Last updated on December 19th, 2023 at 04:39 am
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Name | Manoj Bajpayee |
Other Name | Manoj Bajpai |
Profession | Actor, Producer |
Debut | TV (Hindi): Shikast (1993) Film(Hindi): Bandit Queen (1994) Film (Telugu): Prema Katha (1999) Film (Tamil): Samar (2013) Web Series (Hindi): The Family Man (2019) |
Awards, Achievements, Honours | National Film Awards • 1999: Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film Satya • 2004: Special Jury Award for the Hindi film Pinjar • 2021: Best Actor for the Hindi film Bhonsle Filmfare Awards • 1999: Best Actor (Critics) for the Hindi film Satya • 2000: Best Actor (Critics) for the Hindi film Shool • 2017: Best Actor (Critics) for the Hindi film Aligarh • 2021: Best Actor in A Short Film for Taandav Asia Pacific Screen Awards • 2016: Best Performance By An Actor for the Hindi film Aligarh • 2019: Best Performance By An Actor for the Hindi film Bhonsle Filmfare OTT Awards • 2020: Best Actor In A Drama Series (Critics) for the web series The Family Man 1 Manoj Bajpayee holding his Filmfare OTT Award • 2021: Best Actor In A Drama Series (Critics) for the web series The Family Man 2 • 2023: Best Actor (Male) in Web Originals for the film ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ (26 November 2023) Screen Awards • 1999: Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film Satya • 2002: Best Actor in a Negative Role for the Hindi film Aks Zee Cine Awards • 1999: Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male for the Hindi film Satya • 2002: Best Performance in a Negative Role for the Hindi film Aks Festival Awards • 2016: Best Actor Award by Jagran Film Festival Aligarh • 2018: Best Actor Award by New York Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival for Gali Guleiyan • 2021: Best Actor in a Web Series by the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for the web series The Family Man Other Awards • 2013: Best Actor Award by Stardust Awards fro the Hindi film Gangs of Wasseypur • 2016: Bihar Film Ratna Award • 2019: Padma Shri for his contribution to the arts • 2021: FOI Online Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role in the Hindi film Bhonsle |
Personal Life | |
Gender | Male |
Date of Birth | 23 April 1969 |
Age | 54 Years Old |
Birth Place | Belwa Village in Narkatiaganj, West Champaran, Bihar |
Zodiac Sign | ♉ Taurus |
Nationality | Indian |
Home Town | Champaran, Bihar |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Brahmin |
Net Worth | |
Net worth (Approx) as of 2023 | Rs 118 crore (as of 2022) |
Salary Per Episode/Movie | Rs 5-6 crore per film (as of 2022) |
Educational Qualification | |
School/High School | • A hut school in his village (not named at that time) • St. Stanislaus Mission Middle School, Bettiah, Bihar • Khrist Raja High School, Bettiah, Bihar • Maharani Janaki Kunwar College, Bettiah, Bihar (class 11 and 12) |
College / Institute / University | Ramjas College, Delhi |
Educational Qualification | • BA in History Hons at Ramjas College, Delhi • MA in the Pali language at Ramjas College, Delhi (dropped out) |
Favourite Things | |
Food | Biryani, Penne Pasta |
Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah |
Actresses | Smita Patil, Tabu |
Film Director | Shekhar Kapur, Ram Gopal Varma |
Car Collection | • BMW 5-Series (Rs 55 lakh) • Mercedes GLE Coupe (Rs 1.27 crore) • Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza (Rs 12 lakh) • Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (Rs 1 crore) • Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC (Rs 1.27 crore) • Toyota Fortuner (Rs 35 lakh) • Mahindra Scorpio (Rs 15 lakh) |
Physical status | |
Height | • in centimeters- 175 cm • in meters- 1.75 m • in Feet Inches- 5’ 9” |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Family and Parent’s Details | |
Father | Radhakant Bajpai (farmer) |
Mother | Geeta Bajpayee |
Sister | • Kamini Shukla • Poonam Dubey (fashion designer) • Garima Bajpayee |
Brother | Sujit Kumar Bajpayee Vinay |
Daughter | Ava Rayla Bajpayee (born in 2011) |
Wife | First Wife- Name Not Known (div. 1995) Second Wife- Neha aka Shabana Raza |
Partner, Girlfriend, and Affairs | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | First Marriage- Early 1990s Second Marriage- April, 2006 |
Social Media Account and Contact Details | |
Office Address | 902 B Wing, Oberoi Sky Heights Co-Op Hsg Socy Ltd. Lokhandwala Complex, Nr Joggers Park, Andheri (W) Mumbai |
Manoj Bajpayee | |
Manoj Bajpayee | |
Manoj Bajpayee |
Who is Manoj Bajpayee?
Manoj Bajpayee is an Indian Actor and producer born in Apr-1969 in Belwa Village in Narkatiaganj, West Champaran, Bihar
What is the age of Manoj Bajpayee?
Manoj Bajpayee is 54 Years Old as of Dec-2023.
What is the height of Manoj Bajpayee?
Manoj Bajpayee’s height is in centimeters- 175 cm, in meters- 1.75 m, in Feet Inches- 5’ 9”.
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.