Manoj Bajpai
Manoj Bajpayee recalls last talk with Sushant Singh Rajput revealing what troubled him the most
Actor Manoj Bajpayee is currently riding high on anticipation and excitement as his 100th film, Bhaiyya Ji is all set for a release next week. However, as he began promotions, in a recent conversation, things took an emotional turn when the topic of the late Sushant Singh Rajput was brought up. It has now been almost four years since he passed away but it wouldn't be unfair to say, that it is a void that still remains unfulfilled - also owing to the massive media circus that followed his death. During a talk with Siddharth Kannan, Bajpayee opened up about his salt call with Rajput an | Click Here...
“Manoj is very conservative while choosing a script, he doesn’t say yes easily,” – Shabana Raza Bajpayee
Actor Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming film, Bhaiyya Ji is special for an array of reasons where apart from it being his 100th film, it is also produced by his wife and former actor, Shabana Raza Bajpayee. And hence, as a recently held trailer launch event, Raza Bajpayee was asked about how did the film come about it, how was it to work with her husband professionally and other things. Firstly she said, "The idea of the film was all Manoj Bajpayee. But then the director, Apoorv Singh Karki heard about it and he got excited and decided to give it a different take. Then gradually the t | Click Here...
“After films like ‘Satyamev Jayate’ & ‘Baaghi 2,’ I wasn’t happy with the commercial stories coming to me,” – Manoj Bajpayee
All set to have his 100th film releasing, actor Manoj Bajpayee is indeed on a high, where his mainstream vehicle, Bhaiyya Ji is all set for a theatrical release in the next two weeks. As the trailer went live recently, the actor and the team were present at the trailer launch, where they went on to highlight several things. At one point, Bajpayee was asked about how and if he was asked about if he was offered a commercial role like this ever and if it matched his expectations. To this, Bajpayee answered, "Honestly, no. Because unless anything like this doesn't work, it | Click Here...
‘Baagh Ka Kareja’ song out: Manoj Bajpayee shows his swagger in the song from ‘Bhaiyya Ji’
Yesterday marked actor Manoj Bajpayee's 55th birthday, and it is absolutely no secret that he is ageing better than ever. And when it comes to his work, he is in the best phase indeed, as he is one of the biggest OTT superstars right now. Now, he is all set to have at it on the big screen as well with a massy affair in the form of the film, Bhaiyya Ji. Marking the occasion of his birthday, the makers of Bhaiyya Ji thrilled his fans by unveiling an enticing teaser of Baagh Ka Kareja, offering a captivating peek into his fierce persona. Sung and composed by Manoj Tiwari, the lyrics are | Click Here...
Manoj Bajpayee Birthday: Massy avatar from ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ unveiled
As Manoj Bajpayee marks another wonderful year, the team behind Bhaiyya Ji has added more joy to his day by sharing a sneak peek of their song, Baagh Ka Kareja. The energetic melody has left fans eagerly anticipating the full song, set to release tomorrow. The song is sung and composed by everyone’s favorite, Manoj Tiwari, with lyrics penned by Dr. Sagar and music composed by Aditya Dev. The lyrical video of Baagh Ka Kareja will be released tomorrow. https://youtu.be/Bq4z2QF5Nbk?si=aB8YaH9lU1luBAx0 Vinod Bhanushali, Samiksha Shael Oswal & Shabana Raza Bajpayee pre | Click Here...
Review of ‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’: Trust Manoj Bajpayee to elevate a convoluted substandard police procedural & make it watchable
There's a quote that Silence 2: The Night Owl Shootout begins with, but I won't tell you what it is. While it is poignant and deep as you expect sayings to be - the significance of that is as perplexing as this film's twist and turns. It's fascinating to think how actor Manoj Bajpayee has become that man on OTT, who becomes everyone's first choice - no matter what the character is. It is no joke that Silence: Can You Hear It? was successful and the fact that they greenlit a sequel with Bajpayee returning furthermore solidifies its presence. So, you can't deny its appeal. Whodunits ar | Click Here...
