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Tribeca Film Festival director in Mumbai to select films for fest
MUMBAI: David Kwok, the director of programming, Tribeca Film Festival, is in India looking for films that could be screened at the festival from 20 April to 1 May.
Says Kwok, “I am here to personally scout for Indian films that can be a part of the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011. I think there‘s enormous potential for Indian filmmakers to be part of a much broader spectrum.”
Talking about Indian films Kwok avers, “We released Dev Benegal‘s Road, Movie in the US and it got a great response. I think the American audience is extremely curious to know what‘s happening in Bollywood. Films like 3 Idiots and My Name Is Khan have done really good business, opening avenues for other films.
About the parameters for selecting a film for the festival, Kwok observes, “There‘s a large chunk of Indian population in New York. Good cinema is good irrespective of where it comes from. My idea is to come to Bollywood and pick and choose a product that matches our sensibilities.”
Kwock is looking forward to meet Aamir Khan for his film Dhobi Ghat. He is also meeting some filmmakers from South India.
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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.
