Manoj Bajpayee Biography, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Daughter

Some exciting and lesser-known facts about Manoj Bajpayee

• Manoj Bajpayee’s father, despite facing financial constraints, aspired for him to become a doctor, a dream he couldn’t pursue due to circumstances.
• In his teens, Manoj contemplated changing his name to Samar, but financial constraints prevented him from following through. He later used “Samar” as his character’s name in the film ‘Shool.’
• Despite facing rejection from the National School of Drama (NSD) initially, Manoj persevered and eventually secured a job as an acting teacher at NSD after multiple attempts.
• Barry John, a renowned theatre artist, played a pivotal role in Manoj’s career, guiding him, helping with English language skills, and even hiring him for his theatre action group.
• Manoj faced financial challenges early in his career, with friends helping him buy a plane ticket for a theatre play performance in France.
• The 1973 Bollywood film ‘Zanjeer’ inspired Manoj to pursue a career in Bollywood.
• Manoj Bajpayee’s breakthrough role was as Bhiku Mhatre in the film ‘Satya,’ earning him his first National Award.
• He married actress Neha (Shabana Raza) in April 2006 after dating for almost eight years.
• Despite facing a career downturn in the mid-2000s, Manoj bounced back with critically acclaimed performances in films like ‘Special 26’ and ‘Sonchiriya’.
• Manoj is known for delivering memorable dialogues, including those from ‘Satya,’ ‘Aarakshan,’ ‘Gangs of Wasseypur,’ and ‘Shootout At Wadala.’
• He hosted the Zee TV quiz show ‘Kam Ya Zyaada’ in 2005.
• Manoj ventured into film production with his company, Manoj Bajpayee Productions, and produced films like ‘Missing’ and ‘Bhonsle.’
• In 2021, he appeared in the web series ‘Ray’ and worked as a narrator in the Discovery Plus show ‘Secrets of Sinauli.’
• Manoj has also showcased his musical talent, featuring as a singer in the 2022 Hindi song ‘Kudi Meri.’
• Trained in Chhau, a semi-classical dance form, Manoj has a diverse skill set beyond acting.
• Pankaj Tripathi considers Manoj his idol and was inspired by him during his early days working at a hotel.
• In 2022, there were hints of Manoj Bajpayee joining politics after meeting Indian politician Lalu Prasad Yadav.
• A book titled ‘Manoj Bajpayee: Kuch Pane Ki Zid’ was published in 2022, sharing insights into his life, including a school incident.
• Manoj practices Yoga and meditation daily, accompanied by listening to Sufi music, bhajans, and Buddhist chants.
• Despite his on-screen persona, Manoj Bajpayee has a fear of dogs and has quit smoking and alcohol consumption.
• He is a spiritual person and a devotee of Lord Shiva.
• Manoj has been featured on the covers of various magazines, including Forbes, Man’s World, and Outlook.
• He has appeared in TV commercials for brands like Pan Vilas Pan Masala, Bail Kolhu Mustard Oil, and Mahindra Maha Bolero Pik Up.