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Producer Manan approaches UTV to distribute cross-cultural film
MUMBAI: Producer-director Manan Katohora is in talks with UTV Motion Pictures to distribute his cross-cultural film When Kiran Met Karen in India.
Built on a budget of $150,000, the film is ready for release and targets the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) market globally along with the South Asian audience worldwide.
Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, Katohora said, “We are talking to different distributors for different markets. We are talking to UTV to distribute When Kiran Met Karen in India and they have showed a lot of interest.”
The film, which will be releasing in India in summer 2008, would initially penetrate into the metros before reaching out to the smaller markets. It will first be released in the LGBT market through Wolfe Video, which distributes LGBT films worldwide, and then open up in the South Asian market.
“We have approached Eros International to distribute the film in the South Asian market and they have given us a positive response, though the deal is still to be finalised,” added Manan.
Set in New York City, When Kiran Met Karen tells of the love story between a Bollywood actress and a struggling journalist.
“Since the subject matter is too bold, bonding of two women… Kiran – a bollywood actress and Karen – an American journalist… it can create controversies in India. But fundamentalist groups have to wake up and accept facts,” stated Manan.
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.
