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Asaram Bapu Issued A Legal Notice Against Him And The Producers Of "Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai," And This Is How Manoj Bajpayee Reacted.
Manoj Bajpayee, a Bollywood actor, has established a reputation for himself throughout the years by playing a variety of roles. In his most recent role, "Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai," he plays a lawyer seeking justice for a young girl who was sexually molested by a strong, self-styled Godman. According to reports, the courtroom drama is based on a true story. After the trailer was released, Asaram Bapu's charity trust sent the film's team a legal notice for allegedly harming their client's image and good name.
Now, Manoj has responded to the entire incident during a recent media interview. The actor said during his interview with the news organisation PTI that the case's verdict had already become public knowledge. Quoted by India.com, he said, “The case is already in the public domain and the verdict is out… We have to be truthful to all those incidents that have happened. Also in our film, the most important thing is how well we treat the victim.”
The 54-year-old actor continued by saying that the victim has to be treated with respect because she mustered the guts to battle the powerful for more than five years. She did everything—from providing testimony and supporting documentation to recounting her version of the story—without "fearing humiliation, without fear for her life." He continued by saying that they also have to show consideration for the actress and the role she plays. “She herself is 15-16 years old, and she has given a remarkable performance,” he said.
He concluded, “We have made a good film. I just want the audience to watch the film. I am very confident that they are going to fall in love with this.”
Manoj Bajpayee's most recent acting appearance was in the Rahul V. Chittella-directed film Gulmohar, which is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. In his pipeline are the third season of Raj and DK's online series The Family Man, Kanu Bhal's Despatch, and the courtroom drama Srif Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai.