Hindi
Mahesh Bhatt taps Arya Babbar to play terrorist in Kuch Log
MUMBAI: Aarya Babbar has been confirmed to play a terrorist akin to Ajmal Qasab in Mahesh Bhatt’s Kuch Log to be directed by debutanr director Shuja Ali.
Babbar, the son of Raj Babbar and Nadira Babbar, was selected to play the dreaded terrorist because of his command over Urdu and Hindi and also for his Afghani-Middle Eastern looks. Cofirming the news, Babbar said, “Well, yes. I am indeed playing the role. But I’d rather not talk too much about the film and my character.”
The film follows the story of a dreaded terrorist whose life crosses paths with someone who teaches him the true teachings of the Holy Quran. The turning point in the movie is how his life changes after that and how he tries to walk on the righteous path which makes for a very inspiring story about redemption.
Others who play important characters in Kuch Log are Anupam Kher, Gulshan Grover, Ganesh Venkatraman, Rati Agnihotri, Neelima Azeem, Tom Alter, Aarthi Thakur and Razzak Khan among others.
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.