Manoj Bajpayee: “I’d Have Liked Joram To Be Seen By More People”
Manoj Bajpayee is not happy with the way his film Joram was marketed. “It was the producer’s Zee Studios’ decision to give Joram a limited release. I had no say in the matter.Personally I feel Joram should have got a much larger release. I think it had the potential to be a success. Look at 12th Fail and how Vinod Chopra and Zee Studios pushed it. Its success is an eyeopener. In the midst of all the big-budget action films that did well 12th Fail stood tall.I feel Joram had the potential to be another breakout film of 2023.” Having said that, Manoj is happy with the | Click Here...
Review Of Joram : Joram, Manoj Bajpai’s Stellar Performance Is Not Its Only Mainstay
Joram(Opening Tomorrow) Written & Directed by Devashish Makhija Rating: 4 stars There are many ways of looking at Joram,all equally satisfying . But to me Joram is a whiplash statement on the brutal exploitation of tribals and their culture, a plunder blunder that makes wonder, is there any justice in the world? As we see Dasru(Manojpai) flee from his homeland in Jharkand to Mumbai with his wife(Tannishta Chatterjee) having incurred the wrath of a local politician(Smita Tambe) and then flee back with his baby to his homeland , an entire ethos of exploitation | Click Here...
Manoj Bajpai: “Joram Is The Most Terrifying Film Of My Career”
In his long and illustrious career, Manoj Bajpai has given many award-winning performances in epoch-defining films which prove him to be one of the best actors in India, and the world. But Devashish Makhija’s stunning Joram was a special challenge for Manoj. He tells me why. “Joram was not only emotionally challenging—and I’ve done many such roles in the past including the same director’s Bhonsle-- but also physically very gruelling.Alnost throughout the film I had to carry a little baby in my hands , and it isn’t as if I was singing lullabies to her. I had to run | Click Here...
Manoj Bajpai: “Please Give The Superstar Tag To Someone Else”
Manoj Bajpai doesn’t enjoy the tag of being the superstar of the OTT platform. In fact he is deeply mortified by the tag. “It’s very embarrassing to be tagged a star or superstar or whatever.You please give the tag to someone else. Firstly, I don’t believe in such tags. I only believe in doing my work . These titles are of no use to me.” Manoj remains impervious to the ups and downs of his career. “I have never gotten carried away by success. Nor have I been bogged down by failure. I am not here to make money or win awards. I am here to act because I simply love th | Click Here...
Review Of The Family Man Season 2: Engaging Swoop Of Adventure And Drama
The Family Man Season 2 (Amazon Prime, 10 Episodes) Starring Manoj Bajpai, Samantha Akkineni, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi Directed by Raj-DK, Suparn Varma Rating: **** Good to grow! The new season of Family Man escapes The Curse Of The Second Season.I mean, gawd, look at what happened to Mirzapur 2. The Family Man 2 is a lean mean sinewy attractive dramatic and topical piece of work that shows a natural organic growth from season1. Though it runs into 10 episodes there is not an ounce of flab , as the sprawling yet taut narrative moves across a | Click Here...
Trailer Review Of The Family Man Season 2: Makes All The Right Moves
I’ve never seen more excitement and anticipation for the any trailer for a webseries before. Does The Family Man 2 deliver? An emphatic yes would not be out of order. The trailer which was released this morning makes all the right moves. The action moves from Delhi to Chennai this time . But hang on. That comes in the trailer’s second-half. Like Manoj Bajpai’s householder-spy personality, the trailer has a split personality. In the first-half we see Manoj Bajpai and his wife Priyamani still facing problems in their marriage. She tells him their marriage is a sham. He quickly go | Click Here...
Manoj Bajpai, Kangana Ranaut Win 67th National Film Awards, Full Winner List Inside
Manoj Bajpai who is at home recovering from Covid19 has some news to cheer him up. He has been awarded the National Award for best actor for his performance in Bhonsle Playing the retired cop Ganpath Bhonsle Bajpai, in another sterling performance, takes on the role of an unlikely hero, as he protects a young Bihari girl and her kid-brother from the wrath and disdain of a political henchman who want to use the ‘Marathi Manoos’ card to send all migrant labourers back to Bihar. Bajpai’s character of the gruff | Click Here...
With experience and age I have learnt to distance myself from my characters: Manoj Bajpai
In conversation with Manoj Bajpai Speaks To Subhash K Jha On Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, the OTT and forthcoming assignments. Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari sees you donning several disguises.Was that a challenge? It was a challenge getting into all those disguises. When you have 4-5 people working on your looks, prosthetics etc every morning for hours for a disguise that came on screen for just a few minutes. Sounds like quite a challenge? It was quite a task. I also had to work on the characters for each disguise, give it a backstory, even i | Click Here...
