Press release:

National, 26^h May 2023:

Sony AATH, one of the most loved Bengali entertainment Channels is bringing forth a family animation show titled ‘Kolpopurer Golpo’. Set against the backdrop of Kolpopur, a small village in Bengal during the late 17th century, the show captures the culture, emotions, and everyday life of a common man. It revolves around the story of Kanai, a hardworking farmer and devout follower of Maa Kali, who, despite tough financial conditions is content with his life.

‘Kolpopurer Golpo’ showcases the story of a small fictional village called Kolpopur in the interiors of Bengal when feudalism was prevalent in India. The protagonist of the show - ‘Kanai’ - a farmer, and an ardent devotee of Maa Kali, often gets troubled by tyrant Zamindar Dwarpanarayan. However, with his unwavering faith and honesty, he always manages to escape these situations. The show largely portrays the trials and tribulations faced by the peasant class due to the Zamindari system.

Produced by Ssoftoons, ‘Kolpopurer Golpo’ is a beautiful example of how goodness begets goodness. It will take viewers through a rollercoaster of emotions and is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. To promote the show, Sony AATH is rolling out a digital campaign on its social media pages.

Tune in to Sony AATH to watch the premiere of Kolpopurer Golpo on May 28 at 12:30 PM.

Comments

“We have always believed in bringing forth content that not only entertains people but also connects them to the roots of Bengal. Our new show Kolpopurer Golpo is woven around the class struggle prevalent in the pre-independence era. We are sure that the virtuous protagonist prevailing over everyday hardships will strike an emotional chord with our audiences.”

About Sony AATH:

Sony AATH (Bengali: সনি আট) is a Premium Bangla Entertainment Channel that entertains its viewers with programs that reflect the culture of Bengal and bring families together for wholesome entertainment.

Launched in 2009, Sony AATH has become extremely popular amongst viewers of all age groups. With fiction shows such as Crime Patrol, Adaalat, AAHAT, Gopal Bhar, and Nut Boltu, the channel not only has the most exciting fiction series in Bengali but also the most entertaining animation programs produced in Bengali.

About Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India):

Sony Pictures Networks India is the consumer-facing identity of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan.

The Company has several channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; Sony MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; Sony MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; Sony MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; Sony WAH, the Hindi movies channel for rural markets; Sony SAB and Sony SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; Sony PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from its content library; Sony PIX and Sony PIX HD, Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; Sony YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; Sony Sports Network – Sony Sports Ten 1,  Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD; Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 4 HD; Sony Sports Ten 5; Sony Sports Ten 5 HD; Sony Marathi, the Marathi general entertainment channel; Sony LIV - the digital entertainment VOD platform and Studio NEXT the independent production venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media. The Company reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in 167 countries.

The Company is recognised as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. It is a recipient of several awards, including India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India, ‘Aon Best Employers India’ awards in recognition of the company’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices, consistently ranking amongst India’s Top 10 Companies with Best Health & Wellness Practices by SHRM & CGP Partners and listed by Working Mother & AVTAR as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India.

The Company is in its 28^th year of operations in India. Besides having overseas subsidiaries, it has a subsidiary MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited and an affiliate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India.