The Indian who caught 'Bikini killer' twice - and is now Netflix hero
Published: 9/26/2025
The new Netflix film "Inspector Zende" dives into the lesser-known story of Indian police officer Madhukar Zende, who captured notorious French serial killer Charles Sobhraj twice. The drama stars Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee as Zende and actor Jim Sarbh as Sobhraj, reimagined as Carl Bhojraj. Zende's exciting cat-and-mouse game with the criminal unfolds in 1986, showcasing his daring efforts to recapture Sobhraj after his escape from Tihar jail. This thrilling narrative sheds light on Zende's remarkable journey and the enthralling chase that made him a national hero.
