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Indian Film Festival 2025 to honour Raj Kapoor’s centenary year
MUMBAI: The Embassy of India in Yerevan is rolling out the red carpet for cinephiles with the Indian Film Festival 2025, a three-day celebration of India’s rich cinematic legacy. Organised in collaboration with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), the festival will take place from 7-9 February at Kino Moscow Theatre, showcasing the timeless brilliance of Raj Kapoor alongside contemporary Indian classics.
This grand cinematic affair will commemorate the 100 birth anniversary of Kapoor, a name synonymous with Indian cinema’s golden era. With a mix of old-world charm and modern storytelling, the festival aims to strengthen cultural bonds between India and Armenia through the universal language of film.
The festival will open on 7 February at 6:00 pm with an exhibition, “Life and Times of Raj Kapoor”, at the Big Red Hall of Kino Moscow Theatre. Following this, at 6:30 pm, Kapoor’s visually stunning and philosophically profound film Satyam Shivam Sundaram (with English subtitles) will take centre stage.
On 8 February, the Small Red Hall will play host to two of Kapoor’s most beloved works. Anari will screen at 1:30 pm, a heartwarming tale that still resonates with audiences. Later, the festival will present Awaara, a globally revered film that cemented Kapoor’s reputation as India’s answer to Charlie Chaplin. Both films will be screened with Russian subtitles, making them accessible to a wider audience.
On 9 February, the festival takes a poetic turn with Teesri Kasam at 2:00 pm, a lyrical masterpiece known for its evocative storytelling. Wrapping up the festival with a contemporary touch is English Vinglish at 7:00 pm, featuring the legendary Sridevi in one of her most memorable performances. Both films will also be presented with Russian subtitles.
All screenings are free of charge, inviting cinema lovers to immerse themselves in India’s cinematic magic. The festival will be held at 50, 2 Dzorapi St, Yerevan 0019, Armenia, promising a delightful mix of nostalgia and modern storytelling.
Whether you’re a die-hard Kapoor fan or simply someone who loves a good film, the Indian Film Festival 2025 is set to be a celebration of artistry, culture, and timeless storytelling.
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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.
