Manoj Bajpayee says truth about OTT vs Theatre

Manoj Bajpayee says: Everyone wants risk-free films in both OTT and theatre!

Industry’s new ploy

In the ongoing tussle between OTT platforms and the big screen, the fees of the actors have also become a political issue.

Recently, in The Right Angle With Sonal Kalra Season 2, Manoj Bajpayee clearly said that nowadays, due to budget cuts, everyone wants a “risk-free” film.

‘Main paise nahi lega’ sarcasm

When the question arose whether the stars working on OTT also get the same fees as the theatres, Manoj jokingly said, “Main paise nahi lega.”

After this, he became serious and said Sorry, no one is taking money, neither OTT nor theatrical release.

‘Risk-free’ pressure from the producers

The actor believes that producers no longer want to take risks with the money raised.

Keep the budget small, avoid risk – by saying just this, they also put a hold on the hard work of the artists.

Inspector Zende’s famous knock

Manoj Bajpayee is currently seen in a web series called Inspector Zende.

In this thriller directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, he plays the role of real-life Mumbai police officer Madhukar Zende, who arrested the notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj.

Jim Sarbh plays Carl Bhojraj in the nail-biting cat-and-mouse chase.

New journey with RGV after Satya

Thirty years ago, Satya made the names of Ram Gopal Varma and Manoj Bajpayee in history.

Now the same pair is returning in a horror-comedy called Police Station Mein Bhoot.

At first glance, Manoj is seen holding a bloody doll, and an anonymous voice on the poster says, “I see you.”

Genelia D’Souza’s company

Genelia D’Souza is also trying her hand at this horror-comedy.

He wrote on social media, “For the first time, I have experienced a combination of fear and fun.”

His chemistry with Manoj is going to make this new experiment even more interesting.

Mood ahead

Reunion after more than two decades, a combination of a great thriller and comedy—Manoj Bajpayee’s current activities indicate that he will not stop making his own identity in the film world.

Be it theatre or digital, the value of an artist is only that which gives the skill to play with the heart—numbers just keep shining on the pages.