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Rakeysh Mehra ventures into mythology genre with 3D technology
MUMBAI: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, known for his films like Rang De Basanti and Dilli 6, is all set to plunge into the mythology genre with his next home production Raja and the Legend of the Flute in 3D technology.
Earlier titled Paanch Kaurav, the saga is about “the philosophy and consciousness of Krishna woven into a father-son story.”
The film will be made on a budget of over Rs 1 billion and will go on the floors soon, said Mehra.
An avid admirer of Krishna, Mehra said, “As a small kid, he killed big demons like Kaalia Nag and he used to steal butter and milk. As a youngster, he was a Casanova, dancing with the ‘gopis‘. While Radha was elder to him, she was his consort but was engaged to someone else. And then as a man, he grew up to be the greatest ‘yogi‘ of all times. He led the ‘Pandavas‘ in the ultimate war of ‘Mahabharata‘, of good versus evil. What a complete character!”
The mythological thriller will prove to be a ‘genre breaker for India’. It will be filled with visual effects and will be shot on larger than life sets.
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.
