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Film delegation meets state CM Chavan
MUMBAI: A delegation led by filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Ramesh Sippy met the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Prithviraj Chavan recently and apprised him of various issues including the high entertainment tax in the state, harassment by political parties and high-handedness of police at the government-run Film City at Goregaon.
The CM was handed over a letter signed by Yash Chopra, Sippy and Bhatt listing their grievances. According to the film fraternity, the high-handedness has resulted in unhealthy environment prevailing in the Film City. They also complained about the arbitrary treatment and arrests of the workers to squeeze money by the local police.
At the meeting, also attended by Industries Minister Narayan Rane, the CM assured the delegation that he would look into their grievances and said more discussions would be arranged to resolve issues affecting the industry.
Talking to the press, an official of the revenue department stated that the issues were serious in nature and needed to be addressed immediately. “While the industry gets huge tax rebate and other incentives for shooting in other states, Maharashtra was known for levying huge taxes. “We have failed to have studios like Ramoji Filmcity in Andhra Pradesh in the state,” he exclaimed.
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.
