‘I rehearsed my monologues over 100 times’: Manoj Bajpayee on his role in ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai’

New Delhi: On Sunday, Manoj Bajpayee made headlines at the exclusive screening of the much-awaited courtroom drama ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai’ organized by ZEE5 Global in New Jersey. The much-awaited film, soon to release on ZEE5 Global, was showcased at Edison’s BIG Cinemas. The special event, which was attended by prominent figures from the South Asian community and media, actively engaged the renowned actor with his fans, who were enthralled by the personal interaction.

Speaking about the character played by him in the film, Manoj Bajpayee said, “It is a story of an ordinary man, doing an extraordinary thing, who becomes an example for the society.” His words encapsulated the essence of the film, which resonated with the audience on multiple levels. Sharing details about his preparation for a challenging monologue delivered in a single take, he revealed, “I rehearsed my monologue more than 100 times before starting the shoot.”

Speaking at the screening, Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global said, “This is a powerful courtroom drama that will stay with you. In a world where one often deals with injustice and is left angry, this film will give you closure and brings a sense of satisfaction and we are thrilled to see how strongly it is resonating with our audiences.

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Vinod Bhanushali, Chairman and Managing Director, Bhanushali Studios Limited, says, “After the response at the New York International Film Festival, it is heartening to hear about the love and appreciation our Indian diaspora has shown to the film we all worked for Have worked hard. It is a matter of pride to see the world finally celebrating Indian cinema.

“We are thrilled with the heartwarming response the film has received from the Indian diaspora and the New York Indian Film Festival. The world is now recognizing and celebrating Indian content and we are proud to lead this wave of change. ” says Shariq Patel, Chief Business Officer, Zee Studios. The film’s screening at the New York Indian Film Festival earlier this week received an overwhelming response from the audience. Further cements its position as a must-watch title.

Produced by Zee Studios, Vinod Bhanushali’s Bhanushali Studios Ltd and Suparn S Verma, ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai’ is touted to be the biggest legal courtroom drama of the year. The Apoorva Singh Karki directorial, inspired by true events, follows High Court lawyer PC Solanki, who single-handedly fights an extraordinary case against the country’s tallest godman for raping a minor under the POCSO Act. Sirf Ek Banda Coffee Hai is all set to premiere on 23rd May 2023 exclusively on ZEE5 Global.