Manoj Bajpayee is all set to don a uniform once again in Netflix's next- Inspector Zende which stars Jim Sarbh alongside him. The story is based on true events and is about an infamous Swimsuit killer, who breaks out of Tihar Jail, and a determined police officer must track him down at all costs
Manoj Bajpayee in Inspector Zende
Manoj Bajpayee has always had a penchant for doing roles that are inspired by real-life events. He has several times portrayed roles which pays an ode to special agents and police officers. In his next project with Netflix, he is all set to don his uniform again as Inspector Zende, an officer who caught the infamous swimsuit killer. The makers have released the first look of the movie, and it looks promising.
About Manoj Bajpayee’s Inspector Zende
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. Netflix’s latest quirky drama of an unlikely hero cop, Inspector Zende, arrives September 5.
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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. It also features Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak and Harish Dudhade in pivotal roles. Inspector Zende blends crime, comedy, and nostalgia — transporting you to a time when gut instinct trumped gadgets and relentless determination was a cop’s greatest weapon. Inspector Zende is a salute to old-school sleuthing and jugaadu (resourceful) justice. It’s the tale of an ordinary man who cracked an extraordinary case!
Om Raut on Inspector Zende
Producer Om Raut shares, “Inspector Zende’s story deserves to be seen, remembered and celebrated. A gripping chase that’s as entertaining as it is inspiring, and most essentially, it was my father’s dream to make a film on Inspector Zende. Bringing this film to life with Netflix has been an incredible journey. Producer Jay Shewakramani adds, Netflix’s support for distinctive, true-spirited stories and their ability to take them to audiences across the world make them the perfect partner for this film. We’re excited for viewers to meet Inspector Zende, an unlikely hero with an unforgettable story.”
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films, Netflix India shares, "Inspector Zende flips the classic cop-versus-criminal story on its head, deftly blending comedy and crime to deliver something truly unexpected. Inspired by true events, the film marks the Hindi directorial debut of Chinmay D. Mandlekar. With Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh leading the charge, the film bursts with personality, supported by a versatile ensemble cast."
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