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Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Manoj Bajpayee dons cop uniform to catch Jim Sarbh in 'Inspector Zende'
Manoj Bajpayee is set to don the role of a cop in his next film, 'Inspector Zende', which also stars Jim Sarbh in the lead role. Set in the period of the 70s and 80s in Mumbai, Manoj will play 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. Starring the ever-versatile Manoj Bajpayee as Inspector Madhukar Zende and Jim Sarbh as the charming trickster and notorious 'Swimsuit Killer' Carl Bhojraj, the film is directed and written by Chinmay D. Mandlekar. The movie is jointly produced by Jay Shewakramani and Om Raut. It also features Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak and Harish Dudhade in pivotal roles. The OTT giant shared the poster of the film on their Instagram handle on Thursday. The quirky drama of a hero cop, Inspector Zende, is set to stream on Netflix on September 5. Meanwhile, Manoj's 'Family Man' Season 3 is expected to release soon. The makers recently shared the first glimpse of 'Family Man' Season 3 while introducing actor Jaideep Ahlawat as the antagonist of the series. Returning in pivotal roles this season are Priyamani (Suchitra Tiwari), Sharib Hashmi (JK Talpade), Ashlesha Thakur (Dhriti Tiwari), and Vedant Sinha (Atharv Tiwari), among others. In the series created by Raj and DK, Manoj Bajpayee plays Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man leading a double life as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a fictional division of the National Investigation Agency. The third season will be out on Prime Video soon.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Inspector Zende': Netflix announces new crime caper starring Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh
Streaming giant Netflix on Thursday (August 7) announced a new crime caper film, Inspector Zende, headlined byManoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh. Directed by Chinmay D Mandlekar, the film is based on the real-life story of how a heroic cop tracks down the infamous 'Bikini Killer' Charles Sobhraj. The film was announced with a quirky poster that teases Bajpayee's titular cop, Madhukar Zende, investigating a swimsuit killer. 'In the winding gullies of 70's and 80's Mumbai, when the infamous Swimsuit Killer breaks out of Tihar Jail, a determined police officer must track him down at all costs. Loosely inspired by a true story, this tale of determination and sheer grit unfolds into an epic cat and mouse chase.,' reads the plotline. Starring Sarbh as the charming trickster and notorious 'swimsuit killer' Carl Bhojraj, the film also features Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak and Harish Dudhade in pivotal roles. Om Raut, who produces the film with Jay Shewakramani, in a statement, called Inspector Zende 'a gripping chase that's as entertaining as it is inspiring,' and stated how it was his father's dream to make a film on Inspector Zende. Meanwhile, Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films, Netflix India, said that Inspector Zende flips the classic cop-versus-criminal story on its head, 'deftly blending comedy and crime to deliver something truly unexpected.' She said that in directing the story, which is inspired by true events, director Mandlekar brings 'a grounded sense of place and perspective to the storytelling. With Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh leading the charge, the film bursts with personality, supported by a versatile ensemble cast.' Produced by Raut and Shewakramani under the Northern Lights Films banner, the film premieres on Netflix on September 5.
