherji, Vishal Choudhary, Sumeet Kant Kaul, Sanaya Irani, Seema Pahwa, Shalini Chauhan, Priyanka Lulla, Sandeep Singh, Myra Hope, Tanya Sharma, Himanshu Sharma, Arjun Aujla, Arti Chaddha.Anthology series

    Short films

    Year Title Director CastGenre
    2017BidaaiSachin GuptaSikandar Khan, Dau Dayal BansalCrime
    2017My Daughter Sachin GuptaNoyonita Lodh, Sunil Handa, Ravi KhannaDrama
    2017The Beginning Sachin GuptaSusmita Mukherji, Dau Dayal Bansal, Vishal ChoudharyDrama
    2018Pihu[35] [36] Sachin Gupta Sumeet Kant Kaul, Dau Dayal Bansal, Sanaya IraniRomance
    2020ManoharJi Ki Nimmi Sachin Gupta Seema Pahwa, Shalini Chauhan, Sikandar Khan, Priyanka Lulla, Sandeep Singh, Dau Dayal BansalComedy
    2020SeeratSachin Gupta Myra Hope, Tanya Sharma, Himanshu Sharma, Arjun Aujla, Arti Chaddha,Crime

    Theatre productions

    Year Title Genre
    2003Celebration of Life[37] [38] [39] [40] Drama
    2004Handicapped City[41] Crime Drama
    2005Suicide is painless Drama
    2005Live telecastSatirical Drama
    2005Next Indian IdolComedy
    2005Great men at workComedy
    2005No Cheating Today Comedy
    2005Devils CarnivalMusical
    2005Don't miss my party Drama
    2006Kailashnath Weds Madhumati Musical comedy
    2007Rollercoaster Ride Fantasy
    2007Wake up Call Drama
    2010The Play Begins at 8 pmDrama
    2015Chota Bheem The Musical Musical

    Performances

    YearTitleLocationDirector
    2005Three Days Chilsag Chillies Theatre FestivalNew DelhiSachin Gupta
    2006Celebration of LifeTorontoSachin Gupta
    2006Live TelecastGoaSachin Gupta
    2009Celebration of LifeNew York CitySachin Gupta
    2009 Handicapped CityNew York CitySachin Gupta
    2009Kailashnath Weds MadhumatiNew York CitySachin Gupta
    2009Kailashnath Weds MadhumatiWest VirginiaSachin Gupta
    2010Wakeup Call[42] [43] BangaloreSachin Gupta
    2011The Play Begins at 8 pm.[44] [45] [46] MumbaiSachin Gupta

    Music videos

    YearTitleDirectorMusicSingerCast
    2019Naino TaleSachin GuptaShivang MathurShivang Mathur, Asees KaurJannat Zubair Rahmani, Manish Tyagi
    2019Itni Si KahaniSachin Gupta Shivang MathurAsees Kaur, Abhijeet S, Shivang M.Rohan Mehra, Deepti Sati

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