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Director of NFAI Vijay Jadhav expires
MUMBAI: Director of the National Film Archives of India (NFAI), Vijay H. Jadhav, expired after he suffered a massive heart attack.
Soon after he complained of uneasiness and breathing problems, he was rushed to the Sahyadri Hospital where he expired.
Jadhav is survived by his wife and two daughters.
From the 1995 batch of Indian Information Service, Jadhav, a chemical engineer, served with the Press Information Bureau in Pune, where he was the director.
Later, he did a stint with the Mumbai Doordarshan as news editor and as defence public relations officer in Pune. He was transferred as the National Film Archives of India in April 2008 as director and was based in Pune since then.
Jadhav was an accomplished tabla player, having trained under Ustad Allahrakha.
In a condolence message, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said, “I had the opportunity to observe Jadhav‘s work during our discussions on setting up of National Film Heritage Mission.
” His professionalism remained unmatched and committed to the tasks assigned to him from time to time. I was deeply impressed with his innovative ideas and his ability to lead from the front. The untimely death of Jadhav had left a void in the Ministry that would be very difficult to fill.”
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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.
