Hindi
Tangerine acquires worldwide rights of Mithya
MUMBAI: Tangerine Digital Entertainment marks its entry into the motion picture space by acquiring the worldwide rights of Mithya, the latest production from Planman Motion Pictures. It is set for release on 8 February 2008.
Mithya, a comic thriller based on the underworld and directed by noted actor-director Rajat Kapoor, has a star cast that includes Ranvir Shorey, Naseerudin Shah, Vinay Pathak and Saurabh Shukla. Rajat has directed Mixed Doubles, and the last venture that Rajat, Ranvir and Vinay collaborated on was Bheja Fry.
Speaking on the occasion, Planman Motion Pictures CEO Shubho Shekhar Bhattacharjee said, “Planman Motion Pictures has produced a number of quality movies in the recent past. We are happy to partner with Tangerine Digital Entertainment and are quite sure that Mithya will be loved by the audience.”
Tangerine Digital Entertainment MD Puneet Johar further added, “Mithya is a film, wherein the cast and director have lately endeared themselves to the audience. This is our first major film foray into the Hindi film industry, and we are indeed proud to be associated with a film like Mithya and Planman Motion Pictures. With this venture, we complete the convergence story as the company now has interests in media services, digital media, television production and films.”
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.
