Mumbai: ZEE5 partners with Applause Entertainment to bring another compelling, power-packed film titled ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’, produced in association with Mithya Talkies. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor, the direct-to-digital film will stream exclusively on Hindi ZEE5 from 10th April.
Over the years, the coming together of ZEE5 and Applause Entertainment has resulted in a compelling slate of stories marked by both tonal and thematic diversity — from the psychological tension of Mithya to the darkly comic sibling drama of Bloody Brothers, and from the tender, mature romance of Jab Khuli Kitaab to the unconventional whodunnit, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa. With this latest offering, the collaboration steps confidently into the world of the whodunnit — bringing audiences a deliciously twisted murder mystery layered with satire, dysfunction, and secrets.
Anchored by a stellar ensemble cast — Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh and Rajat Kapoor himself — Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa reimagines the classic whodunnit with a darkly comic, contemporary twist. With razor-sharp writing, layered performances and an undercurrent of simmering tension, the film brings a fresh, cerebral edge to the murder mystery genre, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime, but to unravel the secrets, silences, friendships and strained relationships at its core.
Kaveri Das, Business Head – Hindi ZEE5 and Chief Channel Officer – &TV said, “At ZEE5, our content strategy is anchored in long-term creative partnerships that consistently deliver distinct, high-impact storytelling for our audiences. Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has been instrumental in building a strong and credible slate, with titles such as Bloody Brothers, Mithya and Jab Khuli Kitaab performing well on the platform. Our latest film, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression of this partnership and aligns closely with our focus on genre-led content that has proven resonance on ZEE5. With its compelling whodunnit premise, a strong ensemble cast, and a fresh narrative voice of actor-director Rajat Kapoor, the film reinforces our commitment to offering differentiated Hindi titles. As we continue to scale our Hindi portfolio, our priority remains on backing sharp, culturally rooted stories that not only attract viewers but also deepen engagement and drive sustained consumption on the platform.”
Sunil Chainani, Business Head Movies, Applause Entertainment said, “Our association with ZEE5 has been marked by a strong alignment in taste and commitment to distinctive storytelling. Across titles like Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab, what truly stands out is the striking diversity of genres, tones, and narrative worlds shaped through this collaboration. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa adds yet another compelling layer to this slate — a sharp, darkly comic whodunnit driven by Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice”.
Writer-Director, Rajat Kapoor said, “I am very interested in genre cinema- and would like to do them all. This time around, I was drawn to whodunnit. What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. And in many ways, this one goes beyond a ‘whodunnit’. These are people who smile at each other, drink together, celebrate together- friends and family, really. But there’s so much that is not said. Ungainly things happen when that silence finally snaps. And then we worked to bring together an excellent ensemble of actors. What a pleasure it is to shoot a film with over 15 amazing actors in every frame”.
