Designed to be a one-stop solution for media localization and production, the Pune facility features two Dolby 2.1 studios and a 5.1 mixing studio, with the capacity for a future 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos upgrade. The studios are dedicated to achieving optimal quality and immersion, and the combination of sound mixing and design capabilities is designed to meet the demands of broadcast, OTT platforms, and theatrical audiences.
Dr. Mohan Agashe, a psychiatrist, actor, and Pune native, presided over the inauguration with a traditional ribbon cutting. A recipient of the Padma Shri award, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, Dr. Agashe is a veteran of the Indian film industry who has also appeared in several Hollywood films, including Gandhi, Mississippi Masala, and The Sea Wolves. He has also served as director general of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). While on site, he delivered a speech on how technology is transforming human interaction.
In a continued inauguration celebration, the studio later welcomed Shekhar Sen, a singer, music composer, lyricist, and Padma Shri recipient. Sen was welcomed with a traditional Indian lamp-lighting ceremony before entering the 5.1 studio for a recording.
Phil Shawe, President and Co-CEO of TransPerfect, commented, “Our new Pune studio reflects TransPerfect’s commitment to advancing media production and localization capabilities in India and beyond.”