Review Of Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari: Diljit Pe Manoj Bhari
Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari Starring Manoj Bajpai,Diljit Dosanjh, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Sripiya Pilagoaonkar, Anu Kapoor Directed by Abhishek Sharma Rating: *** Suppose Tom was a Sardarji and Jerry a Maharashtrian.And suppose, just for the heck of it, they were at war because Tom was dating Jerry’s sister? Funny, no? Not the most original of ideas for a rom-com on oneupmanship, this comedy has the makings of quite a durable laughathon. It’s fun while it lasts, but falls short of breath by overstaying its welcome. Who makes comedies that s | Click Here...
Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari To Release In PVR
Big breakthrough for the deadlock faced by movie theatres for new content post-lockdown. Abhishek Sharma’s cpmedy Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari featuring Manoj Bajpai and Dilijit Dosanjh will release in movie theatres on November 15, two days after it streams on Zee 5. Though this may not seem like much of a breakthrough for the crippled movie theatre business, and it is unlikely that movie patrons will step out of their homes to watch the film in movie theatres two days after its premiere on the OTT platform, the release of a new film in movie theatres after | Click Here...
Trailer review of Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari
Going by the very ebullient trailer of Abhishek Sharma’s Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari I wondered what came first, the title or the story idea? I mean, wouldn’t it be the easiest thing in the world to sign Manoj Bajpai and Diljit Dosanjh to play two characters in a cat-and-mouse game named Suraj and Mangal just so that you could name your film Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari? Everything after that falls in place effortelessly. Diljit again plays a goofy self-deprecating cute but annoying Punjabi munda with a fetish for the angrezi bhasha. Diljit can do this with his eyes closed. But this is the fi | Click Here...
It’s easy to express myself in Bhojpuri: Manoj Bajpai
The multi-talented Manoj Bajpai has now turned into a video rapper, thanks to a new music video where Manoj is seen singing a Bhojpuri song Mumbai mein ka ba about the plight of migrant workers from Bihar and UP in Mumbai after the COVID 19 Lockdown. Says Manoj, “For me doing a music video was very exciting as it was going to be directed by Anubhav Sinha who is quite an old hand in the genre.He started his career as a director with music videos.So it is a return to his roots for him whereas for me it was a completely new experience. Getting to experiment with the craft and th | Click Here...
Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpai Remember Rajat Mukherjee
Sunday saw another Bollywood personality leave this world. Director Rajat Mukherjee, best known for his 2001 film Pyar Tune Kya Kiya, a dark delicious adaptation of the Glenn Close classic Fatal Attraction with Urmila Matondkar giving one of the best performances of her life. In fact, Urmila was so powerful in the film that I remember Kirron Kher telling me how she was on the jury of film awards and was very upset when Urmila was not given the best actress award. And now Mukherjee is gone. Reacting to his death Urmila says, “I can’t believe he is gone. I am saddened | Click Here...
Irrfan Gone: Bollywood Voices Speak
The morning today, as has been dark and we have lost one of the finest actors!! The death of Irrfan Khan comes as a big blow to the Industry. And the whole of the Bollywood fraternity is immersed in sorrow with his passing away. Subhash K Jha talks to a few celebrities from the film fraternity to know their thoughts on this loss. Shabana Azmi: I am deeply saddened to learn about Irrfan Khan’s passing away. I last met him in London with his wife Sutapa and their son. He seemed in good spirits and I could tell that he was able to put up such a valiant fight | Click Here...
#BattleCovid19: Manoj Bajpai Stranded In Uttarakhand
Manoj Bajpai was shooting a film in Uttarakhand when the lockdown happened. Before Manoj could catch a flight home to Mumbai, all means of transport seized. And now Manoj finds himself in a distant outskirt of Uttarakhand where there is no television, and the mobile network is very poor. A source close to Manoj in Uttarakhand informs, “He was shooting for an undisclosed film with Deepak Dobriyal in the wilderness when disaster struck after just 4 days of shooting. Manoj has no means of returning to Mumbai. He’s been stuck in Uttarkhand for over three weeks now. Un | Click Here...
