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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Om Raut shares how he mounts stories from Maharashtra for national, international audience
Director-producer , whose production 'Inspector Zende' is set to release on OTT next month, has spoken about his knack for showcasing historical characters from Maharashtra and how he mounts them for the national or international audience. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The director-producer spoke with IANS recently at his office in Mumbai and shared that his aim is to tell grassroots stories. He told IANS, "I want to tell the grassroots stories. I want to tell the stories that are rooted deeply into our culture. I want to tell the stories that are about Indian heroes or Indian superheroes or Indian characters, male or female, doesn't matter. The stories that we have in our culture, the stories that we have in our great history of Bharat is something that I would like to tell. And because I come from Maharashtra, these are the stories that I actually grew up with. These are the stories that were told to me by my grandparents, by my parents, my father and my mother." He further mentioned, "So, they have a very deep impact on you while growing up. And to be honest, whatever I have understood, I am only trying to recreate that into cinema. When it comes to Marathi, I am an extremely proud Marathi boy. Whatever are the stories of our culture, and that is why I have an attraction towards Marathi culture and great Marathi personalities in our history." "There is so much contribution of all these people towards building the nation that we have today. The nation that we have today is a tremendous contribution of all these forces that have come to us, you know, over a period, even pre-independence also, post-independence also," he added. 'Inspector Zende' is set to release on September 5, 2025.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inspector Zende OTT release locked: When and where to watch Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh crime film
Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh have joined hands for a crime caper film - Inspector Zende . The makers officially announced that the film is all set to make its official debut on Netflix. The film titled Inspector Zende is inspired by real-life events. The announcement was made on Thursday, August 7, 2025, along with a quirky poster that hints at the thrilling cat-and-mouse chase at the heart of the story. Inspector Zende OTT release date locked Directed by Chinmay D Mandlekar, Inspector Zende is set in the bustling streets of Mumbai during the 1970s and 1980s. The film revolves around the story of a fearless police officer, Inspector Madhukar Zende, as he tracks down an elusive and dangerous criminal who escapes from Tihar Jail. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Making the announcement, the makers dropped the first look and captioned, "Chor - police ka khel ab hoga shuru. Inspector Zende is now reporting for duty 🫡 Watch Inspector Zende, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh, out 5 September, only on Netflix." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of Inspector Zende, while Jim Sarbh steps into the shoes of the clever and charming villain Carl Bhojraj, a character loosely based on the infamous real-life serial killer Charles Sobhraj, often referred to as the "Bikini Killer." According to the official plot description, the film promises to bring crime and comedy together along with a fresh spin on the classic cop-versus-criminal story. Jim Sarbh's character is known for his charm and manipulative nature, making him a tricky opponent for Bajpayee's determined and relentless cop. More about Inspector Zende The film also ensembles a strong supporting cast, including Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak, and Harish Dudhade in pivotal roles. Speaking about the project, producer Om Raut shared that Inspector Zende was a passion project inspired by his father's wish to see the heroic cop's story brought to the screen. Raut has produced the film alongside Jay Shewakramani under the Northern Lights Films banner. Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films at Netflix India, described the film as 'a gripping chase that flips the usual crime narrative on its head.' She praised Mandlekar's direction for bringing a strong sense of place and realism to the storytelling. Inspector Zende is set to premiere on Netflix on September 5, 2025.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Om Raut Reveals Inspector Zende's Reaction After Watching Manoj Bajpayee's Powerful Scenes
