zende inspector = Despite its grim true-crime premise, Inspector Zende surprises with its tongue-in-cheek tone—blending period nostalgia, slapstick moments, and dry wit to tell the chase between Sobhraj and Zende www.ndtv.comRediff.
Manoj Bajpayee anchors the film with understated humor as Inspector Zende, navigating the chaos of mid-1980s Mumbai with old-school gumption. Meanwhile, Jim Sarbh’s “Carl Bhojraj” delivers dark charisma, complete with tailored suits and theatrical flair, making him as intriguing as intimidating www.ndtv.com+1.
Although critics describe the film as “mildly amusing” and occasionally formulaic, the chemistry between Bajpayee’s grounded cop and Sarbh’s flamboyant criminal generates enough momentum to keep viewers engaged throughout its 112-minute runtim
