Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Review: Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is a drama-thriller film directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, written by Deepak Kingrani and stars Manoj Bajpayee, Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha, Adrija, Nikhil Pandey, Priyanka Setia, Jai Hind Kumar and Durga Sharma, alongside others. The movie has a runtime of 132 minutes.

– Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Review Does Not Contain Spoilers –
– TW: Rape –

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is a drama-thriller that follows the harrowing case of a minor girl being taken advantage of by a godman. After being taken advantage of by other lawyers, Nu’s family hires PC Solanki, who takes on her case, which takes them on a journey through the harrowing roads of the judicial system. Will Solanki be able to impart justice to Nu and her family?

Manoj Bajpayee’s Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai‘s highlight, of course, is Bajpayee himself. This is obviously a harrowing watch, it’s always uncomfortable to watch a movie such which a subject matter such as this – it boils your blood because it is such a common yet hush-hush situation regardless of which religion the godman belongs to.

However, Bajpayee’s PC Solanki has an air of cleverness and mischief to him that makes you smirk even at the most serious of times. His mannerisms, even simple hand gestures, are so nuanced that you feel even his character’s innermost feelings through the most subtle gestures. Bajpayee’s excellent acting is obviously well-known; the man makes every character his own and understands what they might be feeling in different situations, making watching movies and shows such a delight.

That being said, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai holds on to its thrill from the moment the movie starts. The way the movie starts and then flows is quite thrilling; the way the scenes are presented to us, along with the background music, gives a sense of dread and impending doom. We, as the audience, know how court cases work in India and how victims are shamed in cases such as these. Thus, you are filled prepared to feel uncomfortable with the questions that Nu will face and the obstacles that Solanki will find himself facing from the moment they are introduced to each other and reach the courtroom.

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There is a sense of thrill to watch Bajpayee in the courtroom; the way he presents his case, goes through the arguments and makes snarky comments is brilliant. Usually, courtroom dramas can be quite dry, but you can’t look away from the movie because there is an underlying layer of thrill and anticipation in every frame. As everyone related to the case starts to get intimidated and threatened one by one, the stakes get higher than ever before. Nu, played by Adrija, is also quite good in her role; your heart breaks with her as she recounts her harrowing tale.

We also get quite a good look into Nu’s psyche; although the movie focuses more on the arguments and whatnot, there are some moments wherein we see Nu’s mental state and the difficulties she has to go through along with her parents to get justice. Moreover, we also get a good look into Solanki’s mental health and the toll the case takes on his life as well. You feel heartbroken for him and Nu as they fight for justice and stand up for what is right.

There are, however, some very small dubbing issues throughout the runtime wherein the creators have switched out some words/phrases with others. These bits stick out like a sore thumb and haven’t been edited well. You will clearly be able to hear the difference in the audio, which is odd considering the rest of the movie looks and feels rather well done. It’s weird, though, that the witnesses in such a high-profile case just drop like flies and are not given precedence and protection. I guess it’s the truth in such situations, but still, when a case gets national status, you must think that the witnesses will get some protection!

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Also it’s also weird to see how even the biggest of lawyers representing Baba make the weirdest of choices in court. As senior lawyers, you’d expect them not to make silly mistakes, but they constantly do uncharacteristic things that make denies Baba’s bail. It’s so weird. Solanki seems to be the only one who is competent here, which is fine for our sense of and need for justice but feels a little out of place and unbelievable regardless.

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Review: Final Thoughts

In the end, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai gives you hope above all else. That there are good people in the world who do stand up against the bad guys against all odds. Regardless of their beliefs, they will do what is right and never give up. Of course, it’s not always the case; sometimes, even the best of people lose, and the bad guys win. However, the movie ends on a dramatic high, does make you smile, and it’s enjoyable, if not the most innovative movie out there.

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai releases on Zee5 on May 23, 2023.

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