Manoj Bajpayee Confesses to Morphed Shirtless Photo as Part of Netflix Campaign

At the onset of the year, actor Manoj Bajpayee surprised his fans with an unconventional shirtless image that triggered speculation about the involvement of artificial intelligence (AI). Addressing the curiosity, the actor admitted in an interview with Indian Express that the photo was indeed “morphed.” When probed further, he revealed, “It was a campaign strategy by Netflix. So, they wanted to start a campaign on a high with the intrigue and they managed to be successful doing it.”

In the viral image, Manoj flaunted his eight-pack abs, prompting inquiries about his workout routine from fans and fellow celebrities. Maintaining a serious demeanor, he shared the photo on his Instagram handle with the caption, “New Year, New Me! Dekho delicious soup ka meri body pe asar. Ekdum killer look hai na (See the effect of soup on my body. Isn’t it a killer look)?” The image served as a promotional tactic for his recently released web series, “Killer Soup,” in which he stars alongside Konkona Sen Sharma as his on-screen wife.

The suspense crime web series, produced by Honey Trehan and Chetana Kowshik and directed and co-written by Abhishek Chaubey, features an impressive cast including Sayaji Shinde, Nasser, and Lal. Netflix premiered “Killer Soup” on January 11, marking a successful launch of the show.