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Bombay High Court clears release of ‘Rahasya’
MUMBAI: After multiple release dates were pushed due to an impending court case, Rahasya – presented by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and UVI Film Production, will finally hit theatres on 30 January, 2015.
The Bombay High Court found no substance in the petition filed by the parents of Aarushi Talwar, a Noida teenager, who was found murdered under mysterious circumstances in May 2008. The Talwars had blocked the release alleging that Rahasya was based on the life of their slain daughter and was unfit for public screening with the case being sub judice.
Viacom18 Motion Pictures COO Ajit Andhare said, “We are glad that the film will be released after the Hon’ble Court’s verdict. Rahasya makes for the ultimate suspense thriller that is backed by a strong script and great performances. The film deserves this release opportunity and we are grateful to the Court for the same.”
After the court’s verdict, director Manish Gupta said, “I am thankful that the film is finally releasing this Friday. Rahasya is inspired by the grey shades in human nature. The plot involves a father accused of killing his eighteen-year old daughter. An investigative thriller, Rahasya questions societal norms – unraveling the secrets of a seemingly ordinary family. I hope that the audiences will be enthralled by Rahasya.”
The film’s story involves an urban couple living in Mumbai whose only child, an 18 year old teenager named Ayesha Mahajan has been murdered inside their large duplex apartment. The initial police investigations point at the girl’s father as the prime accused for the murder. But as the case is taken over by the Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.), further evidence reveals ulterior motives of near and dear ones in Ayesha’s life who could have committed this heinous crime.
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.
