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Bombay High Court clears release of ‘Rahasya’
MUMBAI: After multiple release dates were pushed due to an impending court case, Rahasya – presented by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and UVI Film Production, will finally hit theatres on 30 January, 2015.
The Bombay High Court found no substance in the petition filed by the parents of Aarushi Talwar, a Noida teenager, who was found murdered under mysterious circumstances in May 2008. The Talwars had blocked the release alleging that Rahasya was based on the life of their slain daughter and was unfit for public screening with the case being sub judice.
Viacom18 Motion Pictures COO Ajit Andhare said, “We are glad that the film will be released after the Hon’ble Court’s verdict. Rahasya makes for the ultimate suspense thriller that is backed by a strong script and great performances. The film deserves this release opportunity and we are grateful to the Court for the same.”
After the court’s verdict, director Manish Gupta said, “I am thankful that the film is finally releasing this Friday. Rahasya is inspired by the grey shades in human nature. The plot involves a father accused of killing his eighteen-year old daughter. An investigative thriller, Rahasya questions societal norms – unraveling the secrets of a seemingly ordinary family. I hope that the audiences will be enthralled by Rahasya.”
The film’s story involves an urban couple living in Mumbai whose only child, an 18 year old teenager named Ayesha Mahajan has been murdered inside their large duplex apartment. The initial police investigations point at the girl’s father as the prime accused for the murder. But as the case is taken over by the Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.), further evidence reveals ulterior motives of near and dear ones in Ayesha’s life who could have committed this heinous crime.
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.
