Manoj Bajpayee's Governor Director Clarifies: 'The Film Is Not About Politicians'

Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming film Governor has been making headlines ever since the trailer of the film was released, offering a glimpse into India’s turbulent 1990-91 economic crisis. While there have been conversations around the movie’s political presentation, director Chinmay Mandlekar has clarified that Governor is not intended to be a political drama.

While speaking to Times Now, Mandlekar shared how the movie will focus on individuals who were never talked about. The director said, “Of course, you can see certain figures from Indian politics, like Mr Chandrashekhar, who was our Prime Minister at that time, and Mr Yashwant Sinha, who was our Finance Minister. Characters representing them are seen in the trailer as well. But the film is not

about politicians.”

Manoj Bajpayee on perfecting his diction for Governor

After the release of its trailer, Governor has sparked curiosity for its gripping look at a crucial yet lesser-known chapter of India’s economic history. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent financial crisis of the 1990s, the film blends political tension, power struggles, and institutional drama. While the story is rooted in a specific period, Manoj was equally focused on making sure his character’s language and diction felt authentic.

Speaking about preparing for the role, Manoj Bajpayee admitted that he was nervous about getting the language right. The actor said he is particularly careful about diction because he understands how jarring it can feel when a regional language or accent is spoken incorrectly on screen.

He said, “I was very scared and nervous because, as actors, especially people like me, I don’t like to go wrong with language and diction. I am from Bihar. So, I know how much I get offended when a language is spoken incorrectly.”

About Governor

Based on true events, Governor explores the financial turmoil that shook India during the economic collapse of the 1990s. The trailer offers a glimpse into a world shaped by crisis, survival, power, and political urgency, with Manoj Bajpayee taking centre stage as a Governor.

The film features impactful dialogues and aims to bring a significant chapter of India’s economic history to the big screen in an engaging and dramatic manner.