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Manoj Bajpayee
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- Born 23 April 1969
- Place of Birth Narkatiaganj
- Occupation Stage Actor, Film Actor, Television Actor
- Spouse Shabana Raza (2006)
- Education University Of Delhi, Khrist Raja High School, Bettiah, Ramjas College
- Years active 1993-present
- Other names Manoj Bajpai
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- Despatch,
- Satya
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ABOUT Manoj Bajpayee
Manoj Bajpayee: A Career Defined by Versatility and Accolades Manoj Bajpayee, born April 23, 1969, is a Padma Shri awardee and a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, with notable contributions to Telugu and Tamil films. His journey, marked by initial rejections from the National School of Drama, underscores his unwavering dedication. Early roles in Drohkaal (1994) and Bandit Queen (1994) paved the way for his breakthrough performance as Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma's Satya (1998), earning him a National Film Award and Filmfare Critics Award. Subsequent critically acclaimed roles in Kaun? (1999) and Shool (1999) solidified his position. His range is evident in diverse portrayals: a greedy politician in Raajneeti (2010), Sardar Khan in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), a Naxalite in Chakravyuh (2012), and a CBI officer in Special 26 (2013). The role of Professor Ramchandra Siras in Aligarh (2016) garnered him another Filmfare Critics Award and an Asia Pacific Screen Award. His National Film Award for Best Actor for Bhonsle (2018) and the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor in The Family Man (2021) highlight his continued success across mediums. His recent win for "Best Actor" at the Movified awards for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai further cements his standing. Bajpayee's career is characterized by his commitment to challenging roles and his ability to embody complex characters with remarkable depth.
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MANOJ BAJPAYEE NEWS
Manoj Bajpayee says Prashant Kishor calls him up to discuss film industry politics: 'He has mastered the world of social media'
May 23, 2024 10:55 am
Manoj Bajpayee spoke about Prashant Kishor's mastery over social media, and said that they have regular conversations about politics and the film industry.
Manoj Bajpayee chimes in on Delhi-Mumbai debate, says he prefers the people in Mumbai, but Delhi is more 'beautiful'
May 22, 2024 7:56 am
Manoj Bajpayee weighed in on the endless Delhi-Mumbai debate, and said that the financial capital is a leveller, while there is more brotherhood in Delhi.
Manoj Bajpayee says he got Rs 35,000 for Bandit Queen; RGV didn't recognise him after watching the film: 'But you are so young'
May 21, 2024 8:29 pm
Manoj Bajpayee recalled his early days in the industry and shared how he was paid Rs 35,000 for his first film, Bandit Queen. The actor also spoke about how he landed the role in Ram Gopal Varma's Satya.
Manoj Bajpayee says he lives upper middle-class life, drives cheap car because he can never attain Ambani-level wealth
May 21, 2024 11:34 am
Manoj Bajpayee opened up about his relationship with money, and said that he lives an upper middle-class life with his wife because that's where the peace lies.
Deepika Padukone holds her baby bump, refuses to let go of Ranveer Singh's hand as they cast vote in Mumbai Lok Sabha polls
May 20, 2024 1:39 pm
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, who are expecting their first child together, were spotted in matching outfits as they arrived to cast their vote in Mumbai.
Manoj Bajpayee once faced three rejections in a day; Expert shares tips to turn setbacks into stepping stones
May 17, 2024 2:30 pm
Rejection stings. Whether it's a job application, a creative pursuit, or even a romantic approach, being told "no" can be discouraging.
Panchayat's 'Vidhayak ji' appears to take dig at Pankaj Tripathi for 'glamourising struggle', claims he was first choice for Sultan in Gangs of Wasseypur
May 17, 2024 1:34 pm
Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha said that the biggest struggle in the film industry is pleasing directors with huge egos.
'Shah Rukh Khan is the villain of Veer Zaara': How Manoj Bajpayee explained his character's perspective to angry Pakistani woman
May 16, 2024 1:28 pm
Manoj Bajpayee recalled how Yash Chopra treated him with respect on the sets of Veer Zaara.
'Salman Khan said Manoj Bajpayee deserves this award for Satya, don't know why they gave it to me': Actor recalls gesture
May 14, 2024 4:09 pm
Manoj Bajpayee said that Salman Khan was gracious enough to accept on stage that the award should have gone to Manoj for Satya and not to him for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
Sushant Singh Rajput was troubled by blind articles, reveals Manoj Bajpayee: 'I advised him to deal with people in power, whose films were working'
May 13, 2024 1:54 pm
Manoj Bajpayee revealed that late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was troubled by blind articles written against him and would often seek his advice on how to deal with them.
