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Indo-American movie ‘Will To Live’ in post-production stage
MUMBAI: After extensively shooting in Hollywood, Netguru Films‘ Will To Live, inspired from a true story, has moved into the post-production phase.
This Indo-American venture is the courageous fight of a father for his ailing son suffering from Lymphoma. Against all odds, the father takes an adventurous journey into the jungles of Himalayas in the quest of a rare herb that may cure his son, battling the depths of the jungles, greed, power and corruption and risking his own life. The story explores the intensity of a widower father‘s love to save his only son dying of this killer disease.
Directed by Charles Sleichter, the film stars Geoffrey Broderick, Anusha Singh, Erik Altemus, Arjun and Subhasis. It has been executive produced by Amrit Das and has screenplay by Alec Doyle and Sudeshna Roy, cinematography by Mike Bartkowaski and Sounmendu Roy and is co-directed by Paul Emami and Biplab Chaterjee.
The film has been shot exclusively in California, USA and India. A score of Hollywood and Indian filmmakers were involved in this feature film that has also pioneered the new technology of digital filmmaking in India.
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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.
