Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a darkly humorous whodunnit exploring toxic relationships and hidden tensions. Streaming on ZEE5 from April 10, the film boasts a powerful ensemble cast led by Vinay Pathak
Still from Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa
ZEE5 has released the trailer of its upcoming film Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a stylish murder mystery produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Mithya Talkies. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor, the film will stream exclusively on Hindi ZEE5 from April 10.
What is Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa about?
Anchored by a formidable ensemble of National Award winners and powerhouse performers, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Chandrachoor Rai, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself, the film is a classic whodunnit told through a distinctly contemporary, darkly humorous lens.
At the heart of the story lies Sohrab Handa (played by Vinay Pathak), a sharp-tongued, foul-mouthed bully whose acidic wit and unapologetic arrogance make him the loudest presence in any room. Tolerated for his honesty and secretly loathed for his snobbishness, Sohrab thrives on pushing buttons, sparing no one in a gathering that prides itself on civility.
Set during an intimate outstation celebration among friends and family, what begins as effortless banter, free-flowing drinks, and games soon curdles into discomfort. When Sohrab is found brutally murdered late at night, the convivial atmosphere collapses, giving way to suspicion, exposed resentments, and moral unease. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that while everybody appeared to love Sohrab Handa, many had reasons to silence him.
Rajat Kapoor about his directorial
Talking about the film, 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”.
With its sharp dialogues, layered performances, and an atmosphere thick with unspoken truths, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa adds a refreshing, cerebral edge to the murder mystery genre. The film invites viewers to lean in, not just to solve the crime, but to confront uncomfortable truths about relationships, friendships, and hidden motives.
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
