Hindi
Sagar Bellary mulls Bheja Fry sequel
MUMBAI: Four years after his Bheja Fry took the country by storm, director Sagar Bellary is coming out with its sequel Bheja Fry 2. Only this time the ‘idiot’ ( Vinay Payhak) continues his journey abroad.
After the unprecedented success of Bheja Fry, why did he take four years to decide on the second part? “In 2007, Bheja Fry became a very big hit after which many producers approached me. My decision of choosing a producer was not based on money but on creative freedom. Sahara Motion Pictures has given me the most creative freedom for Kachcha Limboo that is to release soon,” avers Bellary.
Kachcha Limboo, about the transitional feelings of children when they enter adolescence, is about a 13-year-old and his relationship with his parents, school friends and teachers and how everything goes wrong at one point of time. “When a kid enters adolescence, hundreds of feelings start creeping into his head,” remarks Bellary.
Kachcha Limboo, being released on 18 February, has Atul Kulkarni and Sarika playing lead roles with Vinay Pathak doing a special appearance.
After Kachcha Limboo, Bellary has another romantic comedy Hum Tum Aur Shabana starring Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor and Minissha Lamba up his belt.
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.
