Eros International signs Punjabi films deal with Jimmy Shergill
Friday, September 23, 2011 3:53:47 PM (IST)
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Bollywood Trade Editorial
Eros International Media Ltd (Eros International), India's largest integrated film studio, has announced collaboration with actor Jimmy Shergill's production company Jimmy Shergill Productions for producing four Punjabi films. The immensely popular actor, who has met with resounding success in Punjabi filmdom, dons the producer's hat in these ventures with Eros.
The first of these projects TAUR MITRAN DI has gone on floor and stars Amrinder Gill, Ranvijay Singh, Surveen Chawla and Amita Pathak. Following that will be a project featuring Jimmy himself and shooting shall commence in February 2012.
Commenting on the development, Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd said, "Jimmy Shergill has made an indelible mark in Punjabi films and Eros is looking forward to partnering with him as we continue with our expansion plans in the regional film markets."
Jimmy Shergill added, "Punjabi cinema is growing with every film and I am really happy to tie-up with Eros as a systematic corporate approach will help us take Punjabi cinema forward and present on a global platform."
Director of TAUR MITRAN DI, Navaniat Singh also added, "Eros International gave me my first break as a director and released TERA MERA KI RISHTA. After three successive hits - TERA MERA KI RISHTA, MEL KARA DE RABBA and DHARTI, I feel honored to be associated with Eros. This association has helped me grow as a director and present quality Punjabi cinema to audiences worldwide."
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Tags : Eros International, Jimmy Shergill, TAUR MITRAN DI, Amrinder Gill, Ranvijay Singh, Surveen Chawla, Amita Pathak, Sunil Lulla, TERA MERA KI RISHTA, DHARTI
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