Mumbai, September 5 – The new comedy thriller “Inspector Zende” is now streaming on Netflix, and fans are excited! Actor Manoj Bajpayee stars as Inspector Madhukar Zende in this gripping drama based on real-life tales. The film is produced by well-known filmmaker Om Raut, who recently shared a special memory related to the story.
On Instagram, Raut posted a photo of Manoj Bajpayee with the real Inspector Madhukar Zende and his team. He expressed his happiness about being part of this project and shared that, as a child, he heard many stories about Inspector Zende from his father. Raut said, “Growing up, I heard countless stories about Inspector Zende. Today, I had the privilege to produce a film about him for Netflix.”
He also mentioned the exciting moment of seeing the real Zende visit the movie set. “In this behind-the-scenes photo, the reel Inspector Zende meets the OG (original) Inspector Zende. It was an honor for Inspector Zende sir to visit us, meet Manoj ji, and my father. It felt truly special,” Raut added.
Raut thanked everyone involved in bringing “Inspector Zende” to life, including Chinmay Mandlekar, Manoj Bajpayee, Netflix, and the entire cast and crew.
Manoj Bajpayee shared his thoughts on playing the role of Zende. He said, “What fascinated me about Inspector Zende is that he wasn’t chasing fame — he was just doing his job. Still, he managed to catch some of the most infamous criminals twice. His bravery, humor, and Mumbai-style spirit make his story inspiring.” Bajpayee also shared that meeting Inspector Zende felt like stepping into a storybook, and playing him allowed him to explore a gritty yet entertaining world.
The film “Inspector Zende” is written and directed by Chinmay Mandlekar. It’s produced by Jay Shewakramani and Om Raut under Northern Lights Films. The story features Manoj Bajpayee as Inspector Zende, along with Jim Sarbh playing Carl Bhojraj, a character inspired by the notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj. The cast also includes Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak, Bhalchandra Kadam, Harish Dudhade, Bharat Savale, Nitin Bhajan, and Onkar Raut.
If you’re into gripping crime stories with a touch of Mumbai’s local flavor, “Inspector Zende” on Netflix is a must-watch!
