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UTV Signs up with Anurag Kashyap ~ Signs an Exclusive Deal with the Talented Story Teller for 9 Films Over the Next 3 Years ~ UTV signs up with Anurag Kashyap ~ Signs an exclusive deal with the talented story teller for 9 films over the next 3 years ~ 14th October, Mumbai: UTV today announced an exclusive association with Anurag Kashyap, for the next 3 years. As a part of the deal signed, Anurag Kashyap will be directing 4 to 5 movies produced by UTV, and creatively producing another 4 to 5 in this duration. Vikas Bahl, CCO, UTV Motion Pictures said, “Anurag Kashyap is an extremely talented director, with a unique vision for his projects. There is a clear connect between how we want each of our films to be exceptional and diverse in various aspects and how Anurag treats each of his projects. Dev.D, a UTV Spotboy movie directed by Anurag, was a blockbuster and set the base for a phenomenal working relationship. Now, we want to take this association forward with a long term perspective, and that is exactly how this idea came about.” Anurag Kashyap said, “I am very happy to sign up with UTV because it gives me the freedom to make the kind of films I want to and I feel UTV supports as well as enhances my creative process. Not only do I enjoy directing for UTV but I also appreciate the support they give to films and film-makers in delivering a creative vision that the films demand. Making Dev.D was one of the most satisfying experiences and the production and distribution support that I got from UTV was the best I ever had. A repeat of that is always welcome.” The first UTV Spotboy film directed by Anurag Kashyap was Dev.D, a modern take on Devdas, the novel written by Sarat Chandra. The movie broke all the typecasts of the original novel including it‘s principal characters. Dev.D, in essence, is the tale of a man who goes into self destruction but the circumstances and the characters he meets are the people we meet and know, and are of this generation. The film has been screened at various reputed international film festivals. About UMP Plc: Established in 1995, as a division within UTV Software Communications, UMP Plc has arrangements with a number of major Hollywood studios including Walt Disney, Fox Searchlight and Will Smith's company Overbrook Entertainment. Listed on at the London AIM market, UMP Plc has played an active role in pioneering the studio model to the Indian film industry, where it is able to leverage script development, budget and time management and international distribution. UMP Plc has emerged as a strong player in Indian and International cinema with the success of movies like 'Rang De Basanti', 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', 'The Namesake' ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, ‘A Wednesday’ & 'I Think I Love My Wife'. UMP Plc has co-produced movies like Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Jodhaa-Akbar', which is the biggest blockbuster of 2008 and M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Happening' which is amongst the top grosser in Hollywood. UMP Plc has also distributed movies like Aamir Khan's directorial debut 'Taare Zameen Par, & his production Khan’s Jane Tu Ya Jane Na in the international markets. With an aggressive slate of over 15 movies for the year 2009 which comprises of hits such as Kaminey and Wake Up Sid, some of its forthcoming movies are David Dhavan’s Hook Ya Crook, Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Pan Singh Tomar and many more For more info log onto www.utvmotionpictures.com For Further queries please contact: Esha Kak Padma Rao Assistant Manager – Corporate Communications Executive – Corporate Communications UTV UTV # +919819966211 # 9833180409 .
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