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Shemaroo offers vintage fare
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment takes us back down memory lane with the release of their new song compilation pack titled Vintage Black and White . . . Ateet Ke Jharokhon Se. The 6-VCD pack consisting of 72 immortal melodies is a fitting tribute to the golden era of Hindi film songs.
Experience the sheer delight of watching the triumvirate — Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand — each with a unique style, featured in songs from their immortal films. Refresh yourself with flashes of beauties like Madhubala, Nargis, Meena Kumari, Nutan and others who have adorned the Indian screen and left an indelible mark.
Dance to the tunes of melodious compositions by Shankar Jaikishan, S.D. Burman, C. Ramchandra, Salil Chaudhary, Kalyanji Anandji, O.P. Nayyar and others; relish the lyrics penned by Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Hasrat Jaipuri, Shailendra and Indivar, among others.
Witness the progress of Lata, Asha, Rafi, Mukesh and Kishore as they climb the ladders of success to become legends of all times. Savour the use of light and shade photography coupled with the excellent use of ‘greys’ by our versatile cinematographers.
Vintage Black and White . . . Ateet Ke Jharokhon Se is economically priced at Rs 299.
Hindi
ZEE5, Applause announce new film Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa
Rajat Kapoor’s dark comedy thriller to stream on ZEE5 from April 10
MUMBAI: ZEE5 and Applause Entertainment have announced their next direct-to-digital collaboration, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a darkly comic whodunnit set to stream from April 10.
Produced in association with Mithya Talkies and written and directed by Rajat Kapoor, the film marks the latest addition to a growing slate of genre-diverse titles from the two partners. Their previous collaborations include dramas, psychological thrillers and dark comedies, with this outing leaning into a layered murder mystery.
The film features an ensemble cast including Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa and Saurabh Shukla, among others. The narrative promises a mix of satire, strained relationships and hidden tensions, inviting viewers to look beyond the crime to the dynamics that lead up to it.
ZEE5 business head hindi and chief channel officer Andtv Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has been instrumental in building a strong slate with titles such as Bloody Brothers, Mithya and Jab Khuli Kitaab. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, aligning with our focus on genre-led content that resonates with audiences.”
Applause Entertainment business head movies Sunil Chainani said, “This collaboration with ZEE5 continues to stand out for its diversity of genres and narrative styles. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa adds a sharp, darkly comic whodunnit to that mix, driven by Rajat Kapoor’s distinct voice.”
Sharing his creative approach, Rajat Kapoor said he was drawn to the emotional layers behind the genre. “I was interested not just in the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who appear close, yet carry unspoken tensions that eventually surface.”
The partnership between ZEE5 and Applause continues to build on a shared focus on distinctive storytelling, with each project exploring a different tone and genre.
With its mix of humour, tension and ensemble storytelling, the film aims to offer more than just a mystery. It promises a closer look at the secrets people keep, and the consequences when they finally come to light.
