Actor Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming film ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’, which is about a passionate lawyer fighting against a godman who is accused of raping a minor, has landed in legal trouble. The film’s trailer was released on Monday that showed Manoj portraying the role of lawyer PC Solanki, who fought for the minor in the Asaram case.
Asaram, incarcerated self-styled godman, has reportedly taken offense to the film and has sent a legal notice to the makers. He has asked the courts to issue ‘prohibitory orders against the promotion and release of the film.’
According to ETimes report, Asaram’s lawyers have claimed that the film is ‘highly objectionable” and ‘defamatory’ towards their client. They further said that the film has the potential to ‘tarnish his reputation and hit sentiments of his devotees.’
‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi’ producer Asif Shaikh confirmed receiving the notice and stated that lawyers will decide the next move.
‘We have made a biopic on PC Solanki and I had bought the rights from him to make this film,’ ETimes quoted him as saying.
‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ will premiere on Zee5 on May 23, 2023.