08 March,2025 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Manoj Bajpayee and Madhukar Zende
Manoj Bajpayee is known for his bold and unconventional choice of roles, and his next project might just be another example. We have heard that the actor is in talks to play the role of legendary Mumbai cop ACP Madhukar Zende in Netflix's upcoming film, Inspector Zende. Directed by Marathi film writer and actor Chinmay Mandlekar, the movie is rumoured to be a gripping thriller that recounts Zende's relentless pursuit of notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj. Jim Sarbh will supposedly essay the role of the infamous killer. The film is expected to go on the floors this month, in Goa. It will drop online later this year.
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