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Reliance MediaWorks splits biz into 2, film exhibition to form one arm Children’s fest
MUMBAI: Reliance MediaWorks, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group‘s film and entertainment services company, has separated its businesses into two divisions – film and media services, and film exhibition.
The company has appointed Venkatesh Roddam as the CEO of the Film and Media Services division and Ashok Ganapathy as the CEO of the Exhibition division, to enhance the independent focus on each operating division.
Reliance MediaWorks CEO Anil Arjun will henceforth be associated with the company as a strategic advisor.
The creation of two independent divisions follows signing of an indicative non-binding term-sheet by Reliance MediaWorks with an unidentified private equity fund for selling a substantial minority stake for Rs 6.05 billion. The term sheet envisages separate subsidiary for the film and media services business, after the completion of customary detailed duediligence, definitive documentation, and approvals as may be necessary.
Reliance MediaWorks‘ businesses are spread across India, the US, the UK and Malaysia.
Reliance MediaWorks has also filed a draft prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for a rights issue to raise Rs 6 billion.
Reliance MediaWorks‘ market capitalisation is Rs 2.54 billion based on Friday‘s closing price of the company‘s shares. Its shares closed at Rs 55.25, down 1.43 per cent.
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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.
