Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023) is a Hindi movie inspired by real-life incidents. It narrates a recent tale about the criminal POCSO case involving a notorious godman and a minor girl child. This legal drama about truth and justice draws from a real-life case about the sinful conduct of the fake Baba Ji/Godman.
And how powerful and influential Baba Ji and his blind supporters tried to pervert the course of justice in India. Despite so many challenges, did the unwavering courage and perseverance of a lone lawyer prevail in the end?
When Truth & Justice Prevailed, Despite So Many Hurdles…
Spoiler-Free Review: Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023) Hindi Movie
The synopsis
An ordinary lawyer, PC Solanki (Manoj Bajpayee), takes on a godman accused of assaulting a minor. Up against the most renowned legal advisors, will he be able to deliver justice to the victim?
Harsh realities of the legal system in India
In this contemporary legal drama, a common man (the lawyer played by Manoj Bajpayee) with honesty and integrity can take on the justice system. He has the truth on his side. But is it enough when there is a big-bad world out there? Doesn’t the money power rule and dominate the proceedings in the court as well as in society? Isn’t it a reality? Why does the legal system often fail to deliver? Well, in this story, the deep pockets of sleazy Baba Ji were enough to buy the best lawyers. He even got politicians to intervene and intimidate the entire justice system.
Besides, his goons silenced the key witnesses in the said case by hook or by crook. We all have read and heard the news about similar cases involving the bogus Baba Ji (fake godmen) in India.
The real-story of infamous Baba Ji
So, a real-life ill-famed Baba Ji has inspired this film. A few years ago, Baba Ji was jailed for a similar POSCO case. So, it seems that there are quite a few real-life characters whose names have been changed for the obvious reason. Hopefully, you are interested in learning about a real-life case from India.
So, we have shared its details in the spoilers given below.
It boast of a bunch of good Actors
Manoj Bajpayee (PC Solanki) has always been a top-class actor. And he is good in this film too. The ensemble cast of talented actors, including Adrija Sinha (girl victim Nu), Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha (Baba Ji), Vipin Sharma (Lawyer Sharma), Jai Hind Kumar (Nu’s father), Durga Sharma (Nu’s mother), etc., is in fine form.
The conclusion
Although it has a few drawbacks in its story and a bunch of goof-ups in the film. It tells us about the harsh realities in India. No doubt, it is a relevant film of recent times, as it exposes the misdeeds of fake godmen in India. Also, its engaging storyline makes it a compelling and great Indian legal drama to watch.
Lastly, the big question remains relevant. For how long do so many Dhongi Baba Ji Log (fake godmen) continue to rule the hearts of their gullible followers in India? And, just how many heroic and heroic Lawyers like PC Solanki does India need to take cases of such fake godmen in this nation? Well, you tell us.
Rating: Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023) Hindi Movie
| FM’s rating | 4.05/5 |
| FM’s short comments | We loved this film. In this real-life story, Manoj Bajpayee stands tall and acts as Rajasthani lawyer PC Solanki convincingly in this legal drama. |
Poster: Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023) Hindi Movie
Key Details: Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023) Hindi Movie
| Genre | Drama, Legal |
| Original language | Hindi – सिर्फ एक बंदा काफी है (Only One Guy Is Enough) Most likely, it refers to the heroic lawyer. |
| Original name of the film | बंदा (A Guy) |
| Writer | Deepak Kingrani |
| Director | Apoorv Singh Karki |
| Cast | Manoj Bajpayee, Adrija Sinha, Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha, Vipin Sharma, Jai Hind Kumar, Durga Sharma, etc. |
| Network | ZEE5 |
Trailer: Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023) Hindi Movie
Spoiler Alert: Brief notes about POSCO, three types of sin & real-life people
About the POSCO Act of 2012 that the film refers to
POSCO Act of 2012
More than a decade ago, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted in India.
It was done to provide a robust legal framework for the protection of children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography while safeguarding the interests of the child at every stage of the judicial process in India.
It is a landmark act that has brought some kind of safeguard against the minor children of India.
But we think much more needs to be done in India. It is not enough to change the polluted mindset.
Focus on three types of sin that the film refers to
A story from Ramayana
This story comes from the Ramayana, and it involves the conversation between God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva conveys that the abduction of Devi Sita by Raavan was of the third category, as he knowingly impersonated the Sages (ऋषि – मुनि / Rishi-Muni) to trick her into coming out of the Lakshmana Rekha and that enabled Raavan to kidnap her. Thus, the sins committed by Raavan fall in the third category; he sullied the holy images of sages for ages. Baba Ji (in the film) also behaved like a Raavan and sinned the third kind.
No doubt, the court and the justice system of India punished him accordingly.
Describing the three types of sins
| Sins | If humans committed sins either knowingly or unknowingly, then they could atone by offering their sincere apology and other means. (पाप/Paap) |
| Sins (extreme) | Gods and people could forgive those people who have participated in sins of an extreme nature (murder, kidnapping & other heinous crimes), in some rare cases. (अति-पाप/Ati-paap) |
| Sins (great) | Gods and people could never forgive those people who have carried out the sins of great nature, as these grave sins have adversely affected humanity and spirituality for centuries. (महा-पाप/Maha-paap) |
The real-life inspiration of the reel lawyer P C Solanki (Manoj Bajpayee)
“Lawyer P C Solanki In his five-year court battle with Asaram Bapu, who was charged with raping a kid (2013–18), Solanki gained notoriety and eventually succeeded in having him found guilty. Poonam Chand Solanki joined the bar council of Rajasthan in 1996 and since then has been associated with it. In his over two-decade career, Solanki has fought many cases in the High Court, Supreme Court and Session courts.”
Jagran – the Hindi Newspaper report
The real-life inspiration for the reel Baba Ji (Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha)
“Asaram Bapu (Baba Ji) had been booked under Sections 342 (punishment for wrongful confinement), 376 (rape), 354A (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) and 509/34 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman read with Section 36 – acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the IPC, as well as under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act and Sections 23 and 26 of the Juvenile Justice Act.”
The Wire (India) – the news magazine report
News Video Link on YouTube: Asaram Bapu Convicted of Rape | Gandhinagar Session Court
Lastly, also read the FM review of the Jai Bhim movie. In case you like this legal courtroom drama from India.
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