Hindi
Isi life mein being released on 24 December with 150 prints
NEW DELHI: Isi Life Mein, the latest venture from the house of Rajshri Picures, is being released all over the country on 24 December with 150 prints.
Produced by Sooraj Barjatya – who gained fame as director of Salman Khan starrers Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath Saath Hain – this film has been directed by the debutante Vidhi Kasliwal.
Addressing a press meet here, Barjatya said he was not unduly worried about the competition from Tees Maar Khan being released on the same day since his audience was of a different kind, established by the Rajshri brand for more than four decades.
He said the brand was known for the large number of technicians and stars launched or popularised by it, including Salman Khan, Raakhee, Farida Jalal, Bhagyashree, Madhuri Dixit, and so many others.
Answering a question, Barjatya said his grandfather Tarachand who established Rajshri Pictures used to say that the only villains in life were circumstances, and, therefore, Rajshri Pictures did not have any villains.
He said the film was also aimed at understanding the new generation instead of blaming it for its values. Attitudes had changed but the culture remained in tact, he said. The songs were also in keeping with the trends, though there was a devotional song and a folk song as in every Rajshri film.
Kasliwal, niece of Barjatya, said the aim of the film was to show the existence of two Indian societies – the traditional and the modern – and how they were so similar despite different perceptions. The film also showed how girls from small towns often suppressed their aspirations and feelings. She admitted in answer to a question that this film like previous films from the production house had a divinity about it, with the almighty helping the climax.
Debutante stars Sandeepa and Akshay Oberoi said values were inbuilt in today’s generation, though they may find different ways of expressing them.
The music directors – Meet Brothers – said they had never dreamed of becoming music directors for a brand like Rajshri since they were pop singers.
Others in the cast include Mohnish Bahl, Prachee Shah Paandya, Shagufta Ali, Aditya Raj Kapoor, Dilip Raj, Gajendra Chauhan, and Master Rishi Krishnan while the veteran Daisy Irani, Suhasini Mulay and Dalip Tahil have put in special appearances.
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.
