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Two Nights in Soul Valley by Harish Sharma releases in fifty multiplexes
NEW DELHI: ‘Two Nights in Soul Valley‘, the experimental horror film by veteran public relations consultant-turned-filmmaker Harish Sharma, released on Friday in around fifty multiplexes around the country.
Interestingly, the film does not have any ghastly or horror or violent scenes but plays on the psychological imagination of the viewer. Sharma told indiantelevision.com that the movie will redefine the notion of horror and suspense.
The film is based on a real incident that occurred in Pithoragarh, a village located in Uttarakhand. According to Sharma, "Sometimes the real life incidents are more thrilling than reel ones. And the movie 2 Nights in Soul Valley presents one such incident."
It is the story of a group of five friends who go to the Soul Valley for vacation. During their journey throughout the group encounters many undesirable incidents.
The film has been partly shot in the beautiful mountainous area of Pithoragarh and partly shot in Morni Hills near Chandigarh.
The film stars Hemant Pandey, who has featured until now in comic roles in serials like ‘Office-Office‘ and films like ‘Krish‘, in a serious role with grey shades to it. It also stars debutants Sumeet Sharma, Akshi, Gaurav Shah, Meenakshi, Suumit Sharrma and England based singer-actress Milli Moonstone.
The movie produced under the banner of Pinta and Dehal Production is written and directed by Harish Sharma. The screenplay and dialogues are written by Meenakshi Sharma and Suman Prasad. Music is given by the Varsha, the camera is handled by Prakash Chand and the film has songs sung by Milli Moonstone.
Pandey told indiantelevision.com that he had decided to bid a final goodbye to comedy and hoped he will now be considered in serious roles. Comedy needs timing and facial expressions, but serious roles need an internal involvement, said Pandey, who had begun his career on stage with the National School of Drama Repertory and has been acting for about 23 years. He said he was prepared to take up any kind of role as long as he enjoyed it.
Sumeet Sharma said his first film as an actor was ‘Khargosh‘ by Paresh Kamdar, but Two Nights in Soul Valley will be his first release.
Hindi
ZEE5, Applause announce new film Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa
Rajat Kapoor’s dark comedy thriller to stream on ZEE5 from April 10
MUMBAI: ZEE5 and Applause Entertainment have announced their next direct-to-digital collaboration, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a darkly comic whodunnit set to stream from April 10.
Produced in association with Mithya Talkies and written and directed by Rajat Kapoor, the film marks the latest addition to a growing slate of genre-diverse titles from the two partners. Their previous collaborations include dramas, psychological thrillers and dark comedies, with this outing leaning into a layered murder mystery.
The film features an ensemble cast including Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa and Saurabh Shukla, among others. The narrative promises a mix of satire, strained relationships and hidden tensions, inviting viewers to look beyond the crime to the dynamics that lead up to it.
ZEE5 business head hindi and chief channel officer Andtv Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has been instrumental in building a strong slate with titles such as Bloody Brothers, Mithya and Jab Khuli Kitaab. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, aligning with our focus on genre-led content that resonates with audiences.”
Applause Entertainment business head movies Sunil Chainani said, “This collaboration with ZEE5 continues to stand out for its diversity of genres and narrative styles. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa adds a sharp, darkly comic whodunnit to that mix, driven by Rajat Kapoor’s distinct voice.”
Sharing his creative approach, Rajat Kapoor said he was drawn to the emotional layers behind the genre. “I was interested not just in the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who appear close, yet carry unspoken tensions that eventually surface.”
The partnership between ZEE5 and Applause continues to build on a shared focus on distinctive storytelling, with each project exploring a different tone and genre.
With its mix of humour, tension and ensemble storytelling, the film aims to offer more than just a mystery. It promises a closer look at the secrets people keep, and the consequences when they finally come to light.
