Carving Dreams Entertainment

Hollywood Studios International, in efforts to begin expanding its artist management activity internationally, has signed a multi-picture co-production deal with Bollywood’s premiere artist management company, Carving Dreams Entertainment.

Carving Dreams Entertainment (CDE) is a leading talent representation and entertainment company with its headquarters in Mumbai, India and offices in London and Dubai. CDE’s key strength lies in creating the right associations between clients and corporate brands so as to derive maximum value.

Carving Dreams Entertainment was formed in 2005. CDE’s lines of business include artist representation, entertainment consulting & marketing, live shows and film & motion picture production. Since inception, CDE has transacted business close to $18 million(US). Carving Dreams Entertainment’s client list includes a roster of established talent as well as the future stars of tomorrow, such as:

Ajay Devgan is regarded as one of the most versatile actors in the Indian film industry. Winner of multiple awards, Ajay continues to churn out one brilliant performance after the other. He is a veteran of seventy-nine films including the iconic The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Zakhm for which he won a National Film Award and Omkara, which is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello. Ajay Devgan is a two-time winner of the National Film Award for Best Actor and has also been nominated for Filmfare Awards twelve times in a variety of categories.

 

One of the most successful actresses in the Indian film industry, Kajol is often referred to as the only female actor who could carry an entire film on her shoulders. Kajol has starred in over thirty movies, noteworthy among them being the path-breaking Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge which is still playing over 600 weeks later and is one of the highest grossing movies in Bollywood and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham which made it to third place at the British box office.

 

With a powerful debut in the year 2000’s biggest film, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Hrithik was instantly catapulted to A-list stardom, and has remained among the top three actors in the industry ever since. With consistently brilliant performances in films like Koi Mil Gaya, Lakshya, Krrish and Dhoom-2, box office brilliance for his films (and awards for himself) are almost taken for granted. Twenty movies old, this star’s chiseled body and Greek God looks are a rage and Hrithik is often hailed as Bollywood’s best actor, best dancer, and best looking star.

 

Coming from a background as a Ford model and making the leap to become a credible mainstream actor with thirty-five movies behind her, Bipasha Basu has come a long way. With brilliant performances in films like Phir Hera Pheri, No Entry and 2006’s biggest blockbusters Omkara and Dhoom-2, Bipasha Basu the actor has made her presence felt. Bipasha won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut in 2001 and has been nominated for four other Filmfare awards.

 

Irrfan Khan came to Mumbai in 1987 after graduating from the National School of Drama. After dabbling with theatre and television for a while, he got his first movie cameo in Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay. His big break came when he was cast as the lead role in director Asif Kapadia’s The Warrior. The film was a rage at international film festivals making Irrfan Khan a noticed actor. Irrfam Khan also won over international movie goers with his stellar performance in Mira Nair’s The Namesake.

 

Actress and professional dancer Isha Sharvani is trained in Kalaripayattu, Kathak and Chau as well as gymnastics, martial arts, yoga, ballet, aerial dance and more. She made her acting debut with Subhash Ghai’s Kisna, and went on to become one of the most promising new actresses in the industry. Isha is an artist who exemplifies allure and poise, articulating with her body what cannot be put into words.

 

Young, urban, sexy, stylish, carefree, multi-talented… Jiah Khan is Bollywood’s latest sensation. Jiah has just made her debut with Ram Gopal Verma’s acclaimed and slightly controversial Nishabd, opposite Amitabh Bahchan. Jiah was immediately heralded by critics and audiences alike as the next big star in Indian film. Jiah offers an eclectic mix of an individual born and brought up in London with an Indian background, making her a very interesting option for film projects with Western production houses.

 

Son of Kirron and Anupam Kher, two of the finest actors in the industry, talent is one thing Sikandar need not worry about. Sikandar will make his debut with Sanjay Gupta’s Woodstock Villa and has two other projects in hand. With his natural style, unconventional looks and enormous talent, Sikandar Kher is all set to make an impact on the Indian film world.

 

Hollywood Studios International CEO Steven Saxton with Afsar Zaidi, Dr. Mohammed Samir, and Bunty Bahl