Hindi
MS Sathyu gets Fellowship, Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan among Sangeet Nataka Akademi awardees
NEW DELHI: Veteran filmmaker M S Sathyu and musicians Vijay Kumar Kichlu, Tulsidas Vasant Borkar, and SR Janakiraman were awarded the fellowship of the Sangeet Natak Akademi for 2014 from President Pranab Mukherjee here.
Hindustani classical singer Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, flautist Ronu Majumdar, and tabla player Nayan Ghosh were among nine persons awarded for their contribution to music.
Others awarded for music were: Hindustani vocalists Iqbal Ahmed Khan and Nath Neralkar, Carnatic vocalist R Santhanagopalan, Carnatic instrumental (thavil) exponent Thiruvalaputhur T A Kaliamurthy, Sukanya Ramgopal for Ghatam, and Dwaram Durga Prasad Rao for violin.
Awards were also given for folk music to Puran Shah Koti (traditional Punjabi), Abdul Shah Hafiz of Jammu and Kashmir, and Thanga Darlong of Tripura.
Awards were also presented for theatre and various classical dance forms.
Meanwhile, a delegation of artistes from the Akademi called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Pt. Birju Maharaj, Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, Pt. Ajoy Chakravarty, Ms Aruna Sairam and Atul Tiwari were part of the delegation. Akademi Chairman Shekhar Sen was also present.
The purpose of the meeting was not disclosed, but comes against the backdrop of artistes returning their awards to protest ‘growing intolerance.’
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.
