Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has confirmed that he is developing a feature film inspired by the Tarun Tejpal case, just days after the Bombay High Court overturned the former Tehelka editor's acquittal, convicted him of rape and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.Speaking about the project, Bhardwaj said the case's contrasting court judgments and its many lesser-known details make it a compelling subject for a film. He also emphasised that his approach would remain balanced and rooted in multiple perspectives rather than predetermined conclusions. Vishal Bhardwaj explains why the case drew his attention In an interview with Variety, Bhardwaj said, "The contradiction between the two judgments makes it a perfect case for a 'Rashomon'-style narrative. There are a lot of facts and incidents in this case that nobody knows about, and people will be amused and surprised to discover them on screen."The director revealed, "As they say, the devil lies in the detail. How do you expect people to go through the tiring, dry legal language of a 500-plus-page court judgment? I have gone through the minutest details. I have read the judgment many times and am still grappling with it. It's a very important case for society." "The film should be made as a dispassionate observer" Bhardwaj clarified that he does not intend to make a film that begins with a fixed point of view. Instead, he wants to present the story through different perspectives. "It's too early for me to make up my