Hindi
Muzaffar Ali’s ‘Jaanisaar’ with Imran Abbas & Pernia Qureshi almost complete
NEW DELHI: Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who is remembered for the first version of Umrao Jaan starring Rekha, is back at the helm of yet another period drama, set in 1877.
The new film, which is once again the story of a revolutionary dancer, is about the love between a westernized young man and a girl who is deeply rooted in the ethos of revolution. The guy is brought up in England and when he sees what British is trying to do is not right for the country, he becomes a rebel.
Jaanisaar, produced by Meera Ali, also features Creature 3D fame Imran Abbas and Pernia Qureshi, who is considered to be India’s one of the leading style icon and fashion entrepreneur.
A song shoot was held in the capital in a farmhouse at Gurgaon. Most of the shooting of the film was done at the same venue.
When asked about the long gap from direction, Ali said, “I was actually working on a lot of stories and various projects but then this story seemed the best to portray the modern and different period cinema.”
He also revealed his interest in promoting Uttar Pradesh by saying “my interest is really doing things in UP (Uttar Pradesh).”
Abbas added, “I am fortunate enough to work with Ali as my career’s first Pakistani TV series was also named Umrao Jaan where I played the character of the prince, Siddharth. Ali sir is a very understanding person to work with. I indeed gained a lot from him.”
Qureshi said, “I am very nervous not only because it is my first film but also because Muzaffar sir was a dream to work with. As we all know that he directed Umrao Jaan with the legendary Rekha, so I was a bit scared but he proved to be very comfortable during the shoot.”
The shooting of the film is almost complete and the release date will be announced soon, Ali said.
Hindi
Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