Mumbai: Producer Om Raut is gearing up for the release of his new film 'Inspector Zende', which stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. Set in the period of the 70s and 80s in Mumbai, Manoj will be seen playing the role of Inspector Zende, who sets out to catch the infamous Swimsuit Killer who breaks out of Tihar Jail. Loosely inspired by a true story, this tale of determination and sheer grit unfolds into an epic cat-and-mouse chase. Take A Look At The Post: In an interview with ANI, Om opened up about his experience working with Manoj. Om Raut said, "We want to tell the story of our heroes all over the world. When we went to Manoj ji and showed him the drafts, he really liked our approach. He is such a big artist. I am no one to talk about acting and his commitment speak a lot. In fact, yesterday, Manoj, Inspector Zende and I were all together. We showed some scenes of the film to Inspector Zende and he was in complete awe. He said, 'Manoj is looking just like me'. So, I don't think there can be a bigger compliment than this. There can't be a bigger certificate than this. We made a film on made a film on his bravery and his story." The film is directed and written by Chinmay D. Mandlekar. It is jointly produced by Jay Shewakramani and Om Raut. Audience will be able to watch Om Raut's film on Netflix from September 5 onwards. Jim Sarbh is also a part of the film.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Om Raut shares his experience working with Manoj Bajpayee in Inspector Zende
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 8 (ANI): Producer Om Raut is gearing up for the release of his new film 'Inspector Zende', which stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. Set in the period of the 70s and 80s in Mumbai, Manoj will be seen playing the role of Inspector Zende, who sets out to catch the infamous Swimsuit Killer who breaks out of Tihar Jail. Loosely inspired by a true story, this tale of determination and sheer grit unfolds into an epic cat-and-mouse an interview with ANI, Om opened up about his experience working with Raut said, 'We want to tell the story of our heroes all over the world. When we went to Manoj ji and showed him the drafts, he really liked our approach. He is such a big artist. I am no one to talk about him…his acting and his commitment speak a lot. In fact, yesterday, Manoj, Inspector Zende and I were all together. We showed some scenes of the film to Inspector Zende and he was in complete awe. He said, 'Manoj is looking just like me'. So, I don't think there can be a bigger compliment than this. There can't be a bigger certificate than this. We made a film on made a film on his bravery and his story."The film is directed and written by Chinmay D. Mandlekar. It is jointly produced by Jay Shewakramani and Om will be able to watch Om Raut's film on Netflix from September 5 onwards. Jim Sarbh is also a part of the film. (ANI)
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Inspector Zende: Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh's cop-comedy film to release on Netflix on THIS date
Celebrated actor Manoj Bajpayee is one of the most talented artists in Hindi cinema. Bajpayee, who was last seen in the 2024 film Despatch, is now gearing up for the release of the new Netflix movie titled Inspector Zende. Also starring Jim Sarbh in a key role, the cop-comedy film will premiere on the OTT platform on September 5, 2025. The makers have announced their release date on social media. Inspector Zende to arrive on Netflix in September The official Instagram account of Netflix India shared the news of Inspector Zende's release on OTT. The post features a newspaper with a big headline that says, 'Zendebad, will the inspector be able to catch the swimsuit killer.' While Manoj Bajpayee is sporting a police uniform, Jim Sarbh has a prisoner's look in the picture. 'Chor-police ka khel ab hoga shuru. Inspector Zende is now reporting for duty. Watch Inspector Zende, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh, out 5 September, only on Netflix,' the caption reads. About Inspector Zende Loosely inspired by a true story, the plot of Inspector Zende is set in the bustling bylanes of 1970s and 1980s Mumbai. The story revolves around a determined police officer, Inspector Madhukar Zende, played by Manoj Bajpayee. Zende must track down an infamous serial killer, Carl Bhojraj, known as the Swimsuit Killer, after the latter escapes from Tihar Jail. Carl Bhojraj is a clear nod to the real-life serial killer, Charles Sobhraj, who was famously apprehended by Inspector Madhukar Zende. Written and helmed by Chinmay D. Mandlekar, the cop comedy also features Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak, and Harish Dudhade in key roles. Inspector Zende is jointly produced by Om Raut and Jay Shewakramani. Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh's work fronts Manoj Bajpayee is best known for movies like Satya, Kaun?, Shool, Raajneeti, Aarakshan, Chakravyuh, Gangs of Wasseypur, Aligarh, Sonchiriya, and others. Bajpayee has also worked in web series like The Family Man and Killer Soup. Meanwhile, Jim Sarbh has appeared in films including Neerja, Padmaavat, Raabta, and Sanju. Sarbh's web series include Rocket Boys, Four More Shots Please, and Made in Heaven.
