Manoj Bajpayee’s performance stands out in Shirish Kunder’s Mrs Serial Killer

As India is observing one of the strictest lockdowns in the world in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the power of digital content is in its full force in 2020. In the midst of people practising self-isolation, filmmaker Shirish Kunder’s Mrs Serial Killer streamed on Netflix and it continues to trend on the platform for 9 days straight since its release.

What emerges as the highlight of the OTT film is Manoj Bajpayee’s performance. The actor essays the role of Mrityunjay Mukherjee, who is a gynaecologist and a suspected serial killer whose wife is determined to prove his innocence by copying the impugned crime.

Shirish’s whodunnit captures Bajpayee in his element with his performances and characteristic quirks in the film. When asked about landing the role, the actor said, “Shirish came to me at the last minute and I somehow realised that even if the role is not so lengthy, I will have a great time shooting with him. Shirish has got a great way and style of telling the story without losing its mainstream elements.”

With rave reviews for his performance and his latest OTT venture being appreciated by many, Bajpayee is grateful to the viewers. He expresses, “It is overwhelming to see so much love and adoration that I have got. I will always be thankful to them. And will think twice before choosing anything and shall always keep them in mind that they’re waiting for something new and unique from me.”

The actor who has been loved for his previous digital outings is very much in favour of OTT platforms. He says, “Whatever content was made and scheduled for this time, is getting released accordingly. The shows and movies take a lot of time to be made, so you can’t just release it just because there is a lockdown. To make a film or show, there are certain stages for its completion. Once the lockdown is over, all the OTT platforms and content are going to be in demand.”