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FFSI to bring out book on 50-yr history of film society movement
NEW DELHI: An all-India film society meet is scheduled to be held at Kolkata, the birthplace of the film society movement. This will take stock of the movement which is completing 50 years in December.
Noted filmmaker and Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI) president Shyam Benegal, in a central executive committee meeting held recently in Mumbai, reviewed the programmes planned in all the four regions for the year-long golden jubilee celebrations. He emphasised that the campaign for campus film societies in universities and colleges must be undertaken vigorously to bring youngsters into the fold of the movement.
The doyen of Indian cinema Satyajit Ray was the founder-president of the FFSI, which was first established in Kolkata to coordinate the functioning of different film societies all over the country and help the movement bring about a better future for Indian cinema.
The central office has decided to bring out a book on the 50-year history of Film Society Movement, hold international seminars, and produce a 30-minute digital film on the Film Society Movement in India. Kiran Shantaram, VP of western region and chairman of Asian Film Foundation, Mumbai said that the foundation would sponsor the book.
The FFSI central council will meet in August at Bangalore to decide the final programme of celebrations. The Suchitra Film Society is hosting the Bangalore meeting.
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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.
