Manoj Bajpayee reacts as ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ gets legal notice from Asaram: ‘Kuch mileage…’

Actor Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming film ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ has created quite a buzz. The film, which is said to be ‘inspired’ by true events, is about a passionate lawyer, fighting against a godman who is accused of raping a minor.

Recently, self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is serving life imprisonment for a similar crime, slapped the makers with a legal notice and asked the courts to issue ‘prohibitory orders against the promotion and release of the film.’

In a recent interview with indianexpress.com, Manoj Bajpayee, who plays lawyer PC Solanki in the film, shared that he doesn’t consider the film ‘controversial’ but ‘socially relevant’. He further said that this film could act as a ‘learning’ for many parents.

‘It’s not about courage, it’s about a story that needs to be told. I knew there is a cause. For me, it was not a controversial issue but a security issue. This girl went through hell and yet stood strong.

She showed courage and fought for herself, even when there were so many big lawyers lined up against her. Be it Solanki, or even all of us, we took strength from this woman, she is the real hero’.

When asked if he fears any kind of backlash, Manoj Bajpayee replied, ‘You know, what is good about me? I don’t think people find me worthy enough to ban or boycott. Kuch mileage to milega nahi, ulta mera faida hojayega (They will not get any importance.

Instead, I will get publicity). But I must add that people really love me. Over the last three decades, I have been loved and have managed to create credibility. It took so many years but I know I have their support.

I am still trying very hard with each film to prove myself and get more love and trust. At the end of the day, I know they are all waiting for Bandaa. They know I will not do anything to sensationalise, or create a bad name for anyone or any faith.’

‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’, directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, will release on ZEE5 on May 23.

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