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Actor Manoj Bajpayee‘s upcoming release, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, seems to have landed in trouble. Incarcerated self-styled godman Asaram has reportedly taken offense to the film, said to be “inspired” by true events. The film features Bajpayee as a passionate lawyer fighting against a godman who is accused of raping a minor. Asaram is currently serving a life sentence after being convicted of a similar crime.
In the trailer that was released on Monday, The Family Man actor is seen playing PC Solanki, the same lawyer who fought for the minor in the Asaram case.
According to ETimes, Asaram, through his charitable trust, has slapped a legal notice on the makers and has asked the courts to issue “prohibitory orders against the promotion and release of the film.” According to the report, the lawyers claimed that the film is “highly objectionable” and “defamatory” towards their client and has the potential to “tarnish his reputation and hit sentiments of his devotees.”
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi producer Asif Shaikh of Practical Productions confirmed the report and was quoted as saying, “Yes, we have got the notice and our 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.”
The trailer of the film was shared with a description that read, “An ordinary lawyer is out to fight an extraordinary case! But can he win against a powerful godman accused of assaulting a minor and deliver justice to the victim? Find out in Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, A ZEE5 Original Film inspired by true events. Premieres 23rd May 2023.”
The film is written by Deepak Kingrani.
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