Manoj Bajpayee to reunite with Devashish Makhija for 'Joram'

The film narrates the story of a bereaved father who must be on the run with his little baby girl across half the country to escape the ghosts of his past

Actor Manoj Bajpayee is set to star in filmmaker Devashish Makhija's thriller drama "Joram", makers announced on Tuesday.

"Joram" reunites Bajpayee and Makhija after their short "Tandav" and the acclaimed 2020 feature "Bhonsle", for which "The Family Man" star bagged the best actor National Award.

The new film, set in Jharkhand and Mumbai, is produced by Zee Studios and Makhijafilm, run by Anupama Bose and the director.

As per the official logline, the film narrates the story of a bereaved father who must be on the run with his little baby girl across half the country to escape the ghosts of his past and the forces that want him dead at any cost.

Shariq Patel, CBO, Zee Studios said he is confident that the film will be received well as it is backed by a strong subject and the powerful pairing of Bajpayee and Makhija.

"Zee Studios never shies away from taking the path untrodden and this film is yet another example of our commitment to producing great content," Patel said in a statement.

Bajpayee described the film as a "wonderful challenge" which will give him the opportunity to "push the envelope further".