Manoj Bajpayee on the sets of Gali Guleiyan. (courtesy: bajpayee.manoj)

New Delhi:

For National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee, one of his “most challenging and rewarding roles” came in the form of Gali Guleiyan. After being premiered at several national and international film festivals, the film released on Prime Video on Friday. Manoj Bajpayee, sharing his film’s release details, revealed that he was “on the verge of losing (his) mental stability while preparing” for his role. He stars as a man who is lost in his own thoughts and is trapped within the walls and alleys of Old Delhi. This role was Manoj Bajpayee’s “Everest as an actor.” In a long note, the actor detailed his experience of filming Gali Guleiyan and shared why the film will always remain special to him.”

Manoj Bajpayee wrote, “Out now. I was on the verge of losing my mental stability while preparing for this role, so much so that I had to stop shooting. Gali Guleiyan, one of the most challenging and rewarding roles I have ever played, is FINALLY Out on Prime Video.”

The 2017 psychological drama, which is titled In The Shadows, in English, premiered at many film festivals, including the 22nd Busan International Film Festival, MAMI Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival and Cleveland International Film Festival, as per news agency PTI. It was also screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and the Atlanta Film Festival. It has been written, directed and produced by Dipesh Jain. The actor shared how “thrilled” he is, now that the audience of his own country will be able to stream Gali Guleiyan. Manoj Bajpayee wrote, “The film has travelled the world through national and international film festivals and won many accolades. However, I wanted the film made available to the audience of my country, but getting this done has been a fight, and it has finally come to fruition. I can’t tell you how thrilled and excited I am to share this with all of you, and I hope you will also love this film.”

Manoj Bajpayee also singled out a note for the Gali Guleiyan director for “leading this project.” He wrote, “Dipesh Jain, writer, director and producer of the film, has been outstanding in leading this project. Congratulations to the cast and crew of the film; they have been exceptional in delivering this masterpiece.”

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Manoj Bajpayee, in his previous post, teased his fans about a “surprise” related to Gali Guleiyan. He shared BTS pictures of himself from the sets of the film. “On set pictures taken by the team during the shoot of Gali Guleiyan. Looking back at these pictures sends shivers down my spine. The role was my Everest as an actor. I will soon share more about what transpired on sets and I may have a surprise for you tomorrow,” wrote the actor.

 

Manoj Bajpayee announced the OTT release of Gali Guleiyan on Diwali. He shared the poster of the film and wrote, “I couldn’t have thought of a better day than today to share that our film Gali Guleiyan is releasing on an OTT, coming soon on Amazon Prime. One of the most challenging roles I have ever played. Kudos to Dipesh Jain for making this masterpiece.”

Gali Guleiyan also stars Neeraj Kabi, Ranvir Shorey and Shahana Goswami.