With Zorr, Kan Singh Sodha Injects Fresh Fear into Indian Horror

Filmmaker producer and serial entrepreneur Kan Singh Sodha has quietly built a diverse cinematic journey spanning awardwinning short films Bengali and Hindi feature films and acting performances alongside a strong entrepreneurial legacy As the FounderDirector of KSS Productions amp Entertainment he now steps into bold new territory with Zorr a genredefying horrorcomedythriller rooted in Indian behaviour rhythm and humour As Zorr hits theatres on January 16 Sodha speaks about storytelling risk and creating cinema that entertains while staying deeply localA teteatete with the makerhellipQ1 You are known as both a filmmaker and a serial entrepreneur How do these worlds come together for youA For me entrepreneurship and cinema follow the same principles vision discipline and execution My business journey has taught me scale and structure while filmmaking keeps me emotionally grounded Together they help me create cinema that is both creative and practicalQ2 Yoursquove worked across feature films short films acting and production What excites you most about storytelling todayA The freedom to move across formats A short film like Dadi Ka Murabba demands precision while a feature like Zorr demands scale and rhythm What excites me most is the opportunity to leave a message for society while also getting inspired by society itself telling stories that reflect who we are emotionally and culturally while remaining entertainingQ3 Dadi Ka Murabba received international recognition What did that success mean to youA It reinforced my belief that rooted stories travel far The filmrsquos recognition at festivals in Rome Dublin Beverly Hills and Munich showed that honesty in storytelling resonates universallyQ4 You have also acted in several films How has that experience shaped you as a producer and directorA Acting teaches you vulnerability and timing It helps me understand what an actor needs on set which is especially important in genres that demand precisionQ5 You produced several Bengali films before entering Hindi cinema How has that journey shaped your creative voiceA Before stepping into production I consciously studied filmmaking to truly understand the craft and the production process Bengali cinema in particular instills deep respect for storytelling and performance Films like Thammar Boyfriend 812 ndash Binoy Badal Dinesh Mrityupathojatri and Shrimati helped ground my creative sensibilities and strengthened my understanding of cinema from the inside outQ6 Zorr marks a genre shift for you What inspired this leapA Zorr allowed me to explore a genre India hasnrsquot truly embraced zombiedriven horrorcomedy rooted in Indian behaviour The fear confusion and sudden humour felt very organic to our cultural rhythmQ7 What makes Zorr visually and tonally different from other horror filmsA Everything is homegrown from prosthetics and makeup to closequarter action We wanted the fear and humour to feel local immediate and authenticQ8 You were personally involved in guiding the cast and crew Why was that importantA Question No 8 Horrorcomedy can easily collapse if the tone is even slightly off Thatrsquos why I was personally involved in the initial stages and sat with the director Gourab Dutta to clearly understand his visionespecially how horror and comedy needed to collaborate rather than clash After that Gourab Dutta personally sat with the cast and crew and spent considerable time with them to ensure everyone understood the emotional core of the film This alignment helped maintain balanced performances and ensured that both fear and humour worked seamlessly togetherQ9 Any memorable moments from the setsA Ironically the scariest scenes often ended in laughter once the camera cut That contrast became the spirit of Zorr Being involved in acting as well made those moments even more special as it allowed me to experience the rhythm of fear and comedy from both sides of the cameraQ10 What were the biggest challenges during productionA Maintaining pace and harmony on set Comedy needs timing and horror needs atmosphere To bring balance between the crew and performers I often found myself playing a role similar to the captain in Chak De India keeping everyone motivated aligned and moving together without exhausting the audience or the teamQ11 How do you see Zorr positioning itself among current releasesA With its unique setting ensemble cast and visual language Zorr stands out as one of the most unconventional releases of the seasonQ12 Finally what would you like to say to audiencesA Zorr is meant to be experienced in a theatre where fear laughter and thrill are shared I invite audiences to watch Zorr in theatres on January 16 and enjoy a completely new homegrown genre experience

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