Hindi
Delhi HC allows Toonpur release with disclaimer
NEW DELHI: Refusing to stay the release of Toonpur Ka Suoerhero, the Delhi High Court said that a disclaimer should be carried to the effect that an animated character in the movie is not a depiction of renowned music composer-cum-singer Bappi Lahiri.
The Court passed the order on a plea by the music composer-singer seeking a stay on the film‘s screening and deletion of the character ‘Guppy‘, saying it resembled to him and wrongly gave the impression that he is part of the movie.
Justice S Ravindra Bhat asked director Kireet Khurana, distributor Eros International Entertainment and producers Big Screen Entertainment and Climb Media to prevent any impression that ‘Guppy‘ is a depiction of Lahiri.
The Court also asked the producers to maintain all accounts of the revenue of the film made with Rs 350 million and directed them to submit before it on a quarterly basis. The filmmakers informed the Court that Rs 80 million has been spent on publicity.
The Court restrained the producer from merchandising and distributing T-shirts, clocks containing the similarity of character ‘Guppy‘ for the film‘s promotion.
The Court was hearing an injunction suit filed by Lahiri alleging that the producers and director did not obtain permission from him before projecting his identity in the film.
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.
