Hindi
No Problem and Band Baaja Baraat fail to lure viewers
MUMBAI: Despite a good release period, the run of bad films continues. As the making costs go up, the content and quality seems to deteriorate. While the collections are disheartening, the severe cold wave in the country is expected to further affect the box-office, especially in the night shows.
No Problem, a comedy sans comic actors and funny moments fails miserably. With big names like Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Paresh Rawal and a horde of supporting actors in the caste, none except Rawal is known for his comic timing. Hence the star cast fails the film. Also, what handicaps the film drastically is the lack of gags and funny situations; whatever few are there seem forced.
The public, having sensed what was in the offing decided to skip it as the opening day figures of Rs 40 million prove. The film‘s first weekend intake is Rs 157 million.
Band Baaja Baaraat, a Delhi centric romantic comedy, fails on both counts: romance as well as comedy. A poor musical score adds to the woes. With the opening day collections of Rs 11 million, the film ended the weekend with an inflow of Rs 54 million.
While attributing the failure of No Problem to poor content, Guru Shenoy of MGH Enterprises, a Bombay Circuit distributor and exhibitor calls Band Baaja Baaraat “a cheap comedy that would not appeal to good senses.”
Meanwhile, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se has collected less than Rs 40 million in its first week across India, less than half of many films that would collect from a single multiplex. Rakht Charitra 2 went virtually unnoticed while Phass Gaye Re Obama did enjoy favourable reports that have yet to show on its box-office collections.
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.
