Star Cast: Vinay Pathak, Koel Purie, Rajat Kapoor, Ranvir Shorey, Palomi Ghosh, Neil Bhoopalam
Movie Review: EVERYBODY LOVES SOHRAB HANDA is a decent whodunit that stands out from other films in this genre.
Director: Rajat Kapoor
Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa Movie Review Synopsis:
EVERYBODY LOVES SOHRAB HANDA is a whodunit.
Raman (Neil Bhoopalam) and Jayanti (Palomi Ghosh) decide to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary with their friends. They book a bungalow in the hills where they are joined by Raman’s friend and business partner Sohrab Handa (Vinay Pathak), Sohrab’s wife Isha (Koel Purie), Sohrab’s father (M K Raina), Sohrab’s brother Arun (Chandrachoor Rai), Jayanti’s sister Suman (Sadiya Siddiqui), Suman’s husband Sandeep (Sharat Katariya), Suman’s son Rohan (Elgin Dsouza), Madhavan (Ranvir Shorey), Madhavan’s love interest Nazia (Kankana Chakraborty), Kumar (Danish Hussain), Kumar’s wife Naina (Waluscha De Sousa), Raman’s psychologist friend Chandra (Rajat Kapoor), and Vidya (Mallika Singh), a nurse for Sohrab’s father. Sohrab is known for being very rude and starts arguing with everyone. At night, a murder happens and everyone becomes a suspect. Inspector Afzal Qureshi (Saurabh Shukla) arrives to investigate. What happens next is the rest of the movie.
Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa Movie Story Review:
Rajat Kapoor's story is quite good and has the feel of classic murder mysteries.
His screenplay is engaging and easy to follow. However, it falls apart in the third act. His dialogues are great, especially those spoken by Vinay Pathak.
Rajat Kapoor’s direction is simple but effective.
Making a mystery film is challenging, especially with recent films like KNIVES OUT still fresh in the minds of viewers. But Rajat’s writing and execution are strong. First, Sohrab Handa’s personality makes people want to get rid of him. Second, the psychological elements help set the film apart from others in the genre. One memorable scene is when Chandra figures out a hidden equation just by watching the guests. The first half has a lot of funny moments, while the middle part has a powerful and surprising moment.
On the other hand, the second half is weaker.
The characters’ backstories could have been developed more. Some parts, like the nurse checking herself in the mirror or a character who sleepwalks, don’t make sense and seem unnecessary. Also, not all plot threads are tied up properly. The biggest issue is that the suspense isn’t entirely surprising, and the culprit is caught too easily.
Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa Movie Review Performances:
Speaking of performances, EVERYBODY LOVES SOHRAB HANDA belongs to Vinay Pathak.
He dominates the show and outperforms all other actors. He has given several great performances, but this one is possibly his second best after BHEJA FRY [2007]. Koel Purie has a strong impression, especially in scenes where she refuses to accept reality. Neil Bhoopalam is reliable as always. Palomi Ghosh is excellent and it’s hoped she stars in more films. Sharat Katariya (director of DUM LAGA KE HAISHA and SUI DHAAGA) is an actor to watch. Rajat Kapoor is very likeable. Chandrachoor Rai and M K Raina portray difficult characters with ease. Ranvir Shorey, Danish Hussain, and Waluscha De Sousa are decent. Kankana Chakraborty is okay, while Saurabh Shukla makes an impact. Saurabh Nayyar (Satya; caretaker) and Mallika Singh are just okay.
Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa movie music and other technical aspects:
Sagar Desai's music is forced.
The only song was unnecessary. The background score is better, especially in the beginning. Rafey Mehmood’s cinematography is clean and helps with the drama. Meenal Agarwal’s production design is appropriate. Darshan Jalan and Manish Tiwari’s costumes feel realistic. Suresh Pai’s editing is smooth.
Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa Movie Review Conclusion:
Overall, EVERYBODY LOVES SOHRAB HANDA is a decent whodunit that stands out in this genre because of its writing, drama, and Vinay Pathak’s excellent performance.
However, the weak ending brings it down. The film was released with little promotion, but it should still find an audience because of its cast and murder mystery theme.
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