Actor Manoj Bajpayee is preparing for the release of two upcoming projects. *Inspector Zende*, the actor’s film, is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix on September 5th. Following that, the film *Jugnuma* is set to hit theaters on September 12th. *Jugnuma*, which translates to “fable,” is a film directed by Raam Reddy. The film, set in the late 1980s, features Manoj Bajpayee as Dev, the owner of a fruit orchard estate in the Indian Himalayas. Dev grapples with the mysterious burning of trees on his property. The fires continue, forcing Dev and his family to examine their true identities. Tillotama Shome, Deepak Dobriyal, and Priyanka Bose also star in the film. Executive producer Anurag Kashyap lauded the film for its rooted authenticity and timeless feel, specifically noting Bajpayee’s restrained and moving performance. Manoj Bajpayee himself expressed his pride in both projects, highlighting their contrasting nature and the diverse experiences they offer.
