Hindi
Percept Picture, Vishesh Films tie up for ‘Jannat’
MUMBAI: Percept Picture Company (PPC) has joined hands with Vishesh Films for their forthcoming film Jannat, scheduled for release on 2 May 2008.
PPC has acquired the global distribution and commercial rights of this film. The music and home video rights will be released by Sony BMG.
It is the first time that Vishesh Films has outsourced entire rights to one studio.
PPC MD Shailendra Singh says, “We are extremely excited to associate ourselves with Vishesh Films. This milestone earmarks Percept Picture Company‘s expertise for international distribution of Indian films. Vishesh Films have always been a respectable banner which has churned quality cinema for the global viewers. We are confident that with Jannat, we will be offering differentiated entertainment to the discerning audiences.”
Vishesh Films co-owner Mahesh Bhatt adds, “We are thrilled to join hands with Percept Picture Company, who have a distinctive approach in motion pictures production and distribution, with an acute proficiency and understanding of the Indian entertainment landscape. Along with Percept Picture Company, we aim to bring in a unique transformation in Indian cinema by providing quality entertainment to the masses.”
On being asked about the four-film deal between PPC and Vishesh Films which was reported lately, PPC distribution head Ashok Ahuja says, “That‘s not true. We will just be distributing Jannat for now, but as we go along, we will work together.”
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.
