Manoj Bajpayee starrer Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai receives standing ovation during its screening at the New York Indian Film Festival

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is a courtroom drama inspired by true events and revolves around a five year struggle of a lawyer against a godman.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

May 15, 2023 - 3:04 PM IST

Vinod Bhanushali’s Bhanushali Studios Limited, Zee Studios, and Suparn S Varma’s Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai featuring Manoj Bajpayee was recently screened at the New York Indian Film Festival. The courtroom drama seems to have left everyone impressed at the international podium and received a standing ovation at the film festival.

Manoj Bajpayee starrer Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai receives standing ovation during its screening at the New York Indian Film Festival

Manoj Bajpayee, who was present during the screening of Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai said, “It's an overwhelming feeling to see such an amazing response from the audience on the International stage. I literally got goosebumps when our film received a standing ovation at New York Indian Film Festival. I am thankful to everyone.” Director Apoorv Singh Karki continued, “A film made with all heart and hard work to send out an important message to the viewers and getting appreciated is a humbling feeling. I am happy that our efforts are getting the reward that it deserves.”

Vinod Bhanushali, Chairman and Managing Director, Bhanushali Studios Limited shared, “New York International Film Festival is truly a very prestigious stage for our film to screen at. I have been receiving a lot of messages ever since the film was screened, I am extremely happy! Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is the kind of film that deserves to be seen, heard and experienced by all.”

Shariq Patel, CBO, Zee Studios added, “It's an honor to have our film screened at the New York Indian Film Festival. We are thrilled with all the adulation & love that the film is receiving and now we are excited to bring it to the audiences all over the world." “It has been our endeavor at ZEE5 to collaborate with the best to create meaningful, inspiring, and relatable stories. Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is one such inspiring and relatable story of an ordinary man fighting an extraordinary case. It is a proud moment for all of us as the film had its first screening at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival and has received an encouraging and overwhelming response. We stay focused to bring more such powerful stories to the audience and we are sure that with the release of this film on ZEE5, the audience will love and enjoy it,” stated Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India.

Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global concluded, “We are thrilled that this film, driven by a gripping performance by Manoj Bajpayee, is being recognized and celebrated at the New York Indian Film Festival and are glad to have Manoj here to meet his fans as they await the film’s upcoming release on our platform.”

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is all set to premiere exclusively on ZEE5 on May 23, 2023.

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