ZEE5 announces new courtroom drama "Bandaa" starring Manoj Bajpayee

ZEE5, a streaming platform in India, announced on Sunday that it will release the upcoming direct-to-digital original film 'Bandaa' starring Manoj Bajpayee. The movie is inspired by true events and is a powerful courtroom drama backed by Vinod Bhanushali's Bhanushali Studios Limited, Zee Studios, and Suparn S Varma, directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, and written by Deepak Kingrani.

This is Manoj Bajpayee's third collaboration with ZEE5 after the successful releases of 'Silence... Can You Hear It?' and 'Dial 100'. In 'Bandaa', Bajpayee plays the role of a distinguished lawyer who fights alone against all odds for truth and justice. The Padma Shri and National Award recipient expressed his joy in partnering with ZEE5 again for this captivating story, which he believes deserves all the attention.

Manish Kalra, the Chief Business Officer of ZEE5 India, stated that the streaming platform aims to create a consumer-first brand with real and relatable stories for its audience. He added that 'Bandaa' is a courageous story that features one man's fight for truth and justice against all odds, inspired by true and shocking events of a legal case. The movie is emotionally moving and inspiring and is set to premiere soon on ZEE5.

The producer of the film, Vinod Bhanushali of Bhanushali Studios Limited, said that 'Bandaa' is a gripping courtroom drama with a subject that will shake viewers. He believes that ZEE5 is the perfect platform to showcase the movie to its audience. Shariq Patel, CBO of Zee Studios, added that the studio is committed to building a content-driven ecosystem in the Indian entertainment industry and is delighted to present 'Bandaa', a thought-provoking tale with Manoj Bajpayee.

Suparn S Varma, the movie's creator, said that 'Bandaa' tells the story of how an ordinary man with honesty and integrity can take on the system when he has truth on his side. It's a story about how the system works so well that justice cannot be denied, and it addresses a crucial issue of faith. Apoorv Singh Karki, the director of the movie, expressed his excitement for the film, which has a hard-hitting story, a calm and assertive actor like Manoj Bajpayee, and a solid supporting cast. He believes that ZEE5 is the right platform to take their vision to screens across the globe.

'Bandaa' is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Asif Sheikh, and Vishal Gurnani and co-produced by Juhi Parekh Mehta. It is a Zee Studios and Bhanushali Studios Limited presentation, and its makers hope to reach every household with their vision through ZEE5.