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A working dossier of recent coverage on HC Films and founder Hassan Choudhury, from IANS & New Kerala on the first Indo-UK co-production, to long-form profiles in Medium and Substack on the filmography, the early years, the education, and the next generation.
Cover story · Vol. I
The marquee piece
New Kerala · 18 July 2025
Prosenjit Chatterjee says ‘Devi Chowdhurani’ is part of India’s cultural conscience.
Bengali cinema icon Prosenjit Chatterjee hails the Subhrajit Mitra period drama — the first Indian film with official Indo-UK co-production recognition, backed by BFI, NFDC and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting — with HC Films among its UK partners.
“After decades in cinema, it’s rare to come across a story that feels both rooted and revolutionary. ‘Devi Chowdhurani’ is a part of our cultural conscience.”
, Prosenjit Chatterjee
On the record
“After decades in cinema, it’s rare to come across a story that feels both rooted and revolutionary. ‘Devi Chowdhurani’ is a part of our cultural conscience.”
Prosenjit Chatterjee · New Kerala · IANS · July 2025
Dossier · 5 features
The clippings
Christian’s Substack20 Jan 2025Filmography
Behind the Scenes — Hassan Choudhury’s Notable Film Productions.
An end-to-end look at the productions Hassan has steered — from Binny and Family (Sanjay Tripathy) and Hey Siri Ve Siri to Grey (Vivek Oberoi, Nithya Menen, Ashish Vidyarthi) and the HC Films-backed Devi Chowdhurani.
“Hassan’s behind-the-scenes work has been critical to the success of every project he has touched — the kind of producer who turns creative vision into the discipline of a working set.”
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Christian J Botella
Medium4 Feb 2025Founder Story
Hassan Choudhury’s Early Years.
From Zakiganj, Sylhet to Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol — the Bengali–Spanish childhood that built the producer. A meditation on duality of identity and the cultural fluency that now powers Indo-UK co-productions.
“His mixed heritage led him to see the world through the lens of a storyteller — incorporating Bengali and Spanish themes into his work long before a single camera rolled.”
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Christian J Botella
Christian’s Substack10 Mar 2025Education
Hassan Choudhury’s Educational Path to Film Production.
Malaga to Peterborough to Birmingham — South & City College for Business Management, then Accounting at the University of Wolverhampton. The financial fluency now budgeting Bollywood and Bengali features in the UK.
“Accounting gave Hassan a level of financial understanding most creatives never reach — the spine that lets his sets stay both ambitious and solvent.”
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Christian J Botella
Medium26 May 2025Mentorship
Inspiring the Next Generation — Hassan Choudhury’s Impact on Young Filmmakers.
On the mentorship programme, the annual pitch initiative, the scholarships and internships HC Films runs to open up the industry to filmmakers without inherited connections — across the UK and South Asia.
“Hassan’s mission is simple but powerful: to help young people unlock their potential in film by offering them a foundation of mentorship and encouragement.”
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Christopher Lee
The Nethy MagazineAutumn/Winter 2023Press Feature · Film Production
Bollywood Comes to the Highlands.
HC Films founder Hassan Choudhury featured in The Nethy Magazine during filming of the Bollywood production ‘Grey’ around Nethy Bridge Hotel, the Community Centre and outdoor locations across the Scottish Highlands.
“For me it was great working here and I will bring many more films to Scotland. I have seen beautiful places and met wonderful people in the heart of the Highlands — something I will always remember.”
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