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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 has to 'beg' exhibitors for extra shows amid Bollywood oppression, still struggles to get funds for movies: 'Shooting ke paise nahi hain'
September 12, 2025 1:46 pm
Actor Manoj Bajpayee said that he still struggles to find funding and distribution for his movies, and that his behind-the-scenes duties often involve collecting money to complete his indie projects.
Jugnuma The Fable movie review: Manoj Bajpayee delivers one of his all-time best performances
September 12, 2025 10:56 am
Jugnuma The Fable movie review: Manoj Bajpayee-starrer is at it most piercing when it is gentle. It weaves in the prosaic, the quotidian, with quiet strokes of magical realism.
Anurag Kashyap touches Manoj Bajpayee's feet after actor's remarks about his anger issues, Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat join in. Watch
September 11, 2025 11:14 am
In a recent viral video, Anurag Kashyap, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma were seen touching Manoj Bajpayee's feet at an event for Jugnuma.
'Anurag Kashyap has made too many enemies, broken his own hand in anger', says Manoj Bajpayee: 'I'm more practical than him'
September 09, 2025 12:27 pm
Manoj Bajpayee says he has anger in common with his Gangs of Wasseypur director Anurag Kashyap, but he's "far more diplomatic" than the latter.
'This story could not have been told in a stoic and dark way': Inspector Zende director Chinmay Mandlekar on using humour to make the film
September 07, 2025 9:09 am
The film features Manoj Bajpayee as Inspector Zende and Jim Sarbh as Carl Bhojraj.
Real-life Inspector Zende made two constables sit on Charles Sobhraj so he wouldn't escape: 'We gave him a tin to pee'
September 07, 2025 8:32 am
Charles Sobhraj is a French serial killer who is charged with 20 murders. He was known escaping several jails and his popularity among criminals.
Inspector Zende movie review: Manoj Bajpayee-Jim Sarbh's patchy film fails to leave an impact
September 05, 2025 12:48 pm
Inspector Zende movie review: The attempt at a serio-comic tone in the Manoj Bajpayee-Jim Sarbh film falls flat with only an occasional leap or two, with the writing struggling to match the audacity of the criminal and the enterprise of his nemesis.
Real-life Inspector Zende recounts how he caught Charles Sobhraj in Goa, says Rajiv Gandhi stopped car to meet him
September 04, 2025 11:37 am
Real-life Inspector Zende told Manoj Bajpayee how he became so famous after capturing Charles Sobhraj that even Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi once stopped his car just to meet him
'Charles Sobhraj was staying at the Taj': Cop who inspired Manoj Bajpayee film recalls arresting serial killer while eating chicken curry, got two officers to sit on him
September 02, 2025 11:52 am
Inspector Madhukar Zende, whose adventures inspired an upcoming Netflix film starring Manoj Bajpayee, spoke about arresting the notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj twice.
OTT Releases This Week: From Inspector Zende to Highest 2 Lowest, here's what to watch on Netflix, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video
September 01, 2025 2:59 pm
Latest OTT Releases This Week: From Manoj Bajpayee's Inspector Zende to Wednesday Season 2 Part 2, several films and series are set to premiere on various streaming platforms this week.
