Who killed the father? Manoj Bajpayee talks about Rukh

Manoj Bajpayee, one of the most acclaimed Hindi film actors, talks to us about the complicated theme of the film. He is playing father to an 18-year-old boy in Rukh.

Manoj Bajpayee’s Rukh will try to counter the Golmaal Again wave at the box office as it is releasing on Friday, October 27.

Rukh is produced by Drishyam Films.

Bajpayee, one of the most acclaimed Hindi film actors, talks to us about the complicated theme of the film. He is playing father to an 18-year-old boy in Rukh. He says, “It’s a complicated character written to compliment a layered screenplay. A son wants to find the reasons behind his father’s death. This quest leads to a very complicated chemistry between the son and the mother, son and his friends.”

He adds, “At the same time, it’s also a thriller where the viewers will keep guessing the reason behind the father’s death. In today’s society, it’s increasingly difficult for the middle class to maintain their relationships.”

Rukh is directed by the debutant Atanu Mukherjee. Bajpayee is all praise for Mukherjee. He says, “The director has been an editor and writer in the past. He is trained at SRFTII. Atanu has treated his film like a novel. He is a brave storyteller. It’s intriguing but the focus will be on relationships. All the characters are fighting their own battles.”

“I have just finished Aiyyari. Neeraj Pandey is not only a good friend but a fantastic director as well. This will be my fifth film under his production,” says Bajpayee.

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