Manoj Bajpayee reveals why Ram Gopal Varma is real OG, calls him courageous filmmaker: The world may have judged him...'

Manoj Bajpayee opened up about his longtime friendship and creative bond with director Ram Gopal Varma on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra. From reminiscing about their iconic films of the late ’90s to sharing his experience of reuniting with RGV for Police Station Mein Bhoot, Manoj gave fans a glimpse into the mind of one of Bollywood’s most fearless and visionary filmmakers.

Reuniting after 27 years

After 27 years, Manoj has reunited with the director for Police Station Mein Bhoot, having already completed the film’s first schedule. In conversation with Hindustan Times, the actor described the experience as mind-blowing, praising RGV’s visionary approach and fearless creativity. He noted that while the years have passed, Varma’s ability to push boundaries and deliver audacious, imaginative filmmaking remains unchanged, leaving those on set both amazed and inspired.



Reflecting on past collaborations

Reflecting on his past collaborations on Satya, Shool, and Kaun, Manoj noted that RGV has grown even more inclusive over the years. He described RGV’s enthusiasm on set as childlike, full of curiosity and excitement, which contributes to the remarkable results. Despite his success, Varma remains humble and courageous, openly sharing his past challenges and learning from them—a rare quality in a filmmaker.

About Inspector Zende

Meanwhile, on the work front, Manoj will next be seen in 'Inspector Zende'. It has released on OTT platform today.

Inspector Zende is reportedly inspired by the life of famed police officer Madhukar B Zende, known for capturing the notorious 'bikini killer,' Charles Sobhraj. Set in Mumbai during the 1970s and 1980s—when investigations relied on intuition and street-smart tactics rather than CCTV or digital forensics—the film presents this high-profile manhunt with Manoj Bajpayee’s signature quirky and humorous touch.

Apart from Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh, the film also stars Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak, Bhalchandra Kadam, Harish Dudhade, Bharat Savale, Nitin Bhajan and Onkar Raut.

It is directed and written by Chinmay Mandlekar. Jay Shewakramani and Om Raut of Adipurush fame, have backed the film together.