Manoj Bajpayee is set to have a busy September, with two major releases scheduled. His film, *Inspector Zende*, will be available on Netflix starting September 5th, followed by the theatrical release of *Jugnuma* on September 12th. *Jugnuma*, meaning “fable”, is directed by Raam Reddy, known for his acclaimed work on *Thithi*. The film is set in the late 1980s and revolves around Dev (played by Bajpayee), who discovers mysterious fires in his Himalayan fruit orchards. Despite efforts to stop them, the fires persist, leading him and his family to confront their true selves. The cast also includes Tillotama Shome, Deepak Dobriyal, and Priyanka Bose. Anurag Kashyap, an executive producer on the project, praised the film as timeless, humane, and magical, highlighting Bajpayee’s exceptional performance. Bajpayee himself expressed excitement about the diverse releases, emphasizing the contrasting experiences offered by *Inspector Zende* and *Jugnuma*.
