Manoj Bajpayee stars in Inspector Zende, a Netflix comedy-thriller released on September 5, 2025. He plays Mumbai cop Madhukar Zende, chasing serial killer Carl Bhojraj (Jim Sarbh), inspired by Charles Sobhraj. Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, the film blends humor and suspense, set in 1970s-80s Mumbai. Critics praise Bajpayee’s performance but note an uneven script. Stream it now on Netflix.
The film’s light-hearted, comedic take on a true crime story, inspired by Mumbai cop Madhukar Zende’s pursuit of Charles Sobhraj (fictionalized as Carl Bhojraj), is lauded for its freshness and nostalgic 1970s-80s Mumbai setting.
The script has uneven, with inconsistent pacing and tone shifts that disrupt the narrative flow
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