Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai or simply “Banda”, which translates to “Just One Common Man Is Enough”, is a 2023 Hindi legal drama film released. Directed by Apoorva Singh Karki and jointly produced by Zee Studios and Bhanushali Studios, the film stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. The film brings together Manoj Bajpayee and writer Suparn Verma, who earlier collaborated on the popular series “The Family Man”.
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai film premiered on streaming service ZEE5 on May 23, 2023, and had a limited release in theaters on June 2, 2023, due to its positive reception from both critics and audiences. She also featured in the 54th international film. Festival of India in Indian Panorama mainstream section.
At the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards, “Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai” was a big winner, winning five awards out of seven nominations, including Best Web Original Film, Best Director for Karki, and Best Actor for Bajpai. This success underlines its quality and appeal in the world of digital and theatrical cinema.
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Movie Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Apoorv Singh Karki |
| Written by | Advocate P. C. Solanki, Apoorva Singh Karki, Deepak Kingrani |
| Produced by | Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Vishal Gurnani, Vishwankar Pathania, Juhi Prakash Mehta, Asif Shaikh, Suparn Verma |
| Starring | Manoj Bajpayee |
| Cinematography | Arjun Kukreti |
| Edited by | Sumeet Kotian |
| Music by | Sangeet-Siddharth, Roy |
| Production companies | Bhanushali Studios Limited, Zee Studios |
| Distributed by | ZEE5 |
| Release date | 23 May 2023 |
| Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Cast & Crew
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Adv. P. C. Solanki | Manoj Bajpayee |
| Nu Singh | Adrija Sinha |
| Baba | Surya Mohan Kulshrestha |
| Amit Nihag | Nikhil Pandey |
| Inspector Chanchal Mishra | Priyanka Setia |
| Nu’s father | Jaihind Kumar |
| Nu’s mother | Durga Sharma |
| Adv. Pramod Sharma | Vipin Sharma |
| Adv. Ram Chandvani | Abhijit Lahiri |
| Nu’s first lawyer | Saurabh Sharma |
| Mrs. Bapat | Archana Dani |
| Judge | Ikhlaque Ahmed Khan |
| Bittu | Kaustav Sinha |
| Inspector Amit Sial | Manish Mishra |
| Baba’s son | Vivek Sinha |
| Police Commissioner of Jodhpur | Shivraj Walvekar |
| Supreme Court lawyer | Vivek Tandon |
| Solanki’s son | Gauransh Sharma |
| Solanki’s mother | Veena Mehta |
| Mahendra Singh | Manohar Teli |
| Kripal Singh | Vikram Singh |
| Pushpalata | Amrita Chakraborty |
| Madhukar Tripathi, Principal of Saraswati school | Himanshu Manek |
| Mrs. Kamat | Micky Singh |
| Dinesh Bhavchandani | Rajesh Talnikar |
| Defence Witness | Tushar Phulke |
| Defence lawyer’s assistance | Vishwamitra Dixit |
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Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Box Office Collection
India Box Office Collection
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| End of Week 1 | ₹0.01 cr. |
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| Day 1 – Day 7 | ₹0.01 cr. |
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| Week 1 | ₹0.01 cr. | N/A |
Overseas
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New Zealand Box Office Collection
| Date | Rank | Weekend Amount (in NZD) | Screens | Total Gross (in NZD) |
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| 16-Jun-2023 | 90 | 35 | 2 | 524 |
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Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Storyline, Review, Plot
As a lawyer fighting against a powerful Baba accused of raping a minor, Bajpayee plays PC Solanki with a mix of strong principles and guile. His fan-like admiration is evident when he meets the famous lawyers defending Guru, but he becomes serious and focused when he argues his case.
Directed by Apoorva Singh Karki and inspired by the real-life Asaram Bapu case, the film “Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai” has a talented cast who handles the delicate subject matter well. Written by Deepak Kingrani, the film follows Solanki’s determined efforts to get justice for a teenager who has accused Baba (played by Surya Mohan Kulshrestha) of rape.
This legal drama available on ZEE5, adds additional drama to an already intense story. Solanki walks into the courtroom confidently, relying on his deep understanding of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act. His victory is celebrated with dramatic drumbeats and his closing speech is highly emotional, as if he is speaking on an important historical event.
However, Solanki’s quieter moments are more memorable. While he remains loyal to his client, Bhagwan visits several different lawyers, each more egotistical than the last. These characters are designed to thwart the story, and Solanke often gives a light, mocking smile as if saying, “Did you hear that shit?” Bajpayee is excellent in these scenes and shows his contempt for those he considers beneath him.
The 132-minute film feels surprisingly calm despite the serious events it depicts. It does not delve deeply into the cult that wields criminal power over its leader. The heavy burden on the victim’s family to prove rape is barely touched upon, while Solanki’s domestic life is shown more.
Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai makes it clear that the film focuses on the crusading lawyer and not on the brave teenager and her family who lodged a police complaint. Casting Bajpayee ensures that the film tells its story effectively, but it doesn’t leave a strong impact.
