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Film industry observes death anniversary of Dadasaheb Phalke
MUMBAI: Sixteenth February this year marks the 67th death anniversary of the doyen of Indian cinema Dadasaheb Phalke. The day is being observed with a lot of devotion towards him.
While film and television personalities have converged on the Film City at Goregaon to pay their respect to the father of Indian cinema, UTV World Movies has decided to telecast Harishchandrachi Factory on 20 February.
The 2009 made film, directed by Paresh Mokashi, depicts the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke in making India‘s first feature film. Raja Harishchandra was last year‘s India‘s official entry to the Oscars. The film starred Nandu Madhav as Dadasaheb Phalke and Vibhawari Deshpande as his wife Saraswati Phalke.
Meanwhile, a couple of days ago veteran actress Sulochana was felicitated with the prestigious ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Janmabhoomi‘ award at a ceremony in Nashik. “This is one of the great awards given to me. I am honoured especially because I received it in the birth place of late Phalke, father of the Indian cinema,” she said on the occasion
The octogenarian, known for her roles in Marathi films like ‘Vahinichya Bangdya‘, ‘Meeth Bhakar and ‘Dhakti Jau, has played mother to many actors and actresses in several films.
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.
