Manoj Bajpayee begins filming ZEE5's Silence 2 in Mumbai

Manoj Bajpayee has started filming the sequel to ZEE5's crime thriller Silence.

Silence 2 follows the Aban Bharucha Deohans and Tania Deohans-directed 2021 film.

Production is taking place in Mumbai, India. 

Posting to Instagram, ZEE5 shared a teaser poster of Bajpayee holding a clapperboard titled 'Silence 2' inside the fictional Night Owl Bar. The caption reads: "Silence ! Silence ! Silence ! Something is coming up 🤫".

Bajpayee will reprise his role as ACP Avinash in what is described as a "suspenseful whodunit that will have you on the edge of your seat."

Per the logline, the story will "peel back the layers of a complex web of deceit, lies, and hidden truths, ACP Avinash embarks on an investigation into the mysterious death of a prominent woman in the first book. The audience is led on an intense journey that culminates in a startling revelation as the suspense grows."

The filmmakers promise "yet another captivating story in Silence 2, complete with darker secrets and shocking turns. Each scene in Silence will contain a clue, making it difficult for viewers to put the puzzle together as the story develops."

Rounding out the cast is Prachi Desai, Sahil Vaid, and Vaquar Shaikh. 

Bharucha Deohans also returns to direct. 

In a statement, Bajpayee said of the next chapter: “I am thrilled and exhilarated to bring back the second instalment of’ Silence for the audience. The love and appreciation I had received for this role have been truly overwhelming, and it motivates me to deliver my best with this new project as well. As an actor, I always seek to challenge myself and explore diverse characters; ACP Avinash has been one such remarkable journey. I am immensely grateful to continue my longstanding association with ZEE5,  Zee Studios and the Director, Aban Deohans. I truly hope that viewers enjoy this exciting new movie as it delves deeper into the world of mystery and suspense.”