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First Udaipur International Film Festival to feature 47 films
NEW DELHI: The first-ever Udaipur International Film Festival commencing later this week will feature 47 feature and short films.
The festival will open on 15 September morning with the short film ‘Open Doors’ and close on 16 September with ‘Meherjaan’ by Rubiyat from Bangladesh starring Jaya Bachchan among others.
The festival will be held at two venues in the lake city, and has been organized by the organisers of the annual Jaipur International Film Festival with the support of the Western Zone Cultural Centre.
A total of 21 countries are taking part in the two-day festival. The festival will also feature animation films and documentaries.
Noted film maker Govind Nihalani, film director Subhash Kapoor and film writer Jalish Sherwani will be the special guests for the opening ceremony at Darpan Auditorium in Shilpagram. The screenings will take place in the Celebration Mall-Lower Ground Atrium.
The countries participating include the United States, France, England, South Africa, Germany, India, Iran, Peru, Canada, Australia, Spain, Iraq, Norway, Georgia and Bangladesh.
The Festival will commence with a tribute to Rajesh Khanna, Dara Singh and A K Hangal.
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There will be a seminar on ‘The 100 years of Indian Cinema’, cultural concerts will be held along with the seminars and workshops for the youngsters on the important subjects like ‘Film Script Writing Workshop’ at Darpan Auditorium both days.
A poster exhibition will also be held with original posters of the landmark films like Mother India and Mughal-E-Azam etc.
Films like ‘Mombatti’ (Cannes) and ‘Road to Home’ (Oscar) are being screened. There will be six films by the prominent filmmaker and social activist Iara Lee who had earlier come to the Jaipur festival. Her film ‘Cultures of Resistance’ won the ‘Green Rose’ in the Red Carpet Award Ceremony.
This year, she has attempted to expose the exploitative face of the American capitalists through various documentary works. Her works highlighted the negative influence of America in various parts of the world including Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa.
Other films include the documentary ‘Jungle Mein Jalianwala’ by Anurag Sharma based on the massacre of the tribal communities within the state of Rajasthan during the British era.
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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.
