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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, the anti-star who made vulnerability the new masculinity
April 23, 2026 7:31 pm
On Manoj Bajpayee's birthday, I reflected on the anti-star who redefined vulnerability as the new masculinity. From Satya to The Family Man, he has always played an unconventional hero.
‘I get scolded by wife and daughter’: Manoj Bajpayee once admitted to being too focused on work; how passion can blur line between career and family
April 20, 2026 6:06 pm
Manoj Bajpayee described his wife and daughter as his “bosses at home” who “dictate [his] life completely.”
‘25 people in a 2-BHK’: Saurabh Shukla recalls sharing a house with Manoj Bajpayee, 'depressing' parties of struggling actors
April 08, 2026 4:52 pm
Saurabh Shukla recalls struggling days with Manoj Bajpayee in Mumbai - cramped flats, 25 people partying, and a shocking incident involving their friend that left them fearing the worst.
'I started crying': Tigmanshu Dhulia recalls how Jaya Bachchan saved him from angry student mob who threatened him with donkey parade
February 19, 2026 8:10 am
While shooting Haasil in Allahabad, Tigmanshu Dhulia recalled that an increasingly hostile environment developed around the production. As tensions escalated, he began receiving threats and eventually had to seek help from Jaya Bachchan to defuse the situation.
SC stays Manoj Bajpayee’s Ghooskhor Pandat, asks makers to change title: ‘Why denigrate a section of society?’
February 12, 2026 2:33 pm
The Supreme Court has put a stay on Ghooskhor Pandat until its title is changed, stating that it cannot permit any section of society to be denigrated by the title of a film.
Manoj Bajpayee replaces Govinda in Bhagham Bhag 2, confirms Paresh Rawal: 'A unique combination'
February 11, 2026 5:26 pm
Earlier, there were reports suggesting that Akshaye Khanna might join the cast. However, the speculation never materialised, nor was it officially confirmed by anyone associated with the film.
Manoj Bajpayee’s Ghooskhor Pandat to be renamed after backlash over title
February 10, 2026 6:36 pm
After facing backlash over its allegedly offensive title, Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey’s Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat will undergo a title change, the makers informed the Delhi High Court.
Ghooskhor Pandat title row: FWICE issues warning to producers of Manoj Bajpayee film, protestors burn effigies of actor
February 07, 2026 9:21 am
FWICE also appealed to producers to refrain from registering or continuing with film titles that are provocative in nature and capable of creating unrest among Indians, while condemning the title of Neeraj Pandey’s film.
Ghooskhor Pandat title row: Centre directs Netflix to remove teaser, other promotional content
February 06, 2026 7:31 pm
The makers have also come under fire for allegedly not taking the mandatory permission for the film’s title.
Manoj Bajpayee defends Neeraj Pandey amid Ghooskhor Pandat row: Here's why the title led to FIR, legal blowback
February 06, 2026 2:27 pm
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has addressed the clamour and controversy surrounding his new series Ghooskhor Pandat, which is helmed by Neeraj Pandey.
MANOJ BAJPAYEE VIDEOS
5 Reasons To Watch Gali Guleiyan
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
The psychological drama tells the story of a man trapped within the alleys of old Delhi and his own mind, and how he attempts to break free. Here are five reasons to watch Gali Guleiyan.
Satyameva Jayate: 5 Reasons To Watch the John Abraham Film
June 22, 2020 6:19 pm
Satyameva Jayate stars John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee pitted against each other. The vigilante drama has been directed by Milap Milan Zaveri and releases on the Independence day. Here's why Satyameva Jayate needs to be seen.
