Actor Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming courtroom drama 'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai' is already creating waves before its release on Zee5. In the movie, Manoj portrays the role of a lawyer who fights against a self-styled Godman, accused of raping a minor girl under the POCSO Act. The film is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki and marks his first feature directorial debut. Recently, Apoorv Singh Karki shared his experiences of working on the film in an interview.
Speaking about the highlight of the film, Apoorv said, "The highlight of Bandaa is the monologue in the climax scene because it is a very long and impactful moment in the film and overall, the movie is a very dialogue-heavy film. Initially, when I had discussed the script with Manoj sir and we discussed that let’s do this dialogue, he said that we need to spend a lot of time on it because this 6-page scene is the ethos of the film."
Apoorv also revealed that the monologue scene was very challenging for everyone involved in the project. Manoj Bajpayee, who plays the lead role in the film, rehearsed the monologue multiple times before the shoot. "For that scene, Manoj sir has read the monologue at least 150 times with me and I remember that before the shoot, we were staying in a hotel, and he called his wife to hear the monologue and my house help as well. That scene was very challenging for all of us," Apoorv added.
The film is inspired by true events, and Apoorv revealed that a lot of research went into making the movie. "There have been challenges because this story is inspired by true events, so we need to maintain a fine balance when we are dealing with a subject like this because realism is a factor in this, and we also need to balance the entertainment part since that’s the purpose of the film," he said.
'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai' is written by Deepak Kingrani and is scheduled to be released on May 23, 2023, on the Zee5 OTT platform. The film has been selected for the New York Indian Film Festival, and Manoj Bajpayee will attend the special screening on May 13. With a gripping storyline and an impressive cast, the movie is sure to be a must-watch for fans of Manoj Bajpayee and courtroom dramas.