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Pune International Film Festival witnesses star-studded closing ceremony
MUMBAI: The sixth Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) concluded last night in the presence of celebrities, politicians and cinematic personalities.
Subash Ghai, Suresh Kalmadi, Jackie Shroff, Rati Agnihotri, Jabbar Patel, Dia Mirza, state minister for Cultural Affairs Ashok Chavan, Maharashtra state cultural department secretary Bhushan Gagrani, Pune mayor Rajlaxmi Bhosale, NEEC president Anuradha Desai, Pune Municipal Commissioner Pravinsinh Pardeshi and Sakal Papers Ltd. joint managing director Abhijit Pawar were present in the function along with the international juries and film directors.
Chavan on the occasion said, “Pune has now become the Mecca for screening the latest movies from around the world. I do hope that next year too the government will be more actively involved with this prestigious festival.”
In Marathi cinema category, Tingya directed by Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni wins the best international Marathi film. Bipin Nadkarni for Aevedhe Se Aabhaal got the best screenplay award while Prateksha Lonkar got the best actor for the same movie. Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni for the movie Valu bags the best director award.
In the International category, special jury award goes to Olga Victoria Olga (Time Without Time) – Argentina. XXY of Argentina won the best International film award and Teresa Prata for the film Terra Sonambula (Sleep Walking Land) – Mozambique bags the best director award.
Best international female actor was Ozgu Namal for Mutluluk and male actor was Cezmi Baskin for Beynelmilel (International) – Turkey.
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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.
