Hindi
Three young directors to launch films by young offenders of law
MUMBAI: Kiran Rao, Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane will launch three short films made by law breakers from an NGO called Aangan that works to rehabilitate and look after young offenders.
Each of the three films called Jaan, Shaan, Imaan — Love, Pride, Honour — have been scripted, produced and filmed by young boys between the age of 15 to 18 boys from the NGO.
Scripted, produced and filmed by these boys, the films will be screened together as a 10-odd minute short film since they are in an unfinished stage. The films depict the stories of circumstances that led them into a vicious circle of crime through remand homes and juvenile jail.
Says Aangan trustee Shailja Mehta, “The idea is to start a discussion about the state of these children. We try and bring focus to the cycle of vulnerability and crime, by bringing them out of certain high-risk areas like Govandi, Bhiwandi, Antop Hill and Dongri and helping them make better choices.”
The event will be held at Mehboob Studio on Wednesday in the presence of the filmmakers. Vijay Krishna Acharya, writer of Guru (2008) and Dhoom (2007), would also be present to support the directors.
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.
