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Fox Star teams with Gupte for the celebrated film maker’s next directorial venture
MUMBAI: Amol Gupte‘s 2011 directorial venture, Stanley Ka Dabba is all set to make its debut in newer international markets. This comes as a great achievement for Fox Studios and Amol Gupte who are geared up for the movie‘s release in Japan on 29 June this year. Stanley ka Dabba which sees Amol‘s son, Partho Gupte playing the lead has already traveled across fifteen international markets, from America, Europe to Far East.
Fox studios which is known for its commitment towards supporting and creating high content cinema is once again partnering with Gupte in his next untitled directorial venture. While commenting on his venture and partnership with the studios, Gupte highlights, “In this land of a billion dreams, it will always be a challenge to record the spirit and energy of dreamers that move mountains. This summer, I have set off on this exciting trail and I am thankful to Fox Star Studios for keeping the faith and traveling with me.”
Fox Star Studios CEO Vijay Singh said, “We are delighted to partner with Amole and Deepa on their next film. Amole brings a unique vision to film making and his philosophy of ‘ethical cinema with a heart ‘ is inspiring and path-breaking. At Fox Star, we are committed to nurturing and developing high concept films – be it Stanley Ka Dabba or Jolly LLB – and Amole‘s next film is definitely the one that will tug at our hearts.”
Following Gupte‘s track record of delivering high on content with a worldwide critical and popular acclamation, Fox Star studios is hoping to bring alive another heart-warming story with a universal appeal.
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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.
