Hindi
Tamil and Kannada film fraternity on protest path
BANGALORE: The Tamil Nadu (TN) film fraternity has decided to hold a protest fast tomorrow against the ban on Tamil films and the damage inflicted to theatres that were screening Tamil films in Karnataka.
All screening of films in TN will stop as will all film- related work for one day.
TN chief minister K Karunannidhi’s recent remarks over the controversial Hogenakkal water works project last Sunday caused the Kannada activists to ban the screening of Tamil films in theaters on Monday.
The activists had also called for a blackout of Tamil channel transmissions in the state, finally provoking the TN film fraternity to launch a protest against the ban.
Aditionally, the Kannada film fraternity has also called for a one day fast at Bangalore’s Town Hall tomorrow in support of the Karnataka government’s stand on the issue.
Though all film production and associated work will be stopped, theaters will be allowed to screen movies.
During his speech, Karunnanidhi had warned Karnataka against putting hurdles in the Hogenakkal water project stating that he was running out of his patience now.
This made the fuming Kannada activists accuse the Tamil Nadu government of lobbying with the center to implement the controversial project, though the matter is under dispute. The activists have also accused the UPA government at the center of repeatedly ignoring the interests of Karnataka state.
However,during a meeting between the activists and representatives of the cable operators in Karnataka yesterday, the cable operators convinced the Kannada groups that blocking Tamil transmissions was not in the interests of ‘peace and harmony in the state’. Hence now Tamil transmissions will continue in the state.
Furthermore, as per reports in certain sections of the media, The South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC) has suspended all the of members of the Kannada film industry for failing to protect cinemas screening Tamil films in Karnataka.
The ban will stand until things return to normal in Karnataka. Reportedly, the action has the backing from SIFCC members from Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
“This is a unilateral decision taken by the SIFCC president KRG. We have no communication from the SIFCC about any suspension till now, though it has been reported in Tamil papers from Bangalore as well as on Tamil channels,” said a source in the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC).
“The SIFCC represents the four southern states. As per the bylaws, the SIFCC president cannot take a decision to suspend anyone on his own,” informed the source.
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.
