The much awaited Netflix thriller Inspector Zende is already creating waves with its dark, entertaining story, which examines the chilling psyche of serial killer Karl Bhojraj (played by Jim Serb) and has been depicted by the National Awards Actor Manoj Bajapay.
Talking about the project and industry on a large scale, Bajpayee recently made a striking observation about the current status of dramatic cinema. Bajpayee was asked about the ongoing OTT vs dramatic conversation with Sonal Kalra season 2 produced by Gautam Thakar films, and whether streaming stars now get payment with big screen actors.
Before adding more serious notes, “I don’t get money,”: “Today, the actors are not even being paid, because they are being told that it is risky to put in money and lacks a budget. Even those who are releasing films in theaters, are not paying. Everyone wants to make it a risk-free project.”
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Bajpai’s clear comment highlighted a major trend in Bollywood, where financial precautions often oversee creative risk, in which studios prefer to hedge their stakes rather than investing in bold, unconventional stories.
Manoj Bajpayee on Inspector Xande
In a separate interview with IANS, Bajpayee spoke about what he attracted to the character of Inspector Xande.
“What I was thrilled about Inspector Zende was that he was not chasing glory, he was just doing his work, yet two of the most notorious criminals were caught twice.
He further shared how to meet the real life, the Zende impressed his portrayal: “He felt like stepping into a storybook, to tell stories of a lifetime. To play him, let me dive into a world that is as serious as it is. The trailer is only a hiccup.
About Inspector Zende
The set against the backdrop of Mumbai of the 1970s and 80s follows the mission of the film Inspector Xande, which is to track the notorious “swimsuit killer” after fleeing Tihar Jail. Inspired by true events, the story promises suspense, drama and a stressful cat and mouse full of raw, gritty energy of Mumbai.
Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, the film stars Girija Oak Godbole, Sachin Khadekar, Bhau Kadam and Harish Dudhde. Inspector Zende is set to premiere on Netflix on 5 September, leading to the global audience of Mumbai’s most real -life crime stories.
