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First Look of ‘MS Dhoni – The Untold Story” revealed
MUMBAI: With biopics trending in Bollywood, the first look of the film on the Indian skipper MS was reveled today.
Unveiled by Sakshi Dhoni on Twitter, the poster focuses on his famous t-shirt with his lucky number seven. Clearing the air regarding the cancellation of the movie, she tweeted, “Clearing out all those rumours being carried out past few days.It was all false.. Here you go ….BOOM!!!”
A few weeks ago, there were rumours that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would oppose the making of this feature film. But BCCI brushed aside any such rumours and mentioned that they have no issues until and unless it hampers the professional life of the Indian captain.
To be titled, MS Dhoni – The Untold Story, the film is slated to release in 2015. The movie will be directed by the A Wednesday and Special 26 famed Neeraj Pandey and star Sushant Singh Rajput as Dhoni.
The biopic will portray Dhoni’s journey- from a small town boy to a full-fledged star cricketer. According to media reports, the leading lady opposite Rajput would be Deepika Padukone or Shraddha Kapoor but nothing has been confirmed yet.
Recent Bollywood biopics include Farhan Akhtar starrer Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Irrfan Khan as Pan Singh Tomar and the latest Priyanka Chopra’s Mary Kom.
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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.
