Hindi
Fatwa issued against film on Islam system of divorce
NEW DELHI: A fatwa has been issued by a Jaipur Mufti against the film Le Gaya Saddam‘s maker Amjad Khan and his film which deals with the system of divorce in Islam, following protests.
The film‘s debutante director Khan, however, said his film had only tried to highlight the social problem of divorce and had not hurt any sentiments. The fatwa was issued by Abdul Sattar Razvi, Mufti of Ghatgate, Jaipur on Saturday night after a complaint received by a few locals that the film allegedly defamed Islam.
According to the complainants, there was some “objectionable” content in the film against Islam that insulted the religion. Apparently, the objection is to the fact that the groom is the grandfather of the hero.
But the director says, “I think there has been some misunderstanding. Those who have issued the fatwa have not seen the movie properly. I have kept the Shariat Laws in mind while making the film. The issue is the scene where it is shown that to remarry the same girl, the boy gets her married off to her grandfather. I have not shown anything against the religion of Islam and its laws.”
When contacted, the Mufti said the Fatwa was issued as per the law of Islam. “Objection to a film/content which insults Islam is absolutely justified in the light of Islamic law. I have not seen the movie but, as they mentioned in their letter, certain things are absolutely objectionable,” he said.
The Kolkata-based director, who also claimed that he is receiving threatening calls over phone, contested the assertions in the protest.
“I have never hurt anybody‘s sentiment through the film. I have made this film to tell how women are affected by the alleged easy access of divorce in the (Muslim) community,” Khan said. “I will ask police to give me protection as I know they will harm me. I have already received threat calls,” he added.
Coincidentally, the 1982 Hindi film ‘Nikaah‘ produced and directed by B R Chopra had dealt with a similar subject. The film had starred Pakistan actress-singer Salma Agha with Raj Babbar and
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.
